Opportunity Information: Apply for 701818R077
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- The Region 7 in the education environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Anchorage is for Birds, Urban Treaty Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 3, 2008 and posted on Aug 27, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $65,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
Anchorage is for Birds, Urban Treaty Program is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 grant/cooperative agreement that supports urban migratory bird conservation work in the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska, under the Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds. The agency announced its intent to make a single, non-competitive (single source) award to the Anchorage Park Foundation, meaning the notice was not a call for applications and no proposals were being accepted. The award was planned to be issued shortly after the notice period (about 10 days after posting).
The main purpose of the agreement is to strengthen migratory bird conservation in an urban setting by combining on-the-ground habitat improvements with bird monitoring and public education. The project is designed to help residents and visitors understand why urban areas like Anchorage matter for migratory birds, what kinds of habitats birds rely on, and what local challenges birds face. A major emphasis is placed on showing how city parks, wetlands, and greenbelts can function as critical stopover and staging areas during migration, not just recreational spaces for people.
Work supported by the agreement centers primarily on the Westchester Lagoon and surrounding areas (including Sullivan Park and the Chester Creek Greenbelt), one of Anchorage's most heavily used recreation destinations and also one of its most productive bird habitats. The area is described as a mix of intertidal coastal marsh, forested and shrub bogs, and riparian wetlands, and it supports thousands of migratory birds annually. The tidally influenced portion is recognized by the National Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area, and the site is known to attract birders from around the world. The background section of the notice also highlights Anchorage's unusual combination of a large urban footprint with immediate access to extensive parkland, the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, and the Chugach State Park, which together support high wildlife diversity, including roughly 150 bird species that migrate through or nest locally.
The project objectives cover a multi-year implementation period, with activities spanning March 31, 2008 through December 31, 2010. Planned efforts include habitat restoration actions, inventories or surveys of local bird use in targeted areas, installation or development of a rain garden featuring native vegetation, and multiple outreach and education components aimed at both local residents and tourists. In practical terms, the agreement is set up to both improve habitat conditions (for example, through restoration and native plantings) and increase awareness and stewardship (through interpretive and educational efforts that explain migratory bird needs and the conservation value of Anchorage's urban natural areas).
Administratively, the opportunity was listed as a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement in the education and environment activity categories, tied to CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation). It anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $65,000, an award ceiling of $65,000, and an award floor of $25,000, and it included a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Although the listing includes general eligibility categories for nonprofits, the single source justification makes clear that competition was precluded because the Anchorage Park Foundation was considered uniquely qualified due to factors such as property ownership or control, technical expertise, cost-sharing capacity, and ability to mobilize volunteer and community support.
Key identifiers from the announcement include Funding Opportunity Number 701818R077, with posting and administrative dates in late August and early September 2008 and an archive date in October 2008. The listed point of contact for access issues was Richard Primmer, Contract Specialist, at 907-786-3611.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Anchorage is for Birds, Urban Treaty Program" opportunity?
It is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 grant/cooperative agreement focused on urban migratory bird conservation work in the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska. The work is conducted under the Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds and is intended to combine habitat improvements, bird monitoring, and public education in an urban setting.
Who is the sponsoring federal agency?
The sponsoring agency is the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 7.
Is this a competitive grant that accepts applications?
No. The agency announced its intent to make a single, non-competitive (single source) award. The notice was not a call for applications, and no proposals were being accepted.
Who was the intended award recipient?
The intended single source recipient was the Anchorage Park Foundation.
Why was the award single source (non-competitive)?
The notice states that competition was precluded because the Anchorage Park Foundation was considered uniquely qualified. The justification cited factors such as property ownership or control, technical expertise, cost-sharing capacity, and the ability to mobilize volunteer and community support.
How many awards were anticipated?
A single award was anticipated.
What was the estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $65,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $65,000, and the award floor was $25,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing included a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of award was this (grant or cooperative agreement)?
It was described as a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement.
Which CFDA program was this tied to?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 15.655, titled Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
What were the activity categories associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under the education and environment activity categories.
What was the main purpose of the agreement?
The main purpose was to strengthen migratory bird conservation in an urban setting by combining on-the-ground habitat improvements with bird monitoring and public education. The project emphasized helping residents and visitors understand why urban areas like Anchorage matter for migratory birds, what habitats birds rely on, and what local challenges birds face.
What kinds of conservation outcomes was the project designed to support?
The project was designed to improve habitat conditions through restoration and native plantings, while also increasing awareness and stewardship through interpretive and educational efforts that explain migratory bird needs and the conservation value of Anchorage's urban natural areas.
Where was the work primarily focused?
The work was centered primarily on Westchester Lagoon and surrounding areas, including Sullivan Park and the Chester Creek Greenbelt.
Why was Westchester Lagoon highlighted in the notice?
It was described as one of Anchorage's most heavily used recreation destinations and also one of its most productive bird habitats, supporting thousands of migratory birds annually.
What habitat types were described in the project area?
The area was described as a mix of intertidal coastal marsh, forested and shrub bogs, and riparian wetlands.
Did the notice mention any special recognition for the project area?
Yes. The tidally influenced portion of the site is recognized by the National Audubon Society as an Important Bird Area, and the site is known to attract birders from around the world.
What broader context did the notice provide about Anchorage and bird conservation?
The notice emphasized Anchorage's unusual combination of a large urban footprint with immediate access to extensive parkland, the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, and the Chugach State Park. Together, these areas support high wildlife diversity, including roughly 150 bird species that migrate through or nest locally.
What was the project time period for planned activities?
The project objectives covered a multi-year implementation period, with activities spanning March 31, 2008 through December 31, 2010.
What types of activities were planned under the project?
Planned efforts included habitat restoration actions, inventories or surveys of local bird use in targeted areas, installation or development of a rain garden featuring native vegetation, and multiple outreach and education components aimed at both local residents and tourists.
What did the notice say about education and outreach?
Education and outreach were a major emphasis. The project aimed to help people understand how city parks, wetlands, and greenbelts can serve as critical stopover and staging areas during migration, not just recreational spaces for people.
Was the announcement a call for proposals with a deadline?
No. Because this was an intent to make a single source award and no proposals were being accepted, it was not presented as a traditional open solicitation with an application deadline.
When was the award planned to be issued?
The award was planned to be issued shortly after the notice period, described as about 10 days after posting.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the announcement is 701818R077.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The posting and administrative dates were listed in late August and early September 2008, and the archive date was listed in October 2008.
Who was the point of contact listed for access issues?
The point of contact for access issues was Richard Primmer, Contract Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 907-786-3611.
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