Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS AGJV FY2012
Apply for FWS AGJV FY2012
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Arctic Goose Joint Venture Request for Proposals 2011 2012" 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 Jul 8, 2011 and posted on Jul 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Arctic Goose Joint Venture (AGJV) Request for Proposals for 2011 to 2012 is a competitive funding opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support research and management-focused studies that improve the scientific understanding of arctic and northern nesting geese. AGJV is a partnership-based conservation program operating under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, and its overall purpose is to strengthen goose conservation by generating the knowledge needed for effective management decisions. In practical terms, the program is looking for well-designed projects that address goose ecology, monitoring, assessment, and conservation in ways that can be applied to real management questions.
Funding is offered through grants (and, more broadly, the program also administers purchase orders and contracts), and proposals are accepted from essentially any type of applicant because eligibility is listed as unrestricted, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and falls under the Environment activity area, with the CFDA listing 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation). The agency expected to make about three awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $75,000. Individual awards can be as high as $50,000, and there is no stated minimum award floor.
A key feature of this opportunity is that AGJV will consider both single-year projects and a limited number of multi-year projects lasting up to five years. Multi-year proposals are possible, but they come with a higher bar because they effectively reserve AGJV funds for multiple years and therefore reduce the funds available for other projects in future cycles. Even when a multi-year project is selected, funding is not guaranteed all at once; it is provided one year at a time and is contingent on an annual review, clear evidence of appropriate progress, and continued availability of funds. After receiving five consecutive years of funding, a project may apply again and will be re-evaluated based on whether it still offers strong value and merit.
Because multi-year projects require a longer commitment, the program emphasizes accountability and concrete deliverables. Proposals for multi-year work must spell out what will be achieved each year as well as what will be delivered by the end of the full project period. That means researchers are expected to define measurable annual and final outputs such as sample sizes, milestones in analyses, and planned reports or publications. Those same expectations carry into annual summary reporting, where investigators must directly explain progress toward both the yearly objectives and the overall project goals. The announcement also signals a clear preference for projects that have proven, realistic methods and a high likelihood of success, while noting that proposals with untested approaches or high-risk dependencies (such as uncertain partner funding or heavy weather dependence) may score lower in the competition.
Cost sharing is required, and competitiveness depends strongly on matching funds. Applicants are encouraged to provide at least a 1:1 match for AGJV funds, and the program specifically notes that the primary source of AGJV support is U.S. Congressional appropriations directed to USFWS. Because those federal dollars are limited, applicants are expected to show strong leveraging, ideally by bringing in non-federal resources to match and extend the impact of AGJV investment.
In terms of timing and logistics, the opportunity was posted July 12, 2011 (created July 8, 2011) and had an application deadline of October 1, 2011, with an archive date of October 31, 2011. The full announcement and application instructions were available via Grants.gov. For questions or help accessing the complete announcement, the listed contact was Timothy Moser, Wildlife Biologist, at 612-713-5412 or timmoser@fws.gov.
Arctic Goose Joint Venture (AGJV) Request for Proposals (2011-2012) FAQs
What is the Arctic Goose Joint Venture (AGJV) Request for Proposals (2011-2012)?
This is a competitive funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support research and management-focused studies that improve scientific understanding of arctic and northern nesting geese. The intent is to generate information that can be used to make better, real-world management decisions.
What is the overall purpose of AGJV funding?
The purpose is to strengthen goose conservation by producing the knowledge needed for effective management. In practical terms, the program is looking for well-designed projects that address applied management questions related to goose ecology, monitoring, assessment, and conservation.
What kinds of projects is AGJV looking to fund?
AGJV is seeking research and management-focused studies that improve the scientific understanding of arctic and northern nesting geese. The opportunity emphasizes projects that can be applied to real management questions and that address topics such as ecology, monitoring, assessment, and conservation.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
Yes. The AGJV Request for Proposals is described as a competitive funding opportunity.
Which federal agency runs this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is the assistance listing / CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.655, titled "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation."
What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under the Environment activity area.
Is this opportunity discretionary or mandatory?
It is categorized as discretionary.
What funding instrument is used?
Funding is offered through grants. The program also more broadly administers purchase orders and contracts, but this request for proposals is described as a grant funding opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning proposals are accepted from essentially any type of applicant, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may be included in the full announcement.
How many awards were expected?
The agency expected to make about three awards.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $75,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards can be as high as $50,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated in the information provided.
Are multi-year projects allowed?
Yes. AGJV will consider both single-year projects and a limited number of multi-year projects lasting up to five years.
How long can a multi-year project last?
Multi-year projects may last up to five years.
Are multi-year projects funded all at once?
No. Even if a multi-year project is selected, funding is provided one year at a time rather than guaranteed for the full project period upfront.
What conditions apply to continued funding in a multi-year project?
Continued funding is contingent on annual review, clear evidence of appropriate progress, and continued availability of funds.
Why do multi-year proposals face a higher bar in review?
Multi-year proposals effectively reserve AGJV funds for multiple years, which reduces the funds available for other projects in future cycles. Because of this longer commitment, they are held to a higher standard.
What does AGJV expect in terms of accountability and deliverables for multi-year projects?
Multi-year proposals must clearly describe what will be achieved each year and what will be delivered by the end of the full project period. Investigators are expected to define measurable annual and final outputs such as sample sizes, analysis milestones, and planned reports or publications.
What reporting expectations are described for multi-year projects?
Annual summary reporting should directly explain progress toward both the yearly objectives and the overall project goals.
Does AGJV prefer certain types of project methods?
Yes. The announcement indicates a preference for projects with proven, realistic methods and a high likelihood of success.
Can high-risk or untested approaches be less competitive?
Yes. Proposals with untested approaches or high-risk dependencies (such as uncertain partner funding or heavy weather dependence) may score lower in the competition.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required, and competitiveness depends strongly on matching funds.
How much match is recommended?
Applicants are encouraged to provide at least a 1:1 match for AGJV funds.
What kind of matching funds are encouraged?
The program emphasizes leveraging and notes that applicants are expected to show strong leveraging, ideally by bringing in non-federal resources to match and extend the impact of AGJV investment.
What is identified as the primary source of AGJV funds?
The primary source of AGJV support is described as U.S. Congressional appropriations directed to USFWS.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 12, 2011 (with a created date of July 8, 2011).
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 1, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 31, 2011.
Where were the full announcement and application instructions available?
The full announcement and application instructions were available via Grants.gov.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Timothy Moser, Wildlife Biologist.
How can Timothy Moser be reached?
Phone: 612-713-5412. Email: timmoser@fws.gov.
What happens if a project has already received five consecutive years of funding?
After receiving five consecutive years of funding, a project may apply again and will be re-evaluated based on whether it still offers strong value and merit.
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