Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00213
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Biological Surveys on Natoinal Wildlife Refuges Desert NWR" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 19, 2013 and posted on Jun 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by There is not an application process for this award, this is a notice of intent to do a single source agreement per 505 DM 2.14. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,393.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,393.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Biological Surveys on National Wildlife Refuges - Desert NWR" (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00213) is a discretionary grant action administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Natural Resources funding activity category. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is expected to involve substantial federal involvement or collaboration during performance rather than operating as a hands-off grant. The underlying purpose of the award is to support biological survey work on National Wildlife Refuges associated with the Desert National Wildlife Refuge (Desert NWR) context, with the work framed broadly as biological surveys that support refuge management and fish and wildlife conservation needs.
This announcement is not a competitive solicitation and does not include an application process. Instead, it is a formal Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to the California Academy of Sciences. The agency states that this single-source approach is being used because the California Academy of Sciences has unique qualifications, specifically staff with the technical expertise needed to conduct the required work. The notice references internal departmental policy for single-source actions (cited as 505 DM 2.14), which is the authority the agency is using to justify awarding without full and open competition.
The funding details are fixed and narrow. FWS anticipates making one award with an expected total funding amount of $30,393. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $30,393, which effectively indicates the award amount is predetermined rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to provide a non-federal match as a condition of the award. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.608, "Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance," which generally supports technical and financial assistance activities that help conserve and manage fish and wildlife resources.
Eligibility in the abstract is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, because the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is proceeding via a single-source agreement, the eligibility field is largely informational rather than an invitation for other organizations to apply. The opportunity was posted and created on June 19, 2013, and it was archived on July 5, 2013. Both the original and current closing dates explicitly state that there is no application process because this is solely a notice of intent to proceed with a single-source award.
For further details or access issues related to the full announcement as posted on Grants.gov, the listed point of contact is Rita Howard at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 916-278-9443 or by email at RitaHoward@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Biological Surveys on National Wildlife Refuges - Desert NWR."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00213.
Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding action is this?
It is a discretionary grant action.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the award instrument for this opportunity?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement indicates the project is expected to involve substantial federal involvement or collaboration during performance, rather than being administered as a hands-off grant.
What is the purpose of this award?
The purpose is to support biological survey work on National Wildlife Refuges associated with the Desert National Wildlife Refuge (Desert NWR) context, broadly framed as biological surveys that support refuge management and fish and wildlife conservation needs.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is not a competitive solicitation.
Is there an application process for this opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states there is no application process because it is a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award.
What does "Notice of Intent" mean here?
It means the agency is formally announcing its intent to make a single-source award to a specific organization rather than soliciting applications from multiple applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The intended recipient is the California Academy of Sciences.
Why is the agency using a single-source approach?
The agency states the single-source approach is being used because the California Academy of Sciences has unique qualifications, including staff with the technical expertise needed to conduct the required work.
What authority or policy is cited to justify awarding without full and open competition?
The notice references internal departmental policy for single-source actions cited as 505 DM 2.14.
How many awards does FWS expect to make under this notice?
FWS anticipates making one award.
What is the total expected funding amount?
The expected total funding amount is $30,393.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $30,393, indicating the award amount is predetermined rather than presented as a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.608, "Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance."
What does CFDA 15.608 generally support?
It generally supports technical and financial assistance activities that help conserve and manage fish and wildlife resources.
Who is listed as eligible to apply (in general terms)?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Does the eligibility listing mean other nonprofits can apply?
Based on the notice, the eligibility field is largely informational because the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is proceeding via a single-source cooperative agreement with no application process.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on June 19, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 5, 2013.
What are the closing dates for this opportunity?
The original and current closing dates both state that there is no application process because this is solely a notice of intent to proceed with a single-source award.
Who can be contacted for more information or for access issues related to the Grants.gov posting?
The listed point of contact is Rita Howard at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can Rita Howard be reached?
Phone: 916-278-9443. Email: RitaHoward@fws.gov.
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