Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00281
Apply for F16AS00281
- The DOI-FWS in the education, environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bird and Habitat Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2016 and posted on Jun 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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:
The Bird and Habitat Study grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00281) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It focuses on education and environmental outcomes by supporting hands-on, field-based learning experiences tied to coastal wildlife and habitat conservation in the San Diego Bay area.
The project described is designed to expand the Ocean Connectors program to two additional schools within the National City School District. The core idea is to build a multi-grade, progressive learning sequence where students engage with local ecosystems in age-appropriate ways over several years. Fourth-grade students would visit the Living Coast Discovery Center to learn about coastal wildlife and habitats through direct observation and structured educational programming. Fifth-grade students would participate in a whale watching tour, adding an offshore and marine life component that connects classroom learning to real-world species and conservation issues. Sixth-grade students would take part in habitat restoration activities at the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge, moving beyond observation into stewardship by helping restore and improve habitat conditions.
The funding is intended to cover practical implementation costs needed to run these experiences. Key expenses include hiring an education coordinator to organize programming, coordinate with schools and partners, and support delivery of curriculum and field activities. It also includes entrance fees for student visits to the Living Coast Discovery Center and the purchase of plants and restoration materials required for the habitat restoration work at the refuge. The overall award ceiling is $25,000, and the agency anticipates making one award.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education), which is a relatively specific applicant category. The opportunity was posted on June 10, 2016, created the same day, and had an application closing date of June 11, 2016. The associated CFDA number is 15.676, aligning the project with a Fish and Wildlife Service assistance program area connected to conservation and environmental education.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Bird and Habitat Study grant opportunity?
The Bird and Habitat Study grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00281) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It supports education and environmental outcomes through hands-on, field-based learning connected to coastal wildlife and habitat conservation in the San Diego Bay area.
Who is the funding agency for this grant?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00281.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The grant is intended to support field-based, experiential learning tied to coastal wildlife and habitat conservation, with an emphasis on education and environmental outcomes in the San Diego Bay area.
What program is being expanded through this project?
The project is designed to expand the Ocean Connectors program.
Where will the program expansion take place?
The expansion is planned for two additional schools within the National City School District.
What is the overall educational approach described for the project?
The project proposes a multi-grade, progressive learning sequence. Students participate in age-appropriate activities over several years that build from observation and structured learning to real-world exposure and then to stewardship and habitat improvement.
Which grade levels are included in the proposed learning sequence?
The learning sequence described includes fourth-grade, fifth-grade, and sixth-grade students.
What will fourth-grade students do as part of the project?
Fourth-grade students would visit the Living Coast Discovery Center to learn about coastal wildlife and habitats through direct observation and structured educational programming.
What will fifth-grade students do as part of the project?
Fifth-grade students would participate in a whale watching tour, adding an offshore and marine life component that connects classroom learning to real-world species and conservation issues.
What will sixth-grade students do as part of the project?
Sixth-grade students would take part in habitat restoration activities at the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge, moving beyond observation into stewardship by helping restore and improve habitat conditions.
Which sites or partners are specifically named for student activities?
The opportunity description specifically references the Living Coast Discovery Center, whale watching tours (for the offshore component), and the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge for habitat restoration activities.
What types of costs is the funding intended to cover?
The funding is intended to cover practical implementation costs needed to run the experiences described, including staffing and activity-related expenses.
Is funding available for staffing support?
Yes. The opportunity description includes hiring an education coordinator to organize programming, coordinate with schools and partners, and support delivery of curriculum and field activities.
Are student program or entrance fees an allowable use of funds under this description?
Yes. The description explicitly includes entrance fees for student visits to the Living Coast Discovery Center.
Are supplies for habitat restoration covered?
Yes. The description includes purchasing plants and restoration materials required for the habitat restoration work at the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $25,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipates making one award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education). This is a specific applicant category as stated in the opportunity information provided.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 10, 2016.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 10, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 11, 2016.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.676.
How does the CFDA number relate to the opportunity?
CFDA 15.676 aligns the project with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assistance program area connected to conservation and environmental education, as described in the opportunity summary provided.
What geographic area is the project focused on?
The project is focused on coastal wildlife and habitat conservation in the San Diego Bay area.
What kinds of outcomes does the grant emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes education and environmental outcomes, supported through hands-on, field-based learning experiences tied to coastal conservation.
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