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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Black Duck Joint Venture FY2011 Competitive Grant 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 Nov 29, 2010 and posted on Nov 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 2, 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 $205,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $105,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Black Duck Joint Venture (BDJV) FY2011 Competitive Grant Program was a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in support of research and management work focused on American black ducks. The BDJV is a partnership-based conservation effort under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, and the central purpose of this competition was to fund studies that improve practical management and broaden scientific understanding of black duck ecology. While proposals could address any aspect of black duck ecology and management, the announcement emphasized that projects aligned with BDJV priority research needs (as listed in the full announcement) would be more competitive and therefore more likely to receive funding.
Funding was offered through grants and cooperative agreements, with an estimated total program funding level of $205,000 and an anticipated three awards. Individual awards could range up to an award ceiling of $105,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The funding activity area was broadly categorized under agriculture, environment, and natural resources, and the opportunity was associated with CFDA number 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
Eligibility was broad and included individuals; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific nonprofit category); federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; local governments (county and city/township); state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. This wide applicant pool reflects the BDJV's interest in drawing from university researchers, agencies, conservation organizations, and qualified professionals who can contribute meaningful science or management outcomes.
Applications were required to be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on February 2, 2011. Email submission to the listed agency contact was the preferred method to support efficient review, but fax or mailed proposals were accepted for applicants without email access as long as they were postmarked by the same deadline. The application package had specific formatting expectations: the full proposal needed to be provided as a single PDF document, and applicants were instructed not to submit the budget as a separate file. Applicants also had to complete and include Standard Form 424 as part of the submission.
The review and decision process was laid out clearly. Proposals were to be evaluated and scored by the BDJV Technical Committee during its February 2011 meeting. The highest-scoring set of proposals would then be recommended to the BDJV Management Board, which was scheduled to make final funding decisions in March 2011. Principal Investigators were to be notified of decisions in April 2011. Key dates included a posted date of November 30, 2010, and an archive date of March 4, 2011, indicating the opportunity was time-limited and tied to the FY2011 cycle.
The primary point of contact for the opportunity was Patrick Devers, BDJV Science Coordinator with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, located at 11501 American Holly Drive, Laurel, MD 20708. Contact details provided included phone (301-497-5549), fax (301-497-5885), and email (patrickdevers@fws.gov). Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to reach out to the contact for assistance. The funding opportunity number associated with this announcement was 120211, and the official title was "Black Duck Joint Venture FY2011 Competitive Grant Program."
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Black Duck Joint Venture (BDJV) FY2011 Competitive Grant Program?
It was a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support research and management work focused on American black ducks. The competition aimed to fund studies that improve practical management and broaden scientific understanding of black duck ecology.
Who administered this grant opportunity?
The program was administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The official title was "Black Duck Joint Venture FY2011 Competitive Grant Program."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number associated with the announcement was 120211.
What kinds of projects were eligible or encouraged?
Proposals could address any aspect of American black duck ecology and management. However, the announcement emphasized that projects aligned with BDJV priority research needs (as listed in the full announcement) would be more competitive and more likely to receive funding.
What is the BDJV and how does it relate to broader conservation efforts?
The BDJV is a partnership-based conservation effort under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.
What funding mechanisms were used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding was offered through grants and cooperative agreements.
How much total funding was available under the program?
The estimated total program funding level was $205,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making three awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
Individual awards could be up to $105,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated (award floor of $0).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
What was the general funding activity area?
The funding activity area was broadly categorized under agriculture, environment, and natural resources.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included: individuals; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education under that specific nonprofit category); federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; local governments (county and city/township); state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Were individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals were included in the eligible applicant categories.
Were nonprofits eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status were eligible, with the note that institutions of higher education were excluded under that specific nonprofit category.
Were universities and colleges eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible.
Were tribal governments or tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations were included as eligible applicants.
Were state and local governments eligible?
Yes. State governments and local governments (county and city/township) were included in the eligibility list.
Were for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses were eligible.
When was the application deadline?
Applications were required to be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on February 2, 2011.
What was the preferred method of submission?
Email submission to the listed agency contact was the preferred method to support efficient review.
Could proposals be submitted by fax or mail?
Yes. Faxed or mailed proposals were accepted for applicants without email access, as long as they were postmarked by the same deadline.
What was required for the proposal file format?
The full proposal needed to be provided as a single PDF document.
Could the budget be submitted as a separate file?
No. Applicants were instructed not to submit the budget as a separate file.
Was any federal application form required?
Yes. Applicants had to complete and include Standard Form 424 (SF-424) as part of the submission.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The posted date was November 30, 2010, and the archive date was March 4, 2011.
How were proposals reviewed and scored?
Proposals were to be evaluated and scored by the BDJV Technical Committee during its February 2011 meeting.
Who made the final funding decisions?
The highest-scoring proposals were to be recommended to the BDJV Management Board, which was scheduled to make final funding decisions in March 2011.
When were applicants expected to be notified?
Principal Investigators were to be notified of decisions in April 2011.
Who was the main point of contact for questions?
The primary point of contact was Patrick Devers, BDJV Science Coordinator with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What contact information was provided for the program?
Patrick Devers, BDJV Science Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 11501 American Holly Drive, Laurel, MD 20708. Phone: 301-497-5549. Fax: 301-497-5885. Email: patrickdevers@fws.gov.
What if an applicant could not access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact the listed point of contact for assistance.
What made a proposal more competitive?
Projects aligned with BDJV priority research needs (as listed in the full announcement) were emphasized as being more competitive and more likely to receive funding.
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