Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00261
Apply for F15AS00261
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Conservation Leaders for the Future Curriculum, Certificates, Internships, and Research Agenda" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676 Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 5, 2015 and posted on Jun 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- There is not an application process for this project. This is a Notice of Intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Old Dominion University under justification 505 DM 2.14(B1).
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Opportunity Summary:
Building Conservation Leaders for the Future: Curriculum, Certificates, Internships, and Research Agenda (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00261) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement within the environment funding activity category. The project is designed to strengthen the pipeline of conservation professionals by developing education and training that directly prepares students to work in conservation biology, especially in the context of changing climate conditions and rising sea levels. A central emphasis is building practical, job-ready experience so students can move smoothly into conservation careers and so FWS can more effectively recruit qualified candidates for future employment.
The core purpose is to create a sustained, long-term teaching program tailored to the needs of federal agencies engaged in conservation, including the need for future leaders. Rather than being limited to classroom learning, the program is meant to be applied and workforce-oriented. It is expected to include service-learning components and internships so that students gain substantial hands-on experience, exposure to real conservation challenges, and familiarity with the day-to-day work practices of agencies and partners. This practical focus is intended to help students develop the technical skills, professional habits, and field experience that employers commonly require, while also supporting agencies like FWS that need trained personnel who can contribute quickly.
Another defining feature is the planned linkage between teaching and research. The opportunity calls for the educational program to be connected to an active research program in conservation, with the intent of keeping the curriculum current and grounded in state-of-the-art science and methods. In practical terms, this means students would not only learn established approaches, but would also engage with evolving research questions and emerging best practices relevant to modern conservation work, including adaptation strategies for climate impacts and sea level rise. This research connection helps ensure that training stays aligned with real-world conservation science and management needs rather than becoming outdated or purely theoretical.
Funding details indicate a single expected award with an estimated total of $100,000, with both the award ceiling and floor listed at $100,000, meaning the planned award amount is fixed at that level. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.676, Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs, reflecting its focus on education-to-career pathways, experiential learning, and building the conservation workforce.
Eligibility information makes clear that this notice is not open to general competition. The announcement states there is not an application process and that it serves as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement award to Old Dominion University, justified under 505 DM 2.14(B1). In other words, it is an announcement documenting the government intent to fund a specific institution for this particular project rather than soliciting proposals from multiple applicants.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on June 5, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 26, 2015, and an archive date of June 29, 2015. Although it appears in grant listings like a typical funding opportunity, the single-source nature and lack of an application process indicate it functioned primarily as a formal public notice of the intended award.
For reference or access issues related to the full announcement, the listing provides a Grants.gov link and identifies a point of contact at FWS: Tracy Mccleaf (304-876-7781, TracyMcCleaf@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Building Conservation Leaders for the Future: Curriculum, Certificates, Internships, and Research Agenda" and the Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00261.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What funding activity category does this fall under?
The funding activity category is environment.
What is the main goal of the project described in the opportunity?
The project is designed to strengthen the pipeline of conservation professionals by developing education and training that directly prepares students to work in conservation biology, particularly in the context of changing climate conditions and rising sea levels.
What outcomes is the program intended to support for students?
The program emphasizes practical, job-ready experience so students can transition smoothly into conservation careers with technical skills, professional habits, and field experience aligned with employer needs.
How does this opportunity support workforce needs for agencies like FWS?
By building applied training, service-learning, and internships, the project aims to help FWS and partners more effectively recruit qualified candidates who can contribute quickly in conservation roles.
Is the program expected to be long-term or short-term?
The opportunity calls for a sustained, long-term teaching program tailored to the needs of federal agencies engaged in conservation, including the development of future leaders.
Is the program limited to classroom instruction?
No. The program is intended to be applied and workforce-oriented rather than limited to classroom learning.
Are service-learning components expected?
Yes. The opportunity expects service-learning components so students gain hands-on experience and exposure to real conservation challenges.
Are internships part of the expected project design?
Yes. Internships are a central expectation, intended to provide substantial hands-on experience and familiarity with day-to-day work practices of agencies and partners.
Is there a research component tied to the teaching program?
Yes. A defining feature is the linkage between teaching and an active research program in conservation, intended to keep the curriculum current and grounded in state-of-the-art science and methods.
Why does the opportunity emphasize connecting teaching and research?
The research connection is meant to ensure students engage with evolving research questions and emerging best practices relevant to modern conservation work, including adaptation strategies for climate impacts and sea level rise, so training does not become outdated or purely theoretical.
How much funding is expected to be awarded?
A single award is expected, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000.
What are the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $100,000, indicating the planned award amount is fixed at $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.676, Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
Is this opportunity open to general competition?
No. The notice states it is not open to general competition.
Is there an application process for organizations other than the named recipient?
No. The announcement states there is not an application process and serves as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement award.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice indicates an intent to make the single-source award to Old Dominion University.
What is the justification basis mentioned for the single-source award?
The single-source cooperative agreement is justified under 505 DM 2.14(B1), as stated in the notice.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity listing?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 5, 2015. The original and current closing date is June 26, 2015. The archive date is June 29, 2015.
Does the listing appear on Grants.gov?
Yes. The listing provides a Grants.gov link for reference or access to the full announcement.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Tracy Mccleaf at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 304-876-7781. Email: TracyMcCleaf@fws.gov.
What does it mean that this is a Notice of Intent?
Based on the listing, it functions as a formal public notice documenting the government intent to fund a specific institution (single-source) rather than soliciting proposals from multiple applicants.
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