Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00246
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "California Condor Program" 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 May 27, 2015 and posted on May 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to make and award to The Peregrine Fund, no competition is expected. Do not respond.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $375,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $375,000.00 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 California Condor Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00246) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding notice intended to support ongoing recovery work for the California condor, specifically the Arizona/Utah flock. The purpose of the award is to continue essential field and facility operations that keep this population moving toward long-term stability, including captive breeding, release of birds to the wild, and post-release management activities. The description makes clear that these actions are considered critical to species recovery and that the work relies on specialized infrastructure and expertise.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement under the Environment funding activity category (CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). A cooperative agreement typically indicates that the agency expects to be actively involved in the funded work rather than simply providing a pass-through grant, which aligns with a high-visibility endangered species recovery program that requires close coordination, reporting, and oversight.
Funding is set at a total of $375,000, with an award floor and ceiling both listed at $375,000, meaning the agency anticipated making a single award for a fixed amount rather than a range of possible award sizes. The expected number of awards is one, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for the recipient.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice is explicitly a "Notice of Intent" to make an award to The Peregrine Fund, with no competition expected. The posting emphasizes that applicants should not respond because the agency does not intend to solicit or evaluate competing proposals for this particular award. In other words, while the eligibility category is listed, the practical reality is that the funding is directed as a sole-intent award based on the agency's determination that The Peregrine Fund already has the facilities, capacity, and technical expertise needed to carry out the program effectively.
Key timeline details show it was posted and created on May 27, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 3, 2015, and an archive date of June 27, 2015. These dates reflect the administrative window for the notice rather than a true competitive application period, since the announcement states that no competition is expected and that no response should be submitted.
For additional details, the listing references Grants.gov as the information source and provides a Fish and Wildlife Service contact for access issues: John McCamman (916-414-6636, johnmccamman@fws.gov).
California Condor Program (F15AS00246) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the California Condor Program grant opportunity (F15AS00246)?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding notice intended to support ongoing recovery work for the California condor, specifically the Arizona/Utah flock.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The purpose is to continue essential field and facility operations that keep the Arizona/Utah condor population moving toward long-term stability. The notice describes this work as critical to species recovery.
What activities does the funding support?
Based on the notice, supported activities include captive breeding, release of birds to the wild, and post-release management activities, along with other essential field and facility operations needed for recovery work.
Which condor population does this funding focus on?
The funding is specifically described as supporting the Arizona/Utah flock of California condors.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That structure typically indicates USFWS expects to be actively involved in the funded work, which aligns with the close coordination and oversight often required for endangered species recovery programs.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
How much funding is available?
The total funding amount is $375,000.
Is there a funding range (award floor and ceiling)?
No. The award floor and award ceiling are both listed at $375,000, indicating a single anticipated award for a fixed amount rather than a competitive range of award sizes.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for the recipient in the provided notice summary.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility category is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly described as a "Notice of Intent" to make an award to The Peregrine Fund, with no competition expected.
Should other organizations submit an application or proposal?
No. The posting emphasizes that applicants should not respond because the agency does not intend to solicit or evaluate competing proposals for this particular award.
Who does the agency intend to fund under this notice?
The notice states an intent to make an award to The Peregrine Fund.
Why is the intended recipient identified in advance?
The notice indicates the funding is directed as a sole-intent award based on the agency's determination that The Peregrine Fund already has the facilities, capacity, and technical expertise needed to carry out the program effectively.
When was this opportunity posted?
The notice was posted and created on May 27, 2015.
What is the closing date for the notice?
The original and current closing date are both listed as June 3, 2015.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date is listed as June 27, 2015.
Do the posted dates reflect a typical application window?
The dates appear to reflect the administrative window for the notice rather than a true competitive application period, since the announcement states that no competition is expected and that no response should be submitted.
Where is the opportunity listing referenced?
The listing references Grants.gov as the information source.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the listing?
The notice provides a USFWS contact for access issues: John McCamman, 916-414-6636, johnmccamman@fws.gov.
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