Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00280
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "California Landscape Conservation Cooperative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.669 Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 19, 2015 and posted on Jun 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to make an award to American Rivers Inc, not 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 $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 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 Landscape Conservation Cooperative grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00280) was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the environmental funding category. The project focus, described as "Protecting the Headwaters in a Changing Climate: Managing Sierra Nevada Meadows for Water Supply and Habitat Benefits," centers on efforts in the Sierra Nevada that connect meadow management to two closely linked outcomes: improved water supply functions in headwater systems and enhanced habitat conditions. In practical terms, the opportunity reflects an approach to climate adaptation and landscape conservation that treats high-elevation meadows as natural infrastructure, recognizing their role in storing, slowly releasing, and improving the quality of water, while also supporting fish and wildlife habitat.
This announcement was not a competitive solicitation. It was explicitly published as a Notice of Intent to make an award to American Rivers, Inc., and it stated that no competition was expected and that applicants should not respond. Even though the eligibility listing mentions nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), that eligibility language is largely academic in this case because the agency had already identified the intended recipient. The timeline reinforces the limited window and non-competitive nature of the action: it was posted and created on June 19, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 26, 2015, and it was later archived on July 19, 2015.
The total anticipated funding for the award was $30,000, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $30,000, indicating a single, fixed-dollar award. The opportunity anticipated one award and did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which means the recipient was not expected to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant. The listing falls under CFDA 15.669, Cooperative Landscape Conservation, a program area generally aimed at supporting applied science, coordination, and on-the-ground strategies that help partners manage landscapes in ways that sustain natural resources under changing conditions such as climate stress, altered hydrology, and habitat fragmentation.
For parties seeking further details at the time, the announcement directed users to Grants.gov for the full posting and provided a point of contact for access issues: Rebecca Fris, CA LCC Science Coordinator, at 916-278-9415 and rebeccafris@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the California Landscape Conservation Cooperative grant opportunity titled "Protecting the Headwaters in a Changing Climate: Managing Sierra Nevada Meadows for Water Supply and Habitat Benefits."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00280.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of award was being made?
It was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the environmental funding category.
What is the project focus?
The project focuses on Sierra Nevada meadow management as a climate adaptation and landscape conservation strategy, linking meadow management to improved headwater water supply functions and enhanced habitat conditions.
What outcomes was the project intended to support?
Two closely linked outcomes were emphasized: (1) improved water supply functions in headwater systems and (2) enhanced habitat conditions for fish and wildlife.
Why are Sierra Nevada meadows important in this opportunity?
The announcement treats high-elevation meadows as natural infrastructure, recognizing their role in storing water, slowly releasing water over time, improving water quality, and supporting fish and wildlife habitat.
Was this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. The announcement explicitly stated it was not a competitive solicitation.
What did the announcement say about applying?
It was published as a Notice of Intent to make an award to a specific organization, stated that no competition was expected, and indicated that applicants should not respond.
Who was the intended recipient named in the notice?
The intended recipient identified in the Notice of Intent was American Rivers, Inc.
Does the listing mention eligibility, and did it matter for this posting?
The listing mentions nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, in this case the eligibility language was largely academic because the agency had already identified the intended recipient and did not expect applications.
How much funding was anticipated?
The total anticipated funding was $30,000.
What were the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were set at $30,000, indicating a single fixed-dollar award amount.
How many awards were anticipated?
One award was anticipated.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.669, Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
In general terms, what does the Cooperative Landscape Conservation program area support?
As described in the posting, this program area generally aims to support applied science, coordination, and on-the-ground strategies that help partners manage landscapes to sustain natural resources under changing conditions such as climate stress, altered hydrology, and habitat fragmentation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on June 19, 2015.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was June 26, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 19, 2015.
Where were users directed to find the full posting?
The announcement directed users to Grants.gov for the full posting.
Who was the point of contact listed for access issues?
The point of contact was Rebecca Fris, CA LCC Science Coordinator.
How could someone reach the listed point of contact?
Rebecca Fris could be reached by phone at 916-278-9415 or by email at rebeccafris@fws.gov.
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