Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R1 RW 10 CCS
Apply for FWS R1 RW 10 CCS
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Challenge Cost Share" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.642 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 26, 2010 and posted on May 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Pacific Northwest Region (Region 1) is soliciting proposals under its Challenge Cost Share (CCS) program to support on-the-ground natural resource management and related public-facing conservation work. The program is aimed at practical projects that improve wildlife and habitat conditions, with particular emphasis on invasive species inventory and control, habitat restoration, broader conservation actions, and visitor services efforts such as outreach and environmental education. Projects must be developed and carried out as true partnerships with a USFWS Region 1 field office, most commonly a National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) or a Partners for Fish and Wildlife office, and the work must take place on National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) lands or in nearby areas when the project directly supports refuge lands and refuge priorities.
A core requirement of this opportunity is cost sharing: at least 50 percent of the total project cost has to be contributed from non-federal sources. That non-federal match can be provided in several forms, including cash, donated labor, equipment use, or materials, with the minimum match described as a 1:1 contribution relative to federal funds. In practice, applicants should be prepared to clearly document where the non-federal share comes from and how it will be valued, because the match threshold is central to eligibility and competitiveness. The federal funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that USFWS will have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaborating on planning, implementation, or oversight alongside the partner.
This announcement represents an initial call for proposals for the specified cycle, but the CCS program itself is described as an annual funding source aligned with the federal fiscal year. While awards are made on a schedule, the agency notes that partnerships can and should be cultivated throughout the year as shared conservation needs are identified. A key procedural detail is that proposals must be developed in partnership with a Region 1 field office, and each participating field station forwards the complete proposal package to the Pacific Northwest Regional Challenge Cost Share coordinator. For potential applicants, this means the first real step is relationship-building and project scoping with the refuge or field office that will sponsor and submit the package forward, rather than treating the process as a standalone submission.
Funding for this opportunity is discretionary and is listed under CFDA 15.642 (Challenge Cost Share). The estimated total funding available for the cycle is $700,000, with an expectation of about 30 awards. Individual award sizes range from a $5,000 floor to a $50,000 ceiling, suggesting the program is designed to support small-to-mid sized, targeted projects that can be completed efficiently with strong partner contributions. The posting date for the opportunity is May 27, 2010, with an application closing date of September 30, 2010, and the opportunity was later archived on October 1, 2011.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and city or township governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. Because the program is partnership-driven and requires at least a 50 percent non-federal match, applicants that can bring established community ties, volunteer capacity, donated services, or complementary funding sources are especially well-positioned, particularly when those assets align with refuge priorities and can be delivered on or in direct support of NWRS lands.
For guidance, local contact identification, or help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Robert Peyton, Region 1 Challenge Cost Share Coordinator (and Assistant Refuge Supervisor), reachable at (503) 872-2720 or by email at bobpeyton@fws.gov. Additional information on National Wildlife Refuges in the Pacific Northwest covered under this program is referenced at http://www.fws.gov/pacific/.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a call for proposals under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Challenge Cost Share (CCS) program in the Pacific Northwest Region (Region 1). It supports on-the-ground natural resource management and related public-facing conservation work carried out in partnership with a USFWS Region 1 field office.
Which USFWS region is offering this CCS opportunity?
USFWS Pacific Northwest Region (Region 1).
What kinds of projects does the program fund?
The program focuses on practical conservation projects that improve wildlife and habitat conditions. Emphasized project types include invasive species inventory and control, habitat restoration, broader conservation actions, and visitor services efforts such as outreach and environmental education.
Where must the work take place?
Projects must take place on National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) lands, or in nearby areas when the project directly supports refuge lands and refuge priorities.
Do projects need to be connected to a National Wildlife Refuge?
Yes. Projects must be developed and carried out as true partnerships with a USFWS Region 1 field office, most commonly a National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) or a Partners for Fish and Wildlife office. The work must align with refuge lands and priorities when conducted on or near NWRS lands.
Is a partnership with USFWS required, or can an organization apply on its own?
A partnership is required. Proposals must be developed in partnership with a Region 1 field office, and the field station forwards the complete proposal package to the Pacific Northwest Regional Challenge Cost Share coordinator.
What is the first step if we want to apply?
The first step is to build a relationship and scope the project with the USFWS Region 1 refuge or field office that will sponsor the proposal and submit the package forward to the regional coordinator.
How are proposals submitted under this process?
Each participating USFWS Region 1 field station forwards the complete proposal package to the Pacific Northwest Regional Challenge Cost Share coordinator. The process is not described as a standalone direct submission by applicants without field office involvement.
What is the cost-share requirement?
At least 50 percent of the total project cost must come from non-federal sources. This is described as a minimum 1:1 match relative to federal funds.
What qualifies as non-federal match for the cost share?
Non-federal match may include cash, donated labor, equipment use, or materials.
How important is documenting the match?
Documenting the non-federal share is central to eligibility and competitiveness. Applicants should be prepared to clearly document where the non-federal share comes from and how it will be valued.
What type of federal award is used?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial involvement by USFWS during the project, such as collaborating on planning, implementation, or oversight alongside the partner.
Is this a one-time funding opportunity or an ongoing program?
This announcement is an initial call for proposals for the specified cycle, and the CCS program is described as an annual funding source aligned with the federal fiscal year. The agency also notes that partnerships can be cultivated throughout the year as shared conservation needs are identified.
Is the funding discretionary?
Yes. Funding for this opportunity is described as discretionary.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
CFDA 15.642 (Challenge Cost Share).
How much total funding is expected to be available in this cycle?
The estimated total funding available for the cycle is $700,000.
How many awards are expected?
About 30 awards are expected.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from $5,000 (minimum) to $50,000 (maximum).
What is the posting date and application closing date?
The posting date is May 27, 2010. The application closing date is September 30, 2010.
Was the opportunity archived?
Yes. The opportunity was later archived on October 1, 2011.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education); small businesses; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The eligibility description includes both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Does the program favor any particular applicant strengths?
Because the program is partnership-driven and requires at least a 50 percent non-federal match, applicants with established community ties, volunteer capacity, donated services, or complementary funding sources may be especially well-positioned when those resources align with refuge priorities and can be delivered on or in direct support of NWRS lands.
Who is the point of contact for help or more information?
The listed point of contact is Robert Peyton, Region 1 Challenge Cost Share Coordinator (and Assistant Refuge Supervisor).
How can we reach the point of contact?
Phone: (503) 872-2720. Email: bobpeyton@fws.gov.
Where can we find additional information about National Wildlife Refuges in the Pacific Northwest covered under this program?
Additional information is referenced at http://www.fws.gov/pacific/.
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