Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 RW 11 002
Apply for FWS R5 RW 11 002
- 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 Mar 15, 2011 and posted on Mar 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 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 $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 70 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education 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 Challenge Cost Share grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 RW 11 002) is a discretionary funding program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under CFDA 15.642. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means FWS expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work (for example, coordination, technical input, or shared oversight) rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The funding activity category is Environment, and the program is designed to support projects that align with FWS conservation and natural resource priorities, with additional details referenced in the full announcement.
This opportunity anticipates making about 70 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $600,000. Individual awards are expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $80,000, indicating it is structured to support many small-to-midsize projects rather than a few large ones. A key feature is that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost. Depending on the terms described in the full announcement, this match can often include cash contributions, in-kind services, donated supplies, partner labor, volunteer time, or other allowable non-federal contributions, but applicants would need to follow the specific rules and documentation requirements laid out by FWS for this program.
Eligibility is broad and includes multiple types of public, private, and nonprofit entities. Eligible applicants listed for this opportunity include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted limitation that the nonprofit categories are described as "other than institutions of higher education"). It also allows private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. In practical terms, this range of eligible applicants suggests the program is intended to encourage partnerships across government, academia, nonprofit conservation organizations, and the private sector, which fits the typical purpose of challenge cost share programs: leveraging outside resources and collaboration to complete conservation work that a single entity might not be able to accomplish alone.
The opportunity was posted and created on March 15, 2011, with an original and current closing date of June 1, 2011, and an archive date of July 1, 2011. That timeline indicates it was a time-limited funding round, and because it is archived, it should be treated as a historical posting unless a new round has been issued under a later announcement. The official description provided in the listing points applicants to the attached full announcement for the complete program requirements, priorities, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the contact listed is Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, reachable by phone at 413-253-8233, identified as the point of contact specifically for electronic access errors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Challenge Cost Share (FWS R5 RW 11 002)
What is the Challenge Cost Share grant opportunity?
The Challenge Cost Share opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 RW 11 002) is a discretionary funding program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under CFDA 15.642. It supports projects that align with FWS conservation and natural resource priorities, with the full details referenced in the complete announcement.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. That generally means FWS expects substantial involvement in the funded work (such as coordination, technical input, or shared oversight), rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What is the funding activity category for this program?
The funding activity category listed for this opportunity is Environment.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The opportunity anticipates an estimated total funding amount of $600,000.
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
FWS anticipates making about 70 awards under this funding round.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards are expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $80,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A key feature of this opportunity is that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost.
What kinds of contributions might count toward the required match?
Depending on the terms described in the full announcement, match can often include non-federal contributions such as cash, in-kind services, donated supplies, partner labor, volunteer time, or other allowable non-federal contributions. Applicants would need to follow the specific rules and documentation requirements laid out by FWS for this program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes multiple types of public, private, and nonprofit entities. Eligible applicants listed for this opportunity include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Does this program encourage partnerships?
Yes. The broad eligibility across government, nonprofits, academia, and the private sector suggests the program is designed to encourage partnerships and leverage outside resources to complete conservation work.
Where can applicants find the complete program requirements and instructions?
The official listing points applicants to the attached full announcement for complete program requirements, priorities, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
When was this opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 15, 2011. The original and current closing date is June 1, 2011, and the archive date is July 1, 2011.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
Based on the dates provided, it is archived and should be treated as a historical posting unless a new round has been issued under a later announcement.
What does it mean that this opportunity is archived?
The archive date (July 1, 2011) indicates the funding round is no longer active as listed. If a similar program is currently available, it would typically be issued under a newer announcement and timeline.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
For assistance with electronic access errors when trying to access the full announcement, the listed contact is Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, at 413-253-8233.
What is the purpose of this program in general terms?
The program is designed to support projects aligned with FWS conservation and natural resource priorities, and it includes a required non-federal match to help leverage partner contributions and collaborative work.
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