Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 ES 09 020
Apply for FWS R5 ES 09 020
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chesapeake Bay Bullhead/Bass Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 11, 2009 and posted on Aug 11, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $27,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $27,000.00 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 Chesapeake Bay Bullhead/Bass Study is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to support a targeted environmental research project on fish populations in the Chesapeake Bay. The agency is seeking to enter into a cooperative agreement with a qualified nonprofit organization to conduct a study focused on three species: brown bullhead, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. A cooperative agreement typically indicates that FWS expects to have substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant, such as coordinating on study design, deliverables, data needs, or reporting expectations, although the specific roles and technical requirements would be detailed in the full announcement.
Funding for this opportunity is fixed and relatively small in scale, with an estimated total of $27,000 and a set award floor and ceiling of $27,000, meaning the award amount is essentially predetermined rather than a range. Only one award was expected to be made. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the selected organization would not be required to provide additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The program is listed under CFDA number 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic), reinforcing that the primary purpose is research rather than construction, land acquisition, or direct service delivery.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status recognized by the IRS, specifically excluding institutions of higher education from applying under this announcement. In practical terms, this means the applicant must be a charitable nonprofit organization that is not a college or university, though the nonprofit could potentially collaborate with academic partners if allowed under the cooperative agreement terms (the announcement would clarify whether subawards or partnerships are permitted and how they should be structured).
The opportunity was posted on August 11, 2009, with an original and final closing date of August 21, 2009, and it was archived on August 22, 2009, indicating a short application window of about ten days from posting to deadline. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413-253-8233, with the note that this contact was intended for electronic access issues. The official funding opportunity number is FWS R5 ES 09 020, and the title in the listing is "Chesapeake Bay Bullhead/Bass Study."
Chesapeake Bay Bullhead/Bass Study (FWS R5 ES 09 020) - FAQs
What is the Chesapeake Bay Bullhead/Bass Study funding opportunity?
The Chesapeake Bay Bullhead/Bass Study is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to support a targeted environmental research project on fish populations in the Chesapeake Bay.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is "Chesapeake Bay Bullhead/Bass Study."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The official funding opportunity number is FWS R5 ES 09 020.
What type of award is being offered?
FWS intends to make an award through a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means FWS expects substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant. Based on the listing description, this involvement could include coordination on study design, deliverables, data needs, or reporting expectations. The specific roles and technical requirements would be detailed in the full announcement.
What is the purpose of the project funding?
The funding is intended to support a targeted environmental research study focused on fish populations in the Chesapeake Bay.
Which fish species are the focus of the study?
The study is focused on three species: brown bullhead, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $27,000.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is a fixed amount. The award floor is $27,000 and the award ceiling is $27,000, meaning the award amount is essentially predetermined rather than a range.
How many awards was FWS expecting to make?
Only one award was expected to be made.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What program identifier is associated with this opportunity (CFDA number)?
The program is listed under CFDA number 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
What does the CFDA listing suggest about the nature of the work?
The CFDA listing (15.650, Research Grants - Generic) indicates the primary purpose is research, not construction, land acquisition, or direct service delivery.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status recognized by the IRS.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded from applying under this announcement.
Can a nonprofit collaborate with a university or academic partner?
The listing indicates the applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and not a college or university. It also notes that a nonprofit could potentially collaborate with academic partners if allowed under the cooperative agreement terms, but the full announcement would clarify whether subawards or partnerships are permitted and how they must be structured.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 11, 2009.
What were the application closing dates?
The original closing date was August 21, 2009, and the final closing date was also August 21, 2009.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posting date (August 11, 2009) and the closing date (August 21, 2009), the application window was about ten days.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 22, 2009.
Who should be contacted for help with the full announcement?
The listing directs applicants to contact Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, for help accessing the full announcement.
What is the contact phone number listed for access issues?
The phone number provided is 413-253-8233.
What kinds of questions is the listed contact intended to address?
The listing notes the contact was intended for electronic access issues related to obtaining the full announcement.
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