Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 RW 11 066
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chesapeake Bay Partnership" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.630 Coastal Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 21, 2010 and posted on Oct 21, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 29, 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 $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 Partnership grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 RW 11 066) was a discretionary funding offering from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Northeast Region, structured as a cooperative agreement under the CFDA 15.630 Coastal Program. Its core purpose was to build a community-centered conservation partnership within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with an initial emphasis on the James River in Virginia. Rather than funding a standalone project with limited agency involvement, the cooperative agreement format signaled an expectation of close collaboration with FWS on planning, coordination, and delivery of conservation outcomes.
The opportunity focused on wildlife and natural resource conservation planning and design, with a strong community engagement element. FWS was looking specifically for nonprofit partners capable of meaningful outreach and partnership-building in local communities, paired with technical strength in natural resource inventory, analysis, and conservation planning. The Service also emphasized the importance of applicants having a working understanding of existing conservation initiatives across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including programs and projects that expand public outdoor education and recreation opportunities. In other words, this was aimed at organizations that could bridge on-the-ground community participation with credible, data-informed conservation planning.
The work anticipated during the agreement period included several connected planning and coordination deliverables on the James River. A central expected outcome was the successful completion of a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) for the existing James River National Wildlife Refuge. The partnership was also expected to contribute to implementing goals from the final strategy tied to Executive Order 13508, Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration, aligning local planning actions with broader federal Chesapeake Bay restoration priorities. In addition, the effort was meant to support progress on goals associated with the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, reflecting an intent to integrate ecological conservation with heritage, access, and recreation planning along the river corridor.
From an operational standpoint, FWS indicated it would hire a natural resource planner in 2010 to support partnership development and to help complete the refuge CCP, reinforcing that this initiative was meant to be coordinated closely with agency staff and planning processes. The total estimated funding was $250,000, with an award floor of $100,000 and a ceiling of $250,000, and FWS expected to make one award. No cost sharing or match was required, which would have reduced barriers for nonprofit applicants and allowed the proposal to focus on outcomes and capacity rather than meeting match thresholds.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education). The posting date was October 21, 2010, with an application closing date of October 29, 2010, and the opportunity was archived October 30, 2010, indicating a short application window typical of some partnership-driven cooperative agreements.
For questions about the effort itself, FWS directed inquiries to Joe McCauley (JosephMcCauley@fws.gov). For technical issues accessing the announcement electronically, the contact was Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, at 413-253-8233.
Chesapeake Bay Partnership Grant (FWS R5 RW 11 066) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name and identifying number of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity was titled the Chesapeake Bay Partnership grant opportunity, with Funding Opportunity Number (FON) FWS R5 RW 11 066.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Northeast Region.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding was structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates close collaboration with FWS on planning, coordination, and delivery of conservation outcomes (rather than a standalone project with limited agency involvement).
What CFDA program was this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity was under CFDA 15.630, Coastal Program.
What was the overall purpose of the grant?
The core purpose was to build a community-centered conservation partnership within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with an initial emphasis on the James River in Virginia.
What geographic area was emphasized?
While the work was framed within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the initial emphasis was specifically on the James River in Virginia.
What kinds of activities or project focus areas were prioritized?
The opportunity focused on wildlife and natural resource conservation planning and design, with a strong community engagement element. It also emphasized outreach and partnership-building in local communities, paired with technical strength in natural resource inventory, analysis, and conservation planning.
What kinds of organizations was FWS specifically looking for?
FWS was looking for nonprofit partners capable of meaningful outreach and partnership-building, and with technical capacity for natural resource inventory, analysis, and conservation planning. Applicants were also expected to have a working understanding of existing conservation initiatives across the Chesapeake Bay watershed, including programs and projects that expand public outdoor education and recreation opportunities.
Was this intended to fund a single standalone project?
No. The cooperative agreement format signaled an expectation of close collaboration with FWS on planning, coordination, and delivery, rather than funding a standalone project with limited agency involvement.
What were the main anticipated deliverables or outcomes during the agreement period?
The work anticipated included several connected planning and coordination deliverables on the James River. A central expected outcome was successful completion of a comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) for the existing James River National Wildlife Refuge.
How did the opportunity relate to Executive Order 13508?
The partnership was expected to contribute to implementing goals from the final strategy tied to Executive Order 13508, Chesapeake Bay Protection and Restoration, aligning local planning actions with broader federal Chesapeake Bay restoration priorities.
How did the opportunity relate to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail?
The effort was meant to support progress on goals associated with the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, reflecting an intent to integrate ecological conservation with heritage, access, and recreation planning along the river corridor.
Did FWS plan to provide staffing support for this initiative?
Yes. FWS indicated it would hire a natural resource planner in 2010 to support partnership development and help complete the refuge CCP, reinforcing that the initiative was meant to be coordinated closely with agency staff and planning processes.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding was $250,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $100,000 and the award ceiling was $250,000.
How many awards did FWS expect to make?
FWS expected to make one award.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. No cost sharing or match was required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including: (1) 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), and (2) nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education).
Were institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit categories listed?
No. The eligibility statement explicitly excluded institutions of higher education from both listed nonprofit categories.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was October 21, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was October 29, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 30, 2010.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posting date (October 21, 2010) and closing date (October 29, 2010), the application window was very short, consistent with some partnership-driven cooperative agreement announcements.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the program effort?
FWS directed program-related inquiries to Joe McCauley at JosephMcCauley@fws.gov.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement electronically?
For technical issues accessing the announcement electronically, the contact was Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, at 413-253-8233.
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