Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00172
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chincoteague NWR Next Steps" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654 Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2012 and posted on May 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 2012. (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: Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Chincoteague NWR Next Steps grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00172) is a Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary cooperative agreement focused on helping Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge move forward with its draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP). The work is centered on an on-the-ground assessment of the draft plan and the surrounding issues, followed by clear recommendations to leadership, with optional follow-on support for public engagement and staff capacity-building. The activity falls under the environment and natural resources category and is tied to the CFDA listing 15.654 (Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife), even though the actual scope described is primarily planning, communications, and stakeholder process support around the CCP.
At the core of the project is a 2 to 3 day site visit to the refuge. During this visit, the awardee is expected to tour key areas relevant to the CCP and conduct interviews to build a practical understanding of current conditions, constraints, and priorities. The interviews must at least include the refuge manager and other refuge staff, and may also include community leaders or political leaders when needed to fully understand the background, status, and needs connected to the major CCP issues. This is not framed as a purely desk-based review; it is intended to be a field-informed, stakeholder-aware assessment that can identify what is working, what is contentious, what is missing, and what actions are most realistic to advance the plan.
After the site visit, the awardee must produce a written report for the Regional Chief that summarizes findings and provides recommendations for action. The turnaround is short and specific: the report is due no later than two weeks after the station visit. In addition to the written deliverable, the awardee must be available for a 1 to 2 hour follow-up teleconference with the Regional Chief to walk through the report, discuss recommendations, and outline proposed next steps. This implies that the agency expects the contractor or partner not only to document observations, but also to help translate them into an actionable path forward that leadership can use.
The opportunity also includes optional, as-needed tasks that may be triggered based on what is learned during the visit and what the recommendations propose. One optional component is providing assistance with and/or facilitating public meetings related to the Chincoteague NWR CCP. Another optional component is delivering staff workshops connected to CCP development, communications, and public relations. These add-ons suggest the refuge may be facing stakeholder tension, communication challenges, or process hurdles where an experienced outside facilitator could help structure conversations, improve transparency, and support a more effective planning and outreach process. The language "if and when deemed necessary" indicates these tasks are contingent and would depend on the Regional Chief's decision after reviewing the assessment and recommended next steps.
The grant is designed for a provider with demonstrated experience in CCP work, public meeting facilitation, and workshop delivery. In other words, the awardee is expected to bring both technical familiarity with refuge comprehensive conservation planning and the practical skills to manage public process dynamics and internal staff coordination. Eligible applicants include small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
In funding terms, the opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $30,000 and an award ceiling of $30,000 (award floor listed as $5,600). The posting timeline was short: posted May 16, 2012, with a closing date of May 21, 2012, and archived May 22, 2012. No full announcement link was provided with the listing. For questions or difficulties accessing materials, the contact listed is Daffny Jones, Assistant Refuge Supervisor, reachable at 413-253-8595 or daffnyjones@fws.gov.
Chincoteague NWR Next Steps (F12AS00172) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chincoteague NWR Next Steps grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary cooperative agreement intended to help Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge move forward with its draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP). The work focuses on an on-the-ground assessment of the draft plan and related issues, followed by clear, actionable recommendations to leadership. Optional follow-on support may include public engagement assistance and staff capacity-building.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00172.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to conduct a field-informed, stakeholder-aware assessment of the draft CCP and surrounding issues, identify what is working and what is blocking progress, and provide realistic recommendations that help refuge leadership determine next steps for advancing the plan.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity is listed under the environment and natural resources category.
What CFDA program listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.654 (Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife), even though the described scope is primarily planning, communications, and stakeholder process support around the CCP.
What are the required core activities?
The required work centers on a 2 to 3 day site visit to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, including touring key areas relevant to the CCP and conducting interviews to build a practical understanding of current conditions, constraints, and priorities. After the visit, the awardee must produce a written report with findings and recommendations and participate in a follow-up teleconference with the Regional Chief.
How long is the site visit expected to be?
The site visit is expected to last 2 to 3 days.
Is this meant to be a desk-based review or a field-based effort?
It is not framed as a purely desk-based review. The effort is intended to be grounded in an on-the-ground assessment, informed by site conditions and interviews with key stakeholders.
Who must be interviewed during the site visit?
Interviews must at least include the refuge manager and other refuge staff. Interviews may also include community leaders or political leaders as needed to fully understand the background, status, and needs connected to the major CCP issues.
What is the key deliverable after the site visit?
The key deliverable is a written report for the Regional Chief that summarizes findings and provides recommendations for action.
When is the written report due?
The report is due no later than two weeks after the station (site) visit.
Is there a required meeting after the report is submitted?
Yes. The awardee must be available for a 1 to 2 hour follow-up teleconference with the Regional Chief to walk through the report, discuss recommendations, and outline proposed next steps.
Are there optional tasks that may be added to the project?
Yes. The opportunity includes optional, as-needed tasks that may be triggered based on what is learned during the visit and what the recommendations propose.
What optional public engagement support may be requested?
One optional component is providing assistance with and/or facilitating public meetings related to the Chincoteague NWR CCP.
What optional staff capacity-building support may be requested?
Another optional component is delivering staff workshops connected to CCP development, communications, and public relations.
How are the optional tasks triggered or authorized?
The optional components are described as "if and when deemed necessary" and are contingent on the Regional Chief's decision after reviewing the assessment and recommended next steps.
What kinds of skills or experience is the awardee expected to have?
The grant is designed for a provider with demonstrated experience in CCP work, public meeting facilitation, and workshop delivery. The awardee is expected to bring both technical familiarity with refuge comprehensive conservation planning and practical skills in managing public process dynamics and supporting internal staff coordination.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $30,000, and the award ceiling is $30,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The award floor is listed as $5,600 and the award ceiling is $30,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on May 16, 2012, with a closing date of May 21, 2012.
When was the listing archived?
The listing was archived on May 22, 2012.
Was a full announcement link provided in the listing?
No full announcement link was provided with the listing.
Who can be contacted for questions or difficulty accessing materials?
The contact listed is Daffny Jones, Assistant Refuge Supervisor. Phone: 413-253-8595. Email: daffnyjones@fws.gov.
What is the expected emphasis of the assessment and recommendations?
The assessment is intended to identify what is working, what is contentious, what is missing, and which actions are most realistic to advance the draft CCP, based on field observations and interviews. The recommendations are meant to be usable by leadership to choose and sequence next steps.
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