Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 SA 10 059
Apply for FWS R5 SA 10 059
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Climate Change Research" 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 Jul 14, 2010 and posted on Jul 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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:
This grant notice is not a typical open, competitive funding opportunity. It is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to make a single, non-competitive Cooperative Agreement with the Wildlife Management Institute (WMI). There is no full announcement attached because the agency is not soliciting applications from the public. Instead, the award is being issued as a continuation of an ongoing activity under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(2)), which allows single-source awards when the work is part of a continuing program where a competition is not required or practical.
The purpose of the agreement is to deliver science and decision-support tools for the North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative (NALCC), with a specific emphasis on climate change in the Northeastern United States. The funded work is meant to help resource managers and partner agencies understand which species, habitats, and broader ecological resources are most at risk from climate-related changes, and to do so in a way that is consistent across the region. A key theme is regional coordination: rather than producing separate, disconnected state-by-state assessments, the project aims to evaluate climate vulnerability across all Northeast states and then translate those findings into a shared regional context so agencies can compare risks, identify common priorities, and plan adaptation actions more effectively.
WMI is identified as the recipient because it administers the Regional Conservation Needs (RCN) Program for the Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. The RCN program pools State Wildlife Grant funds to support conservation projects that matter across state lines, and at the time of this notice it was in its fourth year of work spanning 13 Northeastern states plus the District of Columbia. This existing role and infrastructure is part of the rationale for a single-source award: the project is positioned as a continuation and expansion of established regional collaboration rather than a standalone research study.
The work funded under this agreement has two primary deliverables. First, it will evaluate the vulnerability of ecological resources to climate change across the entire Northeast region, covering all states in scope. Second, it will produce information products that place those vulnerability determinations for species and habitats into a broader regional framework, which is especially important for migratory species, shared watersheds, and habitat types that cross political boundaries. In practical terms, the expected outputs are likely to include vulnerability assessments, comparative summaries, and tools that can support management decisions, although the notice frames these generally rather than listing specific products or methodologies.
Because the funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant, FWS expects to be actively involved in how the project is carried out. The notice specifies that the Service will participate in the project governance and coordination structure, including membership on a Scientific Advisory Committee and other partner committees that help guide the work. FWS will also help coordinate activities among partner agencies and related programs, including within FWS itself and across the NALCC partnership. Additional coordination is anticipated with other regional conservation and science efforts such as the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture and Regional Gap Analysis initiatives. Beyond coordination, the Service is expected to provide guidance on management needs and to support the development of decision-support tools, reflecting the applied, management-facing intent of the project rather than purely academic research.
In terms of basic award details, the opportunity is labeled "Climate Change Research" (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 SA 10 059) and falls under the environment activity category, using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. The total funding is listed as $100,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $100,000, indicating a single anticipated award of that exact amount. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA listing is 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic). While the eligibility field notes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), the text makes clear this action is intended as a single-source award to WMI rather than an open competition. The notice was posted July 14, 2010, with a closing date of July 21, 2010, and it was archived August 20, 2010.
For administrative questions, the listed contact is Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, at 413-253-8233, with a note indicating this contact is for difficulties accessing the announcement electronically, even though the notice states no full announcement is associated with it.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. This notice is a Notice of Intent from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to make a single, non-competitive Cooperative Agreement. The agency is not soliciting applications from the public.
Can the public apply for this funding?
No. The notice indicates the award is intended to be issued as a single-source action and is not an open call for proposals.
Why is the award non-competitive (single-source)?
The notice describes it as a continuation of an ongoing activity under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(2)). It states that competition is not required or practical because the work is part of a continuing program.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is the Wildlife Management Institute (WMI).
Why was WMI selected as the recipient?
WMI is identified because it administers the Regional Conservation Needs (RCN) Program for the Northeast Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. The notice frames this existing role and infrastructure as part of the rationale for a single-source continuation and expansion of established regional collaboration.
What is the purpose of the Cooperative Agreement?
The purpose is to deliver science and decision-support tools for the North Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative (NALCC), with an emphasis on climate change in the Northeastern United States. The work is intended to help resource managers and partner agencies understand which species, habitats, and broader ecological resources are most at risk from climate-related changes in a consistent, region-wide way.
What geographic area does the project cover?
The project focuses on the Northeastern United States and aims to evaluate climate vulnerability across the Northeast states as a region, rather than producing disconnected state-by-state assessments.
How many states are involved in the regional scope described?
The notice references work spanning 13 Northeastern states plus the District of Columbia in connection with the RCN program.
What are the main deliverables under this agreement?
The notice lists two primary deliverables: (1) an evaluation of the vulnerability of ecological resources to climate change across the entire Northeast region, and (2) information products that place vulnerability determinations for species and habitats into a broader regional framework.
What kinds of outputs are expected from the work?
The notice generally anticipates outputs such as vulnerability assessments, comparative summaries, and tools that can support management decisions. It does not list specific products or methodologies.
Why does the project emphasize a regional approach instead of separate state assessments?
The notice highlights regional coordination so agencies can compare risks, identify common priorities, and plan adaptation actions more effectively. It also notes the importance of a shared regional context for resources that cross political boundaries, such as migratory species, shared watersheds, and habitat types.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
How is a Cooperative Agreement described in this notice?
The notice indicates that, because the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, FWS expects to be actively involved in how the project is carried out, including participation in governance and coordination structures.
What role will FWS play during the project?
According to the notice, FWS will participate in project governance and coordination (including membership on a Scientific Advisory Committee and other partner committees), coordinate among partner agencies and related programs, provide guidance on management needs, and support development of decision-support tools.
Are any other regional efforts mentioned as coordination partners?
Yes. The notice anticipates coordination with efforts such as the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture and Regional Gap Analysis initiatives.
What is the title or label of the opportunity?
The opportunity is labeled "Climate Change Research."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is FWS R5 SA 10 059.
What activity category does the notice fall under?
The notice lists the activity category as environment.
How much funding is available?
Total funding is listed as $100,000.
Is there an award minimum (floor) and maximum (ceiling)?
Yes. The award floor is $100,000 and the award ceiling is $100,000, indicating a single anticipated award of that exact amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA program is referenced?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
What does the eligibility field say, and how should it be interpreted here?
The eligibility field notes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions). However, the notice text clarifies the action is intended as a single-source award to WMI rather than an open competition.
Is a full funding announcement included?
No. The notice states there is no full announcement attached because the agency is not soliciting applications from the public.
When was the notice posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on July 14, 2010, and the closing date is listed as July 21, 2010.
Is this opportunity current?
No. The notice was archived on August 20, 2010.
Who is the listed contact for administrative questions?
The notice lists Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, as the administrative contact.
What is the phone number for the listed contact?
The phone number listed is 413-253-8233.
What types of issues is the contact intended to help with?
The notice indicates the contact is for difficulties accessing the announcement electronically, even though it also states that no full announcement is associated with the notice.
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