Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00124
Apply for F13AS00124
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Coastal Program Great Lakes Restoration Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 26, 2013 and posted on Mar 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $450,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Coastal Program - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00124) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding opportunity focused on restoring and protecting fish and wildlife habitat in coastal areas of the U.S. Great Lakes basin. It sits under the broader Great Lakes Restoration effort (CFDA 15.662) and supports work that benefits natural resources by helping coastal communities and landowners improve habitat conditions on both public and private lands. The program is described as voluntary and incentive-based, meaning participation is driven by partnership and shared conservation goals rather than a one-size-fits-all competition.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it is not run like a typical competitive grant program. Instead of issuing a standard request for proposals and selecting winners from a pool of submitted applications, projects are developed strategically in coordination with partners and with strong, hands-on involvement from FWS field biologists. In practice, that means potential projects are generally shaped collaboratively: local partners identify conservation needs or opportunities, and FWS staff work closely with them to design restoration or protection activities that align with program priorities and are feasible on the ground. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which fits that approach because it is designed for situations where the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project rather than simply providing funds and stepping back.
Geographically, the funding is limited to coastal areas within the U.S. portion of the Great Lakes basin, including parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. The opportunity was posted on March 26, 2013, with a closing date of September 30, 2013, and it was archived on October 1, 2013. The estimated total funding available was $450,000. The listing does not specify a stated award floor or ceiling (both shown as 0), which typically indicates that award sizes may vary based on the needs and design of individual partner-developed projects rather than being constrained by preset minimums or maximums. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement identified, which can make participation easier for partners who have limited ability to provide non-federal match.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and individuals. This wide eligibility reflects the program's partnership model and the reality that coastal habitat work often involves many types of landowners and local actors.
For more information, the announcement points applicants to Grants.gov and provides a direct agency contact: Christie Deloria (906-226-1240, ChristieDeloria@fws.gov). This is consistent with the program's collaborative structure, where initiating a conversation with the local FWS Coastal Program staff can be an important first step in identifying whether a project idea fits program priorities and how it might be developed into a fundable cooperative agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Coastal Program - Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (F13AS00124)?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding opportunity that supports restoring and protecting fish and wildlife habitat in coastal areas of the U.S. Great Lakes basin. It is part of the broader Great Lakes Restoration effort (CFDA 15.662) and focuses on improving habitat conditions to benefit natural resources, working with coastal communities and landowners on both public and private lands.
What kinds of activities does this opportunity support?
The opportunity supports projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat in coastal areas of the U.S. Great Lakes basin. Activities are expected to improve habitat conditions and provide natural resource benefits, developed in coordination with partners and with hands-on involvement from FWS field biologists.
Is this a typical competitive grant program with a standard application competition?
No. The program is described as voluntary and incentive-based, and it is not run like a typical competitive grant program. Rather than issuing a standard request for proposals and selecting winners from a pool of applications, projects are developed strategically in coordination with partners, with substantial involvement from FWS staff.
How are projects developed and selected under this opportunity?
Projects are generally shaped collaboratively. Local partners identify conservation needs or opportunities, and FWS field biologists work closely with them to design restoration or protection activities that align with program priorities and are feasible on the ground. The process is partnership-driven and built around shared conservation goals.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This aligns with the program approach because it is intended for situations where the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project, rather than simply awarding funds and stepping back.
Where must projects be located to be eligible?
Funding is limited to coastal areas within the U.S. portion of the Great Lakes basin. The eligible geography includes parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
What is the total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding available is $450,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award size?
The listing does not specify a stated award floor or ceiling (both are shown as 0). This typically indicates that award sizes may vary based on the needs and design of individual partner-developed projects rather than being constrained by preset minimums or maximums.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is identified in the provided information, which can make participation easier for partners with limited ability to provide non-federal match.
Who is eligible to apply or participate?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Individuals
Does the program work on public land, private land, or both?
The program supports improving habitat conditions on both public and private lands, reflecting its partnership model and work with coastal communities and landowners.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on March 26, 2013, and had a closing date of September 30, 2013.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 1, 2013.
Where can someone find the official announcement or additional details?
The announcement points applicants to Grants.gov for more information.
Who is the agency contact for this opportunity?
The direct agency contact listed is Christie Deloria. Phone: 906-226-1240. Email: ChristieDeloria@fws.gov.
Why is contacting FWS staff important for this opportunity?
Because projects are developed collaboratively and the program uses a cooperative agreement with substantial FWS involvement, initiating a conversation with local FWS Coastal Program staff can be an important first step in identifying whether a project idea fits program priorities and how it could be developed into a fundable project.
What broader program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity sits under the broader Great Lakes Restoration effort and is associated with CFDA 15.662.
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