Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00018
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Coastal Program" 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 Nov 8, 2013 and posted on Nov 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 500 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments City or township governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Coastal Program (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00018) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that supports on-the-ground efforts to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat in coastal areas. It is set up as a voluntary, incentive-based program, meaning participation is not regulatory in nature and projects are meant to encourage practical conservation work by offering both expertise and funding. Assistance is provided in two main forms: direct technical assistance from Coastal Program staff and financial assistance awarded through cooperative agreements, which typically involve close coordination between the recipient and the Service during planning and implementation.
A central feature of the program is its focus on targeted conservation outcomes within defined geographic focus areas. These focus areas are locations where the Coastal Program concentrates staff time and funding to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Coastal Program staff work alongside project partners, stakeholders, and other Fish and Wildlife Service programs to identify these focus areas and to set habitat conservation priorities within them. Rather than funding isolated projects without context, the program emphasizes strategically developed work plans built in coordination with partners and with substantial involvement from Service field staff. Projects are expected to clearly advance the Service mission, promote biological diversity, and rely on sound scientific biological principles. The kinds of projects that receive support are guided by the program's strategic plans, so applicants are expected to review the relevant strategic plan and speak with the appropriate regional Coastal Program office before submitting an application.
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements, with an estimated total program funding amount of $6,000,000 for the opportunity cycle and an expected 500 awards. Individual awards have an announced ceiling of $500,000, while the stated award floor is $0, indicating that award sizes can vary widely depending on project scope and available funds. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity, which can make participation easier for applicants that have limited ability to provide non-federal match.
Eligibility is broad and includes most common public, private, and nonprofit applicant types. Eligible applicants include federal-recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and individuals. The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, and the CFDA (now commonly referred to under Assistance Listings) number associated with the program is 15.630 (Coastal Program).
The notice was posted November 5, 2013, created November 8, 2013, and had a closing date of September 30, 2014 (original and current), with the opportunity archived October 5, 2014. For full details, applicants were directed to access the complete Notice of Funding Availability via the full announcement link, and questions about accessing the announcement could be directed to Gerri Watkins, Management Analyst, at GerriWatkins@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Coastal Program grant opportunity (F14AS00018)?
The Coastal Program (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00018) is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It supports on-the-ground efforts to restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat in coastal areas.
Is the Coastal Program regulatory or voluntary?
It is voluntary and incentive-based. Participation is not regulatory in nature, and projects are intended to encourage practical conservation work by offering both expertise and funding.
What types of assistance does the Coastal Program provide?
Assistance is provided in two main forms: (1) direct technical assistance from Coastal Program staff, and (2) financial assistance awarded through cooperative agreements.
What is a cooperative agreement in this program?
Financial assistance is awarded through cooperative agreements, which typically involve close coordination between the recipient and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service during planning and implementation.
What does the program mean by “targeted conservation outcomes” and “focus areas”?
A central feature of the program is its emphasis on targeted conservation outcomes within defined geographic focus areas. Focus areas are locations where the Coastal Program concentrates staff time and funding to conserve habitat for federal trust species.
How are geographic focus areas and priorities identified?
Coastal Program staff work alongside project partners, stakeholders, and other USFWS programs to identify focus areas and to set habitat conservation priorities within them.
Does the program fund isolated stand-alone projects?
The program emphasizes strategically developed work plans built in coordination with partners and with substantial involvement from Service field staff, rather than funding isolated projects without context.
What are the expectations for project design and approach?
Projects are expected to clearly advance the Service mission, promote biological diversity, and rely on sound scientific biological principles.
Are applicants expected to coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service before applying?
Yes. Applicants are expected to review the relevant strategic plan and speak with the appropriate regional Coastal Program office before submitting an application.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity cycle?
The estimated total program funding amount listed for the opportunity cycle is $6,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expected 500 awards.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The announced award ceiling is $500,000 for an individual award.
What is the minimum (floor) award amount?
The stated award floor is $0, indicating award sizes may vary widely depending on project scope and available funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: federal-recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; small businesses; and individuals.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for the Coastal Program?
The CFDA (commonly referred to now under Assistance Listings) number associated with the program is 15.630 (Coastal Program).
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on November 5, 2013. The closing date was September 30, 2014 (original and current).
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 5, 2014.
Where were applicants directed to find full details and the complete Notice of Funding Availability?
Applicants were directed to access the complete Notice of Funding Availability via the full announcement link referenced in the opportunity notice.
Who can be contacted for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the announcement could be directed to Gerri Watkins, Management Analyst, at GerriWatkins@fws.gov.
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