Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00205
Apply for F16AS00205
- The DOI-FWS in the employment, labor and training, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Collaborative Conservation and Management of Quinault NFH and Its Fish Culture Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 04, 2016 and posted on May 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $93,600.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Collaborative Conservation and Management of Quinault NFH and Its Fish Culture Program" (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00205) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). Its purpose is to formalize and support on-the-ground cooperation between the Service and an eligible partner to help ensure the continued success of critical fish propagation activities at the Quinault National Fish Hatchery. In practical terms, the award is meant to strengthen day-to-day coordination, shared understanding of operational goals, and reliable staffing or support needed to keep hatchery production and conservation outcomes on track.
The work supported by this opportunity focuses on core hatchery operations and fish culture tasks that directly affect fish health, survival, and program performance. Activities described include facility maintenance and upkeep, routine pond cleaning, and consistent feeding of fish across culture units. The scope also extends to essential production-cycle duties such as spawning and surplusing returning adults, egg collection and egg picking, and treating eggs and fish as needed to manage disease and improve survival. Operational readiness is another major theme: the duties include cleaning water intakes to maintain flow and water quality, responding to alarms (which can be critical during equipment failures or water supply issues), and supporting tours and outreach that explain hatchery operations to visitors or partners.
Beyond the immediate production work, the opportunity explicitly includes fisheries training and professional development. That signals an emphasis not only on completing tasks, but also on building and maintaining a skilled workforce capable of safely and effectively carrying out hatchery and fisheries responsibilities over time. This combination of operational support and capacity building aligns with the cooperative agreement model, where the federal agency typically remains substantially involved in the project and collaborates closely with the recipient to meet shared conservation and program objectives.
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The opportunity is listed under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.608 and is categorized under employment, labor and training, environment, and natural resources, reflecting both workforce components and conservation-oriented hatchery management. The anticipated funding structure is relatively focused: the expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $93,600, indicating a single recipient supporting a defined set of hatchery needs during the project period.
Key dates show the opportunity was created and posted on May 4, 2016, with an original and current closing date of May 10, 2016. Overall, the grant can be understood as a targeted, partnership-based funding opportunity aimed at sustaining and improving the operations that underpin Quinault NFH fish culture and propagation, while also supporting training and professional growth tied to fisheries work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Collaborative Conservation and Management of Quinault NFH and Its Fish Culture Program."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00205.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What type of funding instrument is this?
The opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement. It is designed to support a collaborative working relationship between the Service and the recipient to carry out shared objectives.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to formalize and support on-the-ground cooperation between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and an eligible partner to help ensure the continued success of critical fish propagation activities at the Quinault National Fish Hatchery (Quinault NFH).
What does the grant support in practical terms?
In practical terms, the award is meant to strengthen day-to-day coordination, reinforce shared understanding of operational goals, and support reliable staffing or assistance needed to keep hatchery production and conservation outcomes on track.
Which hatchery or facility is the focus of this opportunity?
The work is focused on the Quinault National Fish Hatchery (Quinault NFH) and its fish culture program.
What kinds of activities and tasks are included in the scope of work?
The scope emphasizes core hatchery operations and fish culture tasks that directly affect fish health, survival, and program performance. Activities described include:
- Facility maintenance and upkeep
- Routine pond cleaning
- Consistent feeding of fish across culture units
- Spawning and surplusing returning adults
- Egg collection and egg picking
- Treating eggs and fish as needed to manage disease and improve survival
- Cleaning water intakes to maintain flow and water quality
- Responding to alarms (especially during equipment failures or water supply issues)
- Supporting tours and outreach that explain hatchery operations to visitors or partners
Does the opportunity include training or workforce development?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes fisheries training and professional development, indicating an emphasis on maintaining a skilled workforce capable of safely and effectively carrying out hatchery and fisheries responsibilities over time.
Why is this offered as a cooperative agreement rather than another grant type?
The opportunity aligns with the cooperative agreement model, where the federal agency typically remains substantially involved and collaborates closely with the recipient to meet shared conservation and hatchery program objectives.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Is this opportunity open to non-tribal applicants?
Based on the information provided, no. The eligibility category is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.608.
How is this opportunity categorized by program area?
It is categorized under employment, labor and training, environment, and natural resources. This reflects both the workforce/training components and the conservation-oriented hatchery management focus.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount of funding for the award?
The award ceiling is $93,600.
Does the funding structure suggest a single recipient supporting a defined set of hatchery needs?
Yes. The expected number of awards (one) and the award ceiling ($93,600) indicate a focused funding structure aimed at a single recipient supporting a defined set of hatchery operational needs during the project period.
When was the opportunity created and posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on May 4, 2016.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date is May 10, 2016.
Is the closing date the same as the original closing date?
Yes. The information provided states that both the original and current closing date are May 10, 2016.
What broader goals does this funding support?
The funding supports sustaining and improving the operations that underpin Quinault NFH fish culture and propagation, while also supporting training and professional growth tied to fisheries work.
What kinds of operational readiness issues does the scope mention?
Operational readiness includes maintaining water flow and quality through cleaning water intakes, and responding to alarms that can be critical during equipment failures or water supply issues.
Does the scope include public-facing or partner-facing activities?
Yes. The scope includes supporting tours and outreach that explain hatchery operations to visitors or partners.
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