Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00038
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- The DOI-FWS in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Competitive State Wildlife Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.634.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 20, 2015 and posted on Nov 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 19, 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 14 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Competitive State Wildlife Grants (C-SWG) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS), aimed at helping state-level governments conserve wildlife and the habitats they depend on. A key feature of this program is that it supports conservation for a broad range of species, including those that are not traditionally supported through hunting and fishing programs. In practice, it is meant to strengthen statewide conservation capacity by funding projects that either improve a State Wildlife Action Plan or carry out on-the-ground work that directly advances that plan.
Funding under C-SWG can be used for two main types of work: planning and implementation. Planning projects must directly contribute to developing, revising, or updating a State Wildlife Action Plan that has been approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Implementation projects, by contrast, focus on executing the strategies laid out in that approved plan, meaning the work should be clearly tied to plan priorities and conservation actions rather than being general wildlife programming. Across both types, the program places priority on Species of Greatest Conservation Need, and it expects applicants to consider how much other funding is already available for those species so that C-SWG dollars are targeted where gaps are largest and needs are most acute.
Another important expectation is that projects be built around an explicit adaptive management framework. That generally means proposals should be designed with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a plan for monitoring and evaluation, then use the results to adjust methods over time. The emphasis is not only on doing conservation work, but on learning from it in a structured way so that future actions become more effective and defensible.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, with the definition of "States" explicitly including the District of Columbia, commonwealths, and U.S. territories. The grant instrument is a standard federal grant, and the activity category is environment and natural resources under CFDA number 15.634. For the specific opportunity listing provided (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00038), the application deadline was February 19, 2016, with the opportunity posted on November 20, 2015. The award ceiling was $500,000, and the program anticipated making around 14 awards. Funding for C-SWG comes through annual congressional appropriations, so available funding and award counts can vary by year even though the program purpose and structure remain consistent.
Competitive State Wildlife Grants (C-SWG) Program FAQs
What is the Competitive State Wildlife Grants (C-SWG) Program?
The Competitive State Wildlife Grants (C-SWG) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It is designed to help state-level governments conserve wildlife and the habitats they depend on.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is intended to strengthen statewide conservation capacity by funding projects that either (1) improve a State Wildlife Action Plan or (2) carry out on-the-ground work that directly advances an approved State Wildlife Action Plan.
What kinds of species does C-SWG support?
C-SWG supports conservation for a broad range of species, including species that are not traditionally supported through hunting and fishing programs. The program places priority on Species of Greatest Conservation Need.
What are the two main types of projects funded under C-SWG?
C-SWG funding can be used for two main categories of work: planning and implementation.
What qualifies as a planning project under C-SWG?
Planning projects must directly contribute to developing, revising, or updating a State Wildlife Action Plan that has been approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What qualifies as an implementation project under C-SWG?
Implementation projects focus on executing strategies laid out in an approved State Wildlife Action Plan. The proposed work is expected to be clearly tied to plan priorities and conservation actions, rather than general wildlife programming.
Does a State Wildlife Action Plan need to be approved for this program?
Yes. Planning projects must relate to a plan that is approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and implementation projects must execute strategies from an approved plan.
How should applicants decide which species or issues to focus on?
Across both planning and implementation, the program prioritizes Species of Greatest Conservation Need. Applicants are also expected to consider how much other funding is already available for those species, so that C-SWG funds are directed to the largest gaps and most acute needs.
What does the program mean by an "adaptive management framework"?
The program expects projects to be built around an explicit adaptive management framework. In general, this means proposals should include clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a monitoring and evaluation plan, and then use results to adjust methods over time.
Why is adaptive management emphasized in this grant program?
The emphasis is not only on doing conservation work, but also on learning from it in a structured way, so future actions become more effective and defensible based on monitoring and evaluation results.
Who is eligible to apply for C-SWG?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The program definition of "States" explicitly includes the District of Columbia, commonwealths, and U.S. territories.
Which federal agency administers and awards this funding?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What type of funding instrument is used for awards?
The grant instrument is a standard federal grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is environment and natural resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed for this program is 15.634.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for the listing described?
The specific opportunity listing referenced is Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00038.
When was this opportunity posted and when was the application deadline?
For the specific listing provided, the opportunity was posted on November 20, 2015, and the application deadline was February 19, 2016.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for this listing?
The award ceiling for the referenced opportunity was $500,000.
About how many awards were expected to be made?
The program anticipated making around 14 awards for the opportunity described.
Is the funding level and number of awards the same every year?
Not necessarily. Funding for C-SWG comes through annual congressional appropriations, so available funding and award counts can vary by year, even though the program purpose and structure remain consistent.
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