Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 RW 11 006
Apply for FWS R5 RW 11 006
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Comprehensive Conservation Planning for Silvio O. Conte NFWR" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654 Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 28, 2011 and posted on Jul 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Comprehensive Conservation Planning for Silvio O. Conte NFWR" (Funding Opportunity Number: FWS R5 RW 11 006) to secure outside assistance for completing the Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. The core purpose of the grant is to support the refuge in developing its long-term management plan, with the selected partner working collaboratively alongside refuge staff and regional planning staff. In practical terms, this opportunity is aimed at bringing in planning capacity, technical expertise, and coordination support to help the refuge finalize a CCP that will guide conservation priorities, habitat management approaches, and public use considerations over time.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that FWS expects substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing funds for an independent, stand-alone effort. The work is categorized under the Environment funding activity area and is associated with CFDA 15.654, which is listed as "Visitor Facility Enhancements, Refuges and Wildlife." While the title and description emphasize comprehensive conservation planning, the CFDA linkage suggests the planning effort may also intersect with how visitors and public use are managed or supported within the refuge context, consistent with typical CCP scope that balances wildlife conservation with compatible public uses.
FWS anticipated making one award under this announcement. The estimated total funding available was $25,000, with an award floor of $15,000 and an award ceiling of $35,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind match as a condition of eligibility, although applicants sometimes still propose leveraged support as a strength.
The posting date and creation date were both July 28, 2011. The original and current closing date for applications was August 8, 2011, and the opportunity was archived on August 9, 2011. That timeline indicates a relatively short application window, which often favors applicants that already have relevant experience, established capacity to mobilize quickly, and familiarity with refuge planning processes.
Eligibility was broad and included multiple types of organizations and governments. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and state, county, and city or township governments. This wide eligibility range suggests FWS was open to partnering with a variety of capable entities, such as conservation nonprofits, planning consultants and firms, academic institutions with planning or conservation science expertise, and government partners with relevant regional planning or natural resource management capacity.
The announcement notes that additional details were contained in an attachment labeled as the full announcement. That attachment typically would include the project scope, expected deliverables, period of performance, required application components, evaluation criteria, reporting requirements, and any specific technical expectations (for example, stakeholder engagement processes, NEPA coordination expectations, public meeting facilitation, drafting plan sections, mapping or GIS support, or integration of biological objectives into management alternatives). Because the summary provided references the attachment for full requirements, applicants would have needed to consult it to understand exactly what products and milestones FWS expected under the cooperative agreement.
For questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Daffny Jones, Assistant Refuge Supervisor, reachable by phone at 413-253-8595, and identified as the contact for electronic access errors. The administering agency was the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Comprehensive Conservation Planning for Silvio O. Conte NFWR."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R5 RW 11 006.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The administering agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to secure outside assistance to complete the Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. The CCP is the refuge's long-term management plan that guides conservation priorities, habitat management approaches, and public use considerations over time.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement. That generally means FWS expected substantial involvement during the project, with the selected partner working collaboratively alongside refuge staff and regional planning staff rather than operating as a completely independent, stand-alone effort.
What is the expected relationship between the selected partner and FWS staff?
The selected partner is expected to work collaboratively with refuge staff and regional planning staff to support completion of the CCP, including providing planning capacity, technical expertise, and coordination support.
What funding activity area is this opportunity categorized under?
The work is categorized under the Environment funding activity area.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.654, listed as "Visitor Facility Enhancements, Refuges and Wildlife."
How does the CFDA description relate to comprehensive conservation planning?
While the title and description emphasize comprehensive conservation planning, the CFDA linkage suggests the planning effort may also intersect with visitor and public use management or support within the refuge context, consistent with the typical CCP scope of balancing wildlife conservation with compatible public uses.
How many awards did FWS anticipate making?
FWS anticipated making one award under this announcement.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $25,000.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor was $15,000 and the award ceiling was $35,000.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind match as a condition of eligibility.
Can applicants still propose leveraged or matching support even if it is not required?
Yes. While a match was not required, the summary notes that applicants sometimes still propose leveraged support as a strength.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was July 28, 2011 (the creation date was also July 28, 2011).
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date for applications was August 8, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 9, 2011.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posting date of July 28, 2011 and the closing date of August 8, 2011, the application window was relatively short.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included: nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and state, county, and city or township governments.
Are both nonprofit and for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligible applicant categories included nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. State, county, and city or township governments were listed as eligible applicants.
What kind of work was FWS seeking support for?
The opportunity was intended to bring in planning capacity, technical expertise, and coordination support to help the refuge finalize the Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) that will guide management over time.
Where were the full requirements and details described?
The announcement notes that additional details were contained in an attachment labeled as the full announcement.
What kinds of details would typically be in the full announcement attachment?
According to the summary, the attachment typically would include the project scope, expected deliverables, period of performance, required application components, evaluation criteria, reporting requirements, and specific technical expectations. Examples mentioned include stakeholder engagement processes, NEPA coordination expectations, public meeting facilitation, drafting plan sections, mapping or GIS support, or integrating biological objectives into management alternatives.
Who should applicants contact with questions or if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Daffny Jones, Assistant Refuge Supervisor. The summary identifies this contact specifically for electronic access errors and questions.
What is the contact phone number provided in the announcement?
The phone number listed for the point of contact is 413-253-8595.
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