Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00256
Apply for F13AS00256
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Concept Engineering" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.649 Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 17, 2013 and posted on Dec 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 3, 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 $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Concept Engineering grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00256) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance). The project focuses on producing a 30 percent (concept-level) engineering design for a wetland system planned for the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, located just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico. In practical terms, the award is meant to fund the early-stage engineering and planning work that lays out how a new wetland complex could be designed and function before advancing to more detailed design phases.
A central deliverable is a conceptual wetland design paired with a restoration and land management plan. The plan is expected to balance multiple compatible refuge purposes, particularly improving habitat for wildlife while also supporting stormwater management needs. Beyond those core objectives, the opportunity specifically highlights additional high-priority uses such as environmental education and non-consumptive, wildlife-dependent recreation (for example, activities like wildlife viewing and nature interpretation rather than hunting or resource extraction). The intent is to create a concept that supports refuge conservation goals while also accommodating thoughtful public use that aligns with refuge management.
Coordination is a key feature of the scope. The conceptual plan is to be developed in conjunction with a planned stormwater drainage project led by the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA). That means the funded work should not be done in isolation; it should align with and inform the broader regional drainage and stormwater infrastructure planning so the wetland design can integrate with the stormwater project rather than conflict with it.
Funding for the opportunity is fixed at $60,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $60,000, and the Fish and Wildlife Service anticipated making one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which simplifies budgeting for applicants because the project does not require the recipient to provide additional non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted on December 17, 2013, with an application deadline of January 3, 2014, and it was later archived on February 2, 2014. Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Jennifer Owen White, Refuge Manager, at 505-248-6667.
Concept Engineering Grant (F13AS00256) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Concept Engineering grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number (FON) F13AS00256.
2) Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
3) What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.649, Service Training and Technical Assistance.
4) What type of award is it?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the funded work is expected to be carried out in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rather than as a completely independent effort.
5) What is the main purpose of the project?
The project funds early-stage engineering and planning to produce a 30 percent (concept-level) engineering design for a wetland system planned for the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge.
6) What does "30 percent (concept-level) engineering design" mean in practical terms?
Based on the description provided, it refers to an early design phase that lays out how a new wetland complex could be designed and function, serving as a foundation before moving to more detailed design phases.
7) Where will the project take place?
The wetland system is planned for the Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge, located just outside Albuquerque, New Mexico.
8) What are the required deliverables?
A central deliverable is a conceptual wetland design paired with a restoration and land management plan.
9) What should the restoration and land management plan accomplish?
The plan is expected to balance multiple compatible refuge purposes, with an emphasis on improving habitat for wildlife while also supporting stormwater management needs.
10) What other uses or benefits does the opportunity prioritize?
In addition to habitat and stormwater objectives, the opportunity highlights high-priority uses such as environmental education and non-consumptive, wildlife-dependent recreation (for example, wildlife viewing and nature interpretation).
11) Are hunting or resource extraction activities part of the stated priorities?
No. The opportunity specifically calls out non-consumptive, wildlife-dependent recreation (such as wildlife viewing and nature interpretation) rather than hunting or resource extraction.
12) Does the concept design need to consider stormwater infrastructure planning?
Yes. The conceptual plan is to be developed in conjunction with a planned stormwater drainage project led by the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA).
13) What does it mean that the work must be developed "in conjunction with" AMAFCA's stormwater project?
It means the funded work should align with and inform the broader regional drainage and stormwater infrastructure planning so the wetland design integrates with the stormwater project rather than conflicts with it.
14) How much funding is available?
The funding amount is fixed at $60,000.
15) Is there a funding range (floor/ceiling), or is it a single set amount?
It is a single set amount. The award floor is $60,000 and the award ceiling is also $60,000.
16) How many awards were expected to be made?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service anticipated making one award.
17) Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
19) Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility language states nonprofits are eligible as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
20) When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on December 17, 2013.
21) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 3, 2014.
22) Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on February 2, 2014.
23) Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Jennifer Owen White, Refuge Manager.
24) What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 505-248-6667.
25) What is the project trying to achieve overall?
The stated intent is to create a concept that supports refuge conservation goals (especially wildlife habitat) while accommodating stormwater management and thoughtful public use that aligns with refuge management, including environmental education and wildlife-dependent recreation.
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