Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00373
Apply for F15AS00373
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Efforts for Pagosa Skyrocket" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2015 and posted on Jul 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2015 This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Ecosphere Environmental Service, Inc. in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2 B (2) Continuation and (4) Unique Qualifications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Ecosphere Environmental Service, Inc. in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2 B (2) Continuation and (4) Unique Qualifications.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Efforts for Pagosa Skyrocket opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00373) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service focused on supporting continued conservation and recovery work for the Pagosa skyrocket, a rare plant species. The core purpose of the award is to strengthen on-the-ground recovery efforts by improving how the species is tracked over time, expanding public understanding of the plant and its habitat needs, and ensuring the Service has better information about local activities that could affect the species. In practical terms, the work supported under this funding is meant to build a clearer picture of population abundance and trends through enhanced monitoring, while also reducing preventable impacts by pairing science with outreach and coordination.
The project’s primary activities are described in three connected threads. First is improved monitoring to track abundance, which typically means more consistent field surveys, better methods for detecting and counting plants, and clearer documentation of where populations occur and how they change from year to year. Second is public outreach to raise awareness, which can include educational materials, engagement with landowners or local partners, and communication aimed at increasing understanding of why the species is protected and what actions help or harm it. Third is providing the Fish and Wildlife Service with timely, local situational awareness about land use or other nearby actions that may impact Pagosa skyrocket, helping the agency anticipate risks and respond more effectively with conservation guidance or coordination.
This announcement is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, signaling that the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaborating on technical direction, coordination, or oversight. The notice is also explicitly a single-source “notice of intent to award,” meaning it is not a broadly competed opportunity. Instead, the Service states its intent to make one award to Ecosphere Environmental Service, Inc., justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) on the basis of continuation and unique qualifications. The eligibility language reflects that intent: although the listing shows “Others” as the general category, the accompanying eligibility statement clarifies that the award is intended for that specific organization.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity lists an estimated total of $20,000, with an award ceiling of $20,000 and an award floor of $1,000. The agency anticipated making one award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means the recipient is not expected to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic), which often covers applied research and conservation support activities, consistent with the monitoring and outreach emphasis described here.
Key dates show the announcement was posted and created on July 20, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 27, 2015, and an archive date of August 20, 2015. The short open period aligns with the fact that this is a single-source intent to award rather than a longer competitive solicitation. For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed agency contact is Gina Glenne with the Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable at (970) 628-7183 or ginaglenne@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Conservation Efforts for Pagosa Skyrocket" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement focused on supporting continued conservation and recovery work for the Pagosa skyrocket, a rare plant species. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number (FON) F15AS00373.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to strengthen on-the-ground recovery efforts for the Pagosa skyrocket by improving how the species is tracked over time, expanding public understanding of the plant and its habitat needs, and ensuring the Fish and Wildlife Service has better information about local activities that could affect the species.
What kinds of activities does the project support?
The announcement describes three connected threads of work: (1) improved monitoring to track abundance and trends, (2) public outreach to raise awareness and understanding, and (3) providing the Fish and Wildlife Service with timely local situational awareness about land use or nearby actions that may impact the species.
What does "improved monitoring to track abundance" mean in practical terms?
It typically includes more consistent field surveys, better methods for detecting and counting plants, and clearer documentation of where populations occur and how they change from year to year.
What types of public outreach are mentioned?
The notice suggests outreach may include educational materials, engagement with landowners or local partners, and communications aimed at increasing understanding of why the species is protected and what actions help or harm it.
What is meant by providing "local situational awareness" to the Fish and Wildlife Service?
It refers to supplying timely, local information about land use or other nearby actions that may impact the Pagosa skyrocket, helping the agency anticipate risks and respond more effectively through conservation guidance or coordination.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This announcement is structured as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It signals the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaboration on technical direction, coordination, or oversight.
Is this opportunity competitively open to multiple applicants?
No. The notice is explicitly a single-source "notice of intent to award," meaning it is not a broadly competed opportunity.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The Service states its intent to make one award to Ecosphere Environmental Service, Inc.
What is the justification mentioned for making a single-source award?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) and indicates the basis is continuation and unique qualifications.
What does the eligibility section indicate?
While the listing shows "Others" as the general category, the accompanying eligibility statement clarifies the award is intended for a specific organization (Ecosphere Environmental Service, Inc.).
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $20,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $20,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $1,000.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making one award.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning a non-federal match is not expected as a condition of receiving funds.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.650, described as "Research Grants - Generic."
How does the CFDA description relate to the work described?
Based on the notice, the CFDA association aligns with applied research and conservation support activities, which is consistent with the monitoring and outreach emphasis described.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted and created on July 20, 2015.
What is the closing date for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is July 27, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 20, 2015.
Why was the open period so short?
The notice indicates this aligns with the single-source intent to award rather than a longer competitive solicitation.
Who can be contacted with questions about the announcement or access issues?
The listed contact is Gina Glenne with the Fish and Wildlife Service.
What are the contact details for the agency point of contact?
Phone: (970) 628-7183
Email: ginaglenne@fws.gov
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00373.
What species is the work focused on?
The work is focused on the Pagosa skyrocket, described in the notice as a rare plant species.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification)
Next opportunity: Announcement for Program Funding for Outreach Services for Alabama
Previous opportunity: NAWCA U.S. Small Grants
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for F15AS00373
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (F15AS00373) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Support CR GIS Spatial Data Development Apply for P15AS00229 Funding Number: P15AS00229 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| PEPFAR Small Grants Apply for STATE POL ECON 001 FY15 Funding Number: STATE POL ECON 001 FY15 Agency: U.S. Mission to Mozambique Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $24,000 |
| To promote and engage in the protection and preservation of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trai. Apply for NPSNOINTIR1501261 Funding Number: NPSNOINTIR1501261 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| FY 2015 Training and Technical Assistance Regional Training Conferences Apply for CNCS 7 23 2015 Funding Number: CNCS 7 23 2015 Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Historic Property Survey for Historic Route 66 in California Apply for NPSNOINTIR1501257 Funding Number: NPSNOINTIR1501257 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Digitize Historic Fossil Records BADL Apply for MWRO BADL 15AC00325 Funding Number: MWRO BADL 15AC00325 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $70,000 |
| To promote and engage in the protection and preservation of the El Camino Real De Los Tejas National Historic Trail Apply for NPSNOINTIR1501262 Funding Number: NPSNOINTIR1501262 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| To promote and engage in the protection and preservation of the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail Apply for NPSNOINTIR1501264 Funding Number: NPSNOINTIR1501264 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Conservation Efforts for Pagosa Skyrocket Apply for F15AS00396 Funding Number: F15AS00396 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $20,000 |
| Identify, preserve, interpret, improve accessibility, promote public awareness of and appreciation for the Pony Express National Historic Trail Apply for NPSNOINTIR1501266 Funding Number: NPSNOINTIR1501266 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Preserve, protect, educate and promote the public awareness of the Santa Fe Trail Apply for NPSNOINTIR1501268 Funding Number: NPSNOINTIR1501268 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Study, preserve, protect, interpret, and promote the Old Spanish National Historic Trail Apply for NPSNOINTIR1501267 Funding Number: NPSNOINTIR1501267 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| To promote public awareness of and appreciation for the Oregon and California National Historic Trails Apply for NPSNOINTIR1501265 Funding Number: NPSNOINTIR1501265 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Rivers End Drought Related Influences on Stream Drying in the Western United States Apply for USGS 15 FA 0417 Funding Number: USGS 15 FA 0417 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $96,000 |
| Improving Labor Law Enforcement in the Kingdom of Lesotho Apply for NOI ILAB 15 12 Funding Number: NOI ILAB 15 12 Agency: Bureau of International Labor Affairs Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Historic Structures Report at Pearson Air Museum, Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Apply for NPS NOIP15AC01360 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC01360 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $26,000 |
| DRL China FY15 Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 001 Funding Number: DRLA DRLAQM 16 001 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest DRL FY15 Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 007 Funding Number: DRLA DRLAQM 16 007 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Request for Statements of Interest Freedom of Expression in Latin America Apply for DRLA DRLAQM 16 006 Funding Number: DRLA DRLAQM 16 006 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Pocket Guide to the Potomac River Segment of the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (CAJO) Apply for NPS 15 NERO 0111 Funding Number: NPS 15 NERO 0111 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $30,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "F15AS00373", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.