Opportunity Information: Apply for F11PS01139
Apply for F11PS01139
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) International Secretariat" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 12, 2011 and posted on Jul 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 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 $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 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).
- Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) International Secretariat only
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F11PS01139) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7, Headquarters notice describing an intended single-source Cooperative Agreement (listed under a grant funding instrument) to the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) International Secretariat in Akureyri, Iceland. It falls under the Environment/Natural Resources activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. The notice is specifically informational: it is not a request for proposals, the government does not plan to accept competing applications, and only one award is expected. The estimated total funding is $350,000, with an award ceiling of $350,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The posting date was July 12, 2011, with a closing date of July 27, 2011, and the funding was expected to be available January 1, 2012.
At its core, the purpose of the agreement is to maintain ongoing, voluntary U.S. financial participation in supporting the CAFF International Secretariat so the Secretariat can continue to operate smoothly and keep the CAFF working group coordinated across the eight Arctic nations. CAFF is an Arctic Council working group focused on biodiversity conservation, and the Secretariat functions as the administrative and coordination hub that helps the member countries stay aligned, meet work plan commitments, and keep projects moving on schedule. The U.S. role, through USFWS, is framed as part of a broader responsibility to sustain international collaboration on Arctic conservation issues that cross national boundaries.
The objectives described in the announcement focus on conserving Arctic flora and fauna, including threatened and endangered species, and protecting the diversity and habitats that support the broader Arctic ecosystem. The program also emphasizes improving conservation management across the region, including strengthening or informing laws, regulations, and practical management approaches used by Arctic nations. Another key objective is ensuring that Arctic conservation priorities are represented in wider, global conservation discussions, rather than being treated as isolated regional concerns. In addition, the notice highlights CAFFs attention to modern human impacts and the integration of traditional ecological knowledge, reflecting a recognition that effective Arctic conservation depends on both scientific monitoring and Indigenous and local knowledge systems.
The background section explains why the Secretariat is central to CAFFs work. Established by the Arctic Council, the CAFF International Secretariat is staffed by an Executive Secretary and an assistant and supports CAFF through annual work plans and longer-term strategic plans. Its role is not only administrative; it provides advisory support to Arctic nations and is responsible for ensuring that work plan implementation is coordinated, timely, and connected to other major Arctic science and policy efforts. The notice specifically calls out liaison and coordination with initiatives such as the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment, the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program, the Arctic Biodiversity Assessment, and the Joint CAFF-AMAP Monitoring Program, all of which depend on sustained collaboration and consistent program management.
The single-source justification is based on two main reasons: continuation and unique qualifications. From a continuation standpoint, USFWS describes itself as the lead U.S. agency for implementing and supporting the CAFF program and notes its long-standing involvement in fostering cooperation among the eight Arctic countries: Canada, Finland, Greenland/Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States. The Service points to decades of leadership and technical expertise dating back to CAFFs origins in the early 1990s, including work on habitat protection, biodiversity conservation, understanding modern human impacts, and incorporating traditional ecological knowledge into conservation strategies. From a unique qualifications standpoint, the award is directed specifically to the CAFF International Secretariat because it is the only organization established for this exact purpose: coordinating and administering CAFF on behalf of the Arctic Council and its member governments. In other words, there is no equivalent substitute entity that could provide the same official Secretariat function.
Practically speaking, this opportunity is best understood as targeted operational and coordination support for an existing international body rather than funding for a new, open competition project. It is designed to keep the CAFF Secretariat functioning as the connective tissue for Arctic biodiversity efforts, ensuring continuity in planning, coordination, reporting, and partnership management across multiple nations and related monitoring and assessment programs. The listed contact for access issues with the full announcement is Richard Primmer, Contract Specialist, at 907-786-3611.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F11PS01139.
Which federal agency is associated with this grant notice?
This notice is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), specifically Region 7, Headquarters.
What type of funding instrument is described?
The notice describes an intended single-source Cooperative Agreement, listed under a grant funding instrument.
Is this notice a request for proposals (RFP) or an open solicitation?
No. The notice is explicitly informational and is not a request for proposals. The government does not plan to accept competing applications.
Will the government accept competing applications for this opportunity?
No. The announcement states the government does not plan to accept competing applications and that the intended award is single-source.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The notice states that only one award is expected.
Who is the intended recipient of the cooperative agreement?
The intended recipient is the Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) International Secretariat, located in Akureyri, Iceland.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $350,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $350,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice specifies no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Environment/Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
When was the notice posted?
The posting date is July 12, 2011.
What is the closing date listed in the notice?
The closing date is July 27, 2011.
When was funding expected to be available?
The notice states funding was expected to be available on January 1, 2012.
What is the primary purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to maintain ongoing, voluntary U.S. financial participation to support the CAFF International Secretariat so it can continue operating smoothly and coordinating the CAFF working group across the eight Arctic nations.
What is CAFF?
CAFF stands for Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna. It is an Arctic Council working group focused on biodiversity conservation in the Arctic.
What does the CAFF International Secretariat do?
The CAFF International Secretariat serves as the administrative and coordination hub for CAFF. It helps member countries stay aligned, supports coordination and implementation of annual work plans and longer-term strategic plans, and keeps projects moving on schedule.
Why is the CAFF Secretariat described as central to CAFF's work?
The notice explains that the Secretariat is responsible for ensuring work plan implementation is coordinated and timely, provides advisory support to Arctic nations, and maintains connections to other major Arctic science and policy efforts that rely on sustained collaboration.
What are the main objectives described in the announcement?
The objectives include conserving Arctic flora and fauna (including threatened and endangered species), protecting biodiversity and habitats supporting the Arctic ecosystem, improving conservation management across the region (including laws, regulations, and practical management approaches), ensuring Arctic conservation priorities are represented in broader global conservation discussions, addressing modern human impacts, and integrating traditional ecological knowledge.
How does the notice describe the U.S. role in this effort?
The U.S. role, through USFWS, is framed as part of a broader responsibility to sustain international collaboration on Arctic conservation issues that cross national boundaries, including continued support for CAFF coordination through the Secretariat.
Which nations are described as the eight Arctic countries involved in CAFF coordination?
The notice lists: Canada, Finland, Greenland/Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States.
Why is the award described as single-source?
The single-source justification is based on continuation (USFWS describes itself as the lead U.S. agency supporting CAFF with long-standing involvement) and unique qualifications (the CAFF International Secretariat is described as the only organization established for coordinating and administering CAFF on behalf of the Arctic Council and its member governments).
Is this opportunity meant to fund a new project or to support an existing organization?
Based on the notice, it is best understood as targeted operational and coordination support for an existing international body (the CAFF Secretariat), rather than funding for a new, open-competition project.
What kinds of initiatives does the Secretariat coordinate or liaise with, according to the notice?
The notice specifically mentions liaison and coordination with efforts such as the Arctic Climate Impact Assessment, the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program, the Arctic Biodiversity Assessment, and the Joint CAFF-AMAP Monitoring Program.
Who staffs the CAFF International Secretariat, as described in the notice?
The notice states the Secretariat is staffed by an Executive Secretary and an assistant.
Who is the listed contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed contact is Richard Primmer, Contract Specialist, at 907-786-3611.
Where is the CAFF International Secretariat located?
The Secretariat is located in Akureyri, Iceland.
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