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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation of Priority Wetland and Upland Habitat in the RWBJV Administrative Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.637 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2014 and posted on May 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2014 This is a Notice of Intent to award Cooperative agreement to Nebraska Community Foundation in accordance with the Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B, (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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a Notice of Intent to award Cooperative agreement to Nebraska Community Foundation in accordance with the Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B, (4 Unique Qualifications)
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Conservation of Priority Wetland and Upland Habitat in the RWBJV Administrative Area" (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00187) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant in the environment category, offered as a cooperative agreement under the Migratory Bird Joint Ventures program (CFDA 15.637). The overall purpose is to support coordinated wetland and grassland conservation actions within the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (RWBJV) administrative boundary, a priority landscape for migratory birds and associated wildlife.
This announcement is structured as a Notice of Intent to make an award rather than an open competitive solicitation. Specifically, it states the agency's intent to award a cooperative agreement to the Nebraska Community Foundation under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4), citing "Unique Qualifications" as the justification for a non-competitive action. In practical terms, that means the agency identified a particular partner it believes is uniquely positioned to carry out the work, and the notice serves as the public posting of that intent.
The scope of work centers on five major activity areas that collectively move conservation from planning to on-the-ground outcomes and public engagement. First is biological planning, which generally includes identifying priority species and habitat needs, setting measurable conservation objectives, and aligning actions with broader joint venture or flyway-scale strategies. Second is conservation design, which typically involves translating biological objectives into spatially targeted project selections, such as determining where wetland restorations, enhancements, or grassland protections will deliver the greatest benefit. Third is implementation of conservation projects, meaning the actual execution of habitat work in the field. While the notice does not list specific project types, implementation in a wetland and upland context commonly includes restoration, enhancement, protection, management actions, and related coordination with landowners and partners. Fourth is research, inventory, and monitoring, which covers gathering baseline data, tracking habitat conditions and wildlife responses, and evaluating whether projects are meeting intended biological outcomes. Fifth is communication and outreach, which focuses on keeping partners and stakeholders informed, recruiting and supporting participation, and building broader understanding and support for wetland and grassland conservation in the Rainwater Basin region.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an award floor of $30,000. The posting indicates an expectation of up to five awards, though it is simultaneously framed as a notice of intent to award to a specific organization. No cost sharing or matching requirement is identified, meaning applicants would not be required by the announcement to provide non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds (although cooperative agreements and partnership-based conservation efforts sometimes leverage additional partner contributions as part of project delivery).
Key administrative details include the posted and creation date of May 16, 2014, an original and current closing date of May 23, 2014, and an archive date of June 15, 2014. The administering agency is the Fish and Wildlife Service. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed project officer contact is Andy Bishop at andybishop@fws.gov.
In summary, this grant notice describes federal support, delivered through a cooperative agreement, to advance priority wetland and grassland conservation in the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture area through integrated planning, targeted design, project implementation, monitoring and research, and outreach. The posting is explicitly positioned as a non-competitive notice of intent to fund the Nebraska Community Foundation based on unique qualifications under Department of the Interior policy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Conservation of Priority Wetland and Upland Habitat in the RWBJV Administrative Area."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00187.
Which federal agency is administering this grant?
The administering agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of federal funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is under the Migratory Bird Joint Ventures program (CFDA 15.637).
What is the general category or focus area of this funding?
The opportunity is in the environment category and focuses on coordinated conservation of wetland and upland (grassland) habitats.
What is the overall purpose of the grant?
The overall purpose is to support coordinated wetland and grassland conservation actions within the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (RWBJV) administrative boundary, described as a priority landscape for migratory birds and associated wildlife.
What geographic area does this opportunity cover?
The work is focused within the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (RWBJV) administrative boundary.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. This announcement is structured as a Notice of Intent to make an award, rather than an open competitive solicitation.
Who does the agency intend to fund under this notice?
The notice states the agency's intent to award a cooperative agreement to the Nebraska Community Foundation.
Why is the action non-competitive?
The notice cites "Unique Qualifications" as the justification for a non-competitive action under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4).
What are the main activity areas included in the scope of work?
The scope of work is organized into five major activity areas: (1) biological planning, (2) conservation design, (3) implementation of conservation projects, (4) research, inventory, and monitoring, and (5) communication and outreach.
What does "biological planning" mean in this notice?
Biological planning generally includes identifying priority species and habitat needs, setting measurable conservation objectives, and aligning actions with broader joint venture or flyway-scale strategies.
What does "conservation design" refer to for this opportunity?
Conservation design typically means translating biological objectives into spatially targeted project selections, such as determining where wetland restorations, enhancements, or grassland protections will deliver the greatest benefit.
What is included under "implementation of conservation projects"?
Implementation refers to the execution of habitat work in the field. The notice does not list specific project types, but in a wetland and upland context this commonly includes restoration, enhancement, protection, management actions, and related coordination with landowners and partners.
What is meant by "research, inventory, and monitoring"?
This activity area includes gathering baseline data, tracking habitat conditions and wildlife responses, and evaluating whether projects are meeting intended biological outcomes.
What does "communication and outreach" cover?
Communication and outreach focuses on keeping partners and stakeholders informed, recruiting and supporting participation, and building broader understanding and support for wetland and grassland conservation in the Rainwater Basin region.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $1,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $30,000.
How many awards are expected?
The posting indicates an expectation of up to five awards, although it is also framed as a notice of intent to award to a specific organization.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is identified in the announcement, meaning applicants would not be required by the announcement to provide non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted and creation date is May 16, 2014.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is May 23, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is June 15, 2014.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed project officer contact is Andy Bishop at andybishop@fws.gov.
Where can someone get more details if they need the full announcement?
The notice indicates that questions about access issues or the full announcement can be directed to the listed project officer, Andy Bishop, at andybishop@fws.gov.
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