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- 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 of Priority Wetland and Upland Habitat in the RWBJV" 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 Jul 10, 2015 and posted on Jul 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2015 This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Nebraska Community Foundation in accordance with DOI 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 $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 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 a single source cooperative agreement to Nebraska Community Foundation in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique Qualifications
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Conservation of Priority Wetland and Upland Habitat in the RWBJV" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding action focused on supporting habitat conservation projects for migratory birds within the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (RWBJV) partnership area. The overall purpose is to help the RWBJV implement on-the-ground and supporting work that is directly tied to migratory bird habitat priorities laid out in the RWBJV Implementation Plan and related bird conservation plans. In practical terms, the funding is meant to strengthen and accelerate conservation efforts in priority wetland and upland habitats that migratory birds depend on, while ensuring those efforts are guided by a structured planning and evaluation approach rather than being isolated projects.
A central feature of the opportunity is its emphasis on the Strategic Habitat Conservation (SHC) business model, which the RWBJV uses to plan, deliver, and improve conservation outcomes over time. SHC is described as having four connected components that operate together as a continuous improvement loop: Biological Planning, Conservation Design, Research/Monitoring/Evaluation, and Implementation/Project Delivery. The idea is that conservation actions should be based on clear biological objectives (biological planning), mapped and targeted for maximum impact (conservation design), checked and refined using data and performance assessment (research/monitoring/evaluation), and then delivered through coordinated projects (implementation/project delivery). The opportunity states that, when applied together, these elements create a feedback mechanism that helps the partnership learn what is working and adjust priorities and methods over time, improving effectiveness and accountability.
The cooperative agreement would provide funding to support these SHC elements, with specific mention that it will support the biological planning component through data collection (the description cuts off after "through collection," but the intent is clear that data gathering and related planning support are included). This signals that the agreement is not only for physical habitat work, but also for the technical backbone required to identify needs, set measurable objectives, and track results in a way that supports future decisions.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period (for example, coordination, technical input, or shared planning). It is categorized under "Other" in the funding activity classification, with an explanation that it is a notice of intent to award a single-source cooperative agreement to the Nebraska Community Foundation under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B (4)) citing "Unique Qualifications." That single-source language is important: it indicates the agency intended to make an award to a specific organization rather than run an open competitive process for all applicants.
The opportunity was posted on July 10, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 17, 2015, and it was archived on August 17, 2015. The estimated total funding amount is listed as $5,000,000, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000 and an award floor of $30,000. The listing also notes "ExpectedAwards: 5," suggesting the agency anticipated multiple awards or sub-awards/awards over time within the overall funding level, although the single-source notice indicates the primary recipient was intended to be the Nebraska Community Foundation. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.637, Migratory Bird Joint Ventures. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, meaning applicants (in this case, the intended recipient) were not required by the announcement to provide matching funds as a condition of receiving federal funding.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," but the eligibility explanation reiterates that this is a notice of intent to award a single-source cooperative agreement to the Nebraska Community Foundation due to unique qualifications, reinforcing that this was not an open eligibility situation in practice. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is Andy Bishop at USFWS (308-382-8112, andybishop@fws.gov).
FAQs: Conservation of Priority Wetland and Upland Habitat in the RWBJV (USFWS)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conservation of Priority Wetland and Upland Habitat in the RWBJV."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding action is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is the overall purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support habitat conservation projects for migratory birds within the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (RWBJV) partnership area, tied directly to migratory bird habitat priorities described in the RWBJV Implementation Plan and related bird conservation plans.
What geographic or partnership area does this opportunity focus on?
The focus is the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (RWBJV) partnership area.
What kinds of habitats are targeted?
The opportunity emphasizes strengthening and accelerating conservation efforts in priority wetland and upland habitats that migratory birds depend on.
How does the opportunity define the approach to conservation work?
The opportunity stresses that conservation efforts should be guided by a structured planning and evaluation approach rather than being isolated, stand-alone projects.
What framework or model is central to this opportunity?
A central feature is the Strategic Habitat Conservation (SHC) business model used by the RWBJV to plan, deliver, and improve conservation outcomes over time.
What are the four components of Strategic Habitat Conservation (SHC) mentioned in the announcement?
The SHC model is described as a continuous improvement loop with four connected components: Biological Planning, Conservation Design, Research/Monitoring/Evaluation, and Implementation/Project Delivery.
What does "Biological Planning" mean in this context?
Biological Planning is described as setting clear biological objectives so conservation actions are based on measurable, biologically grounded goals.
What does "Conservation Design" mean in this context?
Conservation Design is described as mapping and targeting conservation actions for maximum impact.
What does "Research/Monitoring/Evaluation" mean in this context?
Research/Monitoring/Evaluation is described as checking and refining conservation actions using data and performance assessment, supporting learning and adjustment over time.
What does "Implementation/Project Delivery" mean in this context?
Implementation/Project Delivery refers to delivering coordinated projects that carry out the planned conservation actions on the ground.
Why does the opportunity emphasize using all SHC components together?
The announcement states that applying SHC elements together creates a feedback mechanism that helps the partnership learn what is working and adjust priorities and methods over time, improving effectiveness and accountability.
Is the funding only for on-the-ground habitat restoration or protection work?
No. The opportunity indicates the agreement is not only for physical habitat work, but also for the technical backbone needed to identify needs, set objectives, and track results. It specifically mentions support for the biological planning component through data collection (the description is cut off, but the intent to include data gathering and planning support is stated).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The announcement identifies a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
The notice explains that a cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period (for example, coordination, technical input, or shared planning).
Is this a competitive opportunity open to the public?
No. The notice is described as a notice of intent to award a single-source cooperative agreement to the Nebraska Community Foundation under Department of the Interior policy citing "Unique Qualifications," which indicates the agency intended to make an award to a specific organization rather than run an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The notice identifies the Nebraska Community Foundation as the intended recipient of the single-source cooperative agreement.
How is eligibility described in the listing?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," but the eligibility explanation reiterates that this is a single-source notice of intent to award to the Nebraska Community Foundation due to unique qualifications.
What is the funding activity classification for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under "Other" in the funding activity classification.
Is the funding discretionary or mandatory?
The announcement describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.637, Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $5,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $5,000,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $30,000.
How many awards were expected?
The listing notes "ExpectedAwards: 5," suggesting multiple awards or awards over time within the overall funding level, although the notice also states it is a single-source intent to award to a specific organization.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 10, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 17, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on August 17, 2015.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact provided is Andy Bishop (USFWS), phone 308-382-8112, email andybishop@fws.gov.
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