Conservation Salt Marsh bird | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The Conservation Salt Marsh Bird grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00379) was a discretionary grant announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), specifically through the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office. Its purpose was to strengthen the scientific foundation needed to manage and recover a federally endangered plant known as salt marsh bird's beak (Cordylanthus maritimus maritimus). The project was framed under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, signaling that the work was intended to directly support federal conservation and wildlife management responsibilities rather than general academic research alone.

The core work described in the announcement focused on two practical conservation needs. First, the project would collect seeds from salt marsh bird's beak and place them into permanent conservation storage, which typically means long-term safeguarding of genetic material through established seed banking or comparable conservation repositories. This kind of seed conservation is often used as an insurance policy against population declines, habitat loss, or catastrophic events, and it can also support future restoration or reintroduction efforts by ensuring that viable, well-documented plant material remains available. Second, the project would investigate how the species interacts with pollinators, an important line of research for endangered plants because pollination success can strongly influence reproduction, seed set, and long-term population viability. Understanding pollinator relationships can help land managers make better decisions about habitat conditions, timing of management actions, and broader ecosystem needs that indirectly affect the plant's survival.

From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity was categorized under environment, natural resources, and research and development, and it used the grant instrument type. The total estimated funding was $33,972, with an award ceiling of $33,972 and a stated award floor of $100, and USFWS expected to make one award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity was 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic), which is commonly used for research-oriented awards within the Department of the Interior framework.

In terms of timing and competition status, the posting date and creation date were both July 21, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 26, 2015, followed by an archive date of July 27, 2015. The notice text indicates that the recipient had already been selected at the time of posting, referencing an attached Notice of Intent to Award. That language usually means the announcement functioned less like an open, longer-window competition and more like a short administrative posting to document or finalize an intended award decision. Eligibility was listed as "unrestricted" (open to any type of entity), but the same recipient-selected notice appears under eligibility information as well, reinforcing that the award decision was already made.

For applicants or members of the public seeking more information at the time, the announcement directed users to Grants.gov and provided a contact point at USFWS: Yolanda Dacko at the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805-644-1766 x301; YolandaDacko@fws.gov), particularly for anyone having difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.

Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Fish and Wildlife Service

Browse more opportunities from the same category: Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Next opportunity: Implementing the Avian Monitoring Protocol for NPS Units of NCR Network

Previous opportunity: National Park Service Piscataway Park Administrative History

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 F15AS00379

 

[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?

Applicants also applied for:

Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (F15AS00379) also looked into and applied for these:

 

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 "F15AS00379", 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.