Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00280
Apply for F16AS00280
- The DOI-FWS in the education, environment, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Science Education" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2016 and posted on Jun 10, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,186.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Science Education grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00280) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It is designed to support an education-focused project that blends environmental science and research-and-development activities, with an emphasis on conservation science learning through real laboratory and field experiences.
The core purpose of the funding is to continue providing free, science-based research experiences for educators and students in Southern California. Specifically, the project targets 20 science teachers and roughly 1,000 students attending Title I schools across San Diego and Los Angeles Counties. The intent is twofold: first, to deliver innovative and relevant professional development for California science teachers, and second, to give their students authentic, hands-on opportunities to engage in meaningful research activities. In practice, this means teachers build their skills and confidence through direct exposure to conservation-related lab and field methods, and then translate that experience into research-based learning for students who may have fewer access points to such opportunities.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.676 and falls under broad activity categories including Education, Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
The grant lists an award ceiling of $90,186, with one award expected. The opportunity was posted on June 10, 2016, created on June 10, 2016, and had a closing date of June 11, 2016. Overall, it is a small, targeted federal funding opportunity aimed at expanding high-quality, research-driven conservation science education for Title I communities by equipping teachers through professional development and by immersing students in real-world scientific investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is called the Conservation Science Education grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00280.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is to support an education-focused project that blends environmental science with research-and-development activities, emphasizing conservation science learning through real laboratory and field experiences.
What kind of experiences does the project emphasize?
The project emphasizes authentic, hands-on conservation science learning through real lab and field experiences, giving educators and students exposure to meaningful research activities.
Who is the project intended to serve?
The project is intended to serve science educators and students in Southern California, with a specific focus on Title I school communities.
How many teachers are targeted by the project?
The project targets 20 science teachers.
How many students are expected to benefit?
Approximately 1,000 students are expected to be served.
What types of schools are included in the target audience?
The students referenced in the opportunity attend Title I schools.
Which geographic areas are specifically mentioned?
The opportunity specifically references Southern California, including Title I schools across San Diego and Los Angeles Counties.
What are the two main goals described for teachers and students?
The intent is (1) to deliver innovative and relevant professional development for California science teachers, and (2) to give their students authentic, hands-on opportunities to engage in meaningful research activities.
How are teachers expected to benefit from the project?
Teachers are expected to build skills and confidence through direct exposure to conservation-related laboratory and field methods, which they can then translate into research-based learning experiences for their students.
How are students expected to benefit from the project?
Students are expected to gain authentic, research-based learning experiences and participate in real-world scientific investigation that they may otherwise have limited access to.
What types of activities or focus areas does the opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under broad activity categories including Education, Environment, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.676.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $90,186.
How many awards are expected to be made?
One award is expected.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that do not hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under this opportunity?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded under the eligibility description provided.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
It is described as a discretionary grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 10, 2016.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 10, 2016.
What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date listed is June 11, 2016.
What overall need or gap is the grant trying to address?
Based on the description, the grant aims to expand high-quality, research-driven conservation science education for Title I communities by strengthening teacher professional development and increasing students' access to real research experiences.
What makes this funding opportunity "targeted" or "small" in scope?
The opportunity is described as small and targeted because it expects a single award and lists an award ceiling of $90,186, focused on a specific region (Southern California) and a specific participant group (20 teachers and about 1,000 students in Title I schools).
Is the project expected to be free for participants?
Yes. The purpose includes continuing to provide free, science-based research experiences for educators and students in Southern California.
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