Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00011
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.615 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 30, 2014 and posted on Oct 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 23, 2015. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Participation in the program is limited to State or Territorial agencies that have a current cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the Interior. That is, only State or Territorial agencies that have a current cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the Interior may apply directly for CESCF grant funding. However, individuals or groups (for example land conservancies, community organizations, or conservation organizations) may work with a State or Territorial agency that has a cooperative agreement, on conservation efforts that are mutually beneficial, as a subgrantee.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant program authorized under Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act. The FY 2015 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00011; CFDA 15.615) supports conservation work that helps protect and recover threatened and endangered species, with a strong emphasis on state-led efforts carried out under formal cooperation between state or territorial wildlife agencies and the U.S. Department of the Interior. The full program materials and the descriptions of the four distinct grant options offered under CESCF were provided through the FWS endangered species grants webpage, and the opportunity is associated with OMB Control Number 1018-0109.
This opportunity is structured as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) within the environment and natural resources category. A key feature is that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must contribute non-federal funds or qualifying in-kind resources toward the project, consistent with the program rules described in the official notice and program guidance. While the listing shows an award ceiling of $2,000,000 and an award floor of $0, the total estimated funding amount was not specified in the summary data provided, which generally indicates that final available amounts can depend on appropriations and program allocations for that fiscal year.
Eligibility is limited to state and territorial governments, specifically state or territorial agencies that already have a current cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the Interior. In practical terms, this means only those agencies can submit an application directly to FWS under CESCF. At the same time, the program allows broader participation indirectly: non-government partners such as land conservancies, community organizations, and other conservation groups can be involved as subgrantees or project partners when working through an eligible state or territorial agency. This setup is meant to encourage collaboration while keeping the primary applicant and grant administrator within the state or territorial agency that holds the required cooperative agreement.
The FY 2015 announcement was posted and created on October 30, 2014, and it had an application deadline of January 23, 2015, with the archive date listed as January 30, 2015. For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically, the point of contact listed was Kelly Niland, Grants Specialist at FWS, reachable at 703-358-2492 or KellyNiland@fws.gov. The opportunity also referenced an additional information link pointing to the full text notice of availability, which would contain the detailed requirements for the four CESCF grant tracks, including allowable activities, match standards, evaluation criteria, and administrative conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF)?
The Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CESCF) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant program authorized under Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act. It supports conservation work intended to protect and recover threatened and endangered species.
2) What fiscal year does this specific funding opportunity cover?
This opportunity is for FY 2015.
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00011.
4) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.615.
5) Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
6) What type of funding instrument is this?
The Funding Instrument Type is a Grant.
7) What category does this grant fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the environment and natural resources category.
8) What is the main purpose or focus of CESCF funding?
The program supports conservation work that helps protect and recover threatened and endangered species, with a strong emphasis on state-led efforts conducted under formal cooperation between state or territorial wildlife agencies and the U.S. Department of the Interior.
9) Is this a competitive discretionary grant program?
Yes. The CESCF is described as a discretionary grant program.
10) Are there multiple grant options or tracks under this opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity references four distinct grant options offered under CESCF, with details available in the full program materials and the full text notice of availability.
11) Where were the full program materials and track descriptions provided?
The full program materials and descriptions of the four grant options were provided through the FWS endangered species grants webpage, and the opportunity also referenced an additional information link to the full text notice of availability.
12) Who is eligible to apply directly for CESCF funding?
Eligibility is limited to state and territorial governments, specifically state or territorial agencies that have a current cooperative agreement with the Secretary of the Interior.
13) What does the cooperative agreement requirement mean in practice?
In practical terms, only state or territorial agencies that already hold the required current cooperative agreement can submit an application directly to FWS under CESCF.
14) Can non-government organizations apply directly to FWS under this opportunity?
No. Based on the eligibility limitation described, non-government entities cannot submit applications directly to FWS for CESCF. They may participate indirectly through an eligible state or territorial agency.
15) How can non-government partners participate if they are not eligible to apply directly?
Non-government partners such as land conservancies, community organizations, and other conservation groups can be involved as subgrantees or project partners when working through an eligible state or territorial agency.
16) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants must contribute non-federal funds or qualifying in-kind resources toward the project, consistent with the rules described in the official notice and program guidance.
17) What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $2,000,000.
18) What is the award floor for this opportunity?
The listed award floor is $0.
19) Is the total estimated funding amount provided in the summary information?
No. The total estimated funding amount was not specified in the summary data provided. This generally indicates that final available amounts can depend on appropriations and program allocations for that fiscal year.
20) When was the FY 2015 announcement posted and created?
The announcement was posted and created on October 30, 2014.
21) What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 23, 2015.
22) What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is listed as January 30, 2015.
23) What is the OMB Control Number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with OMB Control Number 1018-0109.
24) Who is the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Kelly Niland, Grants Specialist at FWS.
25) How can the point of contact be reached?
Kelly Niland can be reached at 703-358-2492 or by email at KellyNiland@fws.gov.
26) Where are the detailed requirements for the four CESCF grant tracks found?
The detailed requirements are referenced as being in the full text notice of availability and the program guidance, including allowable activities, match standards, evaluation criteria, and administrative conditions.
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