Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00366
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Recovery Initiative Malpai Borderlands Group" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.632 Conservation Grants Private Stewardship for Imperiled Species.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 4, 2014 and posted on Aug 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 2014 Notice of Intent to Award Single Source. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $148,398.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $148,398.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Recovery Initiative - Malpai Borderlands Group (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00366) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant opportunity aimed at accelerating the recovery of federally listed threatened and endangered species by supporting practical, on-the-ground conservation work. The program was framed as a cooperative, cross-program approach that focuses on species conservation outcomes on private lands and on nearby National Wildlife Refuges, recognizing that many listed species depend on habitat and management actions that extend beyond refuge boundaries. In this case, the opportunity was tied to work in the Malpai Borderlands region and was structured to fund a project expected to deliver a strong, direct conservation benefit for imperiled species occurring on or near refuges.
A central feature of the initiative is that it pooled capacity and resources from multiple parts of the USFWS, including the National Wildlife Refuge System, Endangered Species program, Partners for Fish and Wildlife, Fisheries, the Office of the Science Advisor, and the Migratory Bird Program. By combining these program areas under one funding umbrella, the Cooperative Recovery Initiative was designed to prioritize projects that translate planning and partnerships into measurable habitat improvements, threat reduction, or other tangible actions that support recovery objectives for listed species. The emphasis was on implementation rather than general research, with funding directed to projects positioned to produce the strongest conservation benefit in the target landscape.
Administratively, this opportunity was a single-source notice of intent to award, meaning it was not a broad competitive solicitation open to many applicants for multiple awards. Instead, USFWS anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $148,398. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $148,398, indicating the grant amount was essentially fixed for the intended recipient/project scope. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which generally lowers barriers to carrying out the work because the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education). The activity category was listed under Natural Resources, with a category explanation emphasizing conservation natural resources, aligning the award with habitat restoration, species recovery actions, and related stewardship activities. The funding is associated with CFDA number 15.632, Conservation Grants: Private Stewardship for Imperiled Species, which signals the programmatic intent to support conservation on non-federal lands through partnerships with private landowners and local organizations.
Timing details show the announcement was posted and created on August 4, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 8, 2014, reflecting a very short window consistent with a single-source intent-to-award posting rather than an open competition. The archive date was August 3, 2015. For access issues or questions, the listed USFWS contact was Michelle L. Willcox, Grants Specialist, reachable at 505-248-7486 or michellewillcox@fws.gov, and the grants.gov listing was provided as the additional information link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cooperative Recovery Initiative - Malpai Borderlands Group (F14AS00366)?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant opportunity intended to accelerate the recovery of federally listed threatened and endangered species by funding practical, on-the-ground conservation work in the Malpai Borderlands region, including on private lands and on nearby National Wildlife Refuges.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to deliver strong, direct conservation benefits for imperiled species occurring on or near refuges by supporting tangible implementation actions such as habitat improvements and threat reduction, rather than general research.
What types of activities does the opportunity prioritize?
The opportunity prioritizes implementation-focused conservation actions that translate planning and partnerships into measurable outcomes, including habitat improvement, threat reduction, and other practical steps that support recovery objectives for federally listed species in the target landscape.
Where is the project work expected to take place?
The work is tied to the Malpai Borderlands region and is framed to support species conservation outcomes on private lands as well as on nearby National Wildlife Refuges, recognizing that species habitat needs often extend beyond refuge boundaries.
Which federal agency is offering the grant?
The grant opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. This was described as a single-source notice of intent to award, meaning it was not a broad competitive solicitation open to many applicants for multiple awards.
How many awards did USFWS anticipate making under this notice?
USFWS anticipated making one award.
What is the total estimated funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount was $148,398.
Is the grant amount flexible, or is it a fixed amount?
The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $148,398, indicating the grant amount was essentially fixed for the intended recipient and project scope.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category was Natural Resources, with an emphasis on conserving natural resources consistent with habitat restoration, species recovery actions, and related stewardship activities.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding opportunity?
The funding is associated with CFDA number 15.632, Conservation Grants: Private Stewardship for Imperiled Species.
What does the CFDA association indicate about the program focus?
It signals a programmatic intent to support conservation on non-federal lands through partnerships with private landowners and local organizations, aligned with stewardship for imperiled species.
Which parts of USFWS were involved in this initiative?
The initiative pooled capacity and resources from multiple parts of USFWS, including the National Wildlife Refuge System, Endangered Species program, Partners for Fish and Wildlife, Fisheries, the Office of the Science Advisor, and the Migratory Bird Program.
Why does the opportunity emphasize private lands and nearby refuges?
The opportunity recognizes that many listed species depend on habitat and management actions that extend beyond National Wildlife Refuge boundaries, so conservation outcomes require coordinated work across private lands and refuge lands in the broader landscape.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on August 4, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 8, 2014.
Why was the application window so short?
The very short window is consistent with the opportunity being a single-source notice of intent to award rather than a broad open competition.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 3, 2015.
Who is the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The listed USFWS contact was Michelle L. Willcox, Grants Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Michelle L. Willcox could be reached at 505-248-7486 or michellewillcox@fws.gov.
Where can applicants find the official listing or additional information?
The additional information link referenced the listing on grants.gov.
What does it mean that this is a "discretionary" grant opportunity?
It means the award was offered through a USFWS discretionary grant process (as described), focused on funding a project expected to produce strong conservation benefits in the target landscape.
What kind of outcomes was USFWS trying to fund through this initiative?
USFWS intended to fund measurable conservation outcomes such as habitat improvements, reduction of threats to listed species, and other tangible actions that directly support recovery objectives, rather than primarily funding broad planning efforts or general research.
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| Cooperative Recovery Initiative, The American Museum of Natural History, Southwest Research Station Apply for F14AS00367 Funding Number: F14AS00367 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Cooperative Recovery Initiative, The American Museum of Natural History, Southwest Research Station Apply for F14AS00368 Funding Number: F14AS00368 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Cooperative Recovery Initiative, Cuenca Los Ojos Foundation Trust Apply for F14AS00369 Funding Number: F14AS00369 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $120,000 |
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