Opportunity Information: Apply for 93261B0032
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Develop and implement workshops and conferences for the Refuge Friends Group" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.663 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2011 and posted on Feb 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 25, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $893,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $893,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Develop and implement workshops and conferences for the Refuge Friends Group" (Funding Opportunity Number 93261B0032) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement tied to an earmark and focused on community development activities that support national wildlife refuge Friends groups. Rather than launching a brand-new competition, the announcement primarily documents a request to extend the period of performance for an existing cooperative agreement, identified as 98210 6 J013 and referred to as the Friends Refuge Academy. The purpose of the extension is to keep the project on track so that planned training and convening activities, such as workshops and conferences, can still be developed and delivered for Friends organizations connected to the National Wildlife Refuge System.
The key issue driving this action is an internal capacity problem at the Fish and Wildlife Service. According to the description, staffing vacancies at FWS prevented the agency from fully executing the cooperative agreement within the original timeframe. Because cooperative agreements typically involve substantial federal involvement or coordination compared with standard grants, staffing gaps can directly slow down approvals, planning, and implementation steps. Extending the expiration date from September 30, 2011 to September 30, 2013 is intended to provide enough time to complete the work as originally envisioned and to continue funding support during that extended window.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $893,000, with an award ceiling of $893,000 and an award floor of $0, and it anticipates a single award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, which means the recipient is not required to contribute a specific non-federal share to access the federal funding. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.663 and references the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in the CFDA line item, while the sponsoring agency for this posting is the Fish and Wildlife Service. The funding instrument type is explicitly a cooperative agreement, signaling an expectation of ongoing collaboration between the recipient and the federal agency in carrying out the project.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status recognized by the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. In practical terms, this points toward established nonprofit partners that have the mission, administrative infrastructure, and program capacity to organize training events, produce educational materials, manage logistics for conferences, and support a network of community-based Friends groups. Since the opportunity anticipates only one award and is categorized as an earmark, it suggests a targeted continuation of a specific project partner rather than an open-ended, highly competitive field of multiple awards.
In terms of timing and status, the opportunity was posted on February 18, 2011 (created February 17, 2011), with an original and current closing date of February 25, 2011, and it was archived on March 27, 2011. These dates reinforce that the announcement functioned as a time-limited administrative action connected to the extension request rather than a long-running solicitation. For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Michelle Morman, Administrative Officer (Contracting), reachable by phone at 703-358-2428 (work).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant action?
The opportunity is titled "Develop and implement workshops and conferences for the Refuge Friends Group" and has Funding Opportunity Number 93261B0032.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
The sponsoring agency for the posting is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a cooperative agreement. That generally signals substantial federal involvement or coordination during planning and implementation, as compared with a standard grant.
Is this a brand-new competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement primarily documents a request to extend the period of performance for an existing cooperative agreement rather than launching a new competition.
What existing cooperative agreement does this relate to?
It is tied to an existing cooperative agreement identified as 98210 6 J013, referred to as the Friends Refuge Academy.
What is the overall purpose of the project described?
The purpose is to support community development activities that strengthen national wildlife refuge Friends groups by developing and delivering training and convening activities, including workshops and conferences, for Friends organizations connected to the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Why is the period of performance being extended?
The extension is driven by internal capacity constraints at FWS. Staffing vacancies prevented the agency from fully executing the cooperative agreement within the original timeframe, and cooperative agreements can be especially sensitive to staffing gaps because they require ongoing federal involvement.
What are the old and new project end dates mentioned?
The action is intended to extend the expiration date from September 30, 2011 to September 30, 2013.
How much funding is estimated to be available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $893,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $893,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. Based on the information provided, the recipient is not required to contribute a specific non-federal share to access the federal funding.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status recognized by the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
What kinds of activities are expected to be supported with these funds?
The described activities focus on developing and delivering training and convening opportunities, such as workshops and conferences, for Friends groups associated with the National Wildlife Refuge System.
What does it mean that this is tied to an earmark?
Based on the description, the earmark connection and the fact that only one award is anticipated suggest this is a targeted continuation of a specific project partner rather than an open-ended solicitation with multiple awards.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.663.
Why does the CFDA line item reference the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation?
The information provided notes that the CFDA line item references the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, while the sponsoring agency for the posting is the Fish and Wildlife Service. No additional explanation is included in the provided details.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on February 18, 2011 (created February 17, 2011), and the closing date is listed as February 25, 2011 (both original and current closing date).
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on March 27, 2011.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues?
The point of contact listed is Michelle Morman, Administrative Officer (Contracting). The phone number provided is 703-358-2428 (work).
What was the main operational challenge affecting the original timeline?
The main challenge described is staffing vacancies at FWS, which limited the agency's ability to execute required coordination and support within the original timeframe.
What is the project commonly referred to as in the announcement?
The existing cooperative agreement and related effort are referred to as the Friends Refuge Academy.
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