Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00150
Apply for F14AS00150
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of Desert Tortoise Adoption Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 9, 2014 and posted on Apr 9, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2014 This is a Notice of Intent to make a single source award. No competition is expected. No response requested. See attached NOI. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $41,800.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $41,800.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Development of Desert Tortoise Adoption Program" (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00150) is a discretionary grant action from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Environment funding activity category. The purpose is narrowly focused: to develop a program that expands Nevada's existing adoption pathway for unwanted captive desert tortoises beyond the greater Las Vegas area. In practical terms, the agency is aiming to build out capacity, procedures, and outreach so that people outside Las Vegas have a viable, organized option for placing captive desert tortoises into appropriate adoptive homes rather than releasing them into the wild or keeping them in unsuitable conditions. The grant sits under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, which generally supports projects that help implement fish and wildlife conservation priorities through on-the-ground management and related assistance.
This notice is explicitly issued as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award through a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the agency is signaling that it expects to fund one specific recipient rather than run an open competition. The posting states that no competition is expected, no response is requested, and interested parties are directed to the attached Notice of Intent (NOI) for details. A Cooperative Agreement also typically indicates that the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as coordinating on deliverables, reviewing progress, or partnering on implementation rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement.
The anticipated award profile is straightforward: one award is expected, with total estimated funding of $41,800. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $41,800, which usually means the project scope and budget were essentially pre-defined for this action, leaving little to no flexibility in the award amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be expected to provide a mandatory non-federal match as a condition of the award (though voluntary leveraged support could still be possible depending on the agreement terms).
Eligibility categories listed include small businesses and nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Even though multiple applicant types are shown as eligible in the abstract eligibility field, the single-source NOI language indicates the agency already intends to select a specific entity, so these eligibility categories function more as standard classifications than an invitation for proposals.
Key dates indicate this opportunity was posted and created on April 9, 2014, with an original and current closing date of April 23, 2014, and an archive date of April 24, 2014. Because it is a notice of intent with no response requested, the closing date is best understood as an administrative timeline for the federal posting rather than a proposal deadline for competitive submissions.
For anyone needing access to the full announcement materials, the contact listed is Susan Lackey at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 775-861-6326 or by email at SueLackey@fws.gov. The posting also references an additional information link pointing to the government grants posting website where the notice appeared.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Development of Desert Tortoise Adoption Program" and the Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00150.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary grant action from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is narrowly focused: to develop a program that expands Nevada's existing adoption pathway for unwanted captive desert tortoises beyond the greater Las Vegas area. The intent is to build capacity, procedures, and outreach so people outside Las Vegas have an organized option for placing captive desert tortoises into appropriate adoptive homes.
What problem is the project trying to address?
Based on the notice description, the project is intended to reduce situations where unwanted captive desert tortoises are released into the wild or kept in unsuitable conditions, by providing a viable adoption and placement pathway outside the Las Vegas region.
What type of award is planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The notice indicates the award will be made through a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for project administration?
In this posting, a Cooperative Agreement is described as typically indicating substantial involvement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service during the project, such as coordinating on deliverables, reviewing progress, or partnering on implementation rather than providing minimal federal engagement.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. This notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award. The posting states that no competition is expected and no response is requested.
If no response is requested, should organizations apply anyway?
Based on the posting language provided, the agency indicates no response is requested and it expects to fund one specific recipient (single-source). Interested parties are directed to the attached Notice of Intent (NOI) for details.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $41,800.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award ceiling is listed as $41,800 and the award floor is also $41,800, meaning the amount is essentially fixed for this action.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA program associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity sits under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What does CFDA 15.608 generally support?
As described in the notice summary provided, CFDA 15.608 generally supports projects that help implement fish and wildlife conservation priorities through on-the-ground management and related assistance.
Who is listed as eligible to receive this award?
The eligibility categories listed include small businesses and nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
If multiple eligibility categories are listed, why is it still single-source?
The provided information notes that while multiple applicant types are shown as eligible in the abstract eligibility field, the single-source Notice of Intent language indicates the agency already intends to select a specific entity. In that context, the eligibility list functions more like a standard classification than an invitation for open proposals.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted/created on April 9, 2014. The original and current closing date is April 23, 2014. The archive date is April 24, 2014.
Is the closing date a proposal deadline?
Not in the typical sense. Because this is a Notice of Intent and the posting states no response is requested, the closing date is best understood as an administrative timeline for the federal posting rather than a competitive submission deadline.
Where can someone find the full announcement materials?
The posting references the attached Notice of Intent (NOI) for details and also mentions an additional information link pointing to the government grants posting website where the notice appeared.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The contact listed is Susan Lackey at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Phone: 775-861-6326
Email: SueLackey@fws.gov
What is the geographic focus of the project described?
The project is focused on Nevada, specifically expanding services beyond the greater Las Vegas area to support adoption pathways in other parts of the state.
What kind of program elements are implied by the description?
The description emphasizes building capacity, establishing or improving procedures, and conducting outreach so that unwanted captive desert tortoises can be placed into appropriate adoptive homes outside the Las Vegas region.
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