Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00193
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- The DOI-FWS in the education, employment, labor and training, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Directors Fellows Program" 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 Apr 29, 2016 and posted on Apr 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 06, 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 $630,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Directors Fellows Program (DFP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS), designed to support hands-on, field-based work that advances fish and wildlife conservation priorities. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Service expects to stay actively involved during the project period rather than simply providing funding and stepping back. The overall intent is practical and mission-driven: place Fellows in roles where they can generate usable conservation information and help the Service deliver on its core responsibilities to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats across the United States.
Funded work under the DFP centers on applied conservation activities that directly support agency priorities. Fellows may be tasked with conducting biological and ecological surveys, collecting and managing field data, and contributing to wildlife research efforts. The program also emphasizes analytical and decision-support functions, such as data analysis, risk assessments, literature reviews, and work connected to program policy. Another expected outcome is the development of conservation plans, meaning Fellows are not only gathering information but also helping translate that information into actionable strategies that partners and managers can use.
In addition to technical field and analytical work, the opportunity explicitly includes education and community engagement. This component is meant to ensure that the information generated through the Fellows work is communicated effectively to partners and stakeholders, and that outreach efforts help educate diverse audiences about the Fish and Wildlife Service mission and conservation goals. In practice, this can involve preparing materials, engaging with local communities, supporting partner coordination, and helping broaden understanding of conservation needs and approaches.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00193 and falls under CFDA 15.676, with activity categories spanning education, employment and training, environment, and natural resources. The maximum award amount listed is $630,000. The posting date and creation date are April 29, 2016, and the closing date is May 6, 2016. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the expectation that applicants would need to consult the additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice. The listing indicates no expected awards specified in the summary data, which can occur when awards depend on funding availability, proposal quality, or internal program decisions not captured in the brief synopsis.
Directors Fellows Program (DFP) Grant FAQs
What is the Directors Fellows Program (DFP)?
The Directors Fellows Program (DFP) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It is designed to support hands-on, field-based work that advances fish and wildlife conservation priorities.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the main goal or intent of the program?
The intent is practical and mission-driven: place Fellows in roles where they can generate usable conservation information and help the Fish and Wildlife Service carry out its responsibilities to conserve fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats across the United States.
What type of federal award is the DFP structured as?
The DFP is structured as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to stay actively involved during the project period, rather than providing funding without ongoing participation.
What kinds of activities can be funded under this program?
Funded work centers on applied conservation activities that directly support agency priorities. Examples described include field-based and analytical work, planning, and education/outreach tied to conservation needs.
What field-based work might Fellows be expected to perform?
Fellows may be tasked with conducting biological and ecological surveys, collecting field data, managing field data, and contributing to wildlife research efforts.
Does the program include analytical or decision-support work, or is it only fieldwork?
It includes analytical and decision-support functions in addition to fieldwork. Examples listed include data analysis, risk assessments, literature reviews, and work connected to program policy.
Are Fellows expected to develop conservation plans?
Yes. An expected outcome described is the development of conservation plans, meaning Fellows may help translate collected information into actionable strategies that partners and managers can use.
Is education and community engagement part of the scope?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes education and community engagement to help ensure information generated through Fellows work is communicated effectively to partners and stakeholders and helps educate diverse audiences about the Fish and Wildlife Service mission and conservation goals.
What might education and outreach activities look like under this program?
Based on the description, this can involve preparing materials, engaging with local communities, supporting partner coordination, and helping broaden understanding of conservation needs and approaches.
How does this program align with Fish and Wildlife Service priorities?
The program is described as advancing fish and wildlife conservation priorities by producing usable conservation information and supporting applied activities that directly align with agency priorities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00193.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing references CFDA 15.676.
Which activity categories are associated with this grant opportunity?
The activity categories listed span education, employment and training, environment, and natural resources.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed in the summary data is $630,000.
Is the number of expected awards provided?
No. The summary indicates that expected awards are not specified. The listing notes this can occur when awards depend on factors such as funding availability, proposal quality, or internal program decisions not captured in the brief synopsis.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is April 29, 2016.
What is the creation date for the opportunity?
The creation date is April 29, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date listed is May 6, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply based on the summary information?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The summary indicates applicants should consult the additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice for the specific requirements.
Does the summary explain what "Others" means for eligibility?
No. The summary only states "Others" and notes that additional eligibility details are referenced in the full notice.
What kinds of outcomes does the program appear to prioritize?
The description emphasizes practical outcomes such as usable conservation information, applied surveys and research support, analysis and decision-support products (including risk assessments and literature reviews), conservation plans, and outreach/education that communicates results to partners and stakeholders.
Is this opportunity focused only on research, or does it support applied management work too?
It supports applied conservation activities that directly support agency priorities, including generating usable information and developing conservation plans intended to be used by partners and managers.
Does the program description suggest collaboration with partners and stakeholders?
Yes. The education and community engagement component emphasizes effective communication with partners and stakeholders, and the description mentions supporting partner coordination.
What geographic scope is implied by the opportunity description?
The program description references conserving fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats across the United States.
Is this grant described as discretionary?
Yes. The Directors Fellows Program is described as a discretionary federal grant opportunity.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The summary indicates that applicants would need to consult the additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice.
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