Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00176
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Eastern Tallgrass Prairie and Big Rivers Landscape Conservation Cooperative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.669 Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 9, 2015 and posted on Apr 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2015 Single Source Announcement. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Eastern Tallgrass Prairie and Big Rivers Landscape Conservation Cooperative grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00176) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Midwest Region, under CFDA 15.669, Cooperative Landscape Conservation. It was posted on April 9, 2015, and carried a short application window with an original and current closing date of April 15, 2015, then archived on April 30, 2015. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is expected to involve substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the work rather than operating strictly as a hands-off grant.
The announcement is explicitly a single-source award, which means USFWS stated its intent to make one award without competition to a specific recipient: the Missouri Botanical Garden. Although the general eligibility field lists city or township governments, the narrative clarifies that the agency planned to issue this award directly to the Missouri Botanical Garden, reflecting the single-source nature of the opportunity rather than an open call for multiple applicants. Only one award was expected.
The project focus is monarch butterfly conservation in urban areas, with two core components: research and outreach. On the research side, the purpose is to advance the state of science related to conserving monarchs in urban landscapes, which typically involves improving understanding of how monarchs use cities and suburbs, what habitat features matter most, and what conservation actions are most effective in built environments. On the outreach side, the intent is to translate that science into practical awareness and engagement, helping urban stakeholders such as residents, local governments, educators, and land managers apply monarch-friendly practices in ways that fit urban settings.
Funding for the project was fixed at $80,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $80,000, indicating the agency anticipated a single, set-budget cooperative agreement rather than a range of possible award sizes. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
For additional details, the announcement pointed applicants to Grants.gov and provided a contact for assistance accessing the full materials: Abbey Kucera, Fish and Wildlife Branch Chief, at 612-713-5137 or abbeykucera@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Eastern Tallgrass Prairie and Big Rivers Landscape Conservation Cooperative grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00176.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Midwest Region.
What program or CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.669, Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on April 9, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date shown for the opportunity was April 15, 2015.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on April 30, 2015.
What type of award instrument was planned?
The planned award instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award instrument is a cooperative agreement?
In this announcement, a cooperative agreement indicates the project was expected to involve substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the work, rather than operating strictly as a hands-off grant.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement was explicitly a single-source award, meaning USFWS stated its intent to make one award without competition to a specific recipient.
Who was the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The agency planned to issue the award directly to the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Why does the eligibility section mention city or township governments if the award was single-source?
Although the general eligibility field lists city or township governments, the narrative clarifies that the agency planned to issue this award directly to the Missouri Botanical Garden, reflecting the single-source nature of the opportunity rather than an open call for multiple applicants.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected.
What was the overall project focus?
The project focused on monarch butterfly conservation in urban areas.
What were the two core components of the project?
The project had two core components: research and outreach.
What was the research component intended to do?
The research component was intended to advance the state of science related to conserving monarchs in urban landscapes, including improving understanding of how monarchs use cities and suburbs, what habitat features matter most, and what conservation actions are most effective in built environments.
What was the outreach component intended to do?
The outreach component was intended to translate the science into practical awareness and engagement, helping urban stakeholders apply monarch-friendly practices in ways that fit urban settings.
Who were the outreach efforts meant to reach?
Urban stakeholders such as residents, local governments, educators, and land managers were identified as target audiences for applying monarch-friendly practices in urban settings.
How much funding was available?
The funding amount was fixed at $80,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were set at $80,000, indicating a single, set-budget cooperative agreement rather than a range of possible award sizes.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Where were applicants directed to find additional details or full materials?
The announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who was the contact person for help accessing the full materials?
The contact listed for assistance was Abbey Kucera, Fish and Wildlife Branch Chief.
What contact information was provided for the assistance contact?
Phone: 612-713-5137. Email: abbeykucera@fws.gov.
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