Opportunity Information: Apply for AIS 1001
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Economic Analysis for a Dedicated California Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Rapid Response Fund" 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 12, 2010 and posted on Apr 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $181,893.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $181,893.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Eligible applicants should possess demonstrated experience and qualifications in the fields of economics and/or public administration to conduct an economic analysis to provide narrative and quantitative information on the costs, potential funding sources and administration scenarios for the establishment, administration and implementation of a dedicated California AIS rapid response fund.
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Opportunity Summary:
This discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number AIS 1001) was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), specifically through the Stockton Fish and Wildlife Office Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program in coordination with the CALFED Non-native Invasive Species Program. The central goal was to fund a single project that would produce a thorough economic analysis supporting the creation of a dedicated California AIS rapid response fund. In practical terms, the grant was designed to pay for a study that lays out what it would cost to stand up and operate a rapid response funding mechanism, where the money could realistically come from, and how the fund could be administered so California can respond quickly when a new aquatic invasive species is detected.
The work to be funded was narrowly focused on analysis and planning rather than on-the-ground eradication or control activities. Applicants were expected to propose a clear scope of work aligned with the program purposes and priorities, and then deliver two main products: a Draft Economic Analysis Report and a Final Economic Analysis Report for a California AIS Rapid Response Fund. These reports were expected to include both narrative explanation and quantitative estimates. Specifically, the analysis needed to provide detailed cost estimates associated with establishing, administering, and implementing a rapid response fund; identify and evaluate potential funding sources; and compare administrative scenarios for how the fund might be structured and managed. The deliverables also needed to include other relevant information that would help decision-makers understand the tradeoffs and feasibility of different approaches, ending with a summary and determination that synthesizes findings and supports a path forward.
The opportunity fell under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category and was tied to CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. The program anticipated making one award, and the funding level was fixed: the estimated total funding was $181,893, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $181,893. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute additional non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with an important practical qualifier: applicants were expected to have demonstrated experience and qualifications in economics and/or public administration. The intent behind that requirement was to ensure the selected applicant could credibly produce a professional-grade economic analysis that addresses costs, funding mechanisms, and governance or administrative models for a statewide rapid response fund. In other words, while the applicant pool was broad on paper, the work demanded specialized expertise in economic evaluation and public-sector funding and administration.
Key dates show this was a time-limited, archived opportunity. It was posted and created on April 12, 2010, with an original and final closing date of May 13, 2010, and it was archived on June 12, 2010. Applicants were directed to obtain the full announcement and required forms through the application materials on the hosting page by downloading the instructions and the application package.
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact was Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 209-946-6400 x340.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number AIS 1001) offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) through the Stockton Fish and Wildlife Office Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program, in coordination with the CALFED Non-native Invasive Species Program.
What is the main purpose of Funding Opportunity Number AIS 1001?
The purpose was to fund a single project to produce a thorough economic analysis that supports the creation of a dedicated California AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) rapid response fund.
What problem is the funded project meant to address?
The funded work was intended to help California be able to respond quickly when a new aquatic invasive species is detected by outlining what it would take to create and run a rapid response funding mechanism.
Is this grant for on-the-ground invasive species eradication or control work?
No. The work to be funded was narrowly focused on analysis and planning (an economic analysis and related evaluation), not field implementation, eradication, or control activities.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
One award was anticipated.
What is the funding amount for this grant?
The estimated total funding was $181,893, and both the award floor and award ceiling were set at $181,893 (a fixed amount).
Is there a required cost share or match?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute additional non-federal funds.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity fell under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA program is associated with this grant?
This opportunity was tied to CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity.
Were there any practical expectations about applicant qualifications?
Yes. While eligibility was broad, applicants were expected to have demonstrated experience and qualifications in economics and/or public administration, because the deliverables required professional-grade economic analysis of costs, funding mechanisms, and administrative/governance models.
What was the project expected to produce?
The selected applicant was expected to deliver two core products: a Draft Economic Analysis Report and a Final Economic Analysis Report for a California AIS Rapid Response Fund.
What kinds of content were the draft and final reports expected to include?
The reports were expected to include narrative explanations and quantitative estimates, including detailed cost estimates for establishing, administering, and implementing the fund; identification and evaluation of potential funding sources; and a comparison of administrative scenarios for how the fund could be structured and managed.
What specific cost topics needed to be covered in the analysis?
The analysis needed to provide detailed cost estimates associated with establishing the rapid response fund, administering it, and implementing a rapid response funding mechanism.
What did the opportunity require regarding funding sources?
The analysis needed to identify and evaluate potential funding sources and address where the money could realistically come from to support a California AIS rapid response fund.
Did the analysis need to address how the fund would be administered?
Yes. The deliverables needed to compare administrative scenarios and evaluate how the fund might be structured and managed.
Was the work expected to support decision-makers?
Yes. The deliverables were expected to include information helpful to decision-makers about tradeoffs and feasibility, and to end with a summary and determination that synthesizes findings and supports a path forward.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on April 12, 2010, and the original and final closing date was May 13, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was a time-limited opportunity and was archived on June 12, 2010.
Where were applicants supposed to get the full announcement and required forms?
Applicants were directed to obtain the full announcement and required forms through the application materials on the hosting page by downloading the instructions and the application package.
Who was the contact for technical issues accessing the announcement?
For technical issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact was Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the phone number for the technical contact?
The contact phone number provided was 209-946-6400 x340.
Which USFWS office administered this opportunity?
It was offered through the USFWS Stockton Fish and Wildlife Office Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program.
What other program was involved in coordination?
The opportunity was coordinated with the CALFED Non-native Invasive Species Program.
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