Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS ES BCC 09
Apply for FWS ES BCC 09
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Endangered Species Candidate Conservation Implementation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.660 Endangered Species Candidate Conservation Action Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 13, 2009 and posted on Aug 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Implementation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS ES BCC 09) is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that supports on-the-ground conservation work aimed at keeping vulnerable wildlife and plant species from needing protection under the Endangered Species Act. The central idea is to fund practical projects that reduce or remove the threats pushing species toward listing, especially when those threats have already been documented in formal Candidate Assessments. In other words, the program prioritizes early, preventive conservation for species that are already considered candidates for listing or are considered at risk and may become candidates if conditions worsen.
This opportunity is designed for projects that directly contribute to stabilizing or improving the status of candidate species and other at-risk species, with a strong preference for work that targets known, clearly described threats. Examples of the kinds of issues such projects often address include habitat loss or degradation, fragmentation, invasive species pressures, altered fire regimes, disease, water management impacts, or other human-caused or environmental stressors that have been identified as limiting species survival and recovery. The program emphasis is not just general conservation, but conservation actions tied to threat reduction and measurable benefits for the species of concern, particularly where Candidate Assessments point to specific needs.
Funding is offered through grants and cooperative agreements, which means awards may involve varying levels of federal involvement depending on the project and the instrument used. The estimated total funding available for the program is $300,000, with an expectation of about 25 awards, indicating that individual awards may be relatively modest and that the program is structured to support multiple targeted projects rather than a small number of large ones. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds to be eligible, although applicants may still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the overall project.
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals and many types of organizations and governments. Eligible applicants include state governments; county and city or township governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; small businesses; and other for-profit organizations that are not small businesses. This wide eligibility suggests the program is meant to encourage participation from a range of partners involved in conservation implementation, including community groups, academic institutions, private entities, and different levels of government.
Key administrative details show the announcement was posted on August 13, 2009, with an application deadline of September 30, 2009, and an archive date of October 30, 2009. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.660, titled Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Action Funds, placing it within the federal assistance framework for endangered species and related proactive conservation work.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or assistance with the opportunity, the listed program contact is Jeanette Green, Program Specialist, reachable by phone at (703) 358-2206.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Implementation grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that supports on-the-ground conservation work intended to keep vulnerable wildlife and plant species from needing protection under the Endangered Species Act.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS ES BCC 09.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to fund practical, preventive conservation projects that reduce or remove threats that are pushing species toward listing under the Endangered Species Act, especially where those threats are already documented in formal Candidate Assessments.
Which species does this program focus on?
The program focuses on candidate species and other at-risk species, particularly species that are already considered candidates for listing or may become candidates if conditions worsen.
What types of projects are a good fit for this opportunity?
Projects that directly contribute to stabilizing or improving the status of candidate species and other at-risk species are a good fit, especially projects that target known, clearly described threats and can show measurable benefits for the species.
How does the program decide what kinds of conservation actions to prioritize?
The program prioritizes early, preventive conservation actions that are tied to threat reduction and measurable benefits, with a strong preference for projects addressing threats that have already been documented in Candidate Assessments.
What kinds of threats or issues can projects address?
Examples of issues include habitat loss or degradation, habitat fragmentation, invasive species pressures, altered fire regimes, disease, water management impacts, and other human-caused or environmental stressors identified as limiting species survival and recovery.
Is this program intended for general conservation work?
No. The emphasis is on conservation actions tied to reducing specific threats and producing measurable benefits for the species of concern, particularly where Candidate Assessments identify specific needs.
What funding instruments are used for awards?
Funding is offered through grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this opportunity?
The opportunity notes that awards may involve varying levels of federal involvement depending on the project and the instrument used, meaning cooperative agreements may include more federal involvement than standard grants.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $300,000.
About how many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates about 25 awards.
Does the expected number of awards indicate anything about award size?
Yes. With an estimated total of $300,000 and about 25 awards expected, it suggests individual awards may be relatively modest and the program is structured to support multiple targeted projects rather than a small number of large projects.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed, so matching funds are not required to be eligible.
Can applicants still include other resources even if matching is not required?
Yes. While not required, applicants may choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the overall project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals and many types of organizations and governments, including state governments; county and city or township governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; small businesses; and other for-profit organizations that are not small businesses.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals are included among eligible applicants.
Are tribal entities eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. Small businesses and other for-profit organizations that are not small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on August 13, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was September 30, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is October 30, 2009.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.660, titled Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Action Funds.
Who can applicants contact for help or to access the full announcement?
The listed program contact is Jeanette Green, Program Specialist.
How can the program contact be reached?
Jeanette Green can be reached by phone at (703) 358-2206.
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