Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00341
Apply for F15AS00341
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 10, 2015 and posted on Jul 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to Single Source this Cooperative Agreement to the Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $263,963.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $263,963.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00341; CFDA 15.657) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement aimed at restoring and improving habitat on National Wildlife Refuge lands in Cameron County, Texas. The work falls under a broader effort titled Applying Strategic Habitat Conservation for Ocelot and Aplomado Falcon, with a very specific conservation focus: strengthening habitat conditions for two federally listed endangered species in south Texas, the Northern Aplomado Falcon and the ocelot. The project is structured as on-the-ground habitat restoration intended to support species recovery outcomes identified in their federal Recovery Plans.
This funding is offered through the Service's Cooperative Recovery Initiative, which is described as a cross-program approach that pools expertise and resources from multiple parts of the agency to deliver measurable conservation benefits. In practical terms, it brings together the National Wildlife Refuge System, Endangered Species program, Partners for Fish and Wildlife, Fisheries, the Office of the Science Advisor, and the Migratory Bird Program to prioritize and fund habitat projects that most directly help threatened and endangered species found on or near refuges and associated private lands. The intent is not just general habitat improvement, but targeted, strategic restoration where it can move the needle on recovery.
A key detail of this notice is that it is a single-source award. FWS states its intent to award the cooperative agreement to the Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (FLANWR), a nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status, based on an existing collaboration and an ongoing restoration partnership. The total award is approximately $263,982.70 (with posted estimates showing a narrow range around $263,962 to $263,963), and the agency anticipates making one award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning the award does not require the recipient to provide matching funds as a condition of the grant.
The project scope is clearly quantified in acreage and habitat type. The agreement is expected to directly improve 1,581 acres of coastal prairie habitat to benefit the Northern Aplomado Falcon and 120 acres of replanted thornscrub habitat to benefit the endangered ocelot. While those acres represent the immediate treatment footprint, the announcement notes that the work is also expected to indirectly benefit a larger surrounding landscape of prairie and thornscrub adjacent to the treated areas, which matters for wide-ranging species and for maintaining connected, functional habitat blocks.
Funds under the cooperative agreement are intended for practical implementation needs, including purchasing restoration supplies and hiring contract specialists to carry out habitat restoration in critical areas. The expected conservation payoff is framed in terms of recovery progress: increasing or stabilizing local populations of Aplomado Falcons and ocelots in Texas and helping move both species toward the benchmarks laid out in their respective federal recovery plans.
Legally, the authority for the award is grounded in the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and subsequent amendments, including the 1978 and 1982 ESA amendments (Public Laws 95-632 and 97-304, among others). Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with the instrument type listed as a cooperative agreement, which typically implies active involvement or collaboration by the federal agency during project implementation rather than a hands-off grant structure.
Timing and administrative details show this notice was posted July 10, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 16, 2015, and an archive date of July 9, 2016. The announcement emphasizes that it is a Notice of Intent to single source to FLANWR rather than an open competition. For access and assistance, the listed contact is Michelle L. Willcox, Program Analyst/Grants Specialist, at 505-248-7486 or MichelleWillcox@fws.gov, and the general listing is accessible via Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00341.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The CFDA number listed is 15.657.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of federal award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates active federal involvement or collaboration during project implementation rather than a fully hands-off grant.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. This notice is described as a Notice of Intent to single source, meaning it is not presented as an open competition.
Who does FWS intend to award this cooperative agreement to?
FWS states its intent to make a single-source award to the Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge (FLANWR).
Why is the award being made as a single-source award?
Based on the notice, the single-source approach is tied to an existing collaboration and an ongoing restoration partnership with FLANWR.
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
FWS anticipates making one award.
What is the approximate total funding amount?
The total award is approximately $263,982.70, with posted estimates indicating a very narrow range around $263,962 to $263,963.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed. The notice indicates there is no matching funds requirement as a condition of the award.
Where will the project work take place?
The work is focused on National Wildlife Refuge lands in Cameron County, Texas.
What is the broader effort or initiative this project falls under?
The work is described as part of a broader effort titled Applying Strategic Habitat Conservation for Ocelot and Aplomado Falcon.
Which species are the primary conservation focus of this project?
The project targets habitat improvements for two federally listed endangered species in south Texas: the Northern Aplomado Falcon and the ocelot.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is on-the-ground habitat restoration intended to support recovery outcomes identified in the species' federal Recovery Plans, by restoring and improving habitat conditions on refuge lands.
How much habitat is expected to be directly improved, and what habitat types are included?
The scope is quantified as:
- 1,581 acres of coastal prairie habitat to benefit the Northern Aplomado Falcon
- 120 acres of replanted thornscrub habitat to benefit the endangered ocelot
Does the project provide benefits beyond the acres directly treated?
Yes. The notice states the work is expected to indirectly benefit a larger surrounding landscape of prairie and thornscrub adjacent to the treated areas, supporting broader habitat function and connectivity.
What kinds of activities can the funding be used for?
Funds are intended for practical implementation needs such as purchasing restoration supplies and hiring contract specialists to carry out habitat restoration in critical areas.
What conservation outcomes does FWS expect from this project?
The expected payoff is framed as recovery progress, including helping to increase or stabilize local populations of Aplomado Falcons and ocelots in Texas and supporting movement toward benchmarks in the species' federal recovery plans.
What is the Cooperative Recovery Initiative mentioned in the notice?
The notice describes the Service's Cooperative Recovery Initiative as a cross-program approach that pools expertise and resources across the agency to deliver measurable conservation benefits for threatened and endangered species found on or near refuges and associated private lands.
Which FWS programs are described as contributing to the Cooperative Recovery Initiative approach?
The notice lists the following as being brought together under this approach: the National Wildlife Refuge System, Endangered Species program, Partners for Fish and Wildlife, Fisheries, the Office of the Science Advisor, and the Migratory Bird Program.
What legal authority supports this funding?
The authority is grounded in the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and subsequent amendments, including the 1978 and 1982 ESA amendments (Public Laws 95-632 and 97-304, among others).
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, and the award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted on July 10, 2015.
What were the closing dates for this notice?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as July 16, 2015.
When was this notice archived?
The archive date is listed as July 9, 2016.
Where is the listing accessible?
The general listing is accessible via Grants.gov.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
The listed contact is Michelle L. Willcox, Program Analyst/Grants Specialist.
How can the contact person be reached?
Phone: 505-248-7486
Email: MichelleWillcox@fws.gov
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