Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00342
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing Environmental Education and Outreach at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676 Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 26, 2014 and posted on Jul 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 4, 2014 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement to Montana Outdoor Science School for greater cooperation between MOSS and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bozeman Fish Technology Center.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $24,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique Qualifications, which allows for award without competition to an applicant. This recipient and project meet this criterion due to the following factors. Montana Outdoor Science School is located and conducts its outdoor programs on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service BFTC campus through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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Opportunity Summary:
Enhancing Environmental Education and Outreach at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement. The purpose is to expand and strengthen environmental education, public outreach, and hands-on conservation work at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center (BFTC) in Bozeman, Montana, by building on an existing partnership with the Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) and the BFTC Friends Group. The focus is on helping the public better understand why healthy fisheries and watersheds matter, with particular emphasis on Montana waters and, more specifically, the Gallatin River drainage.
The work described centers on practical support for BFTC education operations and visitor engagement. Key tasks include helping manage and coordinate scheduling for on-station tours, the use of station conference rooms, and educational programming hosted at the facility. The award also supports the creation and distribution of educational materials designed to raise public awareness about fisheries and watershed health, translating conservation science into accessible content for students, community members, and other visitors. In addition, the agreement calls for assistance with station outreach and outdoor science education programs, with MOSS expected to contribute its natural science education expertise to broaden and improve learning opportunities delivered on the BFTC campus.
A coordination component is built into the scope of work to keep communication and logistics running smoothly. The recipient is expected to designate a staff liaison who will serve as the primary point of contact to facilitate planning and coordination with BFTC staff. Another major element is collaboration with the BFTC Friends Group to identify and carry out on-the-ground conservation activities on station property. These activities are intended to support native species conservation and other habitat- or species-focused projects that align with the broader mission of the Fish and Wildlife Service and the specific priorities of the Bozeman Fish Technology Center.
Administratively, this announcement was issued as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award rather than a competitively competed grant. The justification cited is "Unique Qualifications" under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4)), because MOSS is already located on and operates outdoor programs on the BFTC campus under an existing Memorandum of Understanding. The opportunity anticipated one award, with estimated total funding of $24,000, an award ceiling of $30,000, and an award floor of $1,000. No cost sharing or matching was required. The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.676, Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs. The posting date was July 26, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 4, 2014, and an archive date of September 25, 2014.
For points of contact, the announcement lists Dr. Robert Muth as the project officer (406-994-9902, robertmuth@fws.gov) and Patty Covas as the administrative officer (406-682-4847, pattycovas@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Enhancing Environmental Education and Outreach at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity.
What type of award is being used?
The funding is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is the overall purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to expand and strengthen environmental education, public outreach, and hands-on conservation work at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center (BFTC) in Bozeman, Montana.
What partnerships does this effort build on?
The work builds on an existing partnership involving the Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) and the BFTC Friends Group.
What topic areas will the education and outreach focus on?
The focus is on helping the public understand why healthy fisheries and watersheds matter, with emphasis on Montana waters and more specifically the Gallatin River drainage.
Where will the work take place?
The work is centered at the Bozeman Fish Technology Center (BFTC) campus in Bozeman, Montana, including on-station education operations and conservation activities on station property.
What kinds of education and visitor engagement tasks are included?
Key tasks include supporting management and coordination of scheduling for on-station tours, use of station conference rooms, and educational programming hosted at the facility.
Does the opportunity include developing educational materials?
Yes. The award supports creation and distribution of educational materials that raise public awareness about fisheries and watershed health and translate conservation science into accessible content for students, community members, and other visitors.
How is the Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS) expected to contribute?
MOSS is expected to contribute natural science education expertise to broaden and improve learning opportunities delivered on the BFTC campus, including support for outreach and outdoor science education programs.
Is there a coordination or communication requirement for the recipient?
Yes. The recipient is expected to designate a staff liaison who will serve as the primary point of contact to facilitate planning and coordination with BFTC staff.
What role does the BFTC Friends Group play in the scope of work?
The scope includes collaborating with the BFTC Friends Group to identify and carry out on-the-ground conservation activities on station property.
What kinds of on-the-ground conservation activities are envisioned?
The activities are intended to support native species conservation and other habitat- or species-focused projects that align with the broader mission of the Fish and Wildlife Service and the specific priorities of the Bozeman Fish Technology Center.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement was issued as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award rather than a competitively competed grant.
Why is it being offered as a single-source award?
The justification cited is "Unique Qualifications" under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4)), because MOSS is already located on and operates outdoor programs on the BFTC campus under an existing Memorandum of Understanding.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $24,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $30,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $1,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching was required.
What is the CFDA number and program association?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.676, Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was July 26, 2014.
What were the original and current closing dates?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both August 4, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 25, 2014.
Who is the project officer for this opportunity?
The project officer listed is Dr. Robert Muth. Phone: 406-994-9902. Email: robertmuth@fws.gov.
Who is the administrative officer for this opportunity?
The administrative officer listed is Patty Covas. Phone: 406-682-4847. Email: pattycovas@fws.gov.
What kinds of facility-related logistics are included in the supported work?
The described work includes practical support for education operations and visitor engagement logistics such as scheduling station tours, coordinating conference room use, and helping coordinate educational programming hosted at the facility.
Who is the intended audience for the education and outreach materials and programming?
The materials and programming are intended to make conservation science accessible to students, community members, and other visitors.
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