Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 RW 10 047
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Environmental Training for Youths" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.649 Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 19, 2010 and posted on Mar 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 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 $430,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $151,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Environmental Training for Youths grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 RW 10 047) was a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.649, Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training). Its purpose, as indicated by the title and activity category, was to support environmental training initiatives focused on youths, with awards intended to be made through cooperative agreements. The announcement projected up to 11 awards and an estimated total funding amount of $430,000, with individual awards expected to range from a $20,000 floor to a $151,000 ceiling. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
A wide range of applicant types were listed as eligible, including state, county, city/township, and special district governments; public and independent school districts; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in those categories); and for-profit entities, including small businesses as well as other for-profit organizations. This broad eligibility suggests the program was structured to allow government agencies, schools, universities, nonprofits, tribes, and private sector partners to propose youth-focused environmental training projects consistent with Fish and Wildlife Service priorities.
Key dates in the record show the opportunity was posted on March 29, 2010, with an original closing date of September 29, 2010. The current closing date is listed as August 19, 2010, and the archive date as September 30, 2010. The creation date is also shown as August 19, 2010, reflecting internal record-keeping updates tied to modifications.
Most importantly, the announcement was later modified and ultimately cancelled. Modification information states that the point of contact for the youth program was Lamar Gore, reachable at (413) 253-8542 or via email at lamargore@fws.gov. However, Modification #2 explicitly states that the announcement was cancelled because funding was no longer available, meaning new applications would no longer be accepted and awards under this specific announcement would not proceed.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed was Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at (413) 253-8233, noted as the point of contact for electronic errors or difficulties accessing the announcement materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Environmental Training for Youths.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is FWS R5 RW 10 047.
3) Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
4) What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The listing references CFDA 15.649, described as Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
5) What was the purpose of the Environmental Training for Youths opportunity?
Based on the title and activity category, the purpose was to support environmental training initiatives focused on youths, consistent with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service priorities.
6) What type of award was expected to be used?
Awards were intended to be made through cooperative agreements.
7) How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement projected up to 11 awards.
8) What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $430,000.
9) What was the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to range from a $20,000 floor to a $151,000 ceiling.
10) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that it did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
11) Who was eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types were listed as eligible, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and independent school districts
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that category)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that category)
- For-profit organizations (including small businesses)
- Other for-profit organizations
12) What kinds of projects did the opportunity aim to support?
It was aimed at supporting youth-focused environmental training projects. The eligibility language suggests projects could be proposed by government agencies, schools, universities, nonprofits, tribal entities, and private-sector partners, as long as they aligned with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service priorities.
13) When was the opportunity posted?
The record shows the opportunity was posted on March 29, 2010.
14) What were the closing date and other key dates listed?
The record includes several key dates:
- Original closing date: September 29, 2010
- Current closing date listed: August 19, 2010
- Archive date: September 30, 2010
- Creation date shown: August 19, 2010 (reflecting internal updates tied to modifications)
15) Was this funding opportunity cancelled?
Yes. The announcement was modified and ultimately cancelled.
16) Why was the announcement cancelled?
According to Modification #2, the announcement was cancelled because funding was no longer available.
17) Are new applications still being accepted under this announcement?
No. Because the announcement was cancelled due to unavailable funding, new applications would no longer be accepted under this specific announcement.
18) Will awards be made under this specific announcement?
The cancellation notice indicates that awards under this specific announcement would not proceed.
19) Who was listed as the point of contact for the youth program?
The modification information lists Lamar Gore as the point of contact for the youth program. The contact details provided were:
- Phone: (413) 253-8542
- Email: lamargore@fws.gov
20) Who should be contacted for electronic errors or difficulty accessing the announcement materials?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed was Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist. The phone number provided was (413) 253-8233. This contact was noted as the point of contact for electronic errors or difficulties accessing the announcement materials.
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