Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS NCTC 2011 05
Apply for FWS NCTC 2011 05
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Finding the Next Generation of Land Ethic Leaders" 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 Mar 31, 2011 and posted on Mar 31, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 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).
- There is not an application process for Finding the Next Generation of Land Ethic Leaders. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant under justification 505 DM 2.14B(1) to The Aldo Leopold Foundation.
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Opportunity Summary:
Finding the Next Generation of Land Ethic Leaders (Funding Opportunity Number FWS NCTC 2011 05) is a 2011 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding notice describing the agency's intent to make a single cooperative agreement award rather than run an open, competitive grant process. Even though it appears in the usual grants listing format, the announcement is essentially a notice of intent: USFWS states plainly that it is not seeking applications and that there is no application process for this opportunity.
The planned award is being justified as a single source cooperative agreement under Department Manual 505 DM 2, specifically the exception at 2.14B(1) for an unsolicited proposal. Under that authority, a noncompetitive award can be made when the assistance request represents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach that is not already covered by a current or planned contract or assistance award, and when the agency determines it supports program objectives. In this case, USFWS indicates the proposal meets that standard and is advantageous to the agency's goals.
The intended recipient is The Aldo Leopold Foundation, and the work described centers on collaborating with USFWS staff to develop recommendations for adapting the foundation's existing Land Ethic Leaders training program so it can be used with young people ages 16 to 21 across the United States. The emphasis is on producing a thoughtful, actionable set of recommendations for how that leadership training model could be scaled or tailored to different contexts nationwide, with the broader purpose of cultivating capable, values-driven conservation leaders who could become part of the next generation of conservation agency employees.
Programmatically, the opportunity is categorized under education, environment, and natural resources, and it is tied to CFDA 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, described as generic training). The announcement also frames the effort as aligned with the Secretary of the Interior's vision to inspire and develop the next generation of conservation professionals, signaling that the project is meant to support workforce development and leadership cultivation within the conservation field rather than deliver a traditional on-the-ground habitat project.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the notice anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an award ceiling of $25,000 and an award floor of $0, and it states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting and creation date are March 31, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 14, 2011, and an archive date of April 15, 2011. The closing date functions more as a public notice timeline than a deadline for applicants, since applications are not being accepted.
For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact is Tracy McCleaf, Agreements Coordinator, at 304-876-7781 or tracymccleaf@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Finding the Next Generation of Land Ethic Leaders" opportunity?
It is a 2011 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding notice (Funding Opportunity Number: FWS NCTC 2011 05) describing USFWS's intent to fund a specific project via a single cooperative agreement award.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. Although it appears in a standard grants listing format, USFWS states it is not seeking applications and that there is no application process for this opportunity.
Can I submit an application or proposal for this funding?
No. The notice explicitly indicates that applications are not being accepted for this opportunity.
Why is there no application process?
USFWS describes the announcement as a notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award rather than conduct an open competition.
How is USFWS justifying making a single-source (noncompetitive) award?
USFWS indicates the planned award is justified as a single source cooperative agreement under Department Manual 505 DM 2, specifically the exception at 2.14B(1) for an unsolicited proposal.
What does the cited exception (505 DM 2.14B(1)) allow?
Under the cited authority, a noncompetitive award can be made when the assistance request reflects a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach not already covered by a current or planned contract or assistance award, and when the agency determines it supports program objectives.
Who is the intended recipient of the cooperative agreement?
The intended recipient is The Aldo Leopold Foundation.
What is the project expected to do?
The work centers on collaboration with USFWS staff to develop recommendations for adapting the Aldo Leopold Foundation's existing Land Ethic Leaders training program for young people ages 16 to 21 across the United States.
What is the target age group for the adapted program?
The adaptation described in the notice is intended for young people ages 16 to 21.
Is the project about delivering an on-the-ground habitat or restoration project?
No. The notice frames the effort as workforce development and leadership cultivation in the conservation field, rather than a traditional on-the-ground habitat project.
What kinds of outputs are expected from this effort?
The emphasis is on producing a thoughtful, actionable set of recommendations on how the leadership training model could be scaled or tailored to different contexts nationwide.
How does this effort relate to broader Department of the Interior priorities?
The notice describes the effort as aligned with the Secretary of the Interior's vision to inspire and develop the next generation of conservation professionals.
What program areas does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under education, environment, and natural resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this notice?
The notice is tied to CFDA 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance), described as generic training.
How many awards does USFWS expect to make?
The notice anticipates a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $25,000.
What is the minimum funding amount (award floor)?
The award floor listed is $0.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of award instrument is planned?
USFWS indicates it intends to make a single cooperative agreement award.
When was the notice posted?
The posting and creation date are listed as March 31, 2011.
What is the closing date, and does it function like a deadline for applicants?
The original and current closing date are listed as April 14, 2011, but it functions as a public notice timeline rather than a deadline for applicants, since applications are not being accepted.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date is listed as April 15, 2011.
Who should be contacted with questions or issues accessing the announcement?
The listed contact is Tracy McCleaf, Agreements Coordinator, at 304-876-7781 or tracymccleaf@fws.gov.
What should I do if I am looking for USFWS funding I can apply for?
This specific notice states there is no application process. The only contact information provided for questions about this announcement is Tracy McCleaf (304-876-7781, tracymccleaf@fws.gov).
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