Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS ES BCC 10
Apply for FWS ES BCC 10
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2010 Endangered Species Candidate Conservation Action Funds" 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 Apr 15, 2010 and posted on Apr 13, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 29, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- State and local governments/agencies institutions of higher education, including public, private, state colleges and universities non profits that have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) city, county or township governments individuals, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) for profit organizations small businesses. Applicants are expected to have demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the biology of the involved candidate or at risk species and its ecosystem, including preferably having worked with the species in the field. Before contacting us or submitting a request for funding, please click on the Full Announcement button at the top of this web page and review the project eligibility criteria.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2010 Endangered Species Candidate Conservation Action Funds (Funding Opportunity Number FWS ES BCC 10) is a competitive, discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under CFDA 15.660. It is designed to support on-the-ground and science-based conservation work for high-priority, FWS-managed candidate and other at-risk species in the United States. The central idea is to fund targeted actions that reduce or eliminate known threats so species are less likely to need protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), while also supporting steps that can prevent extinction risk and contribute to recovery where appropriate. The program emphasizes partnerships and cooperative conservation, bringing together states, other federal agencies, tribes, non-profits, private landowners, researchers, educators, and other partners who can carry out effective conservation work.
Funding is provided only when FWS Regional and Field Office discretionary funds are available, meaning the actual dollars and the ability to make awards can vary by year and by office, and some regions or field offices may not offer funding every year. For FY 2010, the opportunity anticipated about 25 awards. Awards can be made through several mechanisms, including cooperative agreements, grant agreements, other grant/project arrangements, or direct payment for a specified use, depending on what best fits the project and the relationship needed for implementation. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity, which can make it more accessible for applicants that have strong project ideas but limited ability to provide matching funds.
Projects must be tightly aligned with FWS priorities for candidate conservation. Specifically, proposed work is limited to actions already described in a species annual Candidate Species Assessment or in a spotlight species action plan, or to projects that document how species are responding to climate change. The types of activities envisioned include gathering critical scientific information on candidate and at-risk species and their habitats, conducting surveys, monitoring, research, and implementing habitat restoration or other threat-reduction actions that directly address the reasons a species is at risk. A key goal is to proactively address threats early enough that listing under the ESA can be avoided where possible. It is also important that this program does not fund projects for species managed by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS); it is intended for FWS-managed species.
A notable feature of the FY 2010 cycle is the explicit inclusion of climate change as a ranking consideration. FWS indicated that, consistent with its proposed climate change strategy (Rising to the Challenge: Strategic Plan for Responding to Accelerating Climate Change), it wanted to test whether and how climate-related considerations should be integrated into grant scoring now and in future years. As a result, proposals that document species response to climate change or otherwise incorporate climate change considerations receive additional attention during ranking, reflecting the agency's broader interest in understanding and addressing climate-driven impacts on species and habitats.
Eligibility is broad and described as unrestricted in the sense that many entity types may apply, including state and local governments/agencies; institutions of higher education (public or private); non-profits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations; individuals; and for-profit organizations including small businesses. While eligibility is broad, applicants are expected to demonstrate knowledge of the biology of the focal candidate or at-risk species and its ecosystem, ideally supported by field experience with the species. Because project eligibility is tied to Candidate Species Assessments and spotlight action plans, applicants are directed to use the FWS species profile system to find the relevant documentation for their species, identify the Lead Region, and confirm that the proposed actions match what is outlined in the assessment or action plan.
The opportunity was posted in mid-April 2010, with an application deadline of September 29, 2010, and an archive date of October 29, 2010. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Jeanette Green, Program Analyst, at (703) 358-2206.
FY 2010 Endangered Species Candidate Conservation Action Funds (FWS ES BCC 10) FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Fiscal Year 2010 Endangered Species Candidate Conservation Action Funds program (Funding Opportunity Number FWS ES BCC 10), a competitive, discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under CFDA 15.660.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program supports on-the-ground and science-based conservation for high-priority, FWS-managed candidate species and other at-risk species in the United States. The goal is to fund targeted actions that reduce or eliminate known threats so species are less likely to need protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), while also supporting efforts that can reduce extinction risk and contribute to recovery when appropriate.
What kinds of projects does the program support?
Supported work includes conservation actions and science that directly address why a species is at risk, such as surveys, monitoring, research, gathering critical scientific information on species and habitats, habitat restoration, and other threat-reduction actions. Projects are intended to proactively address threats early enough that ESA listing can be avoided where possible.
Are projects required to be tied to existing FWS planning documents?
Yes. Proposed work is limited to actions already described in a species annual Candidate Species Assessment or in a spotlight species action plan, or to projects that document how species are responding to climate change.
Does the program fund climate change-related work?
Yes. For FY 2010, documenting species response to climate change or otherwise incorporating climate change considerations is explicitly included as a ranking consideration. FWS stated it wanted to test how climate-related factors should be integrated into grant scoring.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad (unrestricted) and includes state and local governments/agencies; institutions of higher education (public or private); non-profits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations; individuals; and for-profit organizations including small businesses.
Does eligibility require specific species expertise?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate knowledge of the biology of the focal candidate or at-risk species and its ecosystem, ideally supported by field experience with the species.
How do applicants confirm their project aligns with FWS priorities?
Applicants are directed to use the FWS species profile system to find the relevant Candidate Species Assessment or spotlight species action plan for their species, identify the Lead Region, and confirm that the proposed actions match what is outlined in the assessment or action plan.
Are marine species eligible under this opportunity?
No. This program does not fund projects for species managed by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). It is intended for FWS-managed species.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
Is this funding guaranteed every year or in every region?
No. Funding is provided only when FWS Regional and Field Office discretionary funds are available. The availability of dollars and the ability to make awards can vary by year and by office, and some regions or field offices may not offer funding every year.
How many awards were expected for FY 2010?
For FY 2010, the opportunity anticipated about 25 awards.
What types of award instruments might be used?
Awards may be made through cooperative agreements, grant agreements, other grant/project arrangements, or direct payment for a specified use, depending on what best fits the project and the relationship needed for implementation.
What is meant by "competitive" and "discretionary" in this context?
Competitive means proposals are expected to be ranked against one another. Discretionary means awards depend on the availability of FWS Regional and Field Office discretionary funds and may vary by year and office.
What geographic area does this program cover?
The program is intended to support conservation work for candidate and other at-risk species in the United States.
When was the FY 2010 opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted in mid-April 2010.
What was the application deadline for FY 2010?
The application deadline was September 29, 2010.
When was the archive date for the announcement?
The archive date was October 29, 2010.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Jeanette Green, Program Analyst, at (703) 358-2206.
What is the program approach to conservation?
The program emphasizes partnerships and cooperative conservation, bringing together states, other federal agencies, tribes, non-profits, private landowners, researchers, educators, and other partners to carry out effective conservation work.
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