Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS ES BCC 11
Apply for FWS ES BCC 11
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2011 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 Oct 22, 2010 and posted on Oct 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2011. (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 20 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.
- Applicants must have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the biology of the involved candidate or at risk species in the United States and their ecosystem, including preferably having worked with the species in the field. FWS Regional (or Field Office) contacts will discuss potential proposals with interested parties if needed, and review eligible applications. The FWS Regional Office will refer interested parties to the appropriate FWS Field Office for further consideration as appropriate. For potential proposals submitted directly to the Field Office, the Field Office will conduct the proposal review and selection process. A list of FWS Regional and Field Office contacts is available in the Full Announcement under section VII. Agency Contacts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2011 Candidate Conservation Action Funds opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS ES BCC 11) is a competitive federal funding program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under its Endangered Species Program. Its central purpose is to support on-the-ground and information-building conservation work that reduces threats to candidate and other at-risk species in the United States so that protection under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is not needed. In practice, this means funding projects that directly contribute to keeping species from becoming listed as endangered or threatened by addressing the specific pressures driving their decline, while also conserving the habitats and ecosystems those species rely on.
This program is specifically framed around "candidate conservation," so the projects it supports are expected to align with existing, recognized conservation direction. Proposed work must be limited to actions described in Candidate Assessments or other established conservation plans or projects. That emphasis signals that FWS is looking for proposals that fit into an identified strategy rather than loosely related research or general conservation activities. The program also notes that projects addressing how species respond to climate change will receive additional consideration, which makes climate-related vulnerability, adaptation, resilience, or threat-reduction work especially relevant where it is tied to candidate or at-risk species needs.
The award mechanisms listed for this opportunity include both grants and cooperative agreements, and it is categorized as discretionary funding in the Environment and Natural Resources area (CFDA 15.660, Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Action Funds). The agency anticipated making about 20 awards over the cycle described in the announcement. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide a financial match to be eligible, although applicants may still choose to leverage other funds or in-kind support if it strengthens the proposal.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in terms of entity type, meaning a wide range of applicants may apply, including states, other federal agencies, landowners, educators, nonprofit organizations, researchers, and other partners. However, there is an important qualification: applicants must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biology of the candidate or at-risk species involved and the ecosystem that supports it, preferably backed by field experience working with the species. That requirement indicates proposals should be grounded in credible species expertise and practical familiarity with the threats, habitat conditions, and feasible conservation actions.
The announcement also clarifies jurisdictional boundaries with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), which shares ESA responsibilities with FWS for certain species such as sea turtles. FWS covers sea turtles on land, while NMFS covers them in the water, and projects for NMFS-managed species are not included in this funding opportunity. In other words, proposals must fall within FWS responsibility and scope; applicants working on species or life stages managed by NMFS would need to pursue other NOAA/NMFS-related funding pathways instead of this one.
From a process standpoint, FWS regional or field offices play a hands-on role in shaping and reviewing proposals. Interested applicants can discuss potential proposals with FWS regional or field office contacts, and eligible applications are reviewed through those offices. The regional office may refer prospective applicants to the appropriate field office, and proposals submitted directly to a field office are reviewed and selected through that field office's process. The full announcement includes a list of regional and field office contacts, which is a key practical detail because coordination with the appropriate office can help ensure the proposed work is aligned with local species priorities, applicable candidate assessments, and on-the-ground realities.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted and created on October 22, 2010, with an application closing date of September 30, 2011, and an archive date of October 31, 2011. For help accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact is Jeanette Green, Program Analyst, at 703-358-2206. Overall, the opportunity is designed to fund targeted, plan-based actions that measurably reduce threats to candidate and at-risk species, with a preference for proposals that integrate climate-change considerations where relevant and that are backed by demonstrated species and ecosystem expertise.
Fiscal Year 2011 Candidate Conservation Action Funds (FWS ES BCC 11) - FAQs
What is the Fiscal Year 2011 Candidate Conservation Action Funds opportunity?
It is a competitive federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under its Endangered Species Program. The program supports conservation work for candidate and other at-risk species in the United States.
What is the main purpose of this funding program?
The central purpose is to support on-the-ground and information-building conservation work that reduces threats to candidate and other at-risk species so that listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is not needed.
What types of projects is this program intended to fund?
The program is intended to fund targeted projects that address the specific pressures driving species declines and that conserve the habitats and ecosystems those species rely on. The emphasis is on actions that directly contribute to keeping species from becoming listed as endangered or threatened.
Does the program fund general conservation work or research unrelated to established plans?
The opportunity is framed around candidate conservation and expects proposed work to align with existing, recognized conservation direction. Proposed work must be limited to actions described in Candidate Assessments or other established conservation plans or projects, signaling that loosely related or purely general activities are not the focus.
How does climate change factor into proposal competitiveness?
Projects that address how species respond to climate change receive additional consideration. Climate-related work (such as vulnerability, adaptation, resilience, or threat-reduction) is especially relevant when it is tied to candidate or at-risk species needs and aligns with established conservation direction.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS ES BCC 11.
What funding mechanisms are used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award mechanisms listed include both grants and cooperative agreements.
How is this opportunity categorized in federal assistance terms?
It is categorized as discretionary funding in the Environment and Natural Resources area under CFDA 15.660, titled Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Action Funds.
About how many awards did FWS anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making about 20 awards over the cycle described in the announcement.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide a financial match to be eligible. Applicants may still choose to leverage other funds or in-kind support if it strengthens the proposal.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in terms of entity type. Examples of potential applicants include states, other federal agencies, landowners, educators, nonprofit organizations, researchers, and other partners.
Is there any special qualification or expectation for applicants?
Yes. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biology of the candidate or at-risk species involved and the ecosystem that supports it, preferably backed by field experience working with the species. This indicates proposals should be grounded in credible species expertise and practical familiarity with threats, habitat conditions, and feasible conservation actions.
Can projects involving sea turtles be supported under this opportunity?
The announcement notes jurisdictional boundaries with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). FWS covers sea turtles on land, while NMFS covers them in the water. Projects for NMFS-managed species are not included in this funding opportunity, so proposals must fall within FWS responsibility and scope.
Are projects for NMFS-managed species eligible?
No. Projects for species or life stages managed by NMFS are not included under this opportunity and would need to be pursued through other NOAA/NMFS-related funding pathways rather than this program.
How do FWS regional and field offices fit into the application process?
FWS regional or field offices play a hands-on role in shaping and reviewing proposals. Interested applicants can discuss potential proposals with FWS regional or field office contacts, and eligible applications are reviewed through those offices.
If I contact a regional office, could I be directed elsewhere?
Yes. The regional office may refer prospective applicants to the appropriate field office.
What happens if a proposal is submitted directly to a field office?
Proposals submitted directly to a field office are reviewed and selected through that field office's process.
Why is coordinating with the appropriate FWS office important?
The announcement highlights that coordination can help ensure the proposed work aligns with local species priorities, applicable candidate assessments, and on-the-ground realities.
When was this funding opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on October 22, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was September 30, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 31, 2011.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact is Jeanette Green, Program Analyst, at 703-358-2206.
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