Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00039
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2013 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 Dec 5, 2012 and posted on Dec 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2013 Applications are due by July 31, 2013. However, you may submit applications throughout the year. Consideration of applications ultimately will be based on the FWS budget cycle.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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 2013 Candidate Conservation Action Funds (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00039) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 15.660 (Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Action Funds). Its main focus is preventing species from needing protection under the Endangered Species Act by supporting early, proactive conservation. Funding is intended for projects that either fill critical information gaps for candidate species and other at-risk species, or carry out on-the-ground restoration and conservation actions that address threats before they rise to the level of requiring federal listing. In practical terms, the program is designed to conserve the ecosystems these species depend on and to support targeted work that reduces risk and improves species status.
This opportunity allows multiple federal assistance and acquisition approaches, including cooperative agreements, grants, procurement contracts, and other instruments as applicable. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it easier for applicants to propose projects based on biological need and project readiness rather than on their ability to provide non-federal match. While the posting lists estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0, that typically signals that specific funding levels are not committed in the public synopsis and may depend on the annual budget, regional priorities, and available appropriations during the FWS budget cycle.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in terms of entity type, meaning it is broadly open, but it comes with an important practical requirement: applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biology of the relevant candidate or at-risk species in the United States and the ecosystem it relies on. Preference is given to applicants with field experience working directly with the species. This emphasis is consistent with the program's purpose, since projects often involve technical biological work such as surveys, habitat assessments, threat analyses, or implementation of specialized conservation measures. Applicants should be prepared to show they have the expertise, partnerships, and capacity to carry out credible and scientifically grounded conservation work.
The application window for this FY 2013 announcement runs through July 31, 2013 (original and current closing date). At the same time, the announcement notes that applications may be submitted throughout the year, with final consideration tied to the FWS budget cycle. This means timing can matter: proposals may be reviewed as they come in, but actual awards and selections are likely influenced by when funds are available and when regional offices make funding decisions. The opportunity was posted and created on December 5, 2012, and it was archived on October 31, 2013.
From a process standpoint, FWS regional and field office involvement is central. Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss potential proposals with FWS regional or field contacts, who can help route proposals to the appropriate field office and clarify fit with local species priorities and conservation needs. If a proposal is submitted directly to a field office, that field office conducts the review and selection process. This structure reflects how species and habitat issues vary by geography, and it allows decisions to be informed by local biological conditions, existing recovery or conservation strategies, and ongoing coordination with partners.
For applicants looking for the full details, the announcement directs users to Grants.gov and to search by CFDA 15.660 to locate the full posting, including the list of FWS regional and field office contacts. For access issues or general help locating the materials, the listed point of contact is Kelly Niland at 703-358-2492 and KellyNiland@fws.gov.
FY 2013 Candidate Conservation Action Funds (F13AS00039) - FAQs
What is the FY 2013 Candidate Conservation Action Funds opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2013 Candidate Conservation Action Funds" (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00039) under CFDA 15.660, Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Action Funds.
What is the main purpose of this funding program?
The main purpose is to prevent species from needing protection under the Endangered Species Act by supporting early, proactive conservation. The program focuses on conserving the ecosystems these species depend on and funding targeted work that reduces risk and improves species status before federal listing becomes necessary.
What kinds of projects does this program support?
Funding is intended for projects that either (1) fill critical information gaps for candidate species and other at-risk species, or (2) implement on-the-ground restoration and conservation actions that address threats before they rise to the level of requiring federal listing.
Does the program only support candidate species?
The opportunity emphasizes candidate species and also references "other at-risk species." Projects should align with early, proactive conservation and address threats and/or information needs relevant to those species and their ecosystems.
What types of funding instruments can be used under this opportunity?
The announcement allows multiple federal assistance and acquisition approaches, including cooperative agreements, grants, procurement contracts, and other instruments as applicable.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it easier to propose projects based on biological need and readiness rather than the availability of non-federal match.
How much funding is available per award?
The posting lists the estimated total funding and the award ceiling/floor as 0. This typically indicates that specific funding levels are not committed in the public synopsis and may depend on the annual budget, regional priorities, and available appropriations during the FWS budget cycle.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in terms of entity type (broadly open). However, applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biology of the relevant candidate or at-risk species in the United States and the ecosystem it relies on.
Is species field experience important for eligibility or competitiveness?
Yes. Preference is given to applicants with field experience working directly with the species, consistent with the technical and biological nature of many supported projects (such as surveys, habitat assessments, threat analyses, and specialized conservation measures).
What should applicants be prepared to demonstrate in their proposal?
Applicants should be prepared to show they have the expertise, partnerships, and capacity to carry out credible and scientifically grounded conservation work for the relevant species and ecosystem.
What is the application deadline for this FY 2013 announcement?
The application window runs through July 31, 2013 (listed as both the original and current closing date).
Can applications be submitted outside the stated deadline?
The announcement notes that applications may be submitted throughout the year, with final consideration tied to the FWS budget cycle. In practice, timing can matter because selections and awards may depend on when funds are available and when regional offices make funding decisions.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted and created on December 5, 2012, and it was archived on October 31, 2013.
How does the review and selection process work?
FWS regional and field office involvement is central. Interested applicants are encouraged to discuss potential proposals with FWS regional or field contacts. If a proposal is submitted directly to a field office, that field office conducts the review and selection process.
Why does the opportunity emphasize contacting regional or field offices?
Species and habitat issues vary by geography. The structure allows proposals to be aligned with local species priorities and conservation needs and supports decisions informed by local biological conditions, existing conservation strategies, and coordination with partners.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and regional/field office contacts?
The announcement directs users to Grants.gov and recommends searching by CFDA 15.660 to locate the full posting, including the list of FWS regional and field office contacts.
Who can help if there are access issues or questions about locating materials?
The listed point of contact is Kelly Niland at 703-358-2492 and KellyNiland@fws.gov.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
CFDA 15.660 (Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Action Funds).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
F13AS00039.
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