Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00037
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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 Recovery Implementation Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation 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 endangered or threatened species in the United States and their ecosystem, including preferably having worked with the species in the field and holding a currently valid Endangered Species Act permit, issued by the FWS, authorizing them to work with these species (or that have previously held a permit to do so). If funding is awarded, applicants that do not currently hold a valid permit for the proposed activity may need to apply for and obtain a permit (http://www.fws.gov/endangered/permits/index.html) before beginning the proposed activity. 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 Office contacts is available in the Full Announcement under section VII. Agency Contacts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2013 Recovery Implementation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00037) is a competitive funding opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds. Its core purpose is to support on-the-ground and science-based work that helps recover endangered and threatened species managed by FWS within the United States, while also supporting broader conservation of the ecosystems those species rely on. The program is designed to provide federal financial assistance to a wide range of partners, including states, other federal agencies, landowners, educators, nonprofit organizations, researchers, and others who can contribute meaningfully to species recovery and conservation outcomes.
The projects this funding is meant to support are tightly tied to formal recovery direction under the Endangered Species Act. To be competitive and eligible in scope, proposed work must implement specific actions that already appear in one or more recognized planning or review documents for a species. That includes actions laid out in an approved recovery plan, items listed in the implementation schedule of an approved recovery plan, actions recommended in a completed 5-year status review, measures in a Spotlight Species Action Plan, or projects that document how a species is responding to climate change. The opportunity explicitly highlights examples such as gathering essential scientific information about listed species, implementing restoration actions that move a species toward delisting, preventing extinction risks, or otherwise accelerating recovery. Proposals that focus on species response to climate change are noted as receiving additional consideration, signaling a priority interest in climate-informed recovery work.
A key boundary of this opportunity is jurisdiction and species management responsibility. FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), within NOAA Fisheries at the Department of Commerce, share Endangered Species Act responsibilities for certain species (sea turtles are the common example). FWS responsibility generally applies when sea turtles are on land, while NMFS responsibility applies when they are in the water. This funding opportunity excludes projects for species that are managed by NMFS, so applicants need to ensure the targeted species and the proposed work fall under FWS management for the purposes of this program.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted in the sense that many entity types may apply, but the announcement makes clear that applicants are expected to bring real demonstrated expertise. Applicants must show knowledge and understanding of the biology of the endangered or threatened species involved and its ecosystem, ideally backed by field experience. The announcement also emphasizes Endangered Species Act permitting: applicants are preferably already working under a currently valid FWS ESA permit that authorizes the type of work proposed. If an award is made to an applicant who does not currently hold the necessary permit, they may still be required to apply for and obtain the relevant permit before beginning the project activities, meaning permitting can be a practical gating step even after selection.
From an administrative standpoint, this is categorized as a discretionary opportunity, and the listed funding instruments include cooperative agreements, grants, procurement contracts, and "other." The posting date and creation date are both December 5, 2012, and the original and current closing date is July 31, 2013. While the deadline is stated as July 31, 2013, the announcement also indicates that applications may be submitted throughout the year, with the important caveat that final consideration depends on the FWS budget cycle. In other words, submission is not strictly limited to one short window, but timing and funding availability are tied to internal budget planning and allocation.
The public synopsis does not specify dollar amounts for total funding or award size, listing the estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor as 0, which typically indicates that those figures were not provided in the summary record and that applicants should consult the full announcement for any funding ranges, expected project sizes, or program allocation details. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity, which can reduce barriers for smaller organizations or partners that do not have large pools of non-federal funds available.
Operationally, FWS regional or field offices play a hands-on role in shaping and reviewing proposals. Regional or field office contacts may discuss potential proposals with interested parties, and eligible applications are reviewed at the appropriate office level. The regional office may refer applicants to the correct field office for further consideration, and proposals submitted directly to a field office may be reviewed and selected through that office's process. For applicants, this means early communication with the relevant FWS office can be important to confirm species jurisdiction, alignment with recovery planning documents, and feasibility issues such as permits, access, and coordination needs.
For applicants looking for the full set of requirements and submission details, the announcement directs people to Grants.gov and to search using CFDA 15.657. The listed point of contact for access issues is Kelly Niland at FWS (703-358-2492, KellyNiland@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Fiscal Year 2013 Recovery Implementation Fund opportunity?
It is a competitive funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to support on-the-ground and science-based work that helps recover endangered and threatened species managed by FWS within the United States, while also supporting conservation of the ecosystems those species rely on.
What is the funding opportunity number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00037.
Which CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds.
Who runs and manages this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What kinds of applicants are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, and the program is intended to support a wide range of partners, including states, other federal agencies, landowners, educators, nonprofit organizations, researchers, and others who can contribute meaningfully to species recovery and conservation outcomes.
Is this a competitive or non-competitive opportunity?
This is a competitive funding opportunity.
Is this grant mandatory or discretionary?
It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity.
What types of funding instruments may be used?
The listed funding instruments include cooperative agreements, grants, procurement contracts, and "other."
What types of projects are considered eligible in scope?
Projects must implement specific actions that already appear in one or more recognized planning or review documents for a species under the Endangered Species Act. The announcement highlights examples such as gathering essential scientific information about listed species, implementing restoration actions that move a species toward delisting, preventing extinction risks, or otherwise accelerating recovery.
Do proposed actions need to be tied to a recovery plan or other official document?
Yes. To be competitive and eligible in scope, the proposed work must implement actions already included in at least one recognized planning or review document (for example, an approved recovery plan or other formal ESA recovery direction documents listed in the opportunity).
Which planning or review documents can establish eligibility for the proposed actions?
The opportunity cites the following sources as acceptable bases for proposed actions: an approved recovery plan, items in the implementation schedule of an approved recovery plan, actions recommended in a completed 5-year status review, measures in a Spotlight Species Action Plan, or projects that document how a species is responding to climate change.
Are climate change-related projects allowed or encouraged?
Yes. Projects that document how a species is responding to climate change are included as an eligible category, and proposals focusing on species response to climate change are noted as receiving additional consideration.
Does this program fund work outside the United States?
The stated purpose focuses on recovering endangered and threatened species managed by FWS within the United States.
Are projects for any ESA-listed species eligible?
No. Projects must target species that are managed by FWS for the purposes of this program, and the opportunity excludes projects for species managed by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
How do FWS and NMFS responsibilities affect whether a species is eligible?
FWS and NMFS share Endangered Species Act responsibilities for certain species (sea turtles are a common example). FWS responsibility generally applies when sea turtles are on land, while NMFS responsibility applies when they are in the water. This opportunity excludes projects for species managed by NMFS, so applicants must ensure the targeted species and the proposed work fall under FWS management.
Does the announcement require applicants to demonstrate expertise?
Yes. Applicants are expected to bring demonstrated expertise, including knowledge and understanding of the biology of the endangered or threatened species involved and its ecosystem, ideally supported by field experience.
Is an Endangered Species Act (ESA) permit required to apply?
The opportunity states applicants are preferably already working under a currently valid FWS ESA permit that authorizes the type of work proposed.
What if an applicant does not currently have the necessary ESA permit?
If an award is made to an applicant who does not currently hold the necessary permit, they may be required to apply for and obtain the relevant permit before beginning project activities. This means permitting can be a gating step even after selection.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are both December 5, 2012.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 31, 2013.
Can applications be submitted only near the deadline, or throughout the year?
The announcement indicates that applications may be submitted throughout the year, but final consideration depends on the FWS budget cycle. Timing and funding availability are tied to internal budget planning and allocation.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
How much funding is available (total funding, award ceiling, award floor)?
The public synopsis does not specify dollar amounts. It lists the estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor as 0, which typically indicates those figures were not provided in the summary record and applicants should consult the full announcement for funding ranges or expected project sizes.
What role do FWS regional and field offices play in proposal development and review?
FWS regional or field offices may discuss potential proposals with interested parties and review eligible applications at the appropriate office level. Regional offices may refer applicants to the correct field office, and proposals submitted directly to a field office may be reviewed and selected through that office's process.
Should applicants contact FWS before submitting?
Early communication with the relevant FWS office is described as important for confirming species jurisdiction, alignment with recovery planning documents, and feasibility issues such as permits, access, and coordination needs.
Where do applicants find full requirements and submission details?
The announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov and instructs them to search using CFDA 15.657.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the opportunity?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Kelly Niland at FWS: 703-358-2492, KellyNiland@fws.gov.
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