Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00135
Apply for F14AS00135
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2014 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 1, 2014 and posted on Apr 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2014 Applications are due by July 31, 2014. 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 2014 Candidate Conservation Action Funds opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00135) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding program designed to support practical conservation work for candidate species and other species considered at risk in the United States. The core idea behind the program is to invest in targeted research, monitoring, and on-the-ground restoration early enough that a species can stabilize or recover without needing to be listed under the Endangered Species Act. In other words, the program is meant to fill information gaps and fund conservation actions that reduce threats, improve habitat conditions, and protect the ecosystems these species rely on, with the broader goal of preventing future federal listings.
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and may be awarded through a cooperative agreement, grant, procurement contract, or other applicable instrument type. The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA 15.660 (Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Action Funds). The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, although projects that leverage partnerships or additional resources may still be viewed favorably depending on how the FWS evaluates benefits and feasibility.
The types of projects this program supports generally fall into two connected buckets. First, it can fund efforts to secure or improve scientific information about candidate and at-risk species, such as surveys, field studies, status assessments, threat analyses, habitat mapping, or other work that clarifies distribution, population trends, or limiting factors. Second, it can fund restoration and conservation actions intended to address those threats directly, such as habitat restoration, threat reduction measures, or other management actions that improve conditions on the ground. The program emphasis is not just on the species itself, but on conserving the ecosystems and habitat features the species depends on, because that is often what determines whether a species continues to decline or begins to rebound.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the sense that any type of entity may apply, subject to the detailed eligibility language in the full announcement. Even though the applicant pool is broadly open, the program places a strong emphasis on technical credibility and relevant experience. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biology of the candidate or at-risk species involved and the associated ecosystem, preferably including direct field experience working with the species. This requirement is important because these awards are meant to produce usable conservation outcomes or actionable data, so the agency expects applicants to be capable of designing and carrying out field-appropriate methods and translating findings into real conservation decisions.
The application timeline reflects both a firm deadline and some flexibility. The posting date and creation date were April 1, 2014, and the official application due date (original and current closing date) is July 31, 2014. At the same time, the announcement notes that applications may be submitted throughout the year, with final consideration tied to the FWS budget cycle. Practically, that means submitting by the stated deadline is the safest way to ensure review within the intended funding cycle, while later submissions might still be accepted but could depend on funding availability, internal prioritization, or timing of regional budget decisions. The opportunity was archived on October 1, 2014.
The review and coordination process is structured around FWS Regional and Field Offices. Interested parties are encouraged to discuss potential proposals with FWS contacts, and eligible applications are reviewed with involvement from regional staff. The Regional Office may refer prospective applicants to the appropriate Field Office, and proposals submitted directly to a Field Office may be reviewed and selected through that office's process. This structure matters because candidate and at-risk species issues are often highly local or region-specific, and field offices are typically best positioned to judge whether a proposed action aligns with current conservation priorities, complements existing efforts, and is feasible in the relevant landscape.
Some fields in the synopsis list estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as zero, which is typically a sign that exact funding amounts were not specified in the summary record and applicants should rely on the full announcement or direct communication with FWS staff for details about expected award sizes, availability of funds, and regional priorities. For the complete official requirements, project expectations, and the list of FWS Regional and Field Office contacts, the announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov and to search using CFDA 15.660.
For help accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Kelly Niland, Grants Manager, at 703-358-2492 or KellyNiland@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Fiscal Year 2014 Candidate Conservation Action Funds opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00135) intended to support practical conservation work for candidate species and other species considered at risk in the United States.
2. What is the main purpose of this funding program?
The program aims to fund targeted research, monitoring, and on-the-ground restoration early enough that species can stabilize or recover without needing to be listed under the Endangered Species Act. It is designed to fill information gaps and support conservation actions that reduce threats, improve habitat, and protect ecosystems these species rely on, with the broader goal of preventing future federal listings.
3. What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00135.
4. What agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
5. What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.660 (Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Action Funds).
6. What type of funding is this (discretionary or mandatory)?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
7. What types of award instruments might be used?
The announcement indicates awards may be made through a cooperative agreement, grant, procurement contract, or another applicable instrument type.
8. What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
9. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
10. If matching is not required, do partnerships or leveraged resources matter?
The synopsis notes that while matching is not required, projects that leverage partnerships or additional resources may still be viewed favorably depending on how FWS evaluates benefits and feasibility.
11. What kinds of projects are supported by this program?
Supported projects generally fall into two related categories: (1) efforts to improve scientific information about candidate and at-risk species (such as surveys, field studies, status assessments, threat analyses, habitat mapping, or work clarifying distribution and population trends), and (2) restoration and conservation actions that address threats directly (such as habitat restoration, threat reduction measures, or other management actions that improve conditions on the ground).
12. Does the program focus only on species, or also on habitat and ecosystems?
The program emphasis is not just on the species itself. It also focuses on conserving ecosystems and habitat features the species depends on, because those habitat conditions often determine whether a species declines or rebounds.
13. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in the sense that any type of entity may apply, subject to the detailed eligibility language in the full announcement.
14. Are there experience or qualifications expectations for applicants?
Yes. The program places strong emphasis on technical credibility and relevant experience. Applicants are expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biology of the candidate or at-risk species involved and the associated ecosystem, preferably including direct field experience working with the species.
15. Why does FWS emphasize technical credibility and field experience?
Because the awards are intended to produce usable conservation outcomes or actionable data. FWS expects applicants to be capable of designing and carrying out field-appropriate methods and translating findings into real conservation decisions.
16. When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is April 1, 2014.
17. What is the application due date?
The official application due date (original and current closing date) is July 31, 2014.
18. Can applications be submitted outside the deadline?
The announcement notes that applications may be submitted throughout the year, with final consideration tied to the FWS budget cycle. However, submitting by the stated deadline is described as the safest approach to ensure review within the intended funding cycle, while later submissions may depend on funding availability, internal prioritization, and timing of regional budget decisions.
19. When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 1, 2014.
20. How are proposals reviewed and coordinated within FWS?
Review and coordination are structured around FWS Regional and Field Offices. Interested parties are encouraged to discuss potential proposals with FWS contacts. Eligible applications are reviewed with involvement from regional staff, and the Regional Office may refer applicants to the appropriate Field Office. Proposals submitted directly to a Field Office may be reviewed and selected through that office's process.
21. Why does the Regional and Field Office structure matter for this program?
The structure matters because candidate and at-risk species issues are often local or region-specific. Field offices are typically best positioned to judge alignment with current conservation priorities, how a project complements existing efforts, and whether actions are feasible in the relevant landscape.
22. Are total funding amounts or award ranges provided in the synopsis?
Some synopsis fields list estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as zero. The synopsis explains this is typically a sign that exact funding amounts were not specified in the summary record, and applicants should rely on the full announcement or communicate with FWS staff for details on expected award sizes, availability of funds, and regional priorities.
23. Where can applicants find the complete official requirements and contacts?
The announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov for complete official requirements, project expectations, and the list of FWS Regional and Field Office contacts. It also notes applicants can search using CFDA 15.660.
24. Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Kelly Niland, Grants Manager.
25. How can applicants contact the listed point of contact?
Kelly Niland can be reached at 703-358-2492 or KellyNiland@fws.gov.
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