Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00134
Apply for F14AS00134
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2014 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 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 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 2014 Recovery Implementation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00134) is a competitive federal funding opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Ecological Services Program. Its core purpose is to support practical, on-the-ground and science-driven work that advances the recovery of endangered and threatened species managed by FWS within the United States. The program is designed to help partners gather key biological information, carry out recovery actions that reduce extinction risk, and move species toward recovery milestones such as downlisting or delisting under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). It also supports efforts that conserve the habitats and broader ecosystems these species depend on, recognizing that recovery often requires ecosystem-level improvements, not just single-species interventions.
A major boundary of this opportunity is that it focuses on species for which FWS has ESA management responsibility. The announcement explicitly notes that ESA responsibilities are shared between FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of NOAA Fisheries within the Department of Commerce, for certain species such as sea turtles. In those shared cases, FWS generally oversees sea turtles on land while NMFS oversees them in the water. Because of that division, projects aimed at NMFS-managed species or the NMFS portion of shared-responsibility species are not included in this funding opportunity. Applicants need to make sure their proposed work clearly falls under FWS-managed recovery needs rather than NMFS-managed scope.
Project eligibility is tightly tied to existing recovery direction for the species. In plain terms, proposals must implement actions that are already identified in official conservation planning and review documents. That includes actions in an approved species recovery plan, items listed in the recovery plan implementation schedule, recommendations coming out of a completed 5-year status review, actions in a Spotlight Species Action Plan, or projects that document species responses to climate change. The kinds of activities the program is aiming to fund include collecting or refining scientific information needed for recovery decisions, implementing habitat restoration or other management actions that measurably improve species status, and work that helps prevent imminent declines or extinction. Proposals that directly address how species are responding to climate change are specifically called out as receiving additional consideration, meaning climate-response monitoring or adaptation-oriented recovery actions may be more competitive.
The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants, described as essentially unrestricted in terms of entity type, which can include states, other federal agencies, landowners, educators, nonprofit organizations, researchers, and other conservation partners. Even though eligibility is broad, the announcement places a strong emphasis on applicants having real, demonstrated expertise with the focal species and its ecosystem. Preference is given to groups or individuals with field experience and, ideally, those who already hold a current ESA permit from FWS that authorizes work with the species. If an applicant does not have a valid permit at the time of applying, they may still be considered, but if selected they may need to apply for and secure the required ESA permit before beginning any permitted activities. The permit process is handled through FWS, and the announcement points applicants to the FWS endangered species permits webpage for details.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.657 (Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds) and supports awards through cooperative agreements and grants (with procurement contracts also listed among instrument types). The posting date and creation date are April 1, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 31, 2014. While the deadline is July 31, the announcement also indicates that applications may be submitted throughout the year, with the practical reality being that funding decisions depend on the FWS budget cycle. In other words, timely submission matters, but selection and award timing may track internal budget availability rather than operating as a single one-time cutoff. The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can lower barriers for applicants that do not have large sources of non-federal match.
The announcement also explains how proposals are handled within FWS. Regional or Field Office staff can discuss project ideas with prospective applicants and review eligible applications. In many cases, proposals are coordinated through the FWS Regional Office, which may refer applicants to the appropriate Field Office for more detailed review and consideration. If a proposal is submitted directly to a Field Office, that office may conduct the review and selection process. This structure matters because recovery priorities, permitting needs, and implementation feasibility are often evaluated at the field level where species and habitat conditions are best understood.
For applicants looking for the full official announcement and instructions, the notice directs people to Grants.gov and suggests searching by CFDA 15.657. The listed point of contact for access issues is Kelly Niland, Grants Manager, reachable at 703-358-2492 or KellyNiland@fws.gov.
Fiscal Year 2014 Recovery Implementation Fund (F14AS00134) FAQs
What is the Fiscal Year 2014 Recovery Implementation Fund (F14AS00134)?
This is a competitive federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under its Ecological Services Program. It supports practical, on-the-ground and science-driven projects that advance the recovery of endangered and threatened species managed by FWS within the United States.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The core goal is to reduce extinction risk and move species toward recovery milestones under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including progress that supports downlisting or delisting. The opportunity also supports conservation of habitats and ecosystems that the species depend on, recognizing that ecosystem-level improvements can be essential to recovery.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), within the Ecological Services Program.
Which species are eligible to be the focus of projects?
Projects must focus on endangered or threatened species for which FWS has ESA management responsibility within the United States.
Are NMFS-managed species eligible under this opportunity?
No. The announcement explains that ESA responsibilities are shared between FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for some species, and projects that fall under NMFS-managed species or the NMFS portion of shared-responsibility species are not included in this funding opportunity.
How does shared responsibility work for species like sea turtles?
The announcement uses sea turtles as an example: FWS generally oversees sea turtles on land, while NMFS oversees them in the water. Projects aimed at the NMFS-managed portion (for example, in-water components) are not within the scope of this opportunity.
What kinds of projects does the program fund?
The program aims to fund work such as gathering or refining scientific information needed for recovery decisions, implementing habitat restoration or other management actions that measurably improve species status, and actions that help prevent imminent declines or extinction.
Does a proposed project need to match existing recovery guidance?
Yes. Proposals must implement actions already identified in official conservation planning and review documents for the species.
What types of planning or review documents can make a project eligible?
The announcement lists several sources of eligible recovery direction, including: an approved species recovery plan, the recovery plan implementation schedule, recommendations from a completed 5-year status review, actions in a Spotlight Species Action Plan, and projects that document species responses to climate change.
Are climate change-related projects eligible or prioritized?
Yes. Projects that directly address how species are responding to climate change are explicitly called out as receiving additional consideration, which may make climate-response monitoring or adaptation-oriented recovery actions more competitive.
Who can apply for this funding?
Eligibility is described as essentially unrestricted by entity type. Potential applicants can include states, other federal agencies, landowners, educators, nonprofit organizations, researchers, and other conservation partners.
Does the applicant need to have experience with the species or ecosystem?
Yes. While entity eligibility is broad, the announcement strongly emphasizes demonstrated expertise with the focal species and its ecosystem. Preference is given to applicants with real field experience.
Is an ESA permit required to apply?
The announcement indicates that preference is given to applicants who already hold a current ESA permit from FWS authorizing work with the species. Applicants without a valid permit may still be considered, but if selected they may need to apply for and secure the required ESA permit before beginning any permitted activities.
Where can applicants learn about the ESA permit process?
The announcement directs applicants to the FWS endangered species permits webpage for permit details and requirements.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.657, titled Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds.
What award types are associated with this opportunity?
The listing indicates awards may be made through cooperative agreements and grants, and it also lists procurement contracts among instrument types.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are both listed as April 1, 2014.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date are listed as July 31, 2014.
Can applications be submitted outside of the stated deadline?
The announcement also indicates that applications may be submitted throughout the year, with the practical reality that funding decisions depend on the FWS budget cycle. This suggests timing of selection and awards may track budget availability rather than functioning strictly as a single one-time cutoff.
Should applicants contact FWS offices before applying?
Yes. The announcement notes that Regional or Field Office staff can discuss project ideas with prospective applicants and review eligible applications.
How are proposals reviewed within FWS?
In many cases, proposals are coordinated through the FWS Regional Office, which may refer applicants to the appropriate Field Office for more detailed review and consideration. If a proposal is submitted directly to a Field Office, that office may conduct the review and selection process.
Why does the Regional Office and Field Office structure matter?
The announcement indicates this structure is important because recovery priorities, permitting needs, and implementation feasibility are often evaluated at the field level where local species and habitat conditions are best understood.
Where can applicants find the full official announcement and instructions?
The notice directs applicants to Grants.gov and suggests searching by CFDA 15.657.
Who can help with access issues to the opportunity posting?
The listed contact for access issues is Kelly Niland, Grants Manager, at 703-358-2492 or KellyNiland@fws.gov.
What is the program’s geographic scope?
The opportunity is focused on recovery work for FWS-managed endangered and threatened species within the United States.
What is a key eligibility boundary applicants should confirm before submitting?
Applicants should confirm that the proposed work clearly falls under FWS-managed recovery needs (not NMFS-managed scope) and that the project implements actions already identified in the species official recovery planning and review documents.
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