Opportunity Information: Apply for R12SF34001
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Program Yuma Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 27, 2011 and posted on Nov 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 27, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $120,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Program - Yuma Area grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R12SF34001) was issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, Yuma Area Office to support Endangered Species and Environmental Restoration work during federal fiscal year 2012, covering the period from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. It is a discretionary funding opportunity that could be awarded as a cooperative agreement, a grant, or another assistance instrument type, and it falls under the natural resources category (CFDA 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act).
The overall purpose of the opportunity is to fund on-the-ground activities that help conserve threatened and endangered species and their habitats along the lower Colorado River corridor. The Yuma Area Office makes this funding available periodically to carry out work related to threatened and endangered species under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA) and in connection with Section 7(a)(1) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which focuses on proactive conservation actions by federal agencies. In practical terms, the program is looking for projects that contribute directly to species conservation and habitat improvement in the region.
The objectives highlighted in the announcement focus on three main areas. First, Reclamation is seeking projects that collect field data on the Flat-tailed Horned Lizard, a species of conservation concern in the desert Southwest where accurate monitoring and field information can guide management decisions. Second, the program supports habitat restoration work carried out in accordance with FWCA goals, emphasizing improvements that are ecologically meaningful and aligned with federal habitat coordination responsibilities. Third, the opportunity prioritizes projects that improve, protect, or create riparian and wetland habitats, specifically because these habitat types are critical to many threatened and endangered species that use the lower Colorado River corridor for breeding, feeding, shelter, and migration.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $120,000 total, with an expected one to three awards. Individual awards were anticipated to range from a floor of $100 up to a ceiling of $40,000, suggesting relatively focused projects rather than large multi-year efforts. While the listing indicates that cost sharing or matching was not strictly required, the agency stated that a cost share or match of 25 percent or more was desired, meaning proposals offering meaningful partner support would likely be viewed more favorably from a competitiveness standpoint, even if not mandatory.
Eligibility was broad and included for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), individuals, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, city or township governments, state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the typical exception language for institutions of higher education). Proposals were to be reviewed and scored by a technical panel, with awards planned for applicants considered responsive, responsible, and eligible, and selection driven primarily by the highest-rated technical merit under a fixed assistance amount approach.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on November 22, 2011, created on December 27, 2011, and closed on January 27, 2012, with an archive date of February 26, 2012. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Shawna Thompson, Grant Specialist, reachable by phone at 702-293-8570.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Program - Yuma Area."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R12SF34001.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, Yuma Area Office.
What is the program or CFDA number associated with this funding?
The listing identifies CFDA 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
What is the focus area or category of this grant?
The opportunity falls under the natural resources category.
What is the overall purpose of the funding?
The overall purpose is to support on-the-ground activities that help conserve threatened and endangered species and their habitats along the lower Colorado River corridor.
What time period does this funding cover?
The work was intended to support federal fiscal year 2012 activities, covering October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.
Is this a discretionary or formula funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What types of awards or assistance instruments might be used?
The opportunity could be awarded as a cooperative agreement, a grant, or another assistance instrument type.
How often is this funding made available?
The Yuma Area Office makes this funding available periodically to carry out work related to threatened and endangered species under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
How does this opportunity relate to the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
The opportunity is connected with Section 7(a)(1) of the ESA, which focuses on proactive conservation actions by federal agencies.
What types of projects are being sought under this opportunity?
Projects are expected to contribute directly to species conservation and habitat improvement in the lower Colorado River corridor region.
What are the main objectives highlighted in the announcement?
The objectives emphasize three areas: (1) collecting field data on the Flat-tailed Horned Lizard, (2) supporting habitat restoration work carried out in accordance with Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act goals, and (3) improving, protecting, or creating riparian and wetland habitats important to threatened and endangered species along the lower Colorado River corridor.
Is the Flat-tailed Horned Lizard specifically mentioned as a priority?
Yes. The announcement highlights collecting field data on the Flat-tailed Horned Lizard as a key objective.
What kinds of habitat work are prioritized?
The opportunity prioritizes riparian and wetland habitat projects, including efforts to improve, protect, or create these habitat types.
Why are riparian and wetland habitats emphasized?
They are described as critical to many threatened and endangered species that use the lower Colorado River corridor for breeding, feeding, shelter, and migration.
What is the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding available was $120,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity expected to make one to three awards.
What was the anticipated award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from a floor of $100 to a ceiling of $40,000.
Does the opportunity suggest these are small or large projects?
The stated award ceiling of $40,000 suggests relatively focused projects rather than large multi-year efforts.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Cost sharing or matching was not strictly required.
Is any cost share or match preferred?
Yes. The agency stated that a cost share or match of 25 percent or more was desired.
How might voluntary cost share affect competitiveness?
The announcement indicates that proposals offering meaningful partner support could be viewed more favorably from a competitiveness standpoint, even though cost share is not mandatory.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility included for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), individuals, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, city or township governments, state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the typical exception language for institutions of higher education).
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes, individuals are listed among eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are included in the eligibility list.
Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes, for-profit organizations are eligible, with the stated limitation of "other than small businesses."
How will proposals be reviewed?
Proposals were to be reviewed and scored by a technical panel.
What factors drive selection for award?
Awards were planned for applicants considered responsive, responsible, and eligible, with selection driven primarily by the highest-rated technical merit under a fixed assistance amount approach.
What does "fixed assistance amount" mean in this announcement?
The announcement states selection is driven primarily by technical merit under a fixed assistance amount approach, indicating the review and selection process is tied to technical scoring and predetermined assistance amounts as described in the opportunity materials.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 22, 2011.
When was the opportunity created?
The listing shows a created date of December 27, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The opportunity closed on January 27, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 26, 2012.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Shawna Thompson, Grant Specialist.
What is the contact phone number provided?
The phone number listed for the point of contact is 702-293-8570.
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