Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00362
Apply for F12AS00362
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 3, 2012 and posted on Aug 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00362) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). Its purpose is narrowly focused: funding work to improve a non-functioning ephemeral breeding pond that is important habitat for two federally protected amphibians, the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (listed as Endangered) and the California tiger salamander (listed as Threatened). In practical terms, the project is aimed at restoring or enhancing a seasonal pond so it can reliably function as a breeding site again, supporting successful reproduction and recovery of these species.
This opportunity was categorized under Natural Resources and was designed to result in a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The eligible applicant type listed is special district governments, indicating it was intended for a specific class of local governmental entities such as resource conservation districts, water districts, or similar special-purpose local government bodies. The announcement specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
The posting and timeline were very short. The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2012, created the same day, and had an original and current closing date of August 8, 2012. That five-day window suggests it may have been aimed at a very targeted applicant or a time-sensitive need. The public listing shows $0 for estimated total funding and $0 for both the award ceiling and award floor; in many grant listings this can indicate that the funding amount was to be determined, handled through a separate agreement process, or not reflected in the Grants.gov summary even though funding could still be available through the agency.
Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, the project would typically involve substantial involvement from the Fish and Wildlife Service compared with a standard grant. That often means closer coordination on technical approaches, habitat management methods, monitoring expectations, compliance considerations, and progress reporting, especially since the work supports federally listed species and would likely need to align with recovery objectives and habitat protection requirements.
For further details, the listing points applicants to the full announcement on Grants.gov and provides a direct agency contact for access or questions: Ellen Tong at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (510-792-0222, EllenTong@fws.gov).
Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance (F12AS00362) - FAQ
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00362). It is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance).
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is narrowly focused on funding work to improve a non-functioning ephemeral (seasonal) breeding pond so it can reliably function as a breeding site again.
Which species is the project intended to benefit?
The project is intended to support two federally protected amphibians:
- Santa Cruz long-toed salamander (listed as Endangered)
- California tiger salamander (listed as Threatened)
What kind of habitat work does the grant support?
Based on the description provided, the work supports restoration or enhancement of a seasonal (ephemeral) breeding pond that is currently non-functioning, with the goal of improving breeding habitat conditions and supporting successful reproduction and recovery of the listed species.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
How many awards were expected?
The listing indicates an expectation of a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant type listed is special district governments. This generally refers to special-purpose local governmental entities such as resource conservation districts, water districts, or similar special district bodies.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement (instead of a standard grant)?
A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial involvement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For this opportunity, that can mean closer coordination on technical approaches, habitat management methods, monitoring expectations, compliance considerations, and progress reporting, especially because the work supports federally listed species and likely needs to align with recovery objectives and habitat protection requirements.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2012 (and created the same day).
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date shown is August 8, 2012.
How long was the application window?
From August 3, 2012 to August 8, 2012, the public timeline reflects a five-day application window, suggesting the opportunity may have been targeted to a specific applicant or tied to a time-sensitive need.
How much funding was available?
The public listing shows $0 for estimated total funding, and $0 for both the award ceiling and award floor. In many Grants.gov summaries, this can indicate that the funding amount was not reflected in the summary, was to be determined later, handled through a separate agreement process, or otherwise not displayed even though funding could still be available through the agency.
Does the listing provide a minimum or maximum award amount?
No. The summary shows $0 for both the award floor (minimum) and award ceiling (maximum).
Where can applicants find the full announcement and official details?
The listing directs applicants to the full announcement on Grants.gov for complete requirements and application instructions.
Who is the agency contact for questions?
The listing provides a direct agency contact: Ellen Tong, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can someone contact the agency contact listed?
Phone: 510-792-0222
Email: EllenTong@fws.gov
What program is this opportunity associated with?
It is associated with CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What is the intended outcome of the funded work?
The intended outcome is to restore or enhance a seasonal pond so it can reliably function as an amphibian breeding site again, supporting successful reproduction and recovery of the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander and the California tiger salamander.
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