Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00073
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Friends Group Initiative" 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 Feb 4, 2013 and posted on Feb 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 5, 2013 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Grant to Booth Society Inc for the purpose of establishing outreach/educational youth programs, work with conservation groups to benefit the public, educational groups and National Fish Hatcheries.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $365,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $365,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments City or township governments Small businesses Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Friends Group Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00073) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, focused on environment and natural resources work tied to National Fish Hatcheries. The central purpose is to strengthen public engagement and conservation outcomes by helping fish hatcheries establish and set up "friends groups" (community-based support organizations), providing financial assistance for outreach and education programs, and coordinating with conservation organizations on efforts that benefit the public. A strong emphasis is placed on educational and youth-focused programming, along with broader partnerships that connect hatcheries, schools, conservation groups, and local communities.
This notice is specifically a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award, meaning it is not a competitive solicitation. The agency states the award is being made under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B, citing two key justifications. First is "Continuation" (505 DM 2.14 B(2)), where the work is considered necessary to satisfactorily complete, or continue, an already funded activity, and running a competition would significantly disrupt progress or jeopardize completion. Second is "Unique Qualifications" (505 DM 2.14 B(4)), where the intended recipient is viewed as uniquely qualified based on demonstrable factors such as existing capacity to mobilize volunteers, relevant expertise, location-related advantages, and the practical ability to carry the work forward efficiently. The announcement notes that the recipient and project meet these criteria because of a prior grant history over the previous five years during which these goals and programs were successfully established and advanced.
The intended recipient named in the notice is Booth Society Inc., with the award aimed at establishing outreach and educational youth programs, building and supporting relationships with conservation groups for public benefit, and supporting educational groups and National Fish Hatcheries. The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $365,000. The award ceiling is listed as $365,000 and the award floor as $70,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on February 4, 2013, with an original and current closing date of February 5, 2013, reflecting the short window typical of notices tied to single-source intent rather than open competition. The archive date is December 31, 2013. While the eligibility section lists a wide range of eligible applicant types (including various levels of government, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, tribal governments and organizations, higher education institutions, individuals, and for-profit entities), the substance of the announcement makes clear that this particular action is intended as a continuation, single-source grant to Booth Society Inc. based on continuity needs and unique qualifications.
For access issues or additional information, the posted contacts are Delores Holso (605-642-7730 ext. 211, Deloresholso@fws.gov) and Carlos Martinez (605-642-7730 ext. 223).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Friends Group Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00073)?
The Friends Group Initiative (F13AS00073) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). It supports environment and natural resources work tied to National Fish Hatcheries, with a focus on building public engagement and conservation outcomes.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to strengthen public engagement and conservation outcomes by helping National Fish Hatcheries establish and set up friends groups (community-based support organizations), providing financial assistance for outreach and education programs, and coordinating with conservation organizations on efforts that benefit the public.
What types of activities does the initiative support?
Based on the notice, supported activities include establishing and setting up fish hatchery friends groups, delivering outreach and education programs (with a strong emphasis on education and youth-focused programming), coordinating partnerships among hatcheries, schools, conservation groups, and local communities, and supporting educational groups and National Fish Hatcheries.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. This notice is a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award, meaning it is not a competitive solicitation.
What does "Notice of Intent to make a single-source award" mean here?
It means the agency is announcing its intent to make one award to a specified recipient without running an open competition. The short posting and closing window is consistent with that type of notice.
Who is the intended recipient for this single-source award?
The intended recipient named in the notice is Booth Society Inc.
Why is the award being made as a single-source action?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cites Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B and provides two justifications: (1) Continuation (505 DM 2.14 B(2)), and (2) Unique Qualifications (505 DM 2.14 B(4)). The notice also references a prior five-year grant history where goals and programs were successfully established and advanced.
What does the "Continuation" justification refer to?
Under 505 DM 2.14 B(2), the work is considered necessary to satisfactorily complete or continue an already funded activity, and the agency states that running a competition would significantly disrupt progress or jeopardize completion.
What does the "Unique Qualifications" justification refer to?
Under 505 DM 2.14 B(4), the intended recipient is viewed as uniquely qualified based on demonstrable factors such as existing capacity to mobilize volunteers, relevant expertise, location-related advantages, and the practical ability to carry the work forward efficiently.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $365,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $365,000 and the award floor as $70,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided notice.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on February 4, 2013. The original and current closing date is February 5, 2013.
Why is the open period so short?
The notice describes this as a single-source intent action rather than an open competition, and it notes that the short window is typical for notices tied to single-source intent.
What is the archive date for the opportunity?
The archive date is December 31, 2013.
Which federal program and CFDA number is associated with this funding?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What is the agency offering this grant?
The grant opportunity is from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the focus area for the work funded by this initiative?
The focus is on environment and natural resources work tied to National Fish Hatcheries, emphasizing public engagement, conservation outcomes, and educational and youth-focused programming.
What are "friends groups" in the context of this initiative?
In this notice, friends groups are described as community-based support organizations associated with fish hatcheries, intended to strengthen community involvement, outreach, and conservation-related public benefit activities.
Does the eligibility section allow many types of applicants?
Yes. The eligibility section lists a wide range of eligible applicant types, including various levels of government, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, tribal governments and organizations, higher education institutions, individuals, and for-profit entities.
Even with broad eligibility listed, can other applicants apply for this specific action?
The substance of the notice indicates this particular action is intended as a continuation, single-source grant to Booth Society Inc. based on continuity needs and unique qualifications.
What are the planned project goals for the intended recipient?
The award is aimed at establishing outreach and educational youth programs, building and supporting relationships with conservation groups for public benefit, and supporting educational groups and National Fish Hatcheries.
Who can be contacted for access issues or additional information?
The posted contacts are Delores Holso (605-642-7730 ext. 211, Deloresholso@fws.gov) and Carlos Martinez (605-642-7730 ext. 223).
Which Department of the Interior policy is cited for the single-source justification?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B, specifically 505 DM 2.14 B(2) for Continuation and 505 DM 2.14 B(4) for Unique Qualifications.
What factors are mentioned as evidence of the recipient meeting the single-source criteria?
The notice points to a prior grant history over the previous five years during which goals and programs were successfully established and advanced, and it references factors like volunteer mobilization capacity, relevant expertise, location-related advantages, and the practical ability to continue the work efficiently.
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