Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00366
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FWS NFWF Youth Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676 Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 20, 2013 and posted on Sep 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 23, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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.
- This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the FWS NFWF Youth Initiative under justification 505 DM 2.14(B4).
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Opportunity Summary:
The FWS NFWF Youth Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00366) is a Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to support youth-focused conservation work tied directly to the National Wildlife Refuge System. The central purpose is to fund projects that give young people ages 15 to 25 meaningful, hands-on conservation employment and engagement experiences that both benefit U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) national wildlife refuges and introduce participants to conservation-related career pathways. In practice, this means placing youth in real conservation roles where they can build job skills, learn about natural resource stewardship, and gain exposure to professional opportunities in the conservation field while completing tangible work that supports refuge priorities.
This opportunity is positioned as one of the implementation tools for the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC), a broader initiative aimed at connecting young adults with service, training, and employment opportunities that strengthen conservation outcomes and develop the next generation of the conservation workforce. The funding activity categories listed for the program reflect that dual mission: natural resources outcomes on public lands, combined with education and community development benefits through structured youth employment and engagement.
The announcement indicates an expected single award, with total estimated funding of $30,000 and a fixed award range: an award ceiling of $30,000 and an award floor of $30,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, so the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources or documented match in accordance with the award terms. While the eligible applicants field is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), the notice is explicitly framed as a notice of intent to award a single-source grant under justification 505 DM 2.14(B4). In other words, despite general eligibility language, the agency signaled that it intended to make a directed award rather than run an open, multi-competitor selection for multiple recipients.
Key administrative details include the program being posted on September 13, 2013, with the closing date updated to September 23, 2013 (originally September 16, 2013) and the listing archived on October 4, 2013. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.676, titled Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs, which aligns with the emphasis on youth participation and workforce development tied to conservation work. For applicants or interested parties needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Gerri Watkins, Management Analyst at the Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 707-358-2101 or by email at GerriWatkins@fws.gov. The full posting and related materials are referenced through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): FWS NFWF Youth Initiative (F13AS00366)
What is the FWS NFWF Youth Initiative (F13AS00366)?
The FWS NFWF Youth Initiative is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement. It is designed to support youth-focused conservation work tied directly to the National Wildlife Refuge System.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to fund projects that provide meaningful, hands-on conservation employment and engagement experiences for young people ages 15 to 25, while also delivering tangible conservation work that supports USFWS national wildlife refuge priorities and introduces participants to conservation-related career pathways.
Who are the intended participants (youth) for supported projects?
Supported projects are intended to engage young people ages 15 to 25 in hands-on conservation employment and engagement experiences.
What kinds of activities are projects expected to include?
Projects are expected to place youth in real conservation roles on or in direct support of national wildlife refuges. Activities should help participants build job skills, learn natural resource stewardship, and gain exposure to professional opportunities in conservation, while completing work that benefits refuge priorities.
How does this opportunity relate to the National Wildlife Refuge System?
The opportunity is explicitly tied to the National Wildlife Refuge System. Funded work is intended to benefit USFWS national wildlife refuges and support refuge priorities through on-the-ground conservation roles and outcomes.
Is this opportunity connected to the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC)?
Yes. The opportunity is positioned as one of the implementation tools for the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps (21CSC), an initiative focused on connecting young adults to service, training, and employment opportunities that strengthen conservation outcomes and develop the next generation of the conservation workforce.
What funding activity categories does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes a dual mission: (1) natural resources outcomes on public lands and (2) education and community development benefits delivered through structured youth employment and engagement.
What is the type of award for this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
How many awards does USFWS expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expected single award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding listed is $30,000.
What is the award range (minimum and maximum)?
The award range is fixed at $30,000. The award floor is $30,000 and the award ceiling is $30,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources or provide documented match in accordance with the award terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicants field is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity). However, the notice also states it is a notice of intent to award a single-source grant, which affects how competitive the opportunity is in practice.
Is this an open, competitive solicitation?
The notice is explicitly framed as a notice of intent to award a single-source grant under justification 505 DM 2.14(B4). This indicates the agency signaled an intent to make a directed award rather than conduct an open, multi-competitor selection for multiple recipients.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00366.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.676, titled Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 13, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was updated to September 23, 2013 (originally September 16, 2013).
When was the listing archived?
The listing was archived on October 4, 2013.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and related materials?
The full posting and related materials are referenced through Grants.gov.
Who is the contact person for questions or help accessing the announcement?
The contact listed is Gerri Watkins, Management Analyst at the Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can I reach the listed contact?
Phone: 707-358-2101
Email: GerriWatkins@fws.gov
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