Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00217
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 13 Aquatic Nuisance species Task Force Regional Panels" 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 Jun 21, 2013 and posted on Jun 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 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 $200,000.00 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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Department policy (505 DM 2.14, B). Unique Qualifications The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capaacity, cost sharing ability, if applicable, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 13 Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Regional Panels grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00217) was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance program (CFDA 15.608). It is a discretionary grant in the Natural Resources category and is intended to support the work of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force Regional Panels. These regional panels exist to help carry out Section 1203 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (NANIPCA), which focuses on coordinating efforts to prevent, control, and manage harmful nonindigenous aquatic species through regionally organized partnerships.
The funding profile for this announcement anticipated up to five awards, with an estimated total federal funding amount of $200,000. Individual awards were expected to be as high as $40,000 (award ceiling), with no stated minimum (award floor of $0). The announcement specified that there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
A key point of this notice is that it was not a competitive request for applications. Instead, it was a non-competitive action justified under departmental policy (referenced as 505 DM 2.14, B). The rationale given is that the intended recipient(s) are considered uniquely qualified to carry out the activity. The notice describes "unique qualifications" as demonstrable factors such as geographic location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, potential cost-sharing ability (if applicable), technical expertise, or other distinctive qualifications that make a specific organization the appropriate choice for the work. In practice, this kind of language typically indicates an intention to fund established regional panel entities or their recognized administrative hosts rather than opening the opportunity to broad competition.
Eligibility categories listed in the notice include nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and other applicants as described in the announcement's additional eligibility text. Even though these categories are broad on paper, the "not a request for applications" statement and the unique-qualification justification indicate that the award decisions were intended to be directed rather than open-submission.
The posting and lifecycle dates show that the opportunity moved quickly: it was posted and created on June 21, 2013, with an original and current closing date of June 28, 2013, and it was archived on July 5, 2013. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact Stephanie Long at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (703-358-1749, stephaniealong@fws.gov). The announcement also referenced Grants.gov for additional information via the provided link.
FAQs: FY 13 Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Regional Panels (F13AS00217)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY 13 Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Regional Panels" and uses Funding Opportunity Number (FON) F13AS00217.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
What program is this opportunity associated with?
The notice states it was issued under the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance program, CFDA 15.608.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support the work of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force Regional Panels, which coordinate regional efforts to prevent, control, and manage harmful nonindigenous aquatic species.
What law or authority is referenced for the work being supported?
The notice ties the regional panels' work to Section 1203 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (NANIPCA).
What type of grant is this?
This is described as a discretionary grant in the Natural Resources category.
How many awards were anticipated?
The funding profile anticipated up to five awards.
What was the estimated total federal funding amount?
The estimated total federal funding amount listed was $200,000.
What was the maximum expected award amount per grant?
The notice listed an award ceiling of $40,000 for individual awards.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum amount was stated; the award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost share or matching required?
No. The announcement specified there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning non-federal matching funds were not required as a condition of receiving an award.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly stated it was not a competitive request for applications and described the action as non-competitive.
Why was it non-competitive?
The notice cited departmental policy (505 DM 2.14, B) and said the intended recipient(s) were "uniquely qualified" to carry out the activity.
What does "uniquely qualified" mean in the context of this notice?
The notice described unique qualifications as demonstrable factors such as geographic location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, potential cost-sharing ability (if applicable), technical expertise, or other distinctive qualifications that make a specific organization the appropriate choice for the work.
Who was the funding intended to support in practice?
Based on the notice language (non-competitive and unique-qualification justification), it indicates an intention to fund established ANS Task Force Regional Panel entities or their recognized administrative hosts rather than opening the opportunity to broad competition.
Who was listed as eligible to receive funding?
Eligibility categories listed included nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and other applicants as described in the announcement's additional eligibility text.
If eligibility categories were broad, could anyone apply?
The notice included broad eligibility categories on paper, but it also stated it was not a request for applications and was justified as a directed, non-competitive action. That combination indicates the award decisions were intended to be directed rather than open-submission.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on June 21, 2013.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date shown was June 28, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
How fast did the posting move from open to closed?
The notice shows a short lifecycle: posted June 21, 2013 and closed June 28, 2013, then archived July 5, 2013.
Where could applicants or interested parties find additional information?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov for additional information via the provided link.
Who was the contact person for questions or access to the full announcement?
Questions or help accessing the full announcement were directed to Stephanie Long at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact details were provided?
The notice provided: Stephanie Long, phone 703-358-1749, email stephaniealong@fws.gov.
What is the main focus area of the regional panels supported by this funding?
The regional panels focus on coordinating efforts to prevent, control, and manage harmful nonindigenous aquatic species through regionally organized partnerships.
Does the notice specify any required non-federal contributions?
No. It explicitly states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Does the notice indicate whether the intended recipients were predetermined?
Yes, indirectly. The notice says it was not a request for applications and justifies the award as non-competitive due to unique qualifications, which indicates funding was intended for specific entities considered uniquely qualified.
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