Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00269
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 15 Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force 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 11, 2015 and posted on Jun 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 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 opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is base don Department policy (505 DM 2.14, B). Unique Qualifications The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based on a variety of demonstrable factors such as location property ownership voluntary support capacity cost sharing ability, if applicable technical expertise or other such unique qualifications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 15 Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Panels grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00269) is a Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant tied to federal efforts to prevent and manage aquatic invasive species. It sits under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, and is rooted in a long-running national policy framework that began with the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990. That law created the national Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force to coordinate a response to nonindigenous species that threaten aquatic ecosystems, local economies, and infrastructure. In 1996, Congress reauthorized and expanded this work through the National Invasive Species Act, widening the focus to broader aquatic invasive species challenges and emphasizing practical action and measurable results rather than just planning or discussion.
In practical terms, this opportunity is framed around supporting ANS Task Force panel-related work. While the short synopsis does not spell out the specific panel deliverables in detail, the title and program context point to activities that help the Task Force and its associated panels carry out coordination, technical work, and implementation support connected to aquatic nuisance and invasive species prevention and control. The overarching purpose is to strengthen the national capacity to address AIS problems through organized collaboration and tangible outcomes, consistent with the Task Force mandate established by NANPCA and expanded by NISA.
A key detail is that this posting is explicitly not a request for applications. The agency states that it is not competing the award, and that the decision not to compete is based on Department policy (505 DM 2.14, B). In other words, even though it is displayed in a format that resembles an open funding announcement, it functions more like a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive award to an entity that the agency believes is uniquely qualified to perform the work. The justification given is "unique qualifications," meaning the intended recipient is considered uniquely positioned based on demonstrable factors such as geographic location, property ownership, voluntary support, organizational capacity, potential cost sharing ability (if applicable), technical expertise, or other distinguishing qualifications that make them particularly suitable for the activity.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $40,000. At the same time, it includes an award ceiling of $400,000 and an award floor of $0, which indicates the agency is leaving room for variability in the final award amount, even though the estimate suggests a relatively modest project in this fiscal year context. The expected number of awards is one, reinforcing that this is designed as a single award action rather than a competitive program with multiple recipients. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
From a timing standpoint, the opportunity was posted and created on June 11, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 26, 2015, and an archive date of September 30, 2015. These dates matter mainly for recordkeeping and transparency because the agency has already indicated the award is not being competed. Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted" in the general field, but that is effectively qualified by the noncompetitive nature of the action and the "unique qualifications" rationale, meaning the practical eligibility is limited to the organization the agency has identified as meeting those unique criteria for this particular activity.
For additional details, the announcement points to Grants.gov and provides a direct contact for access issues or questions: Stephanie Long at 703-358-1749 and stephaniealong@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and number of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled the "FY 15 Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Panels" grant opportunity. The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F15AS00269.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is a Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant.
What CFDA program is this grant associated with?
It sits under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What is the overall purpose of the opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to federal efforts to prevent and manage aquatic invasive species (AIS), and is framed around supporting Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force panel-related work. The stated intent is to strengthen national capacity to address AIS problems through organized collaboration and tangible outcomes.
What policy framework does this grant relate to?
The program context traces back to the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990, which created the national ANS Task Force to coordinate responses to nonindigenous species affecting aquatic ecosystems, economies, and infrastructure. It was reauthorized and expanded in 1996 through the National Invasive Species Act, which broadened the focus and emphasized practical action and measurable results.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The posting explicitly states it is not a request for applications, the agency is not competing the award, and the decision not to compete is based on Department policy (505 DM 2.14, B).
If it is not competitive, what does the posting function as?
Even though it appears in a format similar to an open funding announcement, it functions as a notice of intent to make a noncompetitive award to an entity the agency believes is uniquely qualified to perform the work.
What is the rationale given for making a noncompetitive award?
The stated justification is "unique qualifications." The agency indicates the intended recipient is uniquely positioned based on demonstrable factors such as geographic location, property ownership, voluntary support, organizational capacity, potential cost sharing ability (if applicable), technical expertise, or other distinguishing qualifications.
Does the listing show who the intended recipient is?
The information provided explains the award is intended for an entity with "unique qualifications," but it does not name the intended recipient.
What types of activities are supported under this opportunity?
The synopsis does not spell out specific panel deliverables in detail. Based on the title and program context provided, the supported activities are those that help the ANS Task Force and its associated panels carry out coordination, technical work, and implementation support connected to aquatic nuisance and invasive species prevention and control.
How much funding is expected to be available?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $40,000.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $400,000, and the award floor is $0. This indicates flexibility in the final award amount even though the estimate suggests a smaller award in this fiscal year context.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the grant.
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 11, 2015. The original and current closing date is June 26, 2015. The archive date is September 30, 2015.
Do the listed closing and archive dates mean it was open for applications?
The dates are provided for recordkeeping and transparency, but the agency also states this is not a request for applications and the award is not being competed.
What does "eligibility is unrestricted" mean in this context?
While eligibility is listed as "unrestricted" in the general field, the posting also states the award is noncompetitive and justified by "unique qualifications." Based on the information provided, practical eligibility is effectively limited to the organization the agency has identified as uniquely qualified for this activity.
Where is the opportunity posted and where are additional details referenced?
The announcement points to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions?
The contact listed is Stephanie Long. Phone: 703-358-1749. Email: stephaniealong@fws.gov.
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