Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS ES RI 2010
Apply for FWS ES RI 2010
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2010 Recovery Implementation Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2010 and posted on Apr 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2010. (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 25 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.
- Applicants must have a demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the biology of the involved endangered or threatened species in the United States and their ecosystem, including preferably having worked with the species in the field and holding a currently valid Endangered Species Act permit, issued by the FWS, authorizing them to work with these species (or that have previously held a permit to do so). If funding is awarded, applicants that do not currently hold a valid permit for the proposed activity may need to apply for and obtain a permit (http://www.fws.gov/endangered/permits/index.html) before beginning the proposed activity. FWS Regional (or Field Office) contacts will discuss potential proposals with interested parties if needed, and review eligible applications. The FWS Regional Office will refer interested parties to the appropriate FWS Field Office for further consideration as appropriate. For potential proposals submitted directly to the Field Office, the Field Office will conduct the proposal review and selection process. Before contacting us or submitting a request for funding, please click on the Full Announcement button at the top of this web page and review the project eligibility criteria. A list of FWS Regional and Field Office contacts is available in the Full Announcement under section VII. Agency Contacts.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2010 Recovery Implementation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number: FWS ES RI 2010) was a discretionary funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds. It supported on-the-ground and science-driven efforts that directly advance the recovery of endangered and threatened species managed by FWS within the United States. Awards were made competitively and issued either as grants or cooperative agreements, with an expectation of roughly 25 awards. A key practical detail is that the money for this program came from Regional and Field Office discretionary funds, meaning availability and award sizes could vary widely by year and by office, and some regions or field offices might not have had funding available at all.
The core purpose of the program was to fund projects that measurably contribute to recovery outcomes for FWS-managed listed species, and the opportunity tightly defined what kinds of work qualified. Projects had to align with established, formal recovery guidance for a species, such as actions laid out in an approved recovery plan and its implementation schedule, actions recommended through a completed 5-year status review, actions identified in a spotlight species action plan, or work that documents a species response to climate change. In practice, this meant proposals needed to be strongly grounded in existing recovery priorities rather than being purely exploratory or loosely connected conservation efforts. Examples of eligible work included collecting or securing scientific information needed to guide recovery, carrying out restoration or management actions that reduce threats and move a species toward delisting, preventing extinction risks through targeted interventions, and implementing other actions that directly support recovery milestones. Proposals addressing climate change impacts or documenting species responses to climate change were explicitly noted as receiving additional consideration, signaling an emphasis on projects that help managers understand and respond to changing environmental conditions.
Although the broader Endangered Species Act is shared between FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for certain species, this particular opportunity excluded projects for species managed by NMFS. The announcement used sea turtles as a clear example of split jurisdiction: FWS generally has responsibility when sea turtles are on land, while NMFS has responsibility when they are in the water. As a result, work focused on NMFS-managed species or life stages under NMFS authority would not fall under this funding opportunity, and applicants needed to ensure their proposed species and activities were within FWS management responsibility.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted in terms of organizational type, meaning states, other federal agencies, landowners, educators, nonprofit organizations, researchers, and other partners could apply. However, the program effectively required applicants to bring credible species-specific expertise. Applicants were expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biology and ecosystem of the endangered or threatened species involved, preferably including field experience working with the species. The notice also highlighted the importance of Endangered Species Act permitting: ideally, applicants would already hold a currently valid FWS ESA permit authorizing the proposed work, or have held such a permit previously. If an award was made to an applicant without a current permit for the activity, the recipient might need to apply for and obtain the appropriate permit before beginning work, which is an important planning consideration for project timelines and compliance.
The application and selection process was handled through FWS Regional and Field Offices, and the announcement emphasized coordination with the appropriate office. Regional or Field Office staff could discuss potential proposals with interested parties, and proposal review and selection occurred at the appropriate level depending on where the proposal was submitted. The program directed prospective applicants to consult the full announcement for detailed project eligibility criteria and for a list of Regional and Field Office contacts, since those local offices controlled the discretionary funds and would determine whether and how projects fit regional recovery priorities.
Key dates for the FY 2010 cycle included a posted date of April 12, 2010, a creation date of April 15, 2010, and a closing date of September 30, 2010, with the opportunity archived on October 30, 2010. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowered barriers for applicants who might otherwise struggle to provide non-federal match. For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed was Jeanette Green, Program Analyst, at (703) 358-2206.
FAQs: FY 2010 Recovery Implementation Fund (FWS ES RI 2010)
What is the FY 2010 Recovery Implementation Fund (FWS ES RI 2010)?
The FY 2010 Recovery Implementation Fund was a discretionary funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under CFDA 15.657 (Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds). It supported on-the-ground and science-driven projects that directly advance recovery of endangered and threatened species managed by FWS within the United States.
Which agency administered this funding opportunity?
The program was administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding instrument was used (grant or cooperative agreement)?
Awards were issued competitively either as grants or as cooperative agreements.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of roughly 25 awards.
Where did the funding come from, and why might availability vary?
Funding came from FWS Regional and Field Office discretionary funds. Because of that structure, availability and award sizes could vary widely by year and by office, and some regions or field offices might not have had any funding available.
What was the core purpose of the program?
The core purpose was to fund projects that measurably contribute to recovery outcomes for FWS-managed listed species (endangered and threatened species) within the United States.
What kinds of projects were considered eligible?
Eligible projects were those that align with established, formal recovery guidance for a species and that directly advance recovery. Examples described in the opportunity included:
- Collecting or securing scientific information needed to guide recovery
- Carrying out restoration or management actions that reduce threats and move a species toward delisting
- Preventing extinction risks through targeted interventions
- Implementing other actions that directly support recovery milestones
- Documenting a species response to climate change (explicitly highlighted)
What does it mean that projects had to align with formal recovery guidance?
Proposals needed to be grounded in existing recovery priorities rather than being purely exploratory or loosely connected conservation efforts. The opportunity stated that qualifying work should align with guidance such as:
- Actions in an approved recovery plan and its implementation schedule
- Actions recommended through a completed 5-year status review
- Actions identified in a spotlight species action plan
- Work that documents a species response to climate change
Were climate change-related projects encouraged?
Yes. Proposals addressing climate change impacts or documenting species responses to climate change were explicitly noted as receiving additional consideration.
Are projects for NMFS-managed species eligible?
No. This funding opportunity excluded projects for species managed by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Applicants needed to ensure the proposed species and activities were within FWS management responsibility.
How does split jurisdiction work for sea turtles under this opportunity?
The announcement used sea turtles as an example of split jurisdiction: FWS generally has responsibility when sea turtles are on land, while NMFS has responsibility when they are in the water. Work focused on NMFS-managed species or life stages under NMFS authority would not fit this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted by organizational type. Examples of eligible applicants listed in the opportunity included states, other federal agencies, landowners, educators, nonprofit organizations, researchers, and other partners.
Did applicants need species-specific expertise?
Yes in practical terms. While organizational eligibility was broad, applicants were expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the biology and ecosystem of the species involved, preferably including field experience working with the species.
Was an Endangered Species Act (ESA) permit required to apply?
The notice emphasized ESA permitting as important. Ideally, applicants would already hold a currently valid FWS ESA permit authorizing the proposed work, or have held such a permit previously.
What if an applicant did not have a current ESA permit at the time of award?
If an award was made to an applicant without a current permit for the activity, the recipient might need to apply for and obtain the appropriate permit before beginning work. This is a key planning consideration for project timelines and compliance.
How were applications submitted and reviewed?
The application and selection process was handled through FWS Regional and Field Offices. The opportunity emphasized coordinating with the appropriate office, and review and selection occurred at the appropriate level depending on where the proposal was submitted.
Should applicants coordinate with a specific FWS office before applying?
Yes. The opportunity emphasized coordination with the appropriate FWS Regional or Field Office. Staff could discuss potential proposals with interested parties, and local offices controlled the discretionary funds and assessed fit with regional recovery priorities.
Where could applicants find Regional and Field Office contacts?
The opportunity directed prospective applicants to consult the full announcement for detailed eligibility criteria and for a list of Regional and Field Office contacts.
What were the key dates for the FY 2010 cycle?
- Posted date: April 12, 2010
- Creation date: April 15, 2010
- Closing date: September 30, 2010
- Archive date: October 30, 2010
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was the listed contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues, the contact listed was Jeanette Green, Program Analyst, at (703) 358-2206.
Does the opportunity indicate that awards could differ by location?
Yes. Because funding came from Regional and Field Office discretionary funds, the opportunity noted that award sizes and even the presence of available funds could vary widely by year and by office, and some offices might not have funding available at all.
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