Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS ES RI 2011
Apply for FWS ES RI 2011
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 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 Oct 22, 2010 and posted on Oct 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2011. (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. 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 2011 Recovery Implementation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number FWS ES RI 2011) was a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds. Its core purpose was to competitively fund on-the-ground and science-based work that advances the recovery of federally listed endangered and threatened species that are managed by FWS within the United States. In practical terms, the program was designed to support projects that gather critical biological information, implement targeted conservation and restoration actions, prevent extinctions, and help move species toward recovery goals, including delisting where appropriate, while also conserving the ecosystems those species rely on.
A key boundary of the opportunity was species jurisdiction. While FWS and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS, within NOAA Fisheries at the Department of Commerce) share Endangered Species Act responsibilities for certain species such as sea turtles, this particular funding opportunity excluded projects for NMFS-managed species. The announcement clarifies that FWS has responsibility for sea turtles while they are on land, and NMFS has responsibility when they are in the water; projects falling under NMFS management were not eligible under this competition. As a result, applicants needed to ensure their proposed species and activities were firmly within FWS management to be considered.
The eligible project types were intentionally constrained to actions that directly align with established, agency-recognized recovery direction. Funded activities had to carry out actions described in an approved species recovery plan or its implementation schedule, actions recommended in a completed five-year status review, actions in a spotlight species action plan, or projects that document a species response to climate change. This structure meant proposals were expected to be tightly tied to documented recovery priorities rather than general conservation work. Examples of eligible work included securing scientific information needed for recovery decisions (such as surveys, monitoring, or research that fills key data gaps) and implementing restoration or management actions that reduce threats and improve species status. Proposals that addressed how species are responding to climate change were explicitly noted as receiving additional consideration, signaling a preference for projects that help agencies and partners understand and plan for climate-related impacts on listed species and their habitats.
The competition anticipated making about 25 awards. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowered barriers for applicants that might otherwise struggle to provide non-federal match. Eligibility was described as unrestricted in the sense that it was open to many entity types, including States, other federal agencies, landowners, educators, nonprofit organizations, researchers, and other partners, as long as they met the program’s technical and permitting expectations.
On applicant qualifications, the announcement emphasized demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the biology of the relevant endangered or threatened species and its ecosystem, preferably including prior field work with the species. A major operational requirement was Endangered Species Act permitting. Applicants were expected, preferably, to already hold a currently valid ESA permit issued by FWS authorizing them to work with the species. If an award was made to an applicant that did not yet have the appropriate permit for the proposed activity, they might need to apply for and obtain that permit before beginning the work. This requirement reinforced that funded activities were often hands-on, field-based, or otherwise likely to involve direct interaction with listed species or regulated habitats.
The process described a strong role for FWS regional and field offices in shaping and reviewing proposals. Regional or field office contacts could discuss potential proposals with interested parties, review eligible applications, and route applicants to the appropriate field office for further consideration. Where proposals were submitted directly to a field office, that office would conduct the proposal review and selection process. This indicates that applicants were expected to coordinate closely with FWS staff to ensure alignment with recovery priorities, permitting needs, and local conservation context.
The opportunity was posted on October 22, 2010, and remained open until September 30, 2011, with an archive date of October 31, 2011. The funding activity category was Environment and Natural Resources. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Jeanette Green, Program Analyst, at 703-358-2206.
FAQs: FY 2011 Recovery Implementation Fund (FWS ES RI 2011)
What is the FY 2011 Recovery Implementation Fund (FWS ES RI 2011)?
The FY 2011 Recovery Implementation Fund was a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds. It competitively funded on-the-ground and science-based work intended to advance recovery of federally listed endangered and threatened species managed by FWS within the United States.
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose was to support projects that gather critical biological information, implement targeted conservation and restoration actions, prevent extinctions, and help move species toward recovery goals (including delisting where appropriate), while also conserving the ecosystems those species rely on.
Which agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the CFDA number and program name tied to this opportunity?
The opportunity was under CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds.
What types of species were the focus of the program?
The program focused on federally listed endangered and threatened species that are managed by FWS within the United States.
Were projects for NMFS-managed species eligible?
No. This funding opportunity excluded projects for species managed by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within NOAA Fisheries (Department of Commerce). Applicants needed to ensure the proposed species and activities were firmly under FWS management for eligibility.
How did the announcement describe FWS vs. NMFS responsibility for sea turtles?
The announcement clarified that FWS has responsibility for sea turtles while they are on land, and NMFS has responsibility when they are in the water. Projects falling under NMFS management were not eligible under this competition.
What kinds of projects were eligible for funding?
Eligible projects were constrained to actions that directly align with established recovery direction recognized by the agency. Funded activities had to carry out actions described in at least one of the following: an approved species recovery plan or its implementation schedule, actions recommended in a completed five-year status review, actions in a spotlight species action plan, or projects that document a species response to climate change.
Does the program fund general conservation projects?
The information provided indicates proposals were expected to be tightly tied to documented recovery priorities (recovery plans, implementation schedules, completed five-year reviews, spotlight species action plans, or climate response documentation). General conservation work not tied to those specific recovery directions was not described as eligible.
What are examples of eligible activities mentioned in the opportunity description?
Examples included securing scientific information needed for recovery decisions (such as surveys, monitoring, or research that fills key data gaps) and implementing restoration or management actions that reduce threats and improve species status.
Were climate change-related projects encouraged?
Yes. Projects that addressed how species are responding to climate change were explicitly noted as receiving additional consideration, suggesting a preference for work that helps agencies and partners understand and plan for climate-related impacts on listed species and their habitats.
How many awards were anticipated?
The competition anticipated making about 25 awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted and open to many entity types, including States, other federal agencies, landowners, educators, nonprofit organizations, researchers, and other partners, as long as they met the program's technical and permitting expectations.
What qualifications did the announcement emphasize for applicants?
The announcement emphasized demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the biology of the relevant endangered or threatened species and its ecosystem, preferably including prior field work with the species.
Was an Endangered Species Act (ESA) permit required?
Endangered Species Act permitting was identified as a major operational requirement. Applicants were expected, preferably, to already hold a currently valid ESA permit issued by FWS authorizing them to work with the species.
What if an applicant did not already have the appropriate ESA permit?
If an award was made to an applicant that did not yet have the appropriate permit for the proposed activity, the applicant might need to apply for and obtain that permit before beginning the work.
What does the permitting requirement suggest about the nature of funded work?
The description indicates funded activities were often hands-on, field-based, or otherwise likely to involve direct interaction with listed species or regulated habitats, which is why ESA permitting was highlighted.
What role did FWS regional and field offices play in the process?
FWS regional and field offices were described as having a strong role in shaping and reviewing proposals. Regional or field office contacts could discuss potential proposals with interested parties, review eligible applications, and route applicants to the appropriate field office for further consideration.
What happened if a proposal was submitted directly to a field office?
Where proposals were submitted directly to a field office, that office would conduct the proposal review and selection process.
Was coordination with FWS staff implied or expected?
Yes. The process description indicates applicants were expected to coordinate closely with FWS staff to ensure alignment with recovery priorities, permitting needs, and local conservation context.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Environment and Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on October 22, 2010, and remained open until September 30, 2011.
What was the archive date?
The archive date was October 31, 2011.
Who was the contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact for access issues was Jeanette Green, Program Analyst, at 703-358-2206.
Is this opportunity described as a grant, a cooperative agreement, or both?
It was described as a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity.
What geographic scope did the opportunity cover?
The opportunity targeted recovery work for FWS-managed federally listed endangered and threatened species within the United States.
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