Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00273
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- The DOI-FWS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY16 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 08, 2016 and posted on Jun 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by THE RECIPIENT HAS BEEN SELECTED. THIS OPPORTUNITY IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD FOR MORE INFORMATION.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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: Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY16 Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Regional Panels grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00273) was a U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) discretionary grant focused on supporting the work of the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force through its regional panel structure. The underlying purpose traces back to two major federal laws: the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (NANPCA), which created the ANS Task Force, and the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (NISA), which reauthorized and expanded the effort to more broadly tackle aquatic invasive species (AIS) across U.S. waters. In practical terms, the opportunity was designed to help fund the coordination, planning, and stakeholder-driven regional work that feeds into the national program to prevent introductions, limit spread, monitor and study problem species, support control efforts, and share information.
The ANS Task Force itself is described as an intergovernmental coordinating body co-chaired by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It includes representatives from 13 federal agencies and 15 ex-officio members, and it operates in collaboration with regional panels and issue-specific committees. A key emphasis in the description is coordination: aligning actions among federal partners, state and local interests, the private sector, and other North American stakeholders, while operating under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) guidelines. The regional panels are central to that approach because they are meant to bring together a broad mix of participants within a region so that the Task Force receives balanced advice about regional priorities and issues that matter most locally, rather than relying only on national-level viewpoints.
From the funding details provided, this was categorized under Natural Resources (CFDA 15.608), offered as a grant instrument, with an award ceiling of $40,000. The listing anticipated up to five awards. Eligible applicants were relatively limited in scope, including private institutions of higher education and individuals. The opportunity was posted and created on June 8, 2016.
An important practical point is that this particular notice was not open for competition. Both the original and current closing date fields explicitly state that the recipient had already been selected and that the posting was not a request for applications, directing readers instead to an attached Notice of Intent to Award for further detail. In other words, the listing functions more as a public record and funding announcement tied to the ANS Task Force regional panel support work than as an open call for proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY16 Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Regional Panels grant opportunity?
The FY16 Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force Regional Panels grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00273) was a U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) discretionary grant intended to support the work of the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force through its regional panel structure.
Which agency offered this grant?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00273.
What is the CFDA number and program category associated with this funding?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources with CFDA 15.608.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The listing identifies the funding instrument as a grant.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $40,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The listing anticipated up to five awards.
Who was eligible to apply under the eligibility section?
Eligible applicants were limited to private institutions of higher education and individuals.
When was this funding opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 8, 2016.
Was this opportunity open for competition?
No. The notice explicitly states it was not open for competition. Both the original and current closing date fields indicate that the recipient had already been selected, and the posting was not a request for applications.
If it was not competitive, what was the purpose of posting the notice?
Based on the description provided, the posting functions as a public record and funding announcement tied to support for ANS Task Force regional panel work rather than an open call for proposals.
Where were readers directed for additional details about the selected recipient?
Readers were directed to an attached Notice of Intent to Award for further detail.
What is the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force?
The ANS Task Force is described as an intergovernmental coordinating body co-chaired by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and it operates in collaboration with regional panels and issue-specific committees.
How is the ANS Task Force structured in terms of membership?
The description states it includes representatives from 13 federal agencies and 15 ex-officio members.
Which laws are cited as the foundation for the ANS Task Force and this work?
The description traces the purpose back to two federal laws: the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (NANPCA), which created the ANS Task Force, and the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (NISA), which reauthorized and expanded the effort.
What broader goal does the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (NISA) emphasize in this context?
In this context, NISA is described as reauthorizing and expanding efforts to more broadly tackle aquatic invasive species (AIS) across U.S. waters.
What kinds of activities was this opportunity designed to support?
The opportunity was designed to help fund coordination, planning, and stakeholder-driven regional work that feeds into the national program to prevent introductions, limit spread, monitor and study problem species, support control efforts, and share information.
Why are regional panels important to the ANS Task Force approach?
Regional panels are described as central because they bring together a broad mix of participants within a region so the Task Force receives balanced advice about regional priorities and issues that matter locally, rather than relying only on national-level viewpoints.
What does the notice emphasize about coordination and partnerships?
The notice emphasizes coordination to align actions among federal partners, state and local interests, the private sector, and other North American stakeholders.
What federal guideline is mentioned as applying to how the Task Force operates?
The description notes the Task Force operates under Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) guidelines.
What is the relationship between the ANS Task Force, regional panels, and committees?
The Task Force is described as operating in collaboration with regional panels and issue-specific committees, with regional panels serving as a key mechanism for regional input and coordination.
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