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FAQs - GCCES TXA (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00288)

What is the GCCES TXA opportunity (F12AS00288)?

GCCES TXA (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00288) is a continuation cooperative agreement notice posted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the Natural Resources activity area. It documents the agency's intent to continue support for an ongoing effort rather than launch a new, broadly competed funding program.

Is this a competitive grant opportunity?

No. Based on the notice, this is not an open competitive call for multiple applicants. It is an administrative announcement indicating the agency intends to make a single-source continuation award tied to an existing project or established work relationship.

Who is the intended recipient of this single-source award?

The notice states the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to make the award to the Center for Coastal Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

What does "single-source continuation" mean in practical terms?

It means the funding is intended to continue work that has already been funded previously, and the agency plans to keep the same performing organization for the next phase. The notice frames this as a continuation action rather than an opportunity meant to select among multiple competing applicants.

What justification is given for using a single-source approach?

The notice cites Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2, section 2.14B, criterion #2 "Continuation") as the basis for the single-source continuation action. This typically reflects that the work is a logical next phase of previously funded activities and that continuity with the same partner is considered necessary or most appropriate for programmatic reasons.

Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?

The opportunity is posted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

What type of funding instrument is this: grant or cooperative agreement?

This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement generally indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond standard grant monitoring, such as collaboration on technical direction, coordination activities, or participation in oversight and implementation.

How much funding is available for this opportunity?

The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $30,000, indicating the anticipated FY 2012 obligation is essentially fixed at about $30,000.

What is the estimated total funding amount and how does it relate to the $30,000 figure?

The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $67,000. The notice also explains that the award is being used to obligate FY 2011 funds through this cooperative agreement, with an additional expected obligation in FY 2012. The $67,000 total likely reflects combined obligations across more than one funding increment or budget period, while the FY 2012 expected obligation is approximately $30,000.

How many awards does the agency expect to make?

Only one award is expected.

Does this opportunity have a cost sharing or matching requirement?

Yes. The posting indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) toward the project.

Is the cost share percentage or match formula provided in the information shown?

No. The text provided indicates that matching is required but does not provide the percentage or detailed match rules. Those details would typically appear in the full announcement package on Grants.gov or in the award terms and conditions.

What eligibility categories are shown in the listing?

The listing shows eligibility categories including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).

If multiple eligibility categories are listed, can other organizations apply?

The notice indicates the agency's intent to make a single-source continuation award to a named institution. Even though multiple eligibility categories appear, the purpose of the notice is to document the continuation award intent, so other entities should not interpret the eligibility list as signaling a competitive opportunity.

What are the key posting and closing dates?

The notice was posted and created on July 3, 2012. The original and current closing date is July 10, 2012. The archive date is August 9, 2012.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number is 15.649, labeled "Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training)."

Where can the full posting and attachments typically be found?

An additional information link points to Grants.gov (www.grants.gov), where the full posting and any attached documents would typically be available.

Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?

The contact listed is Bernard Lujan, Assistant Refuge Supervisor. The phone number provided is 505-248-6805.

What fiscal years are referenced for funding obligations?

The notice states the cooperative agreement is being used to obligate FY 2011 funds, with an additional expected obligation in FY 2012.

What activity area is this opportunity associated with?

The notice lists the activity area as Natural Resources.

What does it mean that the award floor and ceiling are the same?

With both the floor and ceiling listed as $30,000, the notice indicates the anticipated FY 2012 funding amount is essentially fixed at approximately $30,000 rather than presented as a variable range.