Opportunity Information: Apply for DOI GRANTS 102204 003
Apply for DOI GRANTS 102204 003
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act" 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 Oct 25, 2011 and posted on Oct 17, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 12, 2011 Pre proposals and Regional Project proposals are due on Monday, December 12, 2011 by 1000 PM EST. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of pre proposals and Regional Project proposals. Pre proposals and Regional Project proposals received after this deadline will not be considered.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- States, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, and Native American Treaty Organizations within the Great Lakes Basin are eligible. Local governments, non governmental organizations, universities, and conservation organizations (either within or outside of the basin) may receive funding if sponsored by an institution listed above. Proof of sponsorship is not required at the pre proposal stage, but is required during the review of full proposals to receive funding
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Opportunity Summary:
The Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA) grant opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding program aimed at restoring, conserving, and improving fish and wildlife populations and their habitats across the Great Lakes Basin, under the authority of 16 USC 941c. The core intent is to support cooperative, basin-wide work that helps States and Indian Tribes (and their partners) address priority ecological needs in the Great Lakes, including on-the-ground restoration as well as research that directly supports management and recovery outcomes.
This opportunity supports three general types of work: restoration projects, research projects, and Regional Projects. Restoration and research awards are designed for applicant-led efforts that produce measurable improvements to Great Lakes fish and wildlife resources and habitat conditions. Regional Projects are a separate track focused on multi-state or multi-tribal priorities where the Service itself carries out the work on behalf of the State and/or Tribal agencies that submit the Regional Project proposal. In other words, Regional Projects are still proposed by eligible management authorities, but the Service is responsible for implementation once a Regional Project is selected, and the work must have benefits that span multiple Great Lakes jurisdictions.
Funding for the fiscal year described in the notice is projected at about $2,000,000, supported in part by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, with final amounts dependent on Congressional appropriations for FY 2012. The Service anticipated roughly 8 total awards. A key budget rule is that up to 33 percent of the total GLFWRA appropriation may be used for Regional Projects. Typical project sizes can vary widely; past successful restoration and research projects ranged from about $2,300 up to $2,000,000, with an average award around $102,908, which suggests the program can accommodate both smaller, targeted actions and larger, more complex efforts when well justified.
Eligibility is centered on public fish and wildlife management authorities within the Great Lakes Basin. States, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, and Native American Treaty Organizations in the basin are eligible to apply directly. Other entities such as local governments, universities, nonprofits, and conservation organizations (whether located inside or outside the basin) may also receive funding, but only if they are sponsored by an eligible State, Tribal government, or Treaty Organization. Sponsorship proof is not required at the pre-proposal stage, but it is required later during full proposal review for applicants that need sponsorship to qualify for funding.
Cost sharing requirements differ by project type. Restoration and research proposals require a 25 percent non-federal match, meaning applicants must bring eligible non-federal cash and/or in-kind contributions to cover at least a quarter of the total project cost. Regional Projects may be exempt from cost sharing if the Service Director determines that the project authorization does not require a non-federal match, which can make the Regional Project pathway particularly useful for broad, multi-jurisdictional priorities where cost-share could be a barrier.
The application process begins with short, two-page pre-proposals for restoration and research, and separate Regional Project proposals submitted directly to the Service for initial review. Applicants whose restoration or research pre-proposals are successful are then invited to submit full proposals, which are reviewed, ranked, and selected for funding. For this specific cycle, the deadline for pre-proposals and Regional Project proposals was Monday, December 12, 2011 at 10:00 PM Eastern, and late submissions were not considered. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the Service expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination, technical input, or shared implementation roles), rather than operating like a hands-off grant.
Administratively, this opportunity was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under Funding Opportunity Number DOI-GRANTS-102204-003, categorized as a discretionary program in the environment/natural resources area, and associated with CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). The announcement also provides a point of contact for access or application issues: Rick Westerhof, Fish Biologist, at 231-584-3553.
Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA) Grant Opportunity FAQs
1) What is the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act (GLFWRA) grant program?
The GLFWRA grant opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding program that supports work to restore, conserve, and improve fish and wildlife populations and their habitats across the Great Lakes Basin. The program operates under the authority of 16 USC 941c and emphasizes cooperative, basin-wide efforts that address priority ecological needs in the Great Lakes.
2) What kinds of projects does this opportunity fund?
This opportunity supports three general categories of work:
- Restoration projects (on-the-ground actions intended to measurably improve fish and wildlife resources and habitat conditions).
- Research projects (research that directly supports management and recovery outcomes for Great Lakes fish and wildlife resources).
- Regional Projects (multi-jurisdictional priorities where the Service implements the work on behalf of eligible management authorities).
3) What is the main purpose or intent of the program?
The core intent is to support cooperative, basin-wide work that helps States and Indian Tribes (and their partners) address priority ecological needs in the Great Lakes, including both on-the-ground restoration and research that directly supports management and recovery outcomes.
4) How are Regional Projects different from restoration and research projects?
Restoration and research awards are applicant-led efforts, meaning the selected applicant carries out the work. Regional Projects are a separate track: they are proposed by eligible State and/or Tribal management authorities, but once selected, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for implementing the project on their behalf. Regional Projects must provide benefits that span multiple Great Lakes jurisdictions (multi-state or multi-tribal).
5) Who is eligible to apply directly?
Eligibility is centered on public fish and wildlife management authorities within the Great Lakes Basin. The following may apply directly:
- States in the Great Lakes Basin
- Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments in the basin
- Native American Treaty Organizations in the basin
6) Can universities, nonprofits, local governments, or other organizations apply?
Yes, other entities such as local governments, universities, nonprofits, and conservation organizations (whether located inside or outside the Great Lakes Basin) may receive funding, but only if they are sponsored by an eligible State, Tribal government, or Treaty Organization.
7) Is sponsorship required at the pre-proposal stage?
Proof of sponsorship is not required at the pre-proposal stage. However, sponsorship documentation is required later during full proposal review for applicants that need sponsorship in order to qualify for funding.
8) What is the cost sharing (match) requirement for restoration and research proposals?
Restoration and research proposals require a 25 percent non-federal match. This means applicants must provide eligible non-federal cash and/or in-kind contributions that cover at least 25 percent of the total project cost.
9) Do Regional Projects require cost sharing?
Regional Projects may be exempt from cost sharing if the Service Director determines that the project authorization does not require a non-federal match. This can make Regional Projects a useful option for broad, multi-jurisdictional priorities where cost-share could otherwise be a barrier.
10) How much funding is available under this opportunity?
For the fiscal year described in the notice, funding was projected at approximately $2,000,000, supported in part by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Final funding levels were dependent on Congressional appropriations for FY 2012.
11) How many awards were anticipated?
The Service anticipated roughly 8 total awards for the cycle described.
12) Are there limits on how much of the program budget can be used for Regional Projects?
Yes. Up to 33 percent of the total GLFWRA appropriation may be used for Regional Projects.
13) What size awards does this program typically make?
Project sizes can vary widely. Past successful restoration and research projects ranged from about $2,300 up to $2,000,000, with an average award around $102,908. This indicates the program can support both smaller, targeted projects and larger, more complex efforts when well justified.
14) What is the application process for restoration and research projects?
The process begins with short, two-page pre-proposals for restoration and research. Pre-proposals are reviewed initially, and applicants with successful pre-proposals are invited to submit full proposals. Full proposals are then reviewed, ranked, and selected for funding.
15) How are Regional Project proposals submitted and reviewed?
Regional Project proposals are submitted directly to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for initial review. Regional Projects are treated as a separate track from restoration and research pre-proposals.
16) What was the submission deadline for this specific cycle?
For this cycle, the deadline for restoration and research pre-proposals and for Regional Project proposals was Monday, December 12, 2011 at 10:00 PM Eastern. Late submissions were not considered.
17) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination, technical input, or shared implementation roles), rather than providing a hands-off grant.
18) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DOI-GRANTS-102204-003.
19) What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance).
20) What program category does this opportunity fall under?
The announcement categorizes the opportunity as a discretionary program in the environment/natural resources area.
21) Who can be contacted for access or application issues?
The point of contact listed in the announcement for access or application issues is Rick Westerhof, Fish Biologist, at 231-584-3553.
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