Opportunity Information: Apply for DOI GRANTS 102204 004
Apply for DOI GRANTS 102204 004
- 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 26, 2012 and posted on Oct 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 17, 2012 Pre proposals and Regional Project proposals are due on Monday, December 17, 2012 by 900 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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- 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 resources and their habitats across the Great Lakes Basin. Authorized under 16 USC 941c, it is designed to promote cooperative, basin-wide work among states, federally recognized Tribal governments, and other partners. The program supports on-the-ground restoration, applied research, and larger multi-jurisdiction efforts that benefit fish and wildlife resources shared across the basin. In practice, this funding is meant to help agencies and their partners tackle priority ecological problems in ways that are coordinated across boundaries rather than isolated within a single jurisdiction.
The opportunity supports three main types of work: restoration projects, research projects, and "Regional Projects." Restoration and research awards are competitively selected and typically begin with a short, two-page pre-proposal. Applicants whose pre-proposals score well are then invited to submit full proposals, which are evaluated and ranked by a Proposal Review Committee. Regional Projects are a little different: they are Service-authorized activities that affect fish and wildlife resources across multiple states or Tribal jurisdictions in the Great Lakes Basin, and the Service itself is responsible for carrying out those Regional Projects on behalf of the state and/or Tribal agencies that submit the proposal. This structure is intended to facilitate projects that require federal coordination or implementation capacity and that have benefits extending beyond a single state or Tribe.
Funding for this cycle was projected at about $2,000,000 for the fiscal year, with the important caveat that final amounts and awards depend on Congressional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013. The announcement also notes that up to 33% of the total appropriation under the Act may be used for Regional Projects. Historically, funded restoration and research projects have varied widely in size, ranging from roughly $2,300 to $2,000,000, with an average award around $97,720, indicating that the program can accommodate both small, targeted actions and larger, more complex efforts when they align with program priorities and available funds.
A key requirement is cost sharing for most project types. Restoration and research projects require a 25% non-federal match, meaning applicants must bring qualifying non-federal contributions to cover at least one quarter of the total project cost. Regional Projects may be exempt from cost sharing if the Midwest Region Director determines that the project authorization does not require a non-federal cost share, which can make Regional Projects especially attractive for multi-state or multi-Tribal priorities where assembling match is difficult or where federal implementation is central to the work.
Eligibility is centered on Great Lakes Basin governmental and Treaty entities. Eligible applicants include Great Lakes Basin states, federally recognized Indian Tribal governments, and Native American Treaty Organizations within the basin. Other organizations such as local governments, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations), universities, and conservation groups may participate and 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 during the full proposal review stage in order to receive funding, which encourages early collaboration and alignment with the basin's primary management authorities.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered through grants and cooperative agreements under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance), with an anticipated eight awards. For this cycle, the announcement was posted October 26, 2012, and required submission of two-page pre-proposals and Regional Project proposals by December 17, 2012 at 9:00 PM Eastern, with late submissions not considered. The Service indicated it would confirm receipt by email. The public point of contact listed for access issues and questions was 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 (Service) funding program focused on restoring, conserving, and improving fish and wildlife resources and their habitats across the Great Lakes Basin. It is authorized under 16 USC 941c and is intended to promote cooperative, basin-wide work across boundaries rather than isolated efforts within a single jurisdiction.
2. What kinds of projects does this program support?
The program supports three main categories of work:
- Restoration projects (on-the-ground restoration and habitat/resource improvement)
- Research projects (applied research that supports fish and wildlife restoration/conservation objectives)
- Regional Projects (Service-authorized, multi-jurisdiction activities affecting resources across multiple states or Tribal jurisdictions in the Great Lakes Basin)
3. What is the main goal or purpose of the funding?
The funding is meant to help agencies and partners address priority ecological problems in coordinated ways across the Great Lakes Basin, especially where fish and wildlife resources and habitats are shared across jurisdictions.
4. Who is eligible to apply directly for funding?
Eligible applicants include:
- Great Lakes Basin states
- Federally recognized Indian Tribal governments within the Great Lakes Basin
- Native American Treaty Organizations within the basin
5. Can nonprofits, universities, local governments, or other organizations apply?
They may participate and receive funding only if they are sponsored by an eligible Great Lakes Basin state, Tribal government, or Native American Treaty Organization. In other words, they cannot apply on their own without an eligible sponsor.
6. When is sponsorship documentation required?
Proof of sponsorship is not required at the two-page pre-proposal stage, but it is required during the full proposal review stage in order to receive funding.
7. How are restoration and research projects selected?
Restoration and research awards are competitively selected and typically begin with a short, two-page pre-proposal. Pre-proposals that score well are invited to submit full proposals. Full proposals are then evaluated and ranked by a Proposal Review Committee.
8. How are Regional Projects different from restoration or research grants?
Regional Projects are Service-authorized activities that affect fish and wildlife resources across multiple states or Tribal jurisdictions in the Great Lakes Basin. A key difference is that the Service is responsible for carrying out Regional Projects on behalf of the state and/or Tribal agencies that submit the proposal, which is intended to support efforts that require federal coordination or implementation capacity.
9. Are Regional Projects subject to the same competitive process as restoration and research projects?
The announcement describes restoration and research awards as competitively selected through a pre-proposal and full proposal process. Regional Projects are described separately as Service-authorized activities carried out by the Service, indicating they follow a different structure than the standard competitive restoration/research awards.
10. How much funding is available for this cycle?
Funding for the cycle was projected at about $2,000,000 for the fiscal year, with the caveat that final amounts and awards depend on Congressional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2013.
11. Does the program fund both small and large projects?
Yes. Historically, funded restoration and research projects have ranged from roughly $2,300 to $2,000,000, with an average award around $97,720. This suggests the program can support both smaller targeted actions and larger, more complex efforts when aligned with program priorities and available funds.
12. Is there a cap on how much funding can be used for Regional Projects?
Yes. The announcement notes that up to 33% of the total appropriation under the Act may be used for Regional Projects.
13. Is a non-federal match required?
For most project types, yes. Restoration and research projects require a 25% non-federal match, meaning qualifying non-federal contributions must cover at least one quarter of the total project cost.
14. Do Regional Projects require cost sharing?
Regional Projects may be exempt from cost sharing if the Midwest Region Director determines that the project authorization does not require a non-federal cost share.
15. What type of federal funding instrument is used?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered through grants and cooperative agreements.
16. What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance).
17. How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement indicated an anticipated eight awards for this cycle.
18. What were the key dates and deadline for this cycle?
For this cycle, the announcement was posted October 26, 2012. Two-page pre-proposals and Regional Project proposals were due by December 17, 2012 at 9:00 PM Eastern. Late submissions were not considered.
19. Will the Service confirm receipt of submissions?
Yes. The Service indicated it would confirm receipt by email.
20. Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The public point of contact listed was Rick Westerhof, Fish Biologist, at 231-584-3553.
21. Why does the program emphasize basin-wide and multi-jurisdiction coordination?
The program is designed to promote cooperative work among states, federally recognized Tribal governments, and other partners across the Great Lakes Basin. It focuses on priorities that extend beyond a single jurisdiction, supporting coordinated approaches to shared fish and wildlife resources and habitats.
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