Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00077

  • The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants to Support Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Mar 13, 2014 and posted on Feb 4, 2014.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:

The grant opportunity titled "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants to Support Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species" (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00077) was a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the FY2014 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) appropriations. Its central purpose was to fund Great Lakes Tribal efforts connected to aquatic invasive species (AIS) planning and communication, with an emphasis on helping tribes develop and implement a brochure that summarizes information contained in Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans. In practical terms, the funding was meant to support work that strengthens awareness, coordination, and on-the-ground action tied to invasive species threats in the Great Lakes and the broader Great Lakes Basin, aligning with GLRI priorities around protection and restoration of these waters.

This program was designed specifically for federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Awards were structured as two-year grants, giving tribes time to plan, produce, and use outreach materials while also supporting related implementation activities that directly benefit Great Lakes restoration goals. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was listed under natural resources. Importantly, there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for applicants and allows tribal governments to propose projects based on need and capacity rather than the ability to supply non-federal match.

In terms of scale and competitiveness, the Fish and Wildlife Service anticipated making around 10 awards from an estimated total funding pool of $1,500,000. Individual award amounts were expected to range from a floor of $20,000 to a ceiling of $200,000, giving applicants flexibility to propose smaller, targeted brochure-focused efforts or larger projects that connect outreach with broader implementation actions. The opportunity fell under CFDA number 15.662, which corresponds to the Great Lakes Restoration program.

Key dates for the opportunity show that it was posted on February 4, 2014, with an application closing date of April 21, 2014. The grant was archived shortly after, on April 22, 2014, indicating it was a time-limited FY2014 solicitation. Applicants were directed to consult the Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) for detailed requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions, which is where specifics like allowable costs, reporting expectations, and proposal structure would typically be defined.

For access and administrative support, the opportunity referenced Grants.gov as the main source for the full announcement and application materials. The listed contact for assistance, especially for anyone having difficulty accessing the announcement electronically, was Michael Hoff at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 612-713-5114, email michaelhoff@fws.gov).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the official title and funding opportunity number for this grant?

The opportunity is titled "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants to Support Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species" and the Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00077.

Which federal agency administered this program?

This was a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the FY2014 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) appropriations.

What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?

The central purpose was to fund Great Lakes Tribal efforts connected to aquatic invasive species (AIS) planning and communication, with an emphasis on helping tribes develop and implement a brochure that summarizes information contained in Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans.

What types of activities did the program aim to support?

Based on the description provided, the program aimed to support work that strengthens awareness, coordination, and on-the-ground action tied to aquatic invasive species threats in the Great Lakes and the broader Great Lakes Basin, aligned with GLRI protection and restoration priorities. A core deliverable emphasized in the opportunity was development and implementation of a brochure summarizing tribal AIS management plan information.

Who was eligible to apply?

The program was designed specifically for federally recognized Native American tribal governments.

Was this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?

This was a discretionary grant program.

What was the funding instrument type?

The funding instrument type was a grant.

What category of activity did this grant fall under?

The activity category was listed under natural resources.

How long were awards expected to last?

Awards were structured as two-year grants, intended to give tribes time to plan, produce, and use outreach materials while also supporting related implementation activities.

Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?

No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.

How much total funding was expected to be available?

The estimated total funding pool was $1,500,000.

How many awards were anticipated?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service anticipated making around 10 awards.

What was the expected range of individual award amounts?

Individual award amounts were expected to range from $20,000 (minimum) to $200,000 (maximum).

How flexible were project sizes and scopes?

The stated award range was intended to give applicants flexibility to propose smaller, targeted brochure-focused efforts or larger projects that connect outreach with broader implementation actions tied to invasive species efforts in the Great Lakes Basin.

What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity fell under CFDA number 15.662, which corresponds to the Great Lakes Restoration program.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on February 4, 2014.

What was the application closing date?

The application closing date was April 21, 2014.

Is this grant opportunity still open?

No. The opportunity was archived on April 22, 2014, indicating it was a time-limited FY2014 solicitation.

Where were applicants directed to find detailed requirements and evaluation criteria?

Applicants were directed to consult the Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) for details such as requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions. The NOFA would typically also include specifics like allowable costs, reporting expectations, and proposal structure.

Where could applicants access the full announcement and application materials?

The opportunity referenced Grants.gov as the main source for the full announcement and application materials.

Who was the point of contact for assistance with the announcement?

The listed contact was Michael Hoff at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

How could someone contact the listed point of contact?

Michael Hoff could be reached by phone at 612-713-5114 or by email at michaelhoff@fws.gov.

What should an applicant do if they had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?

The opportunity noted that the listed contact (Michael Hoff) could provide assistance, especially for anyone having difficulty accessing the announcement electronically.

What geographic area did the program focus on?

The work described was focused on the Great Lakes and the broader Great Lakes Basin, with the intent to align with GLRI priorities for protection and restoration of these waters.

How did this opportunity connect to Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) goals?

The program was described as supporting awareness, coordination, and action related to aquatic invasive species threats, aligning with GLRI priorities around protecting and restoring the Great Lakes and the broader Great Lakes Basin.

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