Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00122
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2013" 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 26, 2013 and posted on Mar 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $432,809.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative - Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2013" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00122) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) effort funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to tackle major environmental challenges in the Great Lakes ecosystem. Within the broader GLRI goals, this opportunity focuses specifically on habitat and wildlife protection and restoration, with an emphasis on restoring and enhancing wetlands and related upland habitats that support native Great Lakes fish and wildlife populations, especially migratory birds.
A defining feature of this opportunity is where the work happens and how projects are selected. Projects are intended to be completed on privately owned lands that are not federal or state property, reflecting the Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program's mission of working directly with private landowners. While projects can occur across the Great Lakes region, special emphasis is placed (though not exclusively) on projects located within watersheds connected to Great Lakes Areas of Concern, which are places identified as having significant environmental degradation and where targeted restoration can have outsized benefits.
The PFW Program operates differently than a typical competitive grant program. Rather than running a standard request-for-proposals process where applicants submit standalone applications in response to a solicitation, PFW is described as a direct federal assistance program. In practice, this means projects are developed collaboratively with substantial involvement from PFW field biologists, who work side-by-side with landowners and partners to plan and implement restoration activities. In the Great Lakes region, biologists across eight states coordinate this work using a regional strategic plan that sets priorities and identifies geographic focus areas, so interested participants are generally expected to start by contacting their local PFW office to discuss feasibility, fit with priorities, and next steps.
The assistance mechanism listed is a cooperative agreement, consistent with the hands-on, collaborative role that USFWS staff play in developing and carrying out projects. The opportunity is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.662, Great Lakes Restoration. The posting date was March 26, 2013, with a closing date of September 30, 2013, and an archive date of October 1, 2013. The announcement anticipated around 100 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $432,809. Award ceiling and floor amounts were both shown as $0, which typically signals that funding levels vary by project and are not pre-set in the public synopsis.
Eligibility is broad on paper, including individuals, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, local governments (counties, cities/townships, special districts), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, independent school districts, institutions of higher education (public and private), nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), and for-profit organizations including small businesses. Even with that broad eligibility list, the program description makes clear that the on-the-ground restoration is to occur on private (non-federal/non-state) lands and is typically pursued through direct coordination with PFW staff rather than through open competition. The announcement also indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement specified for this opportunity.
For organizations or landowners wanting to pursue a project, the practical entry point is to connect with the local Partners for Fish and Wildlife office to discuss potential restoration ideas, property suitability, and alignment with GLRI and regional priorities. The announcement directs people to the PFW office locator at http://www.fws.gov/partners/contactUs.html and provides a regional point of contact for access issues or questions: Lori Nordstrom, Regional Coordinator, Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, at 612-713-5475 or lorinordstrom@fws.gov. Additional general information was available via Grants.gov and the GLRI-related listing linked in the opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative - Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2013" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding opportunity supported by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) focused on addressing major environmental challenges in the Great Lakes ecosystem through habitat and wildlife protection and restoration.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00122.
What is the main focus of this opportunity within the broader GLRI goals?
This opportunity focuses specifically on habitat and wildlife protection and restoration, with an emphasis on restoring and enhancing wetlands and related upland habitats that support native Great Lakes fish and wildlife populations, especially migratory birds.
Where are projects intended to be completed?
Projects are intended to be completed on privately owned lands that are not federal or state property, reflecting the Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program's mission of working directly with private landowners.
Can projects occur anywhere in the Great Lakes region?
Yes. Projects can occur across the Great Lakes region, with special emphasis (though not exclusively) on projects located within watersheds connected to Great Lakes Areas of Concern.
What are Great Lakes Areas of Concern, and why are they emphasized?
Areas of Concern are places identified as having significant environmental degradation. The opportunity places special emphasis on watersheds connected to these areas because targeted restoration there can have outsized benefits.
Is this run like a typical competitive grant with a standard request-for-proposals process?
No. The PFW Program is described as a direct federal assistance program. Rather than a typical standalone, open competition model, projects are generally developed collaboratively with substantial involvement from PFW field biologists.
How are projects developed and selected under this program?
Projects are developed collaboratively with PFW field biologists working side-by-side with landowners and partners to plan and implement restoration activities. In the Great Lakes region, biologists coordinate using a regional strategic plan that sets priorities and identifies geographic focus areas, so participants are generally expected to begin by contacting their local PFW office.
What is the assistance mechanism for this opportunity?
The assistance mechanism listed is a cooperative agreement, which aligns with the hands-on, collaborative role that USFWS staff play in developing and carrying out projects.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
It is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA (now commonly referred to as an Assistance Listing) number is 15.662, Great Lakes Restoration.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was March 26, 2013, and the closing date was September 30, 2013.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 1, 2013.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated around 100 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $432,809.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts for this opportunity?
Both the award floor and award ceiling were shown as $0, which typically indicates that funding levels vary by project and are not pre-set in the public synopsis.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was specified for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to participate based on the eligibility list provided?
Eligibility was listed broadly and includes: individuals; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; local governments (counties, cities/townships, special districts); public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; independent school districts; institutions of higher education (public and private); nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities); and for-profit organizations, including small businesses.
If eligibility is broad, does the program still focus on private lands?
Yes. Even with broad eligibility listed, the program description indicates that on-the-ground restoration is intended to occur on private (non-federal/non-state) lands and is typically pursued through direct coordination with PFW staff.
What is the recommended first step for a landowner or organization interested in pursuing a project?
The practical entry point is to connect with the local Partners for Fish and Wildlife office to discuss restoration ideas, property suitability, and alignment with GLRI and regional priorities.
Where can I find the Partners for Fish and Wildlife office locator?
The announcement directs interested parties to the PFW office locator at http://www.fws.gov/partners/contactUs.html.
Who is the regional point of contact listed for access issues or questions?
The regional point of contact is Lori Nordstrom, Regional Coordinator, Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.
How can I contact the regional point of contact?
You can contact Lori Nordstrom at 612-713-5475 or by email at lorinordstrom@fws.gov.
Where was additional general information about the opportunity available?
Additional general information was available via Grants.gov and the GLRI-related listing linked in the opportunity.
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