Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00229
Apply for F16AS00229
- The DOI-FWS in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2016" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662,.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 17, 2016 and posted on May 17, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 75 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2016 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00229) is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It uses Great Lakes Restoration Initiative appropriations to tackle major environmental issues in the Great Lakes basin, with this particular funding focused on on-the-ground habitat work that improves wildlife protection and restoration. The main intent is to restore and enhance wetlands and related upland habitats in ways that support native Great Lakes fish and wildlife, with a strong emphasis on benefits to migratory birds and other federal trust resources.
A defining feature of this opportunity is where the work happens: projects are intended for privately owned lands, meaning non-federal and non-state properties. The program is designed to work directly with private landowners through voluntary, incentive-based conservation agreements rather than regulation. While projects can occur broadly across the Great Lakes watershed, priority is placed on projects located in or connected to Great Lakes Areas of Concern watersheds and in coastal zones, reflecting the Initiative's focus on places where ecological problems are acute and where restoration can provide outsized benefits.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, which signals that the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to be actively involved in planning and implementation rather than simply issuing a check and stepping back. The Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program structure relies on field-based collaboration: PFW biologists across eight Great Lakes states coordinate with applicants, partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and set habitat conservation priorities. These focus areas are where the program concentrates resources to produce meaningful outcomes for federal trust species. In practice, project work plans are expected to be strategic, partner-driven, and developed with substantial involvement from Service field staff, not created in isolation.
From a project quality standpoint, proposals are expected to advance the Service mission, promote biological diversity, and rest on sound scientific biological principles. The opportunity explicitly ties funding decisions to program strategic plans, meaning applicants are expected to align proposed actions with the PFW Program's established priorities for the region. A key procedural expectation is that applicants should review the relevant strategic plan and contact the PFW state coordinator before applying, since the program is coordinated at the state and field level and early consultation helps ensure the project fits geographic priorities, target species needs, and partnership expectations.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations and entities that might partner with private landowners or implement restoration work. Eligible applicants include county and local governments (including city or township governments and special districts), independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), individuals, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and small businesses. The grant is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA numbers 15.662.
In terms of funding scale and timing, the award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $25,000, and the program anticipated making about 75 awards. The opportunity was posted and created on May 17, 2016, with an application closing date of July 16, 2016. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a field-oriented habitat restoration program that uses cooperative agreements to help private landowners and their partners implement practical wetland and upland restoration projects that measurably improve habitat conditions for native Great Lakes species, especially in high-priority watersheds and coastal areas.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2016 grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It uses Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) appropriations to address major environmental issues in the Great Lakes basin, with this particular opportunity focused on on-the-ground habitat work that improves wildlife protection and restoration.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00229.
What type of projects is this funding intended to support?
The funding is focused on restoring and enhancing wetlands and related upland habitats to support native Great Lakes fish and wildlife. The opportunity emphasizes practical, on-the-ground habitat restoration and enhancement work.
Which species or resources are especially emphasized?
The opportunity places a strong emphasis on benefits to migratory birds and other federal trust resources, while also supporting native Great Lakes fish and wildlife more broadly.
Where are projects expected to take place?
Projects are intended for privately owned lands (non-federal and non-state properties). While projects can occur broadly across the Great Lakes watershed, priority is placed on projects located in or connected to Great Lakes Areas of Concern watersheds and in coastal zones.
Does the program fund projects on federal or state lands?
No. A defining feature of this opportunity is that projects are intended for privately owned lands, meaning non-federal and non-state properties.
What is the program approach for working with landowners?
The program is designed to work directly with private landowners through voluntary, incentive-based conservation agreements rather than regulation.
What is the award instrument used for this opportunity?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, which indicates the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to be actively involved in planning and implementation.
What does it mean that awards are made through cooperative agreements?
It means the Fish and Wildlife Service anticipates substantial involvement in project planning and implementation, rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction. This opportunity is described as field-oriented and collaborative.
How is the Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) Program organized in the Great Lakes region?
PFW biologists across eight Great Lakes states coordinate with applicants, partners, stakeholders, and other Service programs to identify geographic focus areas and establish habitat conservation priorities. These focus areas guide where resources are concentrated to achieve meaningful outcomes for federal trust species.
Are applicants expected to coordinate with Fish and Wildlife Service staff before applying?
Yes. Applicants are expected to review the relevant strategic plan and contact the PFW state coordinator before applying. Early consultation is described as important to ensure the project fits geographic priorities, target species needs, and partnership expectations.
What kinds of project plans are expected to be competitive?
Project work plans are expected to be strategic, partner-driven, and developed with substantial involvement from Service field staff. Proposals are also expected to advance the Service mission, promote biological diversity, and be based on sound scientific biological principles.
How do program strategic plans affect funding decisions?
The opportunity explicitly ties funding decisions to program strategic plans. Applicants are expected to align proposed actions with the PFW Program's established regional priorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes: county and local governments (including city or township governments and special districts), independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), individuals, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and other eligible entities as described.
Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals are included in the eligibility list.
Are for-profit entities eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations other than small businesses, as well as small businesses.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $25,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making about 75 awards.
What is the application deadline for this opportunity?
The application closing date listed is July 16, 2016.
When was this opportunity posted/created?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 17, 2016.
What is the program category associated with this opportunity?
The grant is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.662.
What makes this opportunity distinct compared to more general restoration grants?
Key distinguishing features include: a focus on privately owned lands; the use of voluntary, incentive-based conservation agreements; prioritization of Great Lakes Areas of Concern watersheds and coastal zones; and the use of cooperative agreements with substantial Fish and Wildlife Service involvement through field-based collaboration.
What geographic areas are prioritized within the Great Lakes watershed?
Although projects can occur broadly across the Great Lakes watershed, priority is placed on projects located in or connected to Great Lakes Areas of Concern watersheds and in coastal zones.
What is the overarching goal of projects funded under this opportunity?
The overarching goal is to implement practical wetland and upland restoration projects that measurably improve habitat conditions for native Great Lakes species, particularly migratory birds and other federal trust resources, with emphasis on high-priority watersheds and coastal areas.
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