Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00106
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Habitat Enhancement and Invasive Species Management by Youth Crews" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676 Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2015 and posted on Feb 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 2015 This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Groundwork Denver in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (2) Continuation and (4) Unique Qualifications. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Groundwork Denver in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (2) Continuation and (4) Unique Qualifications
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Opportunity Summary:
The Habitat Enhancement and Invasive Species Management by Youth Crews opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00106) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement for a Cooperative Agreement focused on on-the-ground conservation work carried out with youth crews. The core purpose is to improve and protect native habitat and wildlife by completing practical field tasks that address common management needs on Service lands, while also supporting youth engagement, education, and employment outcomes under CFDA 15.676 (Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs). The Service frames the work as providing direct public benefits as well, especially where habitat improvements and trail maintenance increase safe public access and enhance the recreational and conservation value of managed areas.
The scope of work centers on three main activity types: controlling invasive species, reducing hazardous fuels, and maintaining trails. Invasive species control is intended to limit or remove non-native plants (and potentially other invasive organisms depending on site needs) that can displace native vegetation, reduce biodiversity, and degrade habitat quality for wildlife. Hazardous fuels reduction refers to cutting, removal, or treatment of flammable vegetation and debris that can increase wildfire risk or intensity, which can be especially important around grasslands and riparian corridors where fuel buildup can threaten ecological health and nearby communities or infrastructure. Trail maintenance is included to improve public access and safety, typically involving clearing obstructions, addressing erosion or drainage issues, repairing tread, and keeping routes passable so visitors can reach and enjoy refuge or habitat areas without causing additional resource damage through off-trail travel.
A major emphasis of the announcement is that these activities help the Fish and Wildlife Service manage and improve grassland, wetland, and riparian habitats. Grassland management often benefits from invasive plant suppression and targeted fuels work that supports native plant communities and the wildlife that depend on them. Wetland and riparian work commonly focuses on protecting sensitive water-associated vegetation, preventing invasive plants from altering hydrology or habitat structure, and maintaining access in a way that minimizes erosion and sedimentation. The opportunity also notes that many projects will be completed side by side with Service staff in the field, which signals a hands-on, collaborative model where the recipient and agency coordinate closely on planning, implementation, and day-to-day field operations.
In terms of award structure and funding, the announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $250,000, with an award ceiling of $80,000 and an award floor of $2,000. It states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on February 17, 2015, with a closing date of February 24, 2015, and an archive date of March 17, 2015, indicating it was a time-limited announcement and is no longer open.
Eligibility and competition are also clearly defined: this was issued as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to Groundwork Denver under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14, citing continuation and unique qualifications as the justification. In practice, that means the agency anticipated awarding to a specific organization rather than running an open competitive process, based on an existing relationship and/or demonstrated specialized capability to carry out the youth-crew conservation work effectively.
For questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Amy Thornburg at the Fish and Wildlife Service (303-236-4345, amythornburg@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Habitat Enhancement and Invasive Species Management by Youth Crews.
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00106.
3. Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement.
4. What type of award is being offered?
The announcement is for a Cooperative Agreement, which indicates the work will be closely coordinated with the agency.
5. What is the core purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to improve and protect native habitat and wildlife on Service lands by completing practical, on-the-ground conservation tasks carried out with youth crews, while also supporting youth engagement, education, and employment outcomes.
6. What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
It is under CFDA 15.676, described as Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
7. What kinds of on-the-ground activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope centers on three main activity types:
- Controlling invasive species
- Reducing hazardous fuels
- Maintaining trails
8. What does "invasive species control" mean in this opportunity?
Invasive species control is intended to limit or remove non-native plants (and potentially other invasive organisms depending on site needs) that can displace native vegetation, reduce biodiversity, and degrade habitat quality for wildlife.
9. What does "hazardous fuels reduction" involve?
Hazardous fuels reduction refers to the cutting, removal, or treatment of flammable vegetation and debris that can increase wildfire risk or intensity. The announcement highlights that this can be especially important around grasslands and riparian corridors, where fuel buildup can threaten ecological health and nearby communities or infrastructure.
10. What is included under "trail maintenance"?
Trail maintenance is described as work to improve public access and safety, typically including:
- Clearing obstructions
- Addressing erosion or drainage issues
- Repairing trail tread
- Keeping routes passable so visitors can access areas without causing additional resource damage through off-trail travel
11. What habitats are emphasized for this work?
The announcement emphasizes improving and managing grassland, wetland, and riparian habitats on Service lands.
12. How do these activities support grassland management?
Grassland management is noted as benefiting from invasive plant suppression and targeted fuels work that supports native plant communities and the wildlife that depend on them.
13. How do these activities support wetland and riparian management?
Wetland and riparian work commonly focuses on:
- Protecting sensitive water-associated vegetation
- Preventing invasive plants from altering hydrology or habitat structure
- Maintaining access in ways that minimize erosion and sedimentation
14. Will the recipient work directly with Fish and Wildlife Service staff?
Yes. The opportunity notes that many projects will be completed side by side with Service staff in the field, indicating a hands-on, collaborative implementation model.
15. Does the announcement mention public benefits?
Yes. The Service frames the work as providing direct public benefits, particularly where habitat improvements and trail maintenance increase safe public access and enhance the recreational and conservation value of managed areas.
16. What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $250,000.
17. What is the award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
The award ceiling is $80,000.
18. What is the award floor (minimum award amount)?
The award floor is $2,000.
19. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
20. When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 17, 2015.
21. What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date was February 24, 2015.
22. Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement includes an archive date of March 17, 2015 and is described as time-limited, indicating it is no longer open.
23. Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. It was issued as a notice of intent to make a single-source award, meaning the agency anticipated awarding to a specific organization rather than running an open competitive process.
24. Who was the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice of intent cited an anticipated single-source award to Groundwork Denver.
25. What justification was cited for the single-source approach?
The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14, and references continuation and unique qualifications as the justification.
26. Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Amy Thornburg at the Fish and Wildlife Service.
27. What contact information is provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 303-236-4345
Email: amythornburg@fws.gov
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