Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 RW 11 001
Apply for FWS R5 RW 11 001
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Habitat Restoration and Visitor Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654 Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 15, 2011 and posted on Mar 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 70 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Habitat Restoration and Visitor Services grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 RW 11 001) is a discretionary funding program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordinating technical input, reviewing deliverables, or collaborating on implementation) rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity area and is associated with CFDA 15.654, identified here as "Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife," signaling a focus on improvements connected to refuges, wildlife-related visitor use, and associated habitat objectives.
The program is structured to support two closely related themes: habitat restoration work and visitor services enhancements. While the full project specifics were referenced as "See attached" in the source listing, the title and CFDA alignment indicate the funding is intended for on-the-ground conservation actions that improve or restore habitat conditions, paired where relevant with upgrades that improve the public's ability to access, understand, and enjoy fish and wildlife resources (such as visitor facilities or services). In practical terms, projects under similar FWS refuge-oriented enhancement programs often include activities like restoring native vegetation, improving wetlands or streamside habitats, addressing erosion or invasive species, improving habitat connectivity, and making targeted site improvements that support safe and informative visitor experiences. Because it is a cooperative agreement, applicants should be prepared for a collaborative relationship with FWS staff during planning and execution.
Funding levels for this opportunity are modest and geared toward project-scale work rather than large capital construction. The estimated total funding available is $1,000,000, with an expected 70 awards. Individual awards range from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $100,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants are not required to provide matching funds to be eligible, although applicants sometimes still propose leveraged resources if they have them.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of applicants that could partner on habitat and visitor-focused work. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. Nonprofits are eligible both with and without 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations are also eligible, including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses. This wide eligibility suggests the program is designed to fund practical projects delivered by a range of partners, potentially including local governments, universities, conservation groups, and private contractors or organizations capable of performing restoration work or facility/visitor-service improvements.
The opportunity was posted on March 15, 2011, with the application closing date of June 1, 2011 (original and current closing dates are the same). The archive date is July 1, 2011, meaning the listing was later archived after the submission window closed. Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, at 413-253-8233, listed as the point of contact for electronic access errors.
Habitat Restoration and Visitor Services Grant (FWS R5 RW 11 001) - FAQs
What is the Habitat Restoration and Visitor Services grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that supports projects related to habitat restoration and visitor services enhancements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R5 RW 11 001.
Which federal agency administers this program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates FWS expects substantial involvement during the project period. Examples mentioned include coordinating technical input, reviewing deliverables, or collaborating on implementation, rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant.
What funding activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity area.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.654, identified as "Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife."
What is the main focus of the program?
The program supports two closely related themes: habitat restoration work and visitor services enhancements. The CFDA alignment signals a focus on improvements connected to refuges, wildlife-related visitor use, and associated habitat objectives.
What kinds of projects are expected to be funded?
While the full project specifics were referenced as "See attached" in the source listing, the title and CFDA alignment indicate on-the-ground conservation actions to improve or restore habitat conditions, paired where relevant with upgrades that improve the public's ability to access, understand, and enjoy fish and wildlife resources (such as visitor facilities or services).
What are examples of activities that similar FWS refuge-oriented enhancement programs often include?
Examples mentioned include restoring native vegetation, improving wetlands or streamside habitats, addressing erosion or invasive species, improving habitat connectivity, and making targeted site improvements that support safe and informative visitor experiences.
Is this funding intended for large construction projects?
The funding levels are described as modest and geared toward project-scale work rather than large capital construction.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $1,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity expects about 70 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from $5,000 (minimum) to $100,000 (maximum).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed, meaning matching funds are not required to be eligible.
Can applicants still include leveraged resources even if matching is not required?
Yes. While matching funds are not required, the description notes that applicants sometimes still propose leveraged resources if they have them.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, and city or township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status; and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses).
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses.
Are nonprofits eligible even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Nonprofits are eligible both with and without 501(c)(3) status.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible.
Are local governments eligible?
Yes. County governments and city or township governments are listed as eligible applicants.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 15, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 1, 2011 (the original and current closing dates are the same).
Is this opportunity currently open?
No. The listing indicates an archive date of July 1, 2011, and it was archived after the submission window closed.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is July 1, 2011.
Who should be contacted if there were problems accessing the full announcement electronically?
Applicants directed to contact Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, for electronic access errors.
What is the contact phone number for electronic access errors?
The phone number listed for Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, is 413-253-8233.
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