Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 RW 10 048
Apply for FWS R5 RW 10 048
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Heart of the Highlands Trails System Project" 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 Apr 28, 2010 and posted on Apr 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Heart of the Highlands Trails System Project is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 RW 10 048. It falls within the environment funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.654, Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife. In practical terms, this program area typically supports improvements to visitor-facing facilities and infrastructure that enhance public access, recreation, and visitor experiences connected to refuge and wildlife lands, which aligns with a trails system project.
This opportunity was designed to result in a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000. The award ceiling is also $500,000, meaning the maximum possible award for a selected proposal is $500,000, while the award floor is listed as $1,000, indicating proposals could theoretically request smaller amounts, though the structure of a single expected award suggests the agency anticipated one main project at or near the upper end of available funding. Importantly for applicants, there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so an eligible applicant could propose a project that is fully supported by federal funds without being required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal dollars.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. That means typical eligible applicants would include charitable conservation organizations, friends groups, trail or land stewardship nonprofits, and other qualified nonprofit entities capable of managing a federal grant and delivering a trails-related visitor enhancement project consistent with the full announcement.
The posting date for the opportunity was April 28, 2010, and the closing date was May 7, 2010, with the opportunity archived on May 8, 2010. This reflects a short application window, so the announcement likely expected applicants to respond quickly with a well-defined project concept, scope, and deliverables. The funding instrument type is a grant (not a contract), which generally indicates the federal agency is supporting a public-purpose project proposed by the recipient rather than purchasing a service for the government.
The public summary description provided states that FWS invited proposals related to the Heart of the Highlands Trails System Project as described in the full announcement. While the brief synopsis does not specify the exact trail segments, location, or required tasks, the title and CFDA alignment strongly suggest the intent was to improve or develop a trails system that supports visitor access and recreation in a manner compatible with wildlife and refuge management goals. Projects in this space often include trail construction or rehabilitation, trailhead or wayfinding improvements, visitor safety and accessibility upgrades, interpretive or educational signage, and other facility enhancements that support managed public use while protecting habitat.
For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact is Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 413-253-8233, and also noted as the point of contact for electronic error messages.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Heart of the Highlands Trails System Project (FWS R5 RW 10 048)
What is the Heart of the Highlands Trails System Project grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for proposals related to the Heart of the Highlands Trails System Project, as described in the full announcement. The funding is associated with visitor facility enhancements connected to refuge and wildlife lands.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R5 RW 10 048.
What is the CFDA number and program name tied to this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.654, titled "Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife."
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
This opportunity falls within the environment funding activity category.
What type of federal funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a grant (not a contract), which generally means FWS is supporting a public-purpose project proposed by the recipient.
How many awards did FWS expect to make under this opportunity?
The opportunity was designed to result in a single award.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000, meaning an individual award could not exceed $500,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor is listed as $1,000, meaning proposals could theoretically request smaller amounts than the ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded from eligibility, even if they are nonprofit entities.
What kinds of organizations might qualify as eligible applicants?
Examples of eligible applicants (based on the eligibility rules stated) include charitable conservation organizations, friends groups, trail or land stewardship nonprofits, and other qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
What kinds of projects does this opportunity appear to support?
Based on the opportunity title and the CFDA program area, the opportunity aligns with visitor-facing facility and infrastructure improvements that enhance public access, recreation, and visitor experiences connected to refuge and wildlife lands. The synopsis does not list specific tasks, but a trails system project in this category commonly involves trail construction or rehabilitation, trailhead or wayfinding improvements, visitor safety and accessibility upgrades, interpretive or educational signage, and other visitor facility enhancements that support managed public use and protect habitat.
Does the synopsis specify the exact trail segments, location, or required tasks?
No. The public summary states that FWS invited proposals related to the Heart of the Highlands Trails System Project as described in the full announcement, but the brief synopsis does not specify exact trail segments, location details, or required tasks.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was April 28, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was May 7, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 8, 2010.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted and closing dates provided (April 28, 2010 to May 7, 2010), the application window was short.
What should applicants do if they need help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically is Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist.
Who is the point of contact for electronic error messages?
Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, is also noted as the point of contact for electronic error messages.
How can the contact person be reached?
Christal Cutler can be reached by phone at 413-253-8233.
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