Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00328
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hylaeus bee nest site enhancement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.630 Coastal Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2013 and posted on Aug 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 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 $48,536.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $48,536.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Hylaeus bee nest site enhancement" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00328) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement focused on addressing steep declines in Hawaii's yellow-faced bees (Hylaeus species) within coastal strand habitat on Oahu. The central aim is to support on-the-ground actions that strengthen remaining bee populations by enhancing and supplementing existing habitat in places where Hylaeus are still present. Rather than starting from scratch in heavily degraded areas, the project targets high-priority coastal sites that are relatively intact and already known to support these rare native pollinators, with the idea that strategic improvements can yield meaningful conservation gains.
The practical conservation approach described in the announcement is to augment nesting opportunities by providing artificial nest substrate. Yellow-faced bees can be limited by the availability of suitable nesting sites, especially in coastal environments where development, invasive species, and habitat alteration can reduce natural nesting materials and microhabitats. By installing artificial substrates in appropriate locations, the project intends to increase nest site availability, encourage breeding and persistence, and ultimately help stabilize or rebuild local populations in targeted coastal strand areas. In broader terms, the work aligns with habitat protection and restoration goals: identifying priority sites, safeguarding them, and improving habitat conditions so both fish and wildlife values are maintained over time.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary funding opportunity under the FWS Coastal Program (CFDA 15.630), issued as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to be substantially involved during the project (for example, through technical coordination, shared planning, or oversight). The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $48,536, and an award ceiling equal to that same amount ($48,536). The award floor was listed as $0, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for eligible applicants and can make it easier to carry out focused conservation actions without securing additional non-federal funds.
Eligibility for this opportunity was limited to state governments. Key dates in the posting indicate it appeared on Grants.gov in late August 2013 (posted August 21, 2013; created August 22, 2013) with an original and current closing date of September 4, 2013, reflecting a short application window typical of some targeted, place-based conservation projects.
The public benefit rationale is framed around providing technical and financial assistance to partners to identify, protect, restore, and improve priority coastal habitats for fish and wildlife, emphasizing long-term stewardship "for the continuing benefit of the American people." For access to the full announcement and application details, the listing referenced Grants.gov, and provided a contact for assistance: Paulette Reyes at 808-792-9400 and PauletteReyes@fws.gov.
Hylaeus Bee Nest Site Enhancement Grant (F13AS00328) - FAQs
What is the "Hylaeus bee nest site enhancement" grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding opportunity focused on addressing steep declines in Hawaii's yellow-faced bees (Hylaeus species). The project is designed to support on-the-ground actions that strengthen remaining bee populations within coastal strand habitat on Oahu.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00328.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of award is this?
This opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement. That typically means FWS expects to be substantially involved during the project, such as through technical coordination, shared planning, or oversight.
What program is this grant associated with?
It was a discretionary funding opportunity under the FWS Coastal Program (CFDA 15.630).
What is the main goal of the project described in the announcement?
The central aim is to support practical, on-the-ground actions that enhance and supplement existing habitat where Hylaeus bees are still present, helping stabilize or rebuild local populations in targeted coastal strand areas on Oahu.
Where is the work expected to take place?
The work is targeted to coastal strand habitat on Oahu, Hawaii, specifically at high-priority coastal sites that are relatively intact and already known to support yellow-faced bees (Hylaeus).
Why does the project focus on sites where Hylaeus bees are already present?
The announcement emphasizes improving relatively intact, high-priority coastal sites rather than starting from scratch in heavily degraded areas. The idea is that strategic improvements in places with existing bee presence can yield meaningful conservation gains.
What conservation action is specifically highlighted in the opportunity?
The practical approach described is to augment nesting opportunities by providing artificial nest substrate. This is intended to increase nest site availability in appropriate locations.
Why are artificial nest substrates important for yellow-faced bees?
Yellow-faced bees can be limited by the availability of suitable nesting sites, especially in coastal environments where development, invasive species, and habitat alteration can reduce natural nesting materials and microhabitats. Adding artificial substrates is intended to increase nesting options and support breeding and persistence.
Does the opportunity involve broader habitat protection or restoration goals?
Yes. In broader terms, the work aligns with habitat protection and restoration goals: identifying priority sites, safeguarding them, and improving habitat conditions so fish and wildlife values are maintained over time.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $48,536.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $48,536 (equal to the estimated total funding amount).
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
When was the opportunity posted?
Key dates indicate it was posted on Grants.gov on August 21, 2013, and created on August 22, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was September 4, 2013.
How long was the application window?
Based on the dates provided (posting in late August 2013 and a September 4, 2013 closing date), the application window was short.
What public benefit is described for this funding?
The public benefit rationale is framed around providing technical and financial assistance to partners to identify, protect, restore, and improve priority coastal habitats for fish and wildlife, emphasizing long-term stewardship for the continuing benefit of the American people.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and application details?
The listing referenced Grants.gov as the place to access the full announcement and application details.
Who is the point of contact for questions or assistance?
The contact listed was Paulette Reyes at 808-792-9400 and PauletteReyes@fws.gov.
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