Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00195
Apply for F13AS00195
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Law Enforcement Dispatch" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 21, 2013 and posted on Jun 10, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2013 This is a sole source agreement to the Parks and Recreation.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 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 Law Enforcement Dispatch grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00195) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. It was designed to fund dispatch and emergency communications support for law enforcement operations connected to the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Imperial Beach, California, and nearby partner-managed areas. The central purpose is to strengthen real-time communications and coordination for officers who patrol and respond to incidents across a patchwork of adjoining federal and state lands where seamless, unified response is important for public safety and resource protection.
This opportunity is rooted in a long-standing operational partnership between the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR). Together, they manage the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, and because their properties share common boundaries and have closely linked visitor use patterns, their law enforcement responsibilities are naturally intertwined. The announcement emphasizes that responses are already closely coordinated due to the adjacent ownership, and that officers from the Refuge and CDPR are co-located at the Refuge office, which supports integrated day-to-day operations. It also notes that Refuge law enforcement works closely with CDPR at additional nearby sites, including the San Diego Bay Refuge and Silver Strand State Beach, where coordinated communications can be critical when incidents cross jurisdictional lines or involve multiple agencies.
The practical need being funded is straightforward: the Refuge complex does not operate its own dispatch service, so dispatch and emergency communications services are required to effectively support Refuge officers, including when they are working at the San Diego Refuge. In this context, the grant functions as a way to ensure officers have reliable dispatch coverage for routine patrols, emergency response, and interagency coordination, particularly in areas with overlapping responsibilities and shared operational space. While the announcement does not list detailed deliverables, the stated intent is clearly to provide communications support that improves officer safety, response efficiency, and coordination across Refuge and state park lands.
Funding for the award was capped at an estimated total of $20,000, with an award ceiling of $20,000 and no cost sharing or matching requirement. Only one award was anticipated. Eligibility was limited to state governments, and the posting explicitly states it was a sole source agreement to Parks and Recreation, meaning CDPR was the intended recipient rather than a competitive pool of applicants. Key dates listed include a posted date of June 10, 2013, with closing information indicating sole source language and a current closing date of June 15, 2013 (with an original closing date of July 1, 2013). The program activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting that the funding supports operational law enforcement communications rather than habitat restoration or research activities.
For additional details or access issues related to the announcement, the listed point of contact was Deetta Gibbons, Administrative Officer, reachable at 619-476-9150 or deettagibbons@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Law Enforcement Dispatch Grant (F13AS00195)
What is the Law Enforcement Dispatch grant opportunity (F13AS00195)?
The Law Enforcement Dispatch grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00195) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. It was created to fund dispatch and emergency communications support for law enforcement operations tied to the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge (Imperial Beach, California) and nearby partner-managed areas.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The central purpose is to strengthen real-time communications and coordination for law enforcement officers who patrol and respond to incidents across adjoining federal and state lands. Because the Refuge and nearby partner properties form a patchwork of connected jurisdictions, the goal is to support seamless, unified response for public safety and resource protection.
What type of activities does the funding support?
The funding supports dispatch and emergency communications services for law enforcement operations. The announcement frames this as operational communications support for routine patrols, emergency response, and interagency coordination, especially where incidents may cross jurisdictional boundaries or involve multiple agencies.
Which location(s) are connected to the grant-funded work?
The grant is connected to law enforcement operations associated with the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Imperial Beach, California, and nearby partner-managed areas. The announcement also references coordination needs involving additional nearby sites where Refuge law enforcement works closely with partners, including the San Diego Bay Refuge and Silver Strand State Beach.
Why is dispatch funding needed for the Refuge?
The announcement states that the Refuge complex does not operate its own dispatch service. As a result, dispatch and emergency communications services are needed to support Refuge officers effectively, including when they are working at the San Diego Refuge.
How does this grant relate to interagency coordination?
The opportunity is rooted in a long-standing operational partnership between the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR). Because their properties share boundaries and have linked visitor use patterns, their law enforcement responsibilities are intertwined, and communications coordination can be critical when incidents cross jurisdictional lines.
Which partner agency is highlighted in the announcement?
The announcement highlights the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) as the key partner. It notes that the Refuge and CDPR jointly manage the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve and that officers from the Refuge and CDPR are co-located at the Refuge office, supporting integrated day-to-day operations.
Does the announcement describe specific deliverables?
No. The announcement does not list detailed deliverables. However, it clearly states the intent to provide communications support that improves officer safety, response efficiency, and coordination across Refuge and state park lands.
What is the CFDA program associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What is the program activity category for this funding?
The program activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, reflecting that the funding supports law enforcement communications operations rather than habitat restoration or research.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding was capped at $20,000. The award ceiling was also $20,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was anticipated.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The posting explicitly states it was a sole source agreement to Parks and Recreation, meaning CDPR was the intended recipient rather than a competitive pool of applicants.
What does "sole source agreement to Parks and Recreation" mean in this announcement?
Based on the language in the posting, it means the award was intended to be made to the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) as the designated recipient, rather than being competed among multiple applicants.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date listed in the announcement is June 10, 2013.
What was the closing date?
The closing information includes sole source language and lists a current closing date of June 15, 2013, with an original closing date of July 1, 2013.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Deetta Gibbons, Administrative Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Deetta Gibbons can be reached at 619-476-9150 or by email at deettagibbons@fws.gov.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
The grant is from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What operational setting does the announcement describe?
The announcement describes a setting where federal and state lands adjoin and operational responsibilities overlap. It emphasizes that unified communications are important because incidents may occur across shared boundaries and require closely coordinated response.
What law enforcement benefit is the announcement trying to achieve?
The stated intent is to improve real-time communications that support officer safety, response efficiency, and coordination during patrol and emergency response activities across Refuge and partner-managed lands.
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