Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00152

  • The DOI-FWS in the environment, information and statistics, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Micronesian Mangrove Assessment" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.669.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2016 and posted on Mar 31, 2016.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 01, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $120,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Micronesian Mangrove Assessment grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00152) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS), focused on supporting an island-wide (state-level) Mangrove Adaptation Plan for the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. The project is being solicited through PICCC, and it is designed to help translate local concerns about mangrove vulnerability into practical planning and management actions that can be taken at the state level to strengthen long-term mangrove resilience.

At its core, the grant is aimed at producing a comprehensive adaptation plan that reflects the priorities of Pohnpei's municipalities, community members, and local non-governmental organizations. A key feature of the opportunity is its emphasis on ensuring local voices and on-the-ground knowledge are captured in a state-level product, rather than creating a top-down plan that misses community realities. The resulting plan is expected to help communities and municipalities engage more effectively with state managers and policy-makers, providing a clear framework for discussing threats, identifying vulnerable mangrove areas, and developing management actions that address both climate-related impacts and other human-caused pressures.

The intended outcomes center on improving the long-term resilience of mangrove ecosystems, which are described as vital resources. The adaptation plan is meant to guide appropriate management actions in response to climate change impacts, while also considering other anthropogenic sources of stress that may be affecting mangroves. The opportunity sits at the intersection of environmental management, natural resources, and applied research and planning, aligning with funding activity categories that include Environment, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development (CFDA 15.669).

In terms of funding and competitiveness, the grant lists an award ceiling of $120,000 and anticipates making one award, indicating a single project will likely be selected to carry out the planning effort. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to a wide range of applicant types, with the caveat that any additional eligibility clarifications would appear in the full announcement text. The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2016, with a closing date of June 1, 2016, reflecting a defined application window for proposal submission.

Overall, this opportunity is best understood as funding for a planning and stakeholder-engagement effort that results in a usable, policy-relevant mangrove adaptation roadmap for Pohnpei. The deliverable is intended to be more than a technical report; it is positioned as a bridge between municipal and community priorities and the decision-making processes of state-level leadership, with the goal of supporting sustained mangrove health and protective ecosystem functions under climate change and continued human development pressures.

Micronesian Mangrove Assessment (F16AS00152) - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Micronesian Mangrove Assessment grant opportunity?

The Micronesian Mangrove Assessment (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00152) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It funds work focused on developing an island-wide (state-level) Mangrove Adaptation Plan for the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia.

Who is offering this grant?

The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).

What does "discretionary grant" mean in this context?

Based on the opportunity description, this is a competitive funding opportunity where a proposal is solicited and one project is expected to be selected for an award (rather than funding being automatically allocated by a formula).

What is the main purpose of this funding?

The main purpose is to support creation of a comprehensive, state-level Mangrove Adaptation Plan for Pohnpei that translates local concerns about mangrove vulnerability into practical planning and management actions that can be taken at the state level to strengthen long-term mangrove resilience.

What geographic area is the project focused on?

The project is focused on the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia, with an island-wide (state-level) planning scope.

What is the expected primary deliverable?

The expected primary deliverable is a comprehensive Mangrove Adaptation Plan that is usable for planning and management at the state level and reflects priorities raised by municipalities, community members, and local non-governmental organizations.

Is the deliverable meant to be only a technical report?

No. The opportunity describes the plan as intended to be more than a technical report. It is positioned as a policy-relevant roadmap and a bridge between municipal/community priorities and state-level decision-making.

How does this opportunity incorporate local input?

A central feature of the opportunity is capturing local voices and on-the-ground knowledge. The plan is expected to reflect priorities of Pohnpei municipalities, community members, and local NGOs, rather than being a top-down product that overlooks community realities.

What kinds of issues should the adaptation plan address?

The plan is expected to help identify threats, highlight vulnerable mangrove areas, and develop management actions addressing climate change impacts as well as other anthropogenic (human-caused) sources of stress affecting mangroves.

What outcomes is the grant aiming for?

The intended outcomes center on improving the long-term resilience of mangrove ecosystems, described as vital resources. The plan is meant to guide appropriate management actions that support sustained mangrove health and protective ecosystem functions under climate change and continued human development pressures.

How will the resulting plan be used by communities and municipalities?

The opportunity anticipates the plan will help communities and municipalities engage more effectively with state managers and policy-makers by providing a clear framework for discussing threats, vulnerable areas, and practical management actions.

Through what program or solicitation channel is the project being requested?

The project is being solicited through PICCC, as stated in the opportunity description.

What funding activity categories does this opportunity align with?

The opportunity aligns with categories including Environment, Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed is 15.669.

What is the maximum award amount?

The award ceiling is listed as $120,000.

How many awards are expected to be made?

The opportunity anticipates making one award, meaning a single project will likely be selected to carry out the planning effort.

Is this opportunity competitive?

Yes. The opportunity notes an anticipated single award, indicating proposals are being solicited and one selected project is expected.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to a wide range of applicant types. Any additional eligibility clarifications, if applicable, would be found in the full announcement text.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2016.

What was the application closing date?

The closing date listed is June 1, 2016.

What is the overall focus of the work funded by this grant?

The overall focus is a planning and stakeholder-engagement effort that produces a usable, state-level mangrove adaptation roadmap for Pohnpei, grounded in local priorities and intended to inform state-level management and policy discussions.

What makes this project different from a top-down planning effort?

The opportunity emphasizes that the plan should capture local voices and on-the-ground knowledge from municipalities, community members, and local NGOs, so the state-level product reflects community realities and priorities.

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