Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS 09 MB 647 001
Apply for FWS 09 MB 647 001
- The Region 3 in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Migratory Bird Conservation in the Upper Midwest" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.647 Migratory Bird Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 23, 2009 and posted on Feb 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 17, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Migratory Bird Conservation in the Upper Midwest opportunity is a 2009 discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 3, under CFDA 15.647 (Migratory Bird Conservation). It offers small grants and cooperative agreements to support conservation work for migratory bird species that are not federally listed as Endangered or Threatened. While the core service area is the Upper Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin), the program also recognizes that effective conservation often extends beyond state lines, so it can include other migration and wintering areas used by birds that breed in these states.
For 2009, USFWS highlights two main funding priorities. The first is bird population monitoring at a regional scale. This includes projects that improve or innovate monitoring of changes in abundance, distribution, and demographics, as well as stronger statistical survey designs. It also includes efforts to evaluate how management actions are performing when viewed through a strategic bird conservation lens, along with work on bird population data management, data analysis, and the development of web-based tools that help conservation practitioners apply monitoring results to on-the-ground decisions. Preference is given to proposals that directly respond to high-priority monitoring needs already identified in widely used plans such as Joint Venture Plans, State Wildlife Action Plans, and regional plans tied to the North American Landbird Conservation Plan, North American Waterbird Conservation Plan, and U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan. Additional emphasis is placed on underrepresented species groups (for example, nocturnal birds, shorebirds, secretive marshbirds, and Great Lakes pelagic birds) and on the program's designated focal species. USFWS also makes it clear that this program is not intended to bankroll long-term, routine monitoring operations; instead, it is meant to improve coordination across monitoring efforts and support the development and evaluation of new field or analytical techniques.
The second priority area is focal species conservation. USFWS and partners had recently completed conservation planning and related efforts for a short list of high-priority species, and the agency is seeking proposals that move forward the specific conservation priorities identified in those planning products. The focal species named for 2009 are Cerulean Warbler, Golden-winged Warbler, Henslow's Sparrow, and American Woodcock. Proposals that incorporate a monitoring component are viewed more favorably, especially when monitoring will inform conservation planning and decision-making or measure population or demographic responses to conservation actions. Applicants interested in studying or monitoring these focal species are encouraged to coordinate with the program contact, Steve Lewis (USFWS Division of Migratory Birds), who can point applicants to existing conservation plans and priority needs to help shape a competitive proposal. USFWS also notes a practical timing issue: 2009 project funds might not be available until late summer, so applicants should plan schedules accordingly.
The opportunity anticipates around 30 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. Individual awards are expected to range from $1,000 (floor) to $50,000 (ceiling), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include a broad mix of organizations and governments, such as state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), and public or private institutions of higher education.
Application requirements are straightforward but specific. Proposals must be no more than 10 pages and are often circulated for review, so clarity and completeness matter. Each proposal should include: a title and submitter contact information; a justification tied to USFWS priorities; objectives and anticipated outcomes; methodology, study design, and evaluation approach; timeframe; a budget breakdown showing minimal and optimal funding levels; and a list of cooperators/partners with their contributions. Applicants must also submit a completed SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) alongside the proposal. Submissions were due by April 17, 2009, and could be emailed as Word or PDF files to stevejlewis@fws.gov. If materials could not be emailed, they could be sent by ground mail to Steve Lewis at the USFWS Division of Migratory Birds office in Fort Snelling, Minnesota. The funding opportunity number is FWS-09-MB-647-001, and the program contact listed is Stephen Lewis, Wildlife Biologist and Program Manager (612-713-5473).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Migratory Bird Conservation in the Upper Midwest (2009)
What is the Migratory Bird Conservation in the Upper Midwest opportunity?
It is a 2009 discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 3, under CFDA 15.647 (Migratory Bird Conservation). The program provides small grants and cooperative agreements to support conservation work for migratory bird species that are not federally listed as Endangered or Threatened.
Who is the administering agency and region?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 3.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FWS-09-MB-647-001.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.647 (Migratory Bird Conservation).
What types of projects does this program support?
The program supports migratory bird conservation work focused on two main priority areas for 2009: (1) bird population monitoring at a regional scale and (2) focal species conservation for a short list of named species.
Are Endangered or Threatened species eligible under this program?
The program is intended to support migratory bird species that are not federally listed as Endangered or Threatened.
What is the primary geographic focus of the program?
The core service area is the Upper Midwest, specifically Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Can projects include work outside the Upper Midwest states?
Yes. The program recognizes that effective conservation can extend beyond state lines and can include other migration and wintering areas used by birds that breed in the listed Upper Midwest states.
What are the 2009 funding priorities?
USFWS highlights two main priorities for 2009: (1) bird population monitoring at a regional scale and (2) focal species conservation.
What kinds of activities fall under the bird population monitoring priority?
This priority includes projects that improve or innovate monitoring of changes in abundance, distribution, and demographics; strengthen statistical survey designs; evaluate how management actions are performing through a strategic bird conservation lens; improve bird population data management and data analysis; and develop web-based tools that help practitioners apply monitoring results to on-the-ground decisions.
Does the program favor certain monitoring proposals over others?
Yes. Preference is given to proposals that directly respond to high-priority monitoring needs already identified in widely used plans such as Joint Venture Plans, State Wildlife Action Plans, and regional plans tied to the North American Landbird Conservation Plan, North American Waterbird Conservation Plan, and U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan.
Are any bird groups specifically emphasized for monitoring?
Yes. Additional emphasis is placed on underrepresented species groups, including nocturnal birds, shorebirds, secretive marshbirds, and Great Lakes pelagic birds, as well as the program's designated focal species.
Is the program intended to fund long-term routine monitoring?
No. USFWS states that this program is not intended to bankroll long-term, routine monitoring operations. Instead, it is meant to improve coordination across monitoring efforts and support development and evaluation of new field or analytical techniques.
What is the focal species conservation priority?
This priority seeks proposals that advance specific conservation priorities identified in recent conservation planning and related efforts for a short list of high-priority species named by USFWS and partners.
Which focal species are named for 2009?
The focal species for 2009 are Cerulean Warbler, Golden-winged Warbler, Henslow's Sparrow, and American Woodcock.
Are proposals stronger if they include monitoring?
Yes. Proposals that incorporate a monitoring component are viewed more favorably, especially when monitoring informs conservation planning and decision-making or measures population or demographic responses to conservation actions.
Is there a recommended point of contact for focal species proposals?
Yes. Applicants interested in studying or monitoring the focal species are encouraged to coordinate with the program contact, Steve Lewis (USFWS Division of Migratory Birds), who can point applicants to existing conservation plans and priority needs.
How many awards are expected, and what is the total funding amount?
The opportunity anticipates around 30 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000.
What is the expected range for individual awards?
Individual awards are expected to range from $1,000 (minimum) to $50,000 (maximum).
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments; federally recognized tribal governments; tribal organizations; nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status); and public or private institutions of higher education.
What are the proposal length requirements?
Proposals must be no more than 10 pages.
What must be included in the proposal narrative?
Each proposal should include: (1) a title and submitter contact information; (2) a justification tied to USFWS priorities; (3) objectives and anticipated outcomes; (4) methodology, study design, and evaluation approach; (5) timeframe; (6) a budget breakdown showing minimal and optimal funding levels; and (7) a list of cooperators/partners with their contributions.
Are partners and cooperators required to be listed?
Yes. The proposal should include a list of cooperators/partners and describe their contributions.
What budget detail is requested?
The proposal should include a budget breakdown that shows both minimal and optimal funding levels.
Is any federal form required with the proposal?
Yes. Applicants must submit a completed SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) alongside the proposal.
How were proposals submitted?
Submissions could be emailed as Word or PDF files to stevejlewis@fws.gov. If materials could not be emailed, they could be sent by ground mail to the USFWS Division of Migratory Birds office in Fort Snelling, Minnesota, addressed to Steve Lewis.
What was the application deadline for 2009?
Submissions were due by April 17, 2009.
Who is the program contact?
The program contact is Stephen Lewis, Wildlife Biologist and Program Manager, USFWS Division of Migratory Birds.
What is the contact phone number?
The listed phone number is 612-713-5473.
What is the contact email address?
The email address for submissions and contact is stevejlewis@fws.gov.
Are there any timing considerations for when funds might be available?
Yes. USFWS notes that 2009 project funds might not be available until late summer, so applicants are expected to plan schedules accordingly.
Why does USFWS emphasize proposal clarity and completeness?
USFWS notes that proposals are often circulated for review, so clarity and completeness are important for evaluation.
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