Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00178
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- The DOI-FWS in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Migratory Bird Joint Ventures - Gulf Coast Joint Venture Priority Science Needs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.637,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2016 and posted on Apr 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 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 $34,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Migratory Bird Joint Ventures - Gulf Coast Joint Venture Priority Science Needs opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00178) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) discretionary funding program focused on strengthening the Gulf Coast Joint Venture (GCJV), a long-running regional partnership that coordinates migratory bird habitat conservation along the Gulf Coast. The central purpose of the funding is to support the administration and technical work needed to keep the partnership functioning effectively and to ensure that conservation decisions are guided by solid science. In practice, this means helping the GCJV align planning, habitat design, on-the-ground conservation actions, and the monitoring and research that test whether those actions are working, all within an adaptive resource management approach commonly described as strategic habitat conservation.
A key theme of the notice is that joint ventures are expected to operate as science-driven partnerships rather than simply funding pass-throughs. The opportunity emphasizes integrating several linked components: biological planning (identifying priority species, population objectives, and limiting factors), conservation design (deciding what habitats are needed, where, and in what amounts), habitat delivery (supporting or coordinating actual restoration, enhancement, protection, or management), and then monitoring and research to evaluate outcomes and reduce uncertainty over time. The idea is that good conservation on the Gulf Coast requires a continuous feedback loop: set measurable objectives, implement targeted habitat work, monitor results, learn from the data, and then refine future decisions.
The notice also points applicants to a 2008 matrix developed by migratory bird habitat joint ventures that lays out what an effective joint venture partnership should look like. That matrix describes performance expectations in two tiers, a baseline "minimal content" level and a more robust "comprehensive content" level, across several operational categories: organizational performance, biological planning, conservation design, habitat delivery, monitoring, research, and communication/education/outreach. The matrix is used as a benchmark for self-assessment, meaning the GCJV and its partners can evaluate where they meet expectations, where capacity or information is missing, and which future science and coordination needs should be prioritized. This particular opportunity is framed around those "priority science needs," which generally implies funding work that fills key information gaps, improves decision support, or strengthens monitoring and evaluation so the partnership can demonstrate conservation outcomes and adapt strategies based on evidence.
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements and grants under CFDA 15.637, with an award ceiling of $34,000 and an expectation of about two awards. The closing date listed is June 20, 2016 (original and current). Eligibility is broad and includes federal-recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and public housing authorities), public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, individuals, and for-profit entities including small businesses. Overall, the opportunity is designed to fund targeted scientific, planning, and coordination efforts that help the Gulf Coast Joint Venture meet recognized technical standards for effective partnership-based bird habitat conservation, while encouraging a structured, measurable, and adaptive approach to conservation delivery across the region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Migratory Bird Joint Ventures - Gulf Coast Joint Venture Priority Science Needs opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) discretionary funding opportunity that supports the Gulf Coast Joint Venture (GCJV). The funding is aimed at strengthening the partnership by supporting administration and technical work that helps the GCJV function effectively and make conservation decisions based on solid science.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00178.
3) What is the central purpose of this funding?
The central purpose is to support the administration and technical work needed to keep the GCJV partnership operating effectively and to ensure conservation decisions are guided by sound science. The opportunity is framed around supporting "priority science needs" that improve decision-making, monitoring, evaluation, and adaptive learning.
4) What conservation approach does this opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes an adaptive resource management approach commonly described as strategic habitat conservation. In practice, this means setting measurable objectives, implementing targeted habitat conservation actions, monitoring outcomes, learning from results, and updating future decisions based on evidence.
5) What does it mean that joint ventures should be "science-driven partnerships" rather than pass-throughs?
The notice stresses that joint ventures are expected to do more than route funds to projects. They are expected to coordinate and integrate planning, design, delivery, monitoring, and research so that habitat conservation decisions are supported by science and can be evaluated and improved over time.
6) What types of work are encouraged under this funding opportunity?
The opportunity points to work that strengthens the GCJV's ability to align planning, habitat design, on-the-ground conservation actions, and monitoring/research that tests whether actions are working. It is especially oriented toward addressing priority science needs, such as filling key information gaps, improving decision support, and strengthening monitoring and evaluation.
7) What are the linked components of conservation that applicants should understand?
The notice highlights a connected set of components: biological planning, conservation design, habitat delivery, and monitoring and research. The intent is that these parts work together as a continuous feedback loop to support measurable, adaptive conservation across the Gulf Coast.
8) What is "biological planning" in the context of this opportunity?
Biological planning refers to identifying priority species, setting population objectives, and identifying limiting factors that affect those populations. This helps define what success looks like and what needs to change for conservation goals to be met.
9) What is "conservation design" in the context of this opportunity?
Conservation design refers to determining what habitats are needed, where they are needed, and in what amounts. It translates biological objectives into habitat-based strategies that can guide conservation actions.
10) What is "habitat delivery" in the context of this opportunity?
Habitat delivery refers to supporting or coordinating the actual on-the-ground conservation actions such as restoration, enhancement, protection, management, or other habitat-related work that advances the GCJV's conservation strategy.
11) Why are monitoring and research important in this opportunity?
Monitoring and research are emphasized because they are used to evaluate outcomes, test whether conservation actions are working, and reduce uncertainty over time. This evidence is then used to refine strategies and improve future conservation decisions.
12) What does the notice mean by a "continuous feedback loop"?
It refers to an adaptive cycle where the partnership sets measurable objectives, implements targeted habitat work, monitors results, learns from the data, and then updates decisions and strategies to improve outcomes over time.
13) What is the 2008 joint venture matrix mentioned in the notice?
It is a matrix developed in 2008 by migratory bird habitat joint ventures that describes what an effective joint venture partnership should look like. It lays out performance expectations across key operational categories and provides two tiers of expectations: a baseline "minimal content" level and a more robust "comprehensive content" level.
14) How is the 2008 matrix used for this opportunity?
The matrix is described as a benchmark for self-assessment. It helps the GCJV and partners evaluate where expectations are met, where capacity or information is missing, and which science and coordination needs should be prioritized. This funding opportunity is framed around addressing those priority science needs.
15) What operational categories are included in the 2008 matrix?
The matrix categories listed in the notice include organizational performance, biological planning, conservation design, habitat delivery, monitoring, research, and communication/education/outreach.
16) What type of funding instrument is used for awards?
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements and grants.
17) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.637.
18) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $34,000.
19) About how many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of about two awards.
20) What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The closing date listed is June 20, 2016 (original and current).
21) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: federal-recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and public housing authorities); public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status; individuals; and for-profit entities including small businesses.
22) Does eligibility include for-profit organizations and small businesses?
Yes. The notice explicitly includes for-profit entities, including small businesses, among eligible applicants.
23) Are individuals allowed to apply?
Yes. Individuals are included in the eligibility list provided in the notice.
24) Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The notice includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status.
25) What is the geographic or partnership focus of this opportunity?
The focus is on strengthening the Gulf Coast Joint Venture (GCJV), a regional partnership that coordinates migratory bird habitat conservation along the Gulf Coast.
26) What is the overall goal of funding "priority science needs"?
The overall goal is to fund targeted scientific, planning, and coordination efforts that fill key information gaps, improve decision support, and strengthen monitoring and evaluation so the GCJV can demonstrate conservation outcomes and adapt strategies based on evidence.
27) How does this opportunity connect administration and technical work to conservation outcomes?
The notice describes administration and technical work as essential for keeping the partnership functioning and for ensuring that planning, habitat design, habitat delivery, and monitoring/research are integrated. That integration is presented as the mechanism for achieving measurable outcomes and for improving decisions over time.
28) What kinds of performance expectations does the notice reference?
The notice references performance expectations described in the 2008 joint venture matrix, including a "minimal content" tier and a "comprehensive content" tier across operational categories such as planning, design, delivery, monitoring, research, and outreach.
29) What is meant by "decision support" in this context?
Based on the notice, decision support refers to science-driven information and tools that help the GCJV and partners align habitat planning, design, delivery, and evaluation so conservation actions are targeted, measurable, and adjustable as new evidence becomes available.
30) What is the main takeaway for potential applicants?
The opportunity is designed for applicants who can contribute to science-based partnership functioning and adaptive conservation across the GCJV framework, especially by strengthening planning, coordination, monitoring, research, and other priority science needs that help demonstrate and improve conservation outcomes.
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