Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R3 JV11 1
Apply for FWS R3 JV11 1
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Midwest Region FY 2012 Opportunities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.637 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 1, 2011 and posted on Sep 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 11, 2011 N/A. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 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 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Midwest Region FY 2012 Opportunities grant (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R3 JV11 1) is a discretionary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service program designed to strengthen the science behind bird conservation decisions in the Midwest. The Regional Joint Venture (JV) Office is using this Request for Proposals as a flexible funding pool to help partners carry out science-based work tied directly to the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV) and the Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes Joint Venture (UMRGLJV). The central expectation is that funded projects will support or improve the Joint Ventures' existing Implementation Plans by filling key information gaps, testing assumptions used in planning, and producing results that can be applied at broad, regional scales rather than only at a single site.
The program places its strongest emphasis on monitoring and applied research that improves conservation decision tools and helps guide where, how, and why habitat and management actions should occur across large geographies such as a Bird Conservation Region. Applicants are expected to connect proposals to the JV focal species and to the priorities outlined in the JV Implementation Plans (available at ppjv.org and uppermissgreatlakesjv.org). Proposals that also align with State Wildlife Action Plan priorities should clearly call that out, since the agency is explicitly looking for work that supports state-level conservation needs as well as JV strategies. While science-focused proposals receive the highest priority, the announcement also allows for projects involving coordination, outreach, planning, and habitat restoration or enhancement, as long as they contribute toward goals in the JV plans and the applicant explains the regional relevance of the outcomes.
For the UMRGLJV in particular, the announcement highlights four prominent science themes that reflect the kinds of projects the program wants to fund. These include: testing and refining models that predict how priority breeding bird populations respond to habitat change; improving understanding of migration and wintering ecology (habitat selection, migration timing, and the effects of human influences) to better predict habitat needs and target conservation areas; measuring bird densities and vital rates to check whether the values used in JV carrying-capacity models are accurate; and evaluating habitat carrying capacity for priority migrating and wintering bird populations, including focal species and broader guilds. In other words, the program is looking for work that makes planning models more realistic and improves the ability to translate habitat actions into measurable population outcomes.
The funding details indicate an estimated total of $150,000 with an expected 10 awards, with individual awards ranging from $1,000 (floor) up to $50,000 (ceiling). Cost sharing is required, and proposals must include at least a 1:1 match of non-federal dollars relative to the amount requested from the Joint Venture funds. The match providers must be clearly identified, and the budget must show both requested funds and matching contributions by partner, along with sufficient cost detail to understand how funds will be spent. If a project depends on multiple funding sources to cover total costs, the proposal needs to clearly list those sources rather than treating them as assumed or pending without explanation.
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and private institutions of higher education. The funding instrument is a grant under CFDA 15.637 (Migratory Bird Joint Ventures). The opportunity was posted September 16, 2011, with a closing date of November 11, 2011, which is also the due date for progress reports for ongoing projects.
The application package requirements are fairly specific and geared toward ensuring projects are well-scoped and accountable. Each proposal must include applicant contact information, a detailed scope of work, a proposed project timeline, a task timeline, and a budget table that identifies partners and matching funds, plus detailed cost information. A completed SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) is required and must be submitted with the proposal. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov and also emailed to BarbaraPardo@fws.gov by the deadline.
Reporting expectations are also clearly defined. Funded projects must produce a professional final report within six months of project completion, including an abstract, background, methods, results, and a discussion that spells out management implications. For multi-year projects, annual interim reports are required. The announcement notes that future-year funding for multi-year projects cannot be guaranteed; however, if a multi-year proposal is initially selected, continued funding may be conditionally approved based on annual progress, updated budgets, and an annual request for continued support submitted to the JV Coordinator under the same RFP process.
For technical guidance and proposal development, the opportunity encourages applicants to discuss ideas with JV staff before submission. Program questions are directed to the Region 3 Joint Venture Coordinator, Barbara Pardo (612-713-5433). The notice also points applicants to UMRGLJV Science Coordinator Greg Soulliere (517-351-4214) and PPJV HAPET Leader Rex Johnson (218-736-0606), with an additional reference to the HAPET monitoring website. This emphasis on pre-proposal coordination signals that the program is trying to fund projects that tightly match JV science needs, use consistent methods where appropriate, and produce outputs that can feed directly into JV planning and decision frameworks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Midwest Region FY 2012 Opportunities grant?
This is a discretionary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity intended to strengthen the science behind bird conservation decisions in the Midwest. The Regional Joint Venture (JV) Office is using it as a flexible pool to support partner-led, science-based projects tied directly to the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV) and the Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes Joint Venture (UMRGLJV).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R3 JV11 1.
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The funding instrument is a grant under CFDA 15.637, Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.
What is the overall purpose of the funded work?
The central expectation is that funded projects will support or improve existing JV Implementation Plans by filling key information gaps, testing planning assumptions, and producing results that can be applied at broad, regional scales (for example, across a Bird Conservation Region) rather than only at a single site.
Which Joint Ventures does this opportunity support?
This opportunity supports work tied directly to the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV) and the Upper Mississippi River and Great Lakes Joint Venture (UMRGLJV).
What types of projects are most competitive?
The strongest emphasis is on monitoring and applied research that improves conservation decision tools and helps guide where, how, and why habitat and management actions should occur across large geographies. Projects that directly improve planning models, test assumptions, or provide regionally relevant data to inform JV decisions are given the highest priority.
Are only science projects allowed, or can other project types be funded?
Science-focused proposals receive the highest priority, but the announcement also allows projects involving coordination, outreach, planning, and habitat restoration or enhancement, as long as they contribute toward goals in the JV plans and the applicant clearly explains the regional relevance of the outcomes.
Do proposals need to align with Joint Venture Implementation Plans?
Yes. Applicants are expected to connect proposals to JV focal species and to the priorities outlined in the JV Implementation Plans. The Implementation Plans are available at ppjv.org and uppermissgreatlakesjv.org.
Should applicants reference State Wildlife Action Plans?
If a proposal aligns with State Wildlife Action Plan priorities, the applicant should explicitly call that out, because the agency is looking for work that supports state-level conservation needs as well as JV strategies.
What science themes are specifically highlighted for UMRGLJV projects?
For UMRGLJV, the announcement highlights four prominent science themes: (1) testing and refining models that predict how priority breeding bird populations respond to habitat change; (2) improving understanding of migration and wintering ecology (including habitat selection, migration timing, and effects of human influences) to better predict habitat needs and target conservation areas; (3) measuring bird densities and vital rates to verify whether values used in JV carrying-capacity models are accurate; and (4) evaluating habitat carrying capacity for priority migrating and wintering bird populations, including focal species and broader guilds.
What is the expected outcome or value of the science work?
The program is looking for work that makes planning models more realistic and improves the ability to translate habitat actions into measurable population outcomes, with results that are usable at regional scales.
How much total funding is available, and how many awards are expected?
The estimated total funding is $150,000, with an expected 10 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from a $1,000 floor to a $50,000 ceiling.
Is cost sharing (match) required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required, and proposals must include at least a 1:1 match of non-federal dollars relative to the amount requested from Joint Venture funds.
What does a 1:1 match requirement mean for budgeting?
It means the proposal must document non-federal matching contributions equal to or greater than the amount requested from the JV funds. For example, if requesting $25,000 in JV funds, the proposal must show at least $25,000 in non-federal match.
How should match sources be documented in the application?
Match providers must be clearly identified. The budget should show both requested funds and matching contributions by partner, with enough cost detail to understand how funds will be spent.
What if a project depends on multiple funding sources?
If multiple funding sources are needed to cover total costs, the proposal must clearly list those sources rather than treating them as assumed or pending without explanation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and private institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on September 16, 2011. The closing date was November 11, 2011.
Is there any other significance to the November 11, 2011 date?
Yes. The announcement states that November 11, 2011 is also the due date for progress reports for ongoing projects.
What are the required components of the application package?
Each proposal must include applicant contact information, a detailed scope of work, a proposed project timeline, a task timeline, and a budget table that identifies partners and matching funds, plus detailed cost information. A completed SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) is required and must be submitted with the proposal.
Is the SF-424 required for submission?
Yes. A completed SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance) is required and must be included with the proposal.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov and also emailed to BarbaraPardo@fws.gov by the deadline.
What are the reporting requirements for funded projects?
Funded projects must produce a professional final report within six months of project completion. The final report must include an abstract, background, methods, results, and a discussion that spells out management implications.
Are interim reports required for multi-year projects?
Yes. For multi-year projects, annual interim reports are required.
Is funding guaranteed for all years of a multi-year project?
No. The announcement notes that future-year funding for multi-year projects cannot be guaranteed. If a multi-year proposal is initially selected, continued funding may be conditionally approved based on annual progress, updated budgets, and an annual request for continued support submitted to the JV Coordinator under the same RFP process.
Are applicants encouraged to talk with Joint Venture staff before submitting?
Yes. The opportunity encourages applicants to discuss ideas with JV staff before submission to support strong alignment with JV science needs and to promote consistent methods and usable outputs for JV planning and decision frameworks.
Who is the main contact for program questions?
Program questions are directed to the Region 3 Joint Venture Coordinator, Barbara Pardo, at 612-713-5433.
Who are additional technical contacts mentioned in the announcement?
The notice also points applicants to UMRGLJV Science Coordinator Greg Soulliere (517-351-4214) and PPJV HAPET Leader Rex Johnson (218-736-0606). It also references the HAPET monitoring website.
Why does the announcement emphasize broad, regional relevance?
Because the program is designed to strengthen JV decision-making at large geographic scales. Proposals are expected to produce results that can be applied broadly (for example, across a Bird Conservation Region) and that can feed directly into JV Implementation Plans and decision tools.
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