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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Program USFWS Southwest Region, Sonoran Joint Venture FY 2013 Awards Program" 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 Jan 31, 2013 and posted on Jan 31, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 1, 2013. (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 $10,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Program (USFWS Southwest Region) Sonoran Joint Venture (SJV) FY 2013 Awards Program was a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support bird conservation work within the geographic boundaries of the Sonoran Joint Venture. The central purpose of the program was to fund practical projects that investigate, conserve, and improve conditions for migratory birds and other bird species, along with the habitats they depend on, as long as those projects clearly aligned with the SJV mission and stated objectives.
This funding opportunity was broad in the types of conservation activities it would consider, reflecting the fact that bird and habitat conservation often requires a mix of on-the-ground work and supportive science and engagement. Eligible project themes included habitat management and restoration efforts, applied research, monitoring and evaluation, education initiatives, community involvement, outreach and communications, conservation planning, ecotourism-related efforts tied to conservation outcomes, and professional training intended to build local or regional capacity for bird and habitat work. In other words, the program was not limited to scientific studies or land management alone; it also welcomed projects that strengthen conservation through partnerships, public participation, and long-term planning, as long as the connection to bird conservation outcomes within SJV boundaries was clear.
Awards were relatively small and designed to catalyze targeted work, with typical grant amounts described as ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. The published award ceiling was $10,000, and the award floor was listed as $0, which generally signals that awards could vary depending on available funds and project merit. The notice listed estimated total funding as $0, which often indicates that overall funding was not guaranteed or not specified in the posting, even though individual awards were anticipated under the program structure. Importantly for applicants, the opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants were not obligated to provide non-federal match funds as a condition of receiving an award.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a grant (funding instrument type: Grant) categorized under Environment and Natural Resources, and it was associated with CFDA number 15.637 (Migratory Bird Joint Ventures). The opportunity was identified by Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00068 and titled "Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Program USFWS Southwest Region, Sonoran Joint Venture FY 2013 Awards Program." Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with the caveat that applicants should review any clarifying eligibility details in the full announcement. That kind of eligibility framing typically allows participation from nonprofits, tribes, universities, local or state governments, and other organizations, and sometimes individuals or for-profits if not otherwise limited in the full text.
The timeline for this specific FY 2013 posting was extremely short. It was posted and created on January 31, 2013, and it closed on February 1, 2013. The archive date was April 1, 2013, indicating when the listing was moved out of active status for historical recordkeeping. Applicants seeking the complete announcement were directed to the Sonoran Joint Venture website page for the awards program, and a point of contact was provided for access issues: Greg Esslinger, Migratory Bird Management Operations Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (505-248-6876, GregEsslinger@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Program (USFWS Southwest Region) Sonoran Joint Venture (SJV) FY 2013 Awards Program?
It was a competitive, discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support bird conservation work within the geographic boundaries of the Sonoran Joint Venture (SJV).
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose was to fund practical projects that investigate, conserve, and improve conditions for migratory birds and other bird species, along with the habitats they depend on, as long as the projects clearly aligned with the SJV mission and stated objectives.
Where did funded projects need to take place?
Projects needed to be within the geographic boundaries of the Sonoran Joint Venture (SJV).
What kinds of projects were eligible for funding?
The opportunity was broad and considered many types of conservation activities, including:
- Habitat management and restoration
- Applied research
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Education initiatives
- Community involvement
- Outreach and communications
- Conservation planning
- Ecotourism-related efforts tied to conservation outcomes
- Professional training to build local or regional capacity for bird and habitat work
Did projects have to be strictly scientific research or land management?
No. The program explicitly welcomed projects beyond research or land management alone, including efforts that strengthen conservation through partnerships, public participation, outreach, and long-term planning, as long as the link to bird conservation outcomes within SJV boundaries was clear.
How much funding was typically awarded per grant?
Typical grant amounts were described as ranging from $5,000 to $10,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The published award ceiling was $10,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, which generally indicates awards could vary depending on available funds and project merit.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants were not obligated to provide non-federal match funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Was the total amount of funding available specified?
The notice listed estimated total funding as $0, which often indicates overall funding was not guaranteed or not specified in the posting, even though individual awards were anticipated under the program structure.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a Grant.
What was the program category or focus area?
The opportunity was categorized under Environment and Natural Resources.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 15.637 (Migratory Bird Joint Ventures).
What was the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number was F13AS00068.
What was the official title of the opportunity?
The title was "Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Program USFWS Southwest Region, Sonoran Joint Venture FY 2013 Awards Program."
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with the note that applicants should review any clarifying eligibility details in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on January 31, 2013, and it closed on February 1, 2013.
What does the archive date mean, and what was it for this listing?
The archive date indicates when the listing was moved out of active status for historical recordkeeping. The archive date for this listing was April 1, 2013.
Where were applicants directed to find the complete announcement?
Applicants seeking the complete announcement were directed to the Sonoran Joint Venture website page for the awards program.
Who was the point of contact for access issues, and how could they be reached?
The point of contact provided for access issues was Greg Esslinger, Migratory Bird Management Operations Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 505-248-6876. Email: GregEsslinger@fws.gov.
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