Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00250
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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 Rio Grande Joint Venture Fiscal Year 2012" 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 Jun 23, 2012 and posted on Jun 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by NOTICE OF INTENT TO MAKE A SINGLE SOURCE AWARD.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $288,900.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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:
This opportunity, titled "Migratory Bird Joint Ventures - Rio Grande Joint Venture Fiscal Year 2012" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00250), is not a typical competitive grant announcement. It is a formal Notice of Intent from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 2, stating that the agency plans to make a single-source award to the American Bird Conservancy (ABC). The estimated amount for this specific FY 2012 action is $288,900, and it falls under CFDA 15.637 (Migratory Bird Joint Ventures). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, categorized under Environment and Natural Resources, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
The purpose of the award is operational and coordination-focused rather than project-specific habitat construction. The funds are intended to provide the personnel and associated office space and administrative support needed to coordinate, support, and facilitate the Rio Grande Joint Venture (RGJV). Joint ventures were originally established to help implement the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, and over time they have become broad, regional partnerships that bring together federal, state, and local governments along with private entities and nongovernmental conservation organizations. In practical terms, these joint ventures serve as a framework for partners to work together on migratory bird habitat conservation at a landscape scale, guided by science and shared regional priorities.
The notice explains that joint ventures operate by integrating biological planning, conservation design, and conservation delivery with monitoring and research, using an adaptive management approach often described as strategic habitat conservation. This approach is meant to ensure that habitat decisions and investments are based on data, targeted to priority species and places, and adjusted over time based on measured outcomes. The FWS provides administrative funding for joint ventures under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, specifically to cover core staffing and base program operations that keep the partnership functional and effective.
A key point is why the award is single-source and noncompetitive. FWS states that competition would significantly disrupt continuity and reduce the effectiveness of ongoing joint venture operations, particularly in essential areas such as biological planning, conservation delivery, research, communication, and outreach. The single-source determination is justified under Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2), using the "Continuation" criterion (2.14 B), meaning it is treated as a continuation of an existing, multi-year effort rather than a new activity that should be competed. The agency also emphasizes that there is substantial federal involvement, which is why a cooperative agreement (rather than a standard grant) is used. FWS participates directly through its role on the Rio Grande Joint Venture Management Board, including involvement in directing and managing the effort and approving modifications.
In terms of roles and deliverables, the American Bird Conservancy is expected to supply the staffing and office support necessary to keep the joint venture running day-to-day. That includes coordinating and supporting the Management Board, helping organize project development and funding coordination, and managing planning, tracking, evaluation, and communications functions needed to advance the partnership's conservation objectives. The Management Board provides ongoing guidance and direction throughout the term, and ABC is itself a member of that board, which reinforces the collaborative governance model described in the notice.
The period of performance for the particular award covering personnel and office support is June 1, 2012 through September 16, 2013. The notice places this action within a broader multi-year cooperative agreement spanning FY 2009 through FY 2013, and it also provides cumulative funding context: with this award, the total FWS contribution to the project would reach $759,640. The broader project period extends through September 30, 2014, with total funding across the entire project estimated at $1,048,540. Any funding beyond September 16, 2013 for core staff and base operations is explicitly contingent on future appropriations and administrative allocation by FWS, meaning continued support is expected but not guaranteed.
Administratively, Grants.gov lists the opportunity as discretionary with an expected single award, but the "closing date" is effectively the notice itself because there is no open solicitation for applications. The opportunity was posted June 23, 2012 and archived July 31, 2012, reflecting that it functioned as a transparency notice rather than an invitation to compete. For access issues or questions, the listed contact is Greg Esslinger, Migratory Bird Management Operations Specialist, at 505-248-6876 or gregesslinger@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this notice?
The notice is titled "Migratory Bird Joint Ventures - Rio Grande Joint Venture Fiscal Year 2012" and the Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00250.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity that organizations can apply to?
No. This is not a typical competitive grant announcement. It is a formal Notice of Intent stating that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 2, plans to make a single-source (noncompetitive) award to the American Bird Conservancy (ABC). It is posted for transparency rather than as an open solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the American Bird Conservancy (ABC).
Which federal agency is issuing the notice and planning to make the award?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 2, is issuing the notice and planning to make the award.
What is the estimated funding amount for this FY 2012 action?
The estimated amount for the FY 2012 action described in the notice is $288,900.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 15.637, Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
Why is a cooperative agreement being used instead of a standard grant?
The notice states there will be substantial federal involvement. FWS participates directly through its role on the Rio Grande Joint Venture (RGJV) Management Board, including involvement in directing and managing the effort and approving modifications, which aligns with the cooperative agreement model.
What category does the opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is operational and coordination-focused. The funds are intended to provide personnel and associated office space and administrative support needed to coordinate, support, and facilitate the Rio Grande Joint Venture (RGJV), rather than funding a specific habitat construction project.
What is the Rio Grande Joint Venture (RGJV) in practical terms?
The RGJV is described as part of a broader joint venture framework: a regional partnership that brings together federal, state, and local governments along with private entities and nongovernmental conservation organizations. It serves as a framework for partners to work together on migratory bird habitat conservation at a landscape scale using science and shared regional priorities.
How do joint ventures approach conservation planning and delivery?
The notice explains that joint ventures integrate biological planning, conservation design, and conservation delivery with monitoring and research using an adaptive management approach often described as strategic habitat conservation. This approach is intended to ensure decisions and investments are data-driven, targeted to priority species and places, and adjusted over time based on measured outcomes.
Why is this award single-source and noncompetitive?
FWS states that competition would significantly disrupt continuity and reduce the effectiveness of ongoing joint venture operations, including biological planning, conservation delivery, research, communication, and outreach. The single-source determination is justified under Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2) using the "Continuation" criterion (2.14 B), treating this as a continuation of an existing, multi-year effort rather than a new activity to be competed.
What does "Continuation" mean in this context?
In the notice, "Continuation" (505 DM 2, 2.14 B) is used to justify a noncompetitive award because the work is described as part of an ongoing, multi-year effort, where maintaining continuity is important for effectiveness.
What roles and responsibilities are expected of the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) under this award?
ABC is expected to supply staffing and office support needed to keep the joint venture running day-to-day. This includes coordinating and supporting the Management Board, helping organize project development and funding coordination, and managing planning, tracking, evaluation, and communications functions needed to advance partnership conservation objectives.
What role does the RGJV Management Board play during the agreement?
The Management Board provides ongoing guidance and direction throughout the term. The notice also indicates that FWS participates through its role on the board, and that ABC is a member of the board, reflecting a collaborative governance model.
What is the period of performance for the specific personnel and office support award described?
The period of performance for this particular award covering personnel and office support is June 1, 2012 through September 16, 2013.
Is this action part of a broader multi-year agreement?
Yes. The notice places this action within a broader multi-year cooperative agreement spanning FY 2009 through FY 2013, and references a broader project period extending through September 30, 2014.
How much cumulative funding is referenced in the notice?
The notice states that with this award, the total FWS contribution to the project would reach $759,640. It also states total funding across the entire project is estimated at $1,048,540.
Is funding beyond September 16, 2013 guaranteed?
No. The notice states that any funding beyond September 16, 2013 for core staff and base operations is contingent on future appropriations and administrative allocation by FWS. Continued support is expected but not guaranteed.
What does the Grants.gov "closing date" mean for this notice?
The notice indicates there is no open solicitation for applications. The "closing date" is effectively the notice itself because it functions as a transparency notice rather than an invitation to compete.
When was the notice posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on June 23, 2012 and archived on July 31, 2012.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Greg Esslinger, Migratory Bird Management Operations Specialist. Phone: 505-248-6876. Email: gregesslinger@fws.gov.
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