Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00392
Apply for F16AS00392
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Migratory Bird Monitoring Assessment and Conservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
Migratory Bird Monitoring Assessment and Conservation (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00392) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant opportunity under the Department of the Interior focused on research and conservation work related to migratory birds, with a strong emphasis on shorebird monitoring, assessment, and coordinated, site-based conservation. The funding is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to be more actively involved than it would be under a standard grant, often through collaboration on planning, implementation, data use, or coordination with broader federal conservation priorities.
The opportunity is funded under two primary legal authorities: the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742a-754) and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 2901-2911). These statutes support federal efforts to conserve fish and wildlife resources, including activities such as population monitoring, habitat conservation, and cooperative work with partners to address threats to species and ecosystems. In practical terms, the legal basis signals that the project is meant to contribute to federally supported wildlife conservation goals and to strengthen on-the-ground and science-based capacity for migratory bird conservation.
A key feature of this notice is that the Fish and Wildlife Service states its intent to make a sole-source award to Manomet, Inc. rather than running a fully open competitive selection for this specific award. The stated reason is Manomet's unique qualifications, particularly its established relationships and track record working with shorebird partners across the Atlantic Flyway. Just as importantly, Manomet manages the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN), a major international framework for identifying and supporting critical shorebird sites across many countries. That role positions Manomet to coordinate conservation actions across borders and to work effectively with a wide network of site managers, researchers, NGOs, and government partners, which is especially relevant for migratory species that rely on multiple habitats spread across long migration routes.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, with CFDA number 15.655. Eligible applicants are described broadly as nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases excluding institutions of higher education). Even with those general eligibility categories listed, the notice makes clear that this particular action is intended as a sole-source cooperative agreement to Manomet based on their specialized capacity and existing partnerships.
In terms of scale and timing, the notice lists an award ceiling of $100,000 and anticipates up to three awards, with the opportunity created on August 8, 2016 and an original closing date of August 12, 2016. Overall, the funding is framed around supporting coordinated migratory bird monitoring and conservation work, leveraging Manomet's established Atlantic Flyway partner relationships and its leadership of WHSRN to support site-based conservation efforts throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and number of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Migratory Bird Monitoring Assessment and Conservation and it uses Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00392.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In a cooperative agreement, the agency generally expects to be more actively involved than under a typical grant. Based on the description provided, that involvement may include collaboration on planning, implementation, data use, or coordination with broader federal conservation priorities.
What is the overall focus of the work to be funded?
The focus is research and conservation work related to migratory birds, with a strong emphasis on shorebird monitoring, assessment, and coordinated, site-based conservation.
Is there a particular emphasis within migratory bird work?
Yes. The notice highlights a strong emphasis on shorebirds, including monitoring and assessment, and conservation that is coordinated at the site level.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
The notice states an intent to make a sole-source award rather than running a fully open competitive selection for this specific award.
Who is the intended sole-source recipient?
The Fish and Wildlife Service states its intent to make the sole-source cooperative agreement award to Manomet, Inc.
Why is the award intended to be sole-source to Manomet, Inc.?
The stated rationale is Manomet's unique qualifications, including established relationships and a track record working with shorebird partners across the Atlantic Flyway, as well as Manomet's role managing the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN).
What is WHSRN and why does it matter for this opportunity?
The Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network (WHSRN) is described as a major international framework for identifying and supporting critical shorebird sites across many countries. The notice indicates that managing WHSRN positions Manomet to coordinate conservation actions across borders and to work with a wide network of site managers, researchers, NGOs, and government partners, which is especially relevant for migratory species using habitats along long migration routes.
What are the legal authorities supporting this funding?
The opportunity is funded under two primary authorities:
- Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742a-754)
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 2901-2911)
What do those statutes generally support?
As described, these statutes support federal efforts to conserve fish and wildlife resources, including activities such as population monitoring, habitat conservation, and cooperative work with partners to address threats to species and ecosystems.
How does the legal basis relate to what projects are expected to accomplish?
The legal basis signals that the project is meant to contribute to federally supported wildlife conservation goals and to strengthen on-the-ground and science-based capacity for migratory bird conservation.
How is this opportunity categorized (program/activity area)?
The notice categorizes it as discretionary and places it under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.655.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are described broadly as nonprofit organizations, including:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
If nonprofits are eligible, can other nonprofits apply for this specific award?
Even though the notice lists general nonprofit eligibility categories, it also makes clear that this particular action is intended as a sole-source cooperative agreement to Manomet based on specialized capacity and existing partnerships.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $100,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
The notice anticipates up to three awards.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on August 8, 2016 and had an original closing date of August 12, 2016.
What geographic or partnership scope is highlighted?
The description highlights coordination across the Atlantic Flyway and broader site-based conservation throughout the Western Hemisphere, leveraging WHSRN and partner networks.
What kinds of partners are mentioned as relevant to the work?
The notice references coordination with a wide network that can include site managers, researchers, NGOs, and government partners.
What is meant by "coordinated, site-based conservation" in this context?
Based on the wording in the notice, it refers to conservation actions that are organized and implemented at specific priority sites (such as shorebird habitat sites), and coordinated across partners and geographies to support migratory birds that rely on multiple locations over long migration routes.
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