Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R4 12 013
Apply for FWS R4 12 013
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment 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 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 7, 2012 and posted on Sep 7, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $28,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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:
The Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R4 12 013) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding action structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.655, authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980 (as amended). This notice is not a typical open grant competition and does not include a full public announcement; instead, it serves as a formal Notice of Intent to Award. The intent is for FWS to provide financial assistance to support work that advances the conservation of high-priority migratory bird species across both breeding and non-breeding areas, with the geographic emphasis spanning the United States and parts of Central America.
The proposed recipient is the Friends of the Museum of Natural Sciences (also referenced in the notice as Friends of the Museum of Natural History). The core purpose of the agreement is to enable operational support for a mix of conservation-related activities, including research, monitoring, education, outreach, and related field efforts that contribute to bird conservation outcomes. The recipient would handle operational and administrative support and help develop and implement field activities aligned with the priorities laid out in the agreement, directing the Service-provided funds toward those agreed-upon objectives. A key feature of this award is that FWS anticipates substantial involvement in the project, meaning the agency expects to play an active role in guiding and directing the work rather than simply issuing funds and receiving reports.
This is a single-source (non-competitive) award justified under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2, section 2.14(B)(4), which allows an award to an entity considered uniquely qualified based on technical expertise. The notice emphasizes that the decision not to compete the assistance is entirely at the discretion of the awarding agency, and it explicitly states that the notice is not a request for competitive proposals. In other words, outside organizations are not being invited to apply through this posting, even though the opportunity is listed on a grants portal.
Financially, the anticipated award amount is fixed at 28,000 dollars (award floor and ceiling are both 28,000), with an expected number of awards listed as one. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. The estimated award date is on or about August 31, 2012, and the period of performance runs from the date of award through August 31, 2017, suggesting a multi-year effort focused on sustained support for conservation programming and partnerships.
In terms of eligibility as displayed in the listing, the category shown is “Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.” Practically, however, the content of the notice makes clear that the intended recipient has already been identified, reinforcing the single-source nature of the action. Administrative dates associated with the posting include a posted/created date of September 7, 2012, an original and current closing date of September 14, 2012, and an archive date of October 14, 2012; these dates function more like public notice milestones than an application window for competing applicants.
For questions, the notice directs inquiries to Dean Demarest at (404) 679-7371 and to Janice McNeill, Contract Specialist, at (404) 679-4056 or via email at janicemcneill@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding action titled "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation" under Funding Opportunity Number FWS R4 12 013. It is structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.655 and is authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980 (as amended).
Is this a standard, open grant competition?
No. The notice is explicitly described as not a typical open grant competition and does not include a full public announcement. It serves as a formal Notice of Intent to Award rather than a solicitation for competing applications.
Can outside organizations apply for funding through this posting?
No. The notice states that it is not a request for competitive proposals and that outside organizations are not being invited to apply through this posting, even though it appears on a grants portal.
What type of award is being used?
The action is structured as a cooperative agreement, which indicates FWS anticipates substantial involvement in the project (active participation in guiding and directing the work), rather than simply issuing funds and receiving reports.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in this notice?
It means FWS expects to play an active role in guiding and directing the work supported by the agreement. The award is not intended to be a hands-off pass-through of funds; it is designed for ongoing agency participation.
Who is the intended recipient?
The proposed recipient is the Friends of the Museum of Natural Sciences, which is also referenced in the notice as the Friends of the Museum of Natural History.
Is this a single-source (non-competitive) award?
Yes. The notice describes this as a single-source (non-competitive) award.
Why is the award not being competed?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2, section 2.14(B)(4), which permits a non-competitive award when an entity is considered uniquely qualified based on technical expertise. The notice also emphasizes that the decision not to compete is entirely at the awarding agency's discretion.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support work that advances conservation of high-priority migratory bird species across both breeding and non-breeding areas, with a geographic emphasis spanning the United States and parts of Central America.
What kinds of activities are expected to be supported?
The agreement is intended to provide operational support for a mix of conservation-related activities, including research, monitoring, education, outreach, and related field efforts that contribute to migratory bird conservation outcomes.
What role will the recipient play in the project?
The recipient would provide operational and administrative support and help develop and implement field activities aligned with the priorities laid out in the agreement, directing FWS-provided funds toward those agreed-upon objectives.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.655.
What is the legal authority for this opportunity?
The notice states the award is authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980 (as amended).
How much funding is anticipated?
The anticipated award amount is $28,000. The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $28,000, indicating a fixed amount in the notice.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice.
When is the award expected to be made?
The estimated award date is on or about August 31, 2012.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance runs from the date of award through August 31, 2017.
What geographic areas are emphasized?
The notice describes a geographic emphasis spanning the United States and parts of Central America, covering both breeding and non-breeding areas for migratory birds.
What eligibility category is displayed in the listing?
The eligibility category shown is "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education." The notice content also makes clear an intended recipient has already been identified.
Do the posted and closing dates function like an application window?
Not in the usual sense. The notice explains this is not a competitive solicitation; the posted and closing dates appear to function more like public notice milestones than an application window for competing applicants.
What are the key administrative dates listed?
The notice lists a posted/created date of September 7, 2012; an original and current closing date of September 14, 2012; and an archive date of October 14, 2012.
Who can be contacted with questions about the notice?
The notice directs inquiries to Dean Demarest at (404) 679-7371 and to Janice McNeill, Contract Specialist, at (404) 679-4056 or via email at janicemcneill@fws.gov.
Is this notice a full public announcement of a funding program?
No. The notice states it does not include a full public announcement and is intended to serve as a formal Notice of Intent to Award.
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