Opportunity Information: Apply for MBP FY08
Apply for MBP FY08
- The Migratory Birds in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Migratory Bird Project Support" 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 15.647 Migratory Bird Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2008 and posted on Apr 21, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 1, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Individuals, State and local governments, Institutions of Higher Learning, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3)status with the IRS, For Profit organizations other than small businesses
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Opportunity Summary:
The Migratory Bird Project Support opportunity (MBP FY08) is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 9 discretionary funding program from fiscal year 2008 focused on conserving migratory bird species through science, planning support, and technical products rather than on-the-ground habitat work. The program places special emphasis on species already identified by the Service as conservation or management priorities, including Birds of Conservation Concern (2002), focal species lists, and Birds of Management Concern. A major goal is to move bird conservation plans from paper to practice by funding projects that directly support national, regional, flyway, Bird Conservation Region, and state plans such as the Partners in Flight North American Landbird Conservation Plan, the U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, the North American Waterbird Conservation Plan, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, and State Wildlife Action Plans. Proposals that clearly align with priorities and actions identified in these plans are positioned to receive the strongest funding consideration.
Projects are expected to fit within one or more of three main activity types. First, the program supports population surveys and monitoring designed to clarify the status, trends, and distribution of bird species or groups of concern, with a preference for landscape-level approaches that can inform broader conservation decisions. Second, it supports applied research that helps managers make better choices, including studies on habitat requirements, best management practices, limiting factors, and how bird populations respond to conservation actions. This category also includes developing new monitoring techniques for poorly surveyed species and building models of bird-habitat relationships to identify priority focus areas. Third, it supports compiling and packaging technical information that practitioners can actually use, such as status assessments for species of concern, habitat management and restoration guidelines, and other outreach or education tools that translate science into practical guidance. While habitat outcomes are an underlying motivation, the announcement notes that habitat management projects themselves are generally not covered under this program, which signals that the funding is intended to strengthen the science, monitoring, and technical foundation that guides habitat work funded elsewhere.
USFWS Region 9 Migratory Bird Program staff review proposals and associated budgets and make funding decisions typically within 180 days of proposal receipt, though proposals may be reconsidered later if new funding becomes available. The review is strongly priority-driven: evaluators look at how directly a project supports migratory bird program priorities, how well it ties to established bird conservation plans, and whether it targets priority species. Beyond alignment, proposals are judged on scientific quality and practicality, including biological and statistical soundness, feasibility, geographic scope and usefulness beyond a single small site where appropriate, and cost effectiveness. The announcement also indicates that proposals may be reviewed by outside experts and other federal, state, or local personnel to verify methodology, feasibility, and value for money. Although matching funds are not required, projects that bring matching resources, in-kind services, donated materials, or partner equipment may be viewed more favorably than otherwise similar proposals without partner support.
Awards are made as grants or cooperative agreements under CFDA numbers 15.637 (Migratory Bird Joint Ventures) and 15.647 (Migratory Bird Conservation). The announcement anticipated about five awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $250,000. Individual awards could range from $5,000 (floor) up to $250,000 (ceiling), depending on project scope and available funds. Agreements are formalized after the proposal is accepted and deliverables and funding are mutually agreed upon; work can begin once both parties sign. Some agreements may be issued with periods of performance up to five years, and funding may be increased during the agreement term if funds are available and the Program Officer determines it is appropriate.
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses, with additional details referenced in the original eligibility text. The opportunity was posted April 21, 2008, and the application closing date was September 1, 2008 (archived October 1, 2008). For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Seth Mott, Branch Chief, Migratory Bird Program in Arlington, Virginia, at 703-358-1969.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Migratory Bird Project Support (MBP FY08)
What is the Migratory Bird Project Support (MBP FY08) opportunity?
MBP FY08 is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 9 discretionary funding opportunity (Fiscal Year 2008) focused on conserving migratory bird species by supporting science, planning, monitoring, applied research, and technical products that help guide conservation decisions.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The program is designed to help move bird conservation plans from "paper to practice" by funding projects that directly support national, regional, flyway, Bird Conservation Region, and state bird conservation plans. The intent is to strengthen the scientific and technical foundation that informs habitat work, rather than to fund habitat work itself.
Does this program fund on-the-ground habitat management or restoration projects?
Generally, no. While habitat outcomes are an underlying motivation, the announcement states that habitat management projects themselves are generally not covered. Funding is intended for activities like surveys/monitoring, applied research, and technical information products that support and guide habitat conservation efforts funded elsewhere.
What types of projects are expected to be competitive?
Projects are expected to fit within one or more of these activity types:
- Population surveys and monitoring to clarify status, trends, and distribution of bird species or groups of concern (with a preference for landscape-level approaches).
- Applied research that helps managers make better choices, including work on habitat requirements, best management practices, limiting factors, and population responses to conservation actions; also includes new monitoring techniques for poorly surveyed species and bird-habitat models to identify priority focus areas.
- Compiling and packaging technical information into products practitioners can use, such as status assessments, habitat management/restoration guidelines, and outreach/education tools that translate science into practical guidance.
Which bird species are emphasized by MBP FY08?
The program places special emphasis on species already identified by the Service as conservation or management priorities, including Birds of Conservation Concern (2002), focal species lists, and Birds of Management Concern.
Which conservation plans should proposals align with?
Proposals that clearly align with priorities and actions in established bird conservation plans are positioned for the strongest funding consideration, including:
- Partners in Flight North American Landbird Conservation Plan
- U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan
- North American Waterbird Conservation Plan
- North American Waterfowl Management Plan
- State Wildlife Action Plans
How are proposals reviewed and selected?
USFWS Region 9 Migratory Bird Program staff review proposals and associated budgets. The review is strongly priority-driven and focuses on:
- How directly the project supports migratory bird program priorities
- How well it ties to established bird conservation plans
- Whether it targets priority species
- Scientific quality and practicality, including biological and statistical soundness
- Feasibility and cost effectiveness
- Geographic scope and usefulness beyond a single small site where appropriate
Can proposals be reviewed by people outside USFWS?
Yes. The announcement indicates proposals may be reviewed by outside experts and other federal, state, or local personnel to verify methodology, feasibility, and value for money.
Are matching funds required?
No. Matching funds are not required. However, proposals that include matching resources, in-kind services, donated materials, or partner equipment may be viewed more favorably than otherwise similar proposals without partner support.
How long does the review and decision process take?
Funding decisions are typically made within 180 days of proposal receipt. The announcement also notes proposals may be reconsidered later if new funding becomes available.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the total funding level?
The announcement anticipated about five awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $250,000.
What is the award size range?
Individual awards could range from $5,000 (floor) up to $250,000 (ceiling), depending on project scope and available funds.
What type of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards are made as grants or cooperative agreements. Agreements are formalized after the proposal is accepted and deliverables and funding are mutually agreed upon.
When can work on an approved project begin?
Work can begin once both parties sign the agreement.
How long can the period of performance be?
Some agreements may be issued with periods of performance up to five years.
Can funding be increased after an award is made?
Yes. The announcement indicates funding may be increased during the agreement term if funds are available and the Program Officer determines it is appropriate.
What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
Awards are made under CFDA numbers 15.637 (Migratory Bird Joint Ventures) and 15.647 (Migratory Bird Conservation).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals, state and local governments, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and for-profit organizations other than small businesses (with additional details referenced in the original eligibility text).
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on April 21, 2008. The application closing date was September 1, 2008. The listing was archived on October 1, 2008.
Who was the contact person for help with the full announcement?
The listed contact was Seth Mott, Branch Chief, Migratory Bird Program, Arlington, Virginia, phone 703-358-1969.
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