Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00080
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Modification of Contract for Establishment of Environmental Water Rights Transaction program for the Rio Grande" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.663 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2012 and posted on Feb 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 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 $137,645.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $137,645.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00080) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under CFDA 15.663, with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation listed in the source data. The award is narrowly defined in both size and scope, with an expected single award and a fixed funding amount of $137,645 (the award ceiling and floor are both $137,645). It was posted on February 20, 2012, created on February 17, 2012, and had a short application window closing on February 24, 2012, later archived on April 17, 2012. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, and eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
The central purpose of the opportunity is not to launch a brand-new program from scratch, but to modify an existing grant agreement that established the Rio Grande Water Rights Transactions Program. The modification specifically targets the Canalization Reach of the Rio Grande, defined here as the stretch from Caballo Dam south to the New Mexico state line. In practical terms, the modification is intended to make it possible to issue financial assistance grant agreements with two local irrigation districts. That detail signals that the work is meant to be implemented through local water management entities that already control, deliver, or administer irrigation supplies and associated water rights in the project area.
The project objective is to purchase water rights and then dedicate that water to wildlife and habitat restoration needs along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico. Rather than focusing on building physical infrastructure, the opportunity is centered on water transactions as a conservation tool, essentially shifting how water is legally allocated and used so that water can be made available for environmental purposes. The resulting water would support native habitat restoration efforts, with an emphasis on benefits to endangered species and the broader ecological health of the river corridor.
The public benefit described in the announcement is framed around improved environmental water availability and better management of wetland and riparian habitats. By securing water rights for habitat purposes, the project aims to strengthen river and floodplain conditions that support native vegetation, wetlands, and riparian ecosystems, which in turn can improve habitat quality and resilience. The opportunity also highlights ecosystem-wide outcomes, including promoting healthier ecosystems overall, which typically includes improved habitat connectivity, better seasonal water availability for key life stages of aquatic and riparian species, and enhanced management flexibility for conservation actions in a highly managed river reach.
For applicants or stakeholders needing additional details, the announcement points to Grants.gov as the source for the full posting and provides a direct contact at FWS: Bernard Lujan (505-248-6805, bernardlujan@fws.gov) for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00080.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.663.
Who is listed in the source data for this opportunity?
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is listed in the source data.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
How much funding is available?
The funding amount is fixed at $137,645.
Is there a minimum or maximum award size?
Yes. The award floor is $137,645 and the award ceiling is also $137,645, meaning the amount is fixed.
How many awards are expected?
A single award is expected.
When was the opportunity created and posted?
It was created on February 17, 2012 and posted on February 20, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application window closed on February 24, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 17, 2012.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The information provided states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges or universities eligible under this opportunity?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to modify an existing grant agreement that established the Rio Grande Water Rights Transactions Program, rather than launching a brand-new program.
What is being modified through this funding?
The modification is intended to support work in the Canalization Reach of the Rio Grande and make it possible to issue financial assistance grant agreements with two local irrigation districts.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The focus is the Canalization Reach of the Rio Grande, defined as the stretch from Caballo Dam south to the New Mexico state line.
What is the project objective?
The objective is to purchase water rights and dedicate that water to wildlife and habitat restoration needs along the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico.
Is this grant focused on building or installing physical infrastructure?
No. The information provided emphasizes water transactions as a conservation tool (changing legal allocation and use of water), not construction of physical infrastructure.
How will the project be implemented in practice?
The description indicates the work is intended to be implemented through local water management entities, specifically by enabling financial assistance grant agreements with two local irrigation districts.
What conservation outcomes is the funding intended to support?
The expected outcomes include improved environmental water availability and better management of wetland and riparian habitats along the Rio Grande corridor.
Does the opportunity mention benefits to endangered species?
Yes. The description highlights benefits to endangered species as part of the native habitat restoration emphasis.
What kinds of habitats are expected to benefit?
The opportunity references wetlands, riparian habitats, native vegetation, and broader river-and-floodplain ecosystem conditions.
What is the public benefit described for this opportunity?
The public benefit is framed around securing water for habitat purposes to strengthen river and floodplain conditions and promote healthier ecosystems overall.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The announcement points to Grants.gov as the source for the full posting.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed FWS contact is Bernard Lujan at 505-248-6805 or bernardlujan@fws.gov.
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