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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Montana Arctic Grayling Conservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.660 Endangered Species Candidate Conservation Action Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2015 and posted on May 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 2015 This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique Qualifications. (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 $50,000.00 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).
- This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique Qualifications
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Opportunity Summary:
The Montana Arctic Grayling Conservation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00248) was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.660, which covers Endangered Species and Candidate Conservation Action Funds. The focus of the award is straightforward and action-oriented: to develop and implement on-the-ground conservation and restoration activities for Arctic grayling in the upper Missouri River basin in Montana. In practical terms, this kind of work typically centers on improving habitat conditions, addressing limiting factors that keep grayling populations from recovering, and carrying out restoration measures that support long-term persistence of the species in key waters.
This announcement is not a broad, competitive solicitation. It is a notice of intent to make a single-source discretionary grant award to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4)) based on unique qualifications. In other words, the agency signaled that it planned to fund a specific recipient rather than open the opportunity to multiple applicants, reflecting the state agency's role, expertise, jurisdictional authority, existing programs, and established capacity to carry out grayling conservation work in Montana.
Funding details indicate an estimated total of $250,000 associated with the opportunity, with individual award amounts expected to fall within a range that includes an award floor of $20,000 and an award ceiling of $50,000. The notice lists an expectation of five awards, which suggests the overall funding could be distributed across multiple grants or project increments tied to distinct work elements, sites, or phases while still remaining within the single-source framework aimed at the same qualified state partner. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
The timeline provided in the notice shows it was posted and created on May 27, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 3, 2015, and an archive date of June 27, 2015. Because it is a notice of intent for a single-source award, the short window functions more as a formal publication and documentation step than a typical open application period. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," clarified by the single-source intent and the specialized nature of the conservation actions described.
For administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is James Boyd at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 406-449-5225 x 216 or by email at jamesboyd@fws.gov.
Montana Arctic Grayling Conservation Grant (F15AS00248) - FAQs
What is the Montana Arctic Grayling Conservation grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant opportunity focused on developing and implementing on-the-ground conservation and restoration activities for Arctic grayling in the upper Missouri River basin in Montana.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00248.
Which federal agency issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Department of the Interior).
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.660, which covers Endangered Species and Candidate Conservation Action Funds.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to support action-oriented conservation and restoration work for Arctic grayling, including habitat improvement, addressing limiting factors to population recovery, and implementing restoration measures that support long-term persistence of the species in key waters.
Where will the funded work take place?
The work is focused on the upper Missouri River basin in Montana.
Is this a competitive grant that multiple organizations can apply for?
No. This is not described as a broad, competitive solicitation. It is a notice of intent to make a single-source discretionary grant award.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice indicates the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service planned to make the single-source award to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Why is the award being made as a single-source grant?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4)) and explains the decision is based on unique qualifications, including the state agency's role, expertise, jurisdictional authority, existing programs, and capacity to carry out Arctic grayling conservation work in Montana.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding associated with the opportunity is $250,000.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
The notice lists an award floor of $20,000 and an award ceiling of $50,000.
How many awards are expected?
The notice lists an expectation of five awards.
If it is single-source, why does it mention multiple awards?
Based on the notice, the five awards likely reflect funding distributed across multiple grants or project increments tied to different work elements, sites, or phases, while still remaining within the single-source framework intended for the same qualified state partner.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning non-federal funds are not required as a condition of receiving the award.
When was this opportunity posted?
The notice was posted (and created) on May 27, 2015.
What was the closing date for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed in the notice is June 3, 2015.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date listed is June 27, 2015.
Does the short open period function like a normal application window?
Not in the typical way. The notice describes a single-source intent, so the short window appears to serve as a formal publication and documentation step rather than an open, competitive application period.
What activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," and the notice clarifies this in the context of single-source intent and specialized conservation actions.
Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is James Boyd at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can I reach the point of contact by phone?
You can call 406-449-5225 x 216.
How can I reach the point of contact by email?
You can email jamesboyd@fws.gov.
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