Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00263
Apply for F15AS00263
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Sustain Our Great Lakes Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 8, 2015 and posted on Jun 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,809,223.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,809,223.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant in the to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to administer the Sustain Our Great Lakes Program under justification 505DM 2.14 B. (4).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Sustain Our Great Lakes Program opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00263) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notice describing an intended, single award grant that supports conservation work across the Great Lakes basin. The program itself is structured as a public private partnership that brings together ArcelorMittal and multiple federal agencies and partners, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, with NFWF serving a central administrative and grantmaking role. The mission is focused on sustaining, restoring, and protecting fish, wildlife, and habitat in the Great Lakes region by leveraging funds, strengthening conservation capacity, and aligning partner efforts around major ecological priorities affecting the basin.
A key point in this announcement is that it is not a competitive, open solicitation and there is no application process for outside organizations. Instead, it is a formal notice of intent to make a single source award to NFWF so it can administer the Sustain Our Great Lakes Program. The agency justifies the non-competitive approach under the cited authority (505 DM 2.14 B.(4)), explaining that competition is not considered practical because NFWF is viewed as uniquely qualified to carry out the work. The notice points to several reasons for that determination, including NFWF's congressionally formalized relationship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, its region-specific grantmaking expertise, and its prior leadership and experience administering this particular Great Lakes initiative. In other words, the grant is designed to fund NFWF as the intermediary that manages and distributes program grants, rather than to directly fund a broad field of applicants through this particular Grants.gov posting.
From a funding and administrative perspective, the opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant within the Natural Resources activity area, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration). The announcement anticipates one award with an estimated total funding amount of $5,809,223, which is also listed as the award ceiling. The award floor is shown as $0, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. The posting dates show it was posted on June 8, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 15, 2015, and an archive date of June 16, 2015. Those dates function more as administrative milestones for the notice rather than a window for public submissions, since the document explicitly states that external applicants cannot apply.
Eligibility is effectively limited by design to the intended recipient, even though the listing may display a broader category such as "Others" with a note to see eligibility details. The eligibility section clarifies that the notice is solely to announce the intent to award to NFWF as a single source recipient for program administration. For anyone needing the full announcement or having trouble accessing it electronically, the listed point of contact is Amy McGovern at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (312-886-1474, AmyMcGovern@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notice describing an intended, single award discretionary grant tied to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Sustain Our Great Lakes Program. It supports conservation work across the Great Lakes basin focused on sustaining, restoring, and protecting fish, wildlife, and habitat.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00263.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to the public?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a competitive, open solicitation and there is no application process for outside organizations.
Can outside organizations apply through Grants.gov for this posting?
No. The document states that external applicants cannot apply. The posting functions as a formal notice of intent to make a single source award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended single source recipient is the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).
What is the purpose of making a single award to NFWF?
The award is designed to fund NFWF as an intermediary so it can administer the Sustain Our Great Lakes Program, including managing and distributing program grants, rather than directly funding a broad group of applicants through this specific notice.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The agency states that competition is not considered practical and cites authority 505 DM 2.14 B.(4). The notice explains that NFWF is considered uniquely qualified due to its congressionally formalized relationship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, its region-specific grantmaking expertise, and its prior leadership and experience administering this Great Lakes initiative.
What conservation outcomes does the Sustain Our Great Lakes Program focus on?
The mission is focused on sustaining, restoring, and protecting fish, wildlife, and habitat in the Great Lakes region by leveraging funds, strengthening conservation capacity, and aligning partner efforts around major ecological priorities affecting the basin.
What kind of partnership structure supports the program?
The program is structured as a public-private partnership that brings together ArcelorMittal and multiple federal agencies and partners, with NFWF serving a central administrative and grantmaking role.
Which federal agencies and partners are named in the notice?
The notice identifies partners including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service, alongside ArcelorMittal and NFWF.
What is the activity area for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the Natural Resources activity area.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
It is described as a discretionary grant.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration).
How many awards are anticipated?
One award is anticipated.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $5,809,223.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $5,809,223.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is shown as $0.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
When was the notice posted?
The posting date is June 8, 2015.
What were the closing date and archive date listed for the notice?
The original and current closing date is June 15, 2015, and the archive date is June 16, 2015.
Do the posted closing dates represent a public application window?
No. The dates function as administrative milestones for the notice rather than a window for public submissions, because the notice states that outside organizations cannot apply.
Who is eligible to receive this specific award?
Eligibility is effectively limited to the intended recipient. The eligibility section clarifies that the notice exists solely to announce the intent to award to NFWF as a single source recipient for program administration.
The listing shows a broad eligibility category like "Others." Does that mean more entities can apply?
No. Even if the listing displays broader categories, the eligibility details provided state the notice is solely an intent to award to NFWF and is not open for outside applications.
Who can I contact for the full announcement or if I cannot access it electronically?
The listed point of contact is Amy McGovern at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 312-886-1474. Email: AmyMcGovern@fws.gov.
Which agency issued the notice of intent?
The notice is described as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notice of intended award.
What geographic area does the program cover?
The work supported by the program is focused on the Great Lakes basin and the Great Lakes region.
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