Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00063
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Wildlife Refuge iPhone Application" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654 Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 7, 2015 and posted on Jan 7, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 14, 2015 The Service intends to award to National Geographic Society.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $110,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00063) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service supports the creation of a National Wildlife Refuge iPhone application designed to help the public explore the National Wildlife Refuge System. The app concept centers on providing access to information for more than 500 national wildlife refuges and 38 wetland management districts, making it easier for users to discover places to visit, learn what each site offers, and understand the wildlife and habitats these areas protect. A major feature is a community-oriented component that lets both experienced outdoor users and newcomers share wildlife sightings and personal experiences, helping build engagement and awareness through user-generated content.
The purpose of the project is not only to improve visitor experience, but also to encourage stewardship of natural resources and deepen public understanding of the Fish and Wildlife Service mission and its role in conserving diverse species and ecosystems. The funding is associated with CFDA 15.654 (Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife), reflecting a focus on tools and enhancements that support public use, interpretation, and connection to refuge lands and conservation outcomes.
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the agency in project coordination, oversight, or collaboration during development and implementation. The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $110,000. There was no stated cost-sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $0, which generally means applicants should rely on the estimated total funding figure and the specific award terms provided in the full announcement rather than fixed minimum or maximum limits.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both cases). The notice also stated the Service intended to award the cooperative agreement to the National Geographic Society, suggesting the announcement functioned as a targeted or sole-source style notice rather than a wide-open competition.
Key dates indicate the posting and creation date were January 7, 2015, with an original and current closing date of January 14, 2015, and an archive date of January 15, 2015, reflecting a short application window consistent with an intended-award announcement. Additional details were available via Grants.gov, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Cameron Matthews (404-679-7109, cameronmatthews@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F15AS00063.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This discretionary grant opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Department of the Interior).
What is the project this grant is meant to support?
The grant supports creation of a National Wildlife Refuge iPhone application designed to help the public explore the National Wildlife Refuge System.
What is the core purpose of the proposed iPhone app?
The app concept centers on providing easier public access to information across the National Wildlife Refuge System so users can discover places to visit, learn what each site offers, and better understand the wildlife and habitats these areas protect.
How much of the refuge system would the app cover?
The app is intended to provide information for more than 500 national wildlife refuges and 38 wetland management districts.
What kinds of user needs is the app intended to address?
It is intended to make it easier for users to find refuges and wetland management districts to visit, understand available opportunities at each location, and learn about the resources protected there.
Is there a community or social component included in the app concept?
Yes. A major feature described is a community-oriented component allowing both experienced outdoor users and newcomers to share wildlife sightings and personal experiences through user-generated content.
Why does the opportunity emphasize user-generated content?
The described intent is to build engagement and awareness by enabling the public to contribute sightings and experiences, which can help broaden participation and interest in refuge lands and wildlife.
Beyond improving visitor experience, what broader outcomes does the project aim to support?
The project is also intended to encourage stewardship of natural resources and deepen public understanding of the Fish and Wildlife Service mission and its role in conserving diverse species and ecosystems.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The funding is associated with CFDA 15.654, titled "Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife."
What does the CFDA association suggest about the focus of the grant?
It reflects a focus on tools and enhancements that support public use, interpretation, and connection to refuge lands and conservation outcomes.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it generally mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the agency during development and implementation, such as coordination, oversight, or collaboration with the recipient.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $110,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated in the provided information.
Why are the award ceiling and floor listed as $0?
The ceiling and floor were both listed as $0, which generally indicates applicants should rely on the estimated total funding amount and the specific award terms in the full announcement rather than fixed minimum or maximum limits.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in both cases.
Were institutions of higher education eligible under this opportunity?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded, even in the nonprofit categories referenced.
Was this a competitive opportunity open to many applicants?
The notice stated the Service intended to award the cooperative agreement to the National Geographic Society, which suggests it functioned as a targeted or intended-award (sole-source style) notice rather than a wide-open competition.
Who did the notice say the Service intended to award to?
The notice stated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intended to award the cooperative agreement to the National Geographic Society.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date were January 7, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date were both January 14, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was January 15, 2015.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posting date of January 7, 2015 and the closing date of January 14, 2015, the application window was very short.
Where were additional details made available?
Additional details were available via Grants.gov.
Who was listed as the point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Cameron Matthews.
What contact information was provided for the listed point of contact?
The provided phone number was 404-679-7109 and the email address was cameronmatthews@fws.gov.
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