Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS NCTC 2011 11
Apply for FWS NCTC 2011 11
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Leaders Network Leadership Development Grassroots Gathering" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.649 Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2011 and posted on Jun 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 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 Natural Leaders Network Leadership Development Grassroots Gathering. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant under justification 505 DM 2.14B(1) to the Children Nature Network.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Natural Leaders Network Leadership Development Grassroots Gathering (Funding Opportunity Number FWS NCTC 2011 11) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) notice of intent to make a single award rather than an open, competitive grant opportunity. Although it is listed as a discretionary grant in the education and environment/natural resources space (CFDA 15.649, Service Training and Technical Assistance), the agency explicitly states it is not seeking applications and there is no application process for other organizations. Instead, USFWS planned to issue a cooperative agreement to the Children and Nature Network (CNN) using the Department Manual authority at 505 DM 2.14B(1), which allows a single-source award based on an unsolicited proposal that offers a unique or innovative approach not already covered by current or planned funding efforts, and that supports program goals.
The proposed work centers on strengthening the Natural Leaders Network (NLN) role within CNN's annual conference known as the Grassroots Gathering. NLN is described as a network of young leaders ages 15 to 29 who help connect younger children and teens to direct, meaningful experiences in nature. CNN's unsolicited proposal focused on giving the NLN core team a larger, more hands-on leadership role in planning, designing, implementing, and facilitating elements of the Grassroots Gathering and CNN's related 2012 work plan. In practical terms, the funding was intended to support NLN team participation in the conference, including their attendance and involvement in conference delivery, which aligns with leadership development and youth engagement outcomes.
From a policy and program alignment standpoint, the purpose of the award ties directly to the Youth in the Great Outdoors initiative, emphasizing the need to engage and educate the next generation of conservation professionals. By investing in young leaders who then influence and mentor younger participants, the project aims to create a multiplier effect: building youth leadership capacity while also expanding youth access to outdoor and conservation-related learning experiences. The opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $30,000, with an award ceiling of $30,000 and no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Key administrative details include a posted date and creation date of June 22, 2011, an original and current closing date of July 15, 2011, and an archive date of August 14, 2011, reflecting that this was a time-bound public notice rather than a competitive solicitation. The expected number of awards was one, consistent with the single-source intent. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact was Tracy McCleaf, Agreements Coordinator, at 304-876-7781.
FAQs: Natural Leaders Network Leadership Development Grassroots Gathering (FWS NCTC 2011 11)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This notice describes the "Natural Leaders Network Leadership Development Grassroots Gathering" (Funding Opportunity Number FWS NCTC 2011 11), issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It was published as a notice of intent to make a single award rather than as an open, competitive grant solicitation.
2) Is this an open grant that organizations can apply for?
No. USFWS explicitly stated it was not seeking applications and that there is no application process for other organizations. The notice was not intended to solicit proposals from the public.
3) Why is there no application process for this opportunity?
The agency indicated it planned to make a single-source award based on an unsolicited proposal. The stated authority referenced was Department Manual 505 DM 2.14B(1), which allows a single-source award when an unsolicited proposal offers a unique or innovative approach not already addressed by current or planned funding efforts and supports program goals.
4) Who was the intended recipient of the award?
USFWS planned to issue a cooperative agreement to the Children and Nature Network (CNN).
5) What type of award was anticipated?
The notice described the intent to issue a cooperative agreement (as opposed to a competitive grant to multiple recipients). The expected number of awards was one.
6) What program area does this opportunity fall under?
It was listed in the education and environment/natural resources space and associated with CFDA 15.649, "Service Training and Technical Assistance."
7) What is the Natural Leaders Network (NLN) in this context?
NLN was described as a network of young leaders ages 15 to 29 who help connect younger children and teens to direct, meaningful experiences in nature.
8) What was the proposed project focus?
The proposed work centered on strengthening the Natural Leaders Network role within CNN's annual conference known as the Grassroots Gathering. The concept was to expand the NLN core team's leadership role in planning, designing, implementing, and facilitating elements of the conference and CNN's related 2012 work plan.
9) What specific activities would the funding support?
In practical terms, the funding was intended to support NLN team participation in the Grassroots Gathering, including their attendance and involvement in conference delivery, with an emphasis on hands-on leadership development and youth engagement.
10) How does this project align with broader USFWS priorities?
The purpose of the award was tied to the Youth in the Great Outdoors initiative, emphasizing engagement and education of the next generation of conservation professionals. The project rationale described a multiplier effect: investing in young leaders who then influence and mentor younger participants, thereby expanding youth leadership capacity and youth access to outdoor and conservation-related learning experiences.
11) How much funding was available?
The notice listed an estimated total funding amount of $30,000. The award ceiling was also $30,000.
12) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
13) How many awards did USFWS expect to make?
The expected number of awards was one, consistent with the single-source intent described in the notice.
14) What were the key dates for this notice?
The posted date and creation date were June 22, 2011. The original and current closing date was July 15, 2011. The archive date was August 14, 2011.
15) Does the closing date indicate a deadline to submit an application?
No. Even though a closing date was listed (July 15, 2011), the agency stated it was not seeking applications and there was no application process for other organizations. The dates reflect the time window for the public notice rather than a competitive submission period.
16) Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Tracy McCleaf, Agreements Coordinator, at 304-876-7781.
17) What does "single award" mean here?
It means USFWS intended to make one award to a specified recipient (CNN) rather than funding multiple recipients through an open competition.
18) What is meant by an "unsolicited proposal" in this notice?
In this context, it refers to a proposal submitted by CNN that was not requested through a public solicitation, and that USFWS indicated was unique or innovative and aligned with program goals, supporting the rationale for a single-source cooperative agreement.
19) Is this opportunity still active?
No. The notice includes a closing date of July 15, 2011 and an archive date of August 14, 2011, indicating it was a time-bound notice from 2011 rather than an active solicitation.
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