Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS NCTC 2011 15
Apply for FWS NCTC 2011 15
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education employment, labor and training environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nature Explore Classrooms" 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 Jul 8, 2011 and posted on Jun 24, 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 $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 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 Nature Explore Classrooms. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant under justification 505 DM 2.14B(1) to the Arbor Day Foundation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Nature Explore Classrooms opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS NCTC 2011 15) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) notice of intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award rather than an open grant competition. In practical terms, USFWS is not seeking applications from the public and there is no application process for other organizations. The agency is using the Department Manual authority at 505 DM 2.14B(1), which allows a single source award when the project originates as an unsolicited proposal offering a unique or innovative approach that is not already covered by a current or planned contract or assistance award, and that the agency determines supports program objectives.
The planned recipient is the Arbor Day Foundation, working in partnership with the Dimensions Educational Research Foundation. Their proposal centers on developing five Nature Explore Classrooms on National Wildlife Refuge lands across different regions of the country. These classrooms are envisioned as outdoor learning spaces designed to help people, especially young learners, connect with nature through structured, site-specific areas that can support education and interpretation on refuge property.
A key part of the work involves on-site planning and training. For each of the five refuge locations, a Nature Explore team made up of a landscape architect and an educator would travel to the site alongside USFWS representatives to create a concept plan tailored to that refuge. Each site visit would also include a workshop to train staff and partners on how to use the outdoor classroom space effectively for learning activities and programming. Beyond design and training, the proposal also includes an introductory orientation aimed at local contractors who would be responsible for installing the outdoor classrooms. Importantly, the installation effort is intended to incorporate local youth from each region, aligning the project with the Department of the Interior initiative to engage and employ youth in natural resource-related career pathways.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, reflecting that USFWS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project (for example, through collaboration on site selection, concept planning, and implementation coordination). The funding activity categories listed include education, employment/labor and training, environment, and natural resources. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $25,000 and an award ceiling of $25,000 (no cost sharing or matching requirement). The notice was posted June 24, 2011, with an original and current closing date of July 15, 2011, and an archive date of August 14, 2011, reflecting the limited window typical of a public notice of intent for a sole-source assistance award rather than a competitive solicitation.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Tracy McCleaf, Agreements Coordinator, at 304-876-7781.
Nature Explore Classrooms (FWS NCTC 2011 15) - FAQs
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This notice is a notice of intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award. USFWS is not seeking applications from the public under this opportunity.
Can my organization apply for this funding?
No. Based on the notice, there is no application process for other organizations. The agency is not accepting proposals or applications from the public for this opportunity.
Why is USFWS making a single-source (non-competitive) award?
USFWS is using Department Manual authority at 505 DM 2.14B(1), which allows a single source award when a project originates as an unsolicited proposal offering a unique or innovative approach not already covered by a current or planned contract or assistance award, and when the agency determines the project supports program objectives.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS NCTC 2011 15.
Who is the planned recipient of the award?
The planned recipient is the Arbor Day Foundation, working in partnership with the Dimensions Educational Research Foundation.
What is the project expected to do?
The proposal focuses on developing five Nature Explore Classrooms on National Wildlife Refuge lands across different regions of the country. These are outdoor learning spaces designed to help people, especially young learners, connect with nature through structured, site-specific areas that support education and interpretation on refuge property.
How many Nature Explore Classrooms are planned?
Five Nature Explore Classrooms are planned, each located on National Wildlife Refuge lands in different regions of the country.
Where will the Nature Explore Classrooms be located?
They are planned for National Wildlife Refuge lands across different regions of the United States. Specific refuge sites are to be addressed through on-site planning and coordination involving USFWS and the Nature Explore team.
What is a "Nature Explore Classroom" in this context?
In this notice, Nature Explore Classrooms are described as outdoor learning spaces with structured, site-specific areas intended to support education and interpretation on refuge property, with a focus on helping people (especially young learners) connect with nature.
What on-site work is included for each refuge location?
For each of the five refuge locations, a Nature Explore team composed of a landscape architect and an educator would travel to the site with USFWS representatives to create a concept plan tailored to that refuge. Each site visit would also include a workshop to train staff and partners to use the outdoor classroom effectively for learning activities and programming.
Who provides the design and educational planning expertise during site visits?
The notice states that a Nature Explore team consisting of a landscape architect and an educator would conduct the on-site work, alongside USFWS representatives.
What training is included as part of the project?
Each site visit includes a workshop to train staff and partners on how to use the outdoor classroom space effectively for learning activities and programming.
Does the project include guidance for the installation phase?
Yes. The proposal includes an introductory orientation aimed at local contractors who would be responsible for installing the outdoor classrooms.
Will local youth be involved in the project?
Yes. The installation effort is intended to incorporate local youth from each region, aligning with the Department of the Interior initiative to engage and employ youth in natural resource-related career pathways.
What type of federal funding instrument is being used?
A cooperative agreement instrument is planned. This reflects that USFWS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project (for example, through collaboration on site selection, concept planning, and implementation coordination).
What does "cooperative agreement" imply here?
As described in the notice, it indicates substantial involvement by USFWS in carrying out the project, including collaboration on site selection, concept planning, and implementation coordination.
Is this considered a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The notice describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The listed categories are education, employment/labor and training, environment, and natural resources.
How many awards does USFWS anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $25,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $25,000.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted on June 24, 2011.
What were the closing date and archive date listed for this notice?
The original and current closing date was July 15, 2011. The archive date was August 14, 2011.
Why is the posting window so limited?
The notice explains that the limited window is typical of a public notice of intent for a sole-source assistance award rather than a competitive solicitation.
Who can be contacted with questions or if there are issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Tracy McCleaf, Agreements Coordinator, at 304-876-7781.
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