Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS NCTC 2010 15
Apply for FWS NCTC 2010 15
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NEEF Environmental Education Initiatives" 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 28, 2010 and posted on Jul 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 6, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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 NEEF Environmental Education Initiatives. This is a Notice of Intent to award a single source agreement to the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) under justification 505 DM 2,14B(1).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "NEEF - Environmental Education Initiatives" (Funding Opportunity Number FWS-NCTC-2010-15) is a discretionary cooperative agreement announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the education and environment activity categories. It was posted on July 28, 2010, with an original and current closing date of August 6, 2010, and later archived on September 5, 2010. The opportunity carried an estimated total funding amount of $100,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and no stated award floor. No cost sharing or matching requirement was included.
Programmatically, the effort is centered on strengthening environmental and wildlife conservation education by supporting a set of connected initiatives intended to expand training, classroom resources, and youth engagement. The objectives described in the announcement focus on funding support for Partners in Resource Education, providing Wildlife Conservation Professional Development grants for K-12 teachers, improving online wildlife conservation resources geared to high school educators, offering Youth Conservation Engagement grants, and developing conservation career profiles designed to help youth understand and pursue conservation-related career pathways. Collectively, these activities are framed as a way to build capacity among educators, expand access to high-quality wildlife conservation content, and create clearer links between conservation learning and future workforce opportunities.
A key feature of this announcement is that it was not an open, competitive solicitation. The eligibility section specifies that there is no application process because the notice functions as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF). The agency cites a single-source justification under 505 DM 2.14B(1), indicating the award was intended for NEEF specifically rather than a pool of applicants. While the general eligible applicant category is listed as "Others" with a note to see additional eligibility information, the provided eligibility narrative makes clear that the agreement was planned for NEEF and not available for general submission.
The funding is associated with CFDA number 15.649, "Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training)," reflecting an emphasis on professional development, technical assistance, and training-related education support. The Fish and Wildlife Service describes NEEF's role as a needed partner to help meet the demands of departmental initiatives, suggesting the cooperative agreement structure was chosen to support coordinated implementation and collaboration rather than a simple pass-through grant.
For announcement access issues or questions, the listed contact is Georgia Jeppesen, Branch Chief, Program Support, reachable by phone at 304-876-7388, with an email contact shown in the notice as tracymccleaf@fws.gov.
FAQs: NEEF - Environmental Education Initiatives (FWS-NCTC-2010-15)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled NEEF - Environmental Education Initiatives.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS-NCTC-2010-15.
Which federal agency announced this opportunity?
The opportunity was announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of funding instrument is it?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement, indicating coordinated implementation and collaboration rather than a standard competitive grant award.
What activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The notice lists the activity categories as education and environment.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on July 28, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date shown in the notice is August 6, 2010.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 5, 2010.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $100,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The effort is focused on strengthening environmental and wildlife conservation education by expanding training, improving classroom and online resources, and supporting youth engagement connected to conservation learning and careers.
What major initiatives or activities were supported under this opportunity?
The objectives described include funding support for:
- Partners in Resource Education
- Wildlife Conservation Professional Development grants for K-12 teachers
- Improving online wildlife conservation resources geared to high school educators
- Youth Conservation Engagement grants
- Developing conservation career profiles to help youth understand and pursue conservation-related career pathways
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states it functioned as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF).
Was this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement specifically indicates it was not an open, competitive solicitation.
Was there an application process for the general public or other organizations?
No. The eligibility section specifies there was no application process because the notice served as a Notice of Intent for a single-source award to NEEF.
What does the eligibility section mean by listing "Others"?
While the general eligible applicant category is shown as "Others" with a note to see additional eligibility information, the eligibility narrative provided makes clear the agreement was planned specifically for NEEF and was not available for general submission.
What justification was cited for making a single-source award?
The agency cited a single-source justification under 505 DM 2.14B(1), indicating the award was intended for NEEF rather than a pool of applicants.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The funding is associated with CFDA 15.649, titled "Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training)".
How does the CFDA description relate to the program?
The CFDA listing emphasizes professional development, technical assistance, and training, which aligns with the opportunity's focus on educator capacity-building, training support, and education-related technical assistance.
Why was a cooperative agreement used instead of a standard grant?
Based on the information provided, the Fish and Wildlife Service described NEEF as a needed partner to help meet the demands of departmental initiatives, and the cooperative agreement structure was used to support coordinated implementation and collaboration.
Who is the contact person for questions about this notice?
The listed contact is Georgia Jeppesen, Branch Chief, Program Support.
What phone number is provided for the opportunity contact?
The phone number provided is 304-876-7388.
What email address is shown for inquiries?
The notice lists the email contact as tracymccleaf@fws.gov.
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