Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00349
Apply for F14AS00349
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Non Lead Ammunition Public Outreach Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 20, 2014 and posted on Aug 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Applications are not being accepted for this funding, this is a Notice of Intent to award a single source award to Institute for Wildlife Studies based on their unique qualifications to complere this project.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Applications are not being accepted for this funding, this is a Notice of Intent to award a single source award to Institute for Wildlife Studies based on their unique qualifications to complere this project.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Non Lead Ammunition Public Outreach Program (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00349) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds. The project is framed as an education and environment outreach effort aimed at the hunting community, with the practical goal of increasing awareness and understanding of non-lead ammunition options and best practices. The core activities described include delivering talks or presentations, bringing demonstration materials to outreach meetings, and providing informational materials at public events so hunters and related audiences can access current, credible information about non-lead ammunition.
Although the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted" in a general sense, this posting is not an open competition. It is explicitly a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to the Institute for Wildlife Studies based on the agency's determination that the organization has unique qualifications needed to complete the project. As a result, applications were not being accepted, and both the original and current closing language state that submissions would not be taken. The notice was posted and created on August 20, 2014, and archived on August 25, 2014, indicating it was published primarily to document the agency's intent to proceed with a non-competitive award rather than to solicit proposals broadly.
The funding fields in the notice show an estimated total funding amount of $0 with award ceiling and floor also listed as $0, which typically signals that the announcement is informational in nature (or that funding details were not entered into the public posting) rather than indicating the project has no cost. The opportunity lists no cost sharing or matching requirement. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the notice provides a point of contact at the Fish and Wildlife Service: Irma Barraza (805-644-1766, IrmaBarraza@fws.gov). The posting also references Grants.gov as the additional information link location.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Non Lead Ammunition Public Outreach Program (F14AS00349)
What is the Non Lead Ammunition Public Outreach Program (F14AS00349)?
The Non Lead Ammunition Public Outreach Program is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding opportunity focused on education and environmental outreach to the hunting community. Its practical goal is to increase awareness and understanding of non-lead ammunition options and best practices by sharing current, credible information with hunters and related audiences.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This posting is under CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. This posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award. It is not an open competition and was not intended to solicit proposals from the general public.
Are applications being accepted for this opportunity?
No. The notice states that submissions would not be taken. Applications were not being accepted under this posting.
Who is the intended award recipient?
The notice indicates the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intended to make a single-source award to the Institute for Wildlife Studies.
Why is the award single-source?
According to the notice, the agency determined that the Institute for Wildlife Studies has unique qualifications needed to complete the project, which is why the award was planned as a non-competitive (single-source) action.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The project is framed as an education and outreach effort aimed at hunters and related audiences, intended to improve awareness and understanding of non-lead ammunition options and best practices.
What activities are included in the core outreach approach?
The core activities described include delivering talks or presentations, bringing demonstration materials to outreach meetings, and providing informational materials at public events so audiences can access current, credible information about non-lead ammunition.
Who is the target audience for the outreach?
The target audience is the hunting community, including hunters and related audiences who attend outreach meetings and public events where informational materials can be distributed.
The listing says eligibility is "unrestricted." Does that mean anyone can apply?
Not in this case. While the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted" in a general sense, the notice makes clear it is not an open competition and that applications were not being accepted.
When was this notice posted and when was it archived?
The notice was created and posted on August 20, 2014, and it was archived on August 25, 2014.
What does it mean that the notice was archived shortly after posting?
Based on the dates provided, the posting appears to have been published primarily to document the agency's intent to proceed with a non-competitive award rather than to solicit proposals over an extended application period.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The funding fields in the notice show an estimated total funding amount of $0, with an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. This typically indicates the announcement is informational in nature or that funding details were not entered into the public posting, rather than confirming the project has no cost.
Does the $0 funding amount mean the project has no budget?
Not necessarily. The notice notes that $0 values in the public funding fields typically signal an informational posting or missing/unenetered funding details in the announcement, rather than confirming that the project requires no funding.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity lists no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Where can I find additional information about the announcement?
The posting references Grants.gov as the additional information link location.
Who do I contact if I have questions or need help accessing the full announcement?
The notice provides a Fish and Wildlife Service point of contact: Irma Barraza, (805) 644-1766, IrmaBarraza@fws.gov.
Is this opportunity described as discretionary funding?
Yes. The notice describes it as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the overall emphasis of the project: enforcement or education?
Based on the description provided, the emphasis is education and environmental outreach, focused on delivering credible information and practical best practices about non-lead ammunition.
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