Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R4 13 008
Apply for FWS R4 13 008
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "North American Wetlands Conservation Funds" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.623 North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 9, 2013 and posted on May 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $67,000.00 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 for this project. This is a Notice of Intent to award a single source Cooperative Agreement to Ducks Unlimited, Inc., under justification with DM2.2 14(B)4.
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Opportunity Summary:
The North American Wetlands Conservation Funds opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R4 13 008) is a discretionary financial assistance action from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) within the natural resources funding activity category. It is structured as a cooperative agreement and was posted on May 9, 2013, with an original and final closing date of May 15, 2013, and an archive date of June 14, 2013. The listing is associated with CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 15.623, North American Wetlands Conservation Fund, and it carries a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal match or other qualifying partner contributions consistent with the program and award terms.
This notice is not a typical competitive grant announcement. It is explicitly described as a "Notice to Award" with no full public announcement attached, and it states that there is no application process for this project. Instead, FWS indicates its intent to make a single-source award to Ducks Unlimited, Inc. The eligibility field reflects this by noting there is not an application and that the action is justified as a sole-source cooperative agreement under an internal justification reference (DM2.2 14(B)4). In practical terms, that means other organizations are not being solicited to apply, and the award decision is already determined for this specific project and recipient.
The funding amount is fixed rather than a range: the estimated total funding is listed as 67,000 dollars, with both the award ceiling and award floor set at 67,000 dollars. The expected number of awards is one, consistent with the single-recipient intent. While the opportunity title references "North American Wetlands Conservation Funds," the notice also emphasizes that the financial assistance is being used under the National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-242). That statutory reference signals that the work supported by the agreement is tied to volunteer and community partnership enhancement activities related to the National Wildlife Refuge System, even though the broader programmatic umbrella is wetlands conservation.
For anyone needing assistance accessing materials or clarifying administrative details, the point of contact provided is Janice McNeill, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 404-679-4056 or by email at janicemcneill@fws.gov. Since the notice states there is no full announcement and no application, the contact information is primarily relevant for transparency, records requests, or questions about the notice itself rather than for prospective applicants seeking to compete for funding.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "North American Wetlands Conservation Funds."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R4 13 008.
Which federal agency is issuing this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary financial assistance action.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is natural resources.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly described as a "Notice to Award" and is not presented as a typical competitive grant announcement.
Is there a public application process for this opportunity?
No. The notice states there is no application process for this project.
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
No. The notice indicates that other organizations are not being solicited to apply because this action is intended as a single-source award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
FWS indicates its intent to make a single-source award to Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
How many awards are expected to be made under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $67,000.
Is there an award ceiling or floor, and what are they?
Yes. Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $67,000, meaning the amount is fixed rather than a range.
Does this opportunity have a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal match or other qualifying partner contributions consistent with the program and award terms.
What Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice is associated with CFDA (now commonly called the Assistance Listing) 15.623, North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
Is there a full public announcement attached to the notice?
No. The notice states that there is no full public announcement attached.
What is the stated justification for making a sole-source award?
The notice reflects that the action is justified as a sole-source cooperative agreement under an internal justification reference: DM2.2 14(B)4.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted on May 9, 2013.
What were the opening and closing dates for this opportunity?
The original closing date and the final closing date are both listed as May 15, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is June 14, 2013.
What law is referenced as being used for the financial assistance?
The notice emphasizes that the financial assistance is being used under the National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-242).
How does the National Wildlife Refuge System law relate to this opportunity?
The statutory reference signals that the work supported by the cooperative agreement is tied to volunteer and community partnership enhancement activities related to the National Wildlife Refuge System, even though the broader program reference is wetlands conservation.
Who is the point of contact for this notice?
The point of contact is Janice McNeill, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached by phone or email?
Phone: 404-679-4056. Email: janicemcneill@fws.gov.
What kinds of questions is the point of contact best suited to address?
Because the notice states there is no full announcement and no application, the contact information is primarily relevant for transparency, records requests, or questions about the notice itself rather than for prospective applicants seeking to compete for funding.
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