Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R8 DOCUMENTARY
Apply for FWS R8 DOCUMENTARY
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Documentary Video" 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 Aug 10, 2010 and posted on Aug 11, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Notice of Intent to Award (NOI) for a single, specific project: producing an updated and expanded documentary video related to Klamath restoration. The NOI states that the intended recipient is the Water Education Foundation, and that the award is being made under the Department of the Interior policy reference 505 DM 2.14 B(4). Because it is an NOI to a named organization, the announcement makes clear that no competition is expected, meaning the agency is not anticipating multiple applicants vying for the same funds.
The project itself centers on refreshing a documentary originally produced in 2000. The updated version is meant to expand on the earlier film, reflecting newer information, developments, or broader context since the original release. Once produced, the documentary is intended for public distribution and accessibility. Specifically, it will be made available to local public television stations and also posted online at KlamathRestoration.gov, indicating that public education and outreach are core goals of the work.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant in the Education and Environment activity space, tied to CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 15.649, listed as Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training). The funding amount is fixed: the award floor is $60,000 and the award ceiling is also $60,000, which effectively sets the expected grant size at exactly $60,000. Only one award is expected. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to contribute additional non-federal funds to meet a match threshold.
The agency also describes the anticipated level of federal involvement as minimal. It explicitly notes that no substantial involvement by FWS is expected for successful completion of the funded objectives. In practice, that language signals a standard grant relationship rather than a cooperative agreement with extensive federal collaboration. The Service expects its role to be limited to normal stewardship and oversight responsibilities, such as monitoring performance and providing technical assistance only if the recipient requests it.
Key dates in the posting indicate this was a time-limited announcement: it was posted on August 11, 2010 (created August 10, 2010), with an original and current closing date of August 19, 2010, and an archive date of September 18, 2010. The eligible applicant field is marked as unrestricted in general terms, but the body of the announcement clarifies that the NOI is directed to the Water Education Foundation and that no competition is anticipated, which effectively narrows who the agency expects to fund under this notice.
For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact listed is Penny Russell, Contract Specialist (Region 1), at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, phone 503-231-6146.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Notice of Intent to Award (NOI) for a single, specific project: producing an updated and expanded documentary video related to Klamath restoration.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The NOI indicates the agency does not expect competition. It is directed to a named organization, and the announcement states that no competition is anticipated.
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The intended recipient identified in the NOI is the Water Education Foundation.
How many awards does FWS expect to make under this notice?
Only one award is expected.
What is the purpose of the funded project?
The project is intended to refresh and expand a documentary originally produced in 2000, incorporating updated information, developments, or broader context since the original film was released.
What will be done with the documentary after it is produced?
The documentary is intended for public distribution and accessibility. It will be made available to local public television stations and posted online at KlamathRestoration.gov.
What is the award amount?
The funding amount is fixed at $60,000. The award floor is $60,000 and the award ceiling is also $60,000, so the expected award amount is exactly $60,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of grant is this?
The notice describes this as a discretionary grant in the Education and Environment activity area.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 15.649, listed as Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
What level of federal involvement is expected?
The anticipated level of federal involvement is minimal. The notice explicitly states that no substantial involvement by FWS is expected for successful completion of the funded objectives.
Does the notice suggest this is a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
Based on the statement that no substantial involvement by FWS is expected, it signals a standard grant relationship rather than a cooperative agreement with extensive federal collaboration.
What will FWS do during the project if involvement is minimal?
The notice indicates FWS will have a limited role consistent with normal stewardship and oversight responsibilities, such as monitoring performance and providing technical assistance only if the recipient requests it.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is August 11, 2010 (created August 10, 2010).
What was the closing date for the notice?
The original and current closing date listed is August 19, 2010.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date listed is September 18, 2010.
Who is listed as the contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Penny Russell, Contract Specialist (Region 1), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the contact phone number provided in the notice?
The phone number provided is 503-231-6146.
The eligible applicant field says "unrestricted." Does that mean anyone can apply?
Even though the eligible applicant field is marked as unrestricted in general terms, the body of the announcement clarifies that this is an NOI directed to the Water Education Foundation and that no competition is anticipated, which effectively narrows who the agency expects to fund under this notice.
What policy reference is cited as the basis for the award?
The NOI states that the award is being made under Department of the Interior policy reference 505 DM 2.14 B(4).
Where will the documentary be posted online?
The notice states it will be posted online at KlamathRestoration.gov.
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