Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00168
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award for Cooperative Agreement with the University of Hawaii, Center for Conservation Research and Training" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.669 Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 14, 2012 and posted on May 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2012 Applicant must submit Application Package on or before this date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,043,347.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,043,347.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00168) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) notice stating its intent to make a single cooperative agreement award, rather than opening a competitive grant solicitation. In practical terms, it is not a broad call for proposals; it is an announcement that the Service plans to fund a specific partner for a specific purpose, and there is no separate, full funding announcement attached to the notice.
The planned award is a Cooperative Agreement with the University of Hawaii (UH), specifically the Center for Conservation Research and Training (CCRT). The goal is to support the Pacific Islands Climate Change Cooperative (PICCC), a partnership focused on generating the scientific and technical information that conservation managers in the Pacific Islands need to adjust, or "adapt," conservation actions as climate and other environmental conditions change. The PICCCs mission, as described in the notice, is not only to produce new information but also to create coordination tools and collaboration mechanisms so agencies and partners can make better, more future-ready conservation decisions.
A key reason this award is being handled as a single-source, non-competitive action is continuity. The cooperative agreement described here is intended to replace an earlier cooperative agreement that was established in 2010 with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH). That earlier agreement was still active at the time of the notice but was scheduled to end on June 30, 2012. The Service explains that shifting the cooperating entity from RCUH to UH should have minimal impact on the services delivered to PICCC, implying that the underlying work, staffing support, and partnership functions are expected to continue with little disruption.
The notice also explains the policy basis for making a single-source award. USFWS cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(2)) that allows a non-competitive continuation when the work being funded is necessary to satisfactorily complete, or continue, an activity already being supported, and when competition would significantly harm continuity or completion of that activity. In other words, the Service is justifying the direct award on the grounds that PICCC is an ongoing effort and that reopening it to competition could interrupt the partnerships, planning, and outputs that the program relies on.
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), the federal role is expected to be hands-on. The notice explicitly anticipates "substantial involvement" by USFWS, consistent with federal assistance rules for cooperative agreements. It describes how three USFWS employees will provide executive staffing support to PICCC, collaborate on planning and work activities with the cooperator and other partners, participate in meetings and conservation planning actions, help ensure the agreed scope of work is carried out, and review and comment on interim and final reports. This level of ongoing federal participation is also tied to DOI policy (referenced as 505 DM 2.9 B) and is presented as integral to successfully completing the funded objectives.
Funding details are unusually specific because the agency is signaling a single intended award. The estimated total funding is $1,043,347, and both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $1,043,347, indicating the award amount is effectively fixed in this notice. One award is expected. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with an environmental activity focus, and it is associated with CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.669, Cooperative Landscape Conservation. No cost sharing or matching is required.
Eligibility is listed as "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," which aligns with the intent to partner with the University of Hawaii. The posting date and creation date are May 14, 2012, with an application package due date of May 31, 2012, and an archive date of June 30, 2012. Even though the notice includes an application deadline, the overall framing remains that this is a notice of intent for a cooperative agreement with a named institution rather than an open competition.
For further information, the notice points readers to the Pacific Islands Climate Change Cooperative and provides a contact for access issues: Lynnette Kawakami, reachable at 808-687-6175 ext. 1003 or lynnette.kawakami@piccc.net.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00168?
F12AS00168 is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) notice stating the agency's intent to make a single cooperative agreement award. It is not presented as a broad, competitive grant solicitation.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice describes a single-source (non-competitive) intent to fund a specific partner for a specific purpose. The notice indicates there is no separate, full funding announcement attached and it is not a general call for proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The planned award is intended for the University of Hawaii (UH), specifically the Center for Conservation Research and Training (CCRT).
What type of award is planned?
The planned award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement (not a standard grant), and it anticipates substantial involvement by USFWS in carrying out the work.
What is the purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support the Pacific Islands Climate Change Cooperative (PICCC), a partnership focused on generating scientific and technical information needed by conservation managers in the Pacific Islands to adapt conservation actions as climate and other environmental conditions change.
What does PICCC do, based on this notice?
As described in the notice, PICCC is intended to (1) produce scientific and technical information relevant to conservation decision-making under changing conditions, and (2) develop coordination tools and collaboration mechanisms so agencies and partners can make more informed, forward-looking conservation decisions.
Why is USFWS using a single-source (non-competitive) approach?
The notice cites continuity as a key reason. This cooperative agreement is intended to replace an earlier cooperative agreement established in 2010 with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH), which was scheduled to end on June 30, 2012. USFWS indicates that shifting the cooperating entity from RCUH to UH should have minimal impact on PICCC services, supporting continued operations with little disruption.
What policy basis is provided for making a non-competitive award?
USFWS cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(2)) allowing a non-competitive continuation when the funded work is necessary to satisfactorily complete or continue an activity already being supported, and when competition would significantly harm continuity or completion.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in this cooperative agreement?
The notice anticipates a hands-on federal role consistent with cooperative agreements. It states that three USFWS employees will provide executive staffing support to PICCC, collaborate on planning and work activities with the cooperator and other partners, participate in meetings and conservation planning actions, help ensure the agreed scope of work is carried out, and review/comment on interim and final reports.
How many awards does USFWS expect to make under this notice?
One award is expected.
How much funding is planned for this award?
The estimated total funding is $1,043,347. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $1,043,347, indicating the amount is effectively fixed in this notice.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
What is the funding category and focus area?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding with an environmental activity focus.
What CFDA/Assistance Listing number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice associates this opportunity with CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 15.669, Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
Who is eligible to apply, according to the notice?
Eligibility is listed as "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," which aligns with the identified partner being the University of Hawaii.
If eligibility includes public/state institutions of higher education, can other universities apply?
The notice frames the action as a single intended award to a named institution rather than an open competition. While an application due date is included, the overall description indicates it is not a broad call for proposals.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The posting date and creation date are May 14, 2012. The application package due date is May 31, 2012. The archive date is June 30, 2012.
Is there a full funding announcement attached to this notice?
No. The notice states that there is no separate, full funding announcement attached.
How does this award relate to the earlier RCUH cooperative agreement?
This cooperative agreement is intended to replace an earlier cooperative agreement established in 2010 with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH), which was active at the time of the notice but scheduled to end on June 30, 2012. The notice indicates the shift from RCUH to UH is expected to have minimal impact on PICCC services.
Who can I contact for access issues or questions mentioned in the notice?
The notice provides a contact for access issues: Lynnette Kawakami. Phone: 808-687-6175 ext. 1003. Email: lynnette.kawakami@piccc.net.
Where does the notice point readers for more information about PICCC?
The notice points readers to the Pacific Islands Climate Change Cooperative (PICCC) for further information.
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