Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 RW 09 014
Apply for FWS R5 RW 09 014
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Green Cafe, RI" 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 13, 2009 and posted on Jul 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,700.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,700.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) issued a Notice of Intent to Award for a small, targeted discretionary grant titled "Green Cafe, RI" (Funding Opportunity Number: FWS R5 RW 09 014). The agency planned to make a single cooperative agreement award to the Friends of Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuges of Rhode Island. The core purpose of the agreement was to run and administer the youth version of the Green Cafe program in Rhode Island, with a clear emphasis on training, supporting, and mentoring teens ages 14 to 17. The activity sits within the environment category and is tied to CFDA 15.649, which covers service training and technical assistance (generic training), indicating the funding is primarily meant to support structured learning, guidance, and program delivery rather than capital purchases or large-scale project construction.
This opportunity was designed as a one-award action with a fixed, modest budget. The estimated total funding was $2,700, and both the award ceiling and floor were also set at $2,700, meaning the agency intended to provide exactly that amount rather than a range of potential award sizes. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so the recipient would not be expected to contribute additional funds to meet a match. The funding instrument was explicitly a cooperative agreement, which typically means FWS expected to have substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant. In practice, that often translates to closer coordination on program goals, deliverables, scheduling, and oversight while the partner organization carries out the day-to-day operations of the youth program.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both cases). Even though eligibility categories are listed broadly, this specific posting is a Notice of Intent to Award, which generally signals that the agency has already identified the intended recipient (here, the Friends of Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuges of Rhode Island) rather than running an open competitive process.
Key dates show this was a short-lived posting: it was posted and created on July 13, 2009, with an original and current closing date of July 17, 2009, and it was archived on July 18, 2009. For assistance accessing the announcement electronically, the contact provided was Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413-253-8233, listed as the point of contact for electronic access issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Green Cafe, RI (FWS R5 RW 09 014)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Green Cafe, RI" and was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R5 RW 09 014.
What type of announcement is this?
This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award, which generally indicates the agency planned to make an award to a specific, identified recipient rather than running an open competitive solicitation.
Who was the intended recipient?
The intended recipient was the Friends of Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuges of Rhode Island.
How many awards was FWS planning to make?
FWS planned to make a single award (a one-award action).
What is the purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The core purpose was to run and administer the youth version of the Green Cafe program in Rhode Island, with a clear emphasis on training, supporting, and mentoring teens ages 14 to 17.
Who is the target participant group for the program activities?
The program activities were focused on teens ages 14 to 17.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity sits within the environment category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity, and what does it indicate?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.649, which covers service training and technical assistance (generic training). This suggests the funding was primarily intended to support structured learning, guidance, and program delivery rather than capital purchases or large-scale construction.
What is the funding instrument for this award?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the agency (here, FWS) expects substantial involvement in the project compared to a standard grant. In practice, this often includes closer coordination on program goals, deliverables, scheduling, and oversight, while the partner organization carries out day-to-day program operations.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding was $2,700.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were set at $2,700, meaning the agency intended to provide exactly $2,700 rather than a range of possible award amounts.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to receive this funding?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. In both cases, institutions of higher education were excluded.
If eligibility is broad, could other nonprofits apply anyway?
Even though eligibility categories are listed, this was a Notice of Intent to Award. That format generally signals the agency had already identified the intended recipient, rather than seeking applications through an open competitive process.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was created and posted on July 13, 2009.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was July 17, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 18, 2009.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the announcement electronically?
The contact listed for assistance with electronic access was Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist.
What contact information was provided for electronic access issues?
The phone number provided for Christal Cutler was 413-253-8233.
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