Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R1 MB PACIFIC
Apply for FWS R1 MB PACIFIC
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Migratory Birds Pacific Islands" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 27, 2010 and posted on Aug 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 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 $46,664.00 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:
This grant notice is not an open, competitive funding opportunity. It is a formal Notice of Intent to Award issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) stating that the Service plans to make a single cooperative agreement award directly to Pacific Rim Conservation under internal Department of the Interior policy (cited as 505 DM 2.14(4)). Because no competition is expected, the announcement explicitly instructs others not to apply. In practical terms, the posting functions mainly as a public transparency step documenting the government intent to fund a specific organization for a specific purpose, rather than a solicitation seeking new proposals from the broader community.
The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to produce an updated conservation action plan focused on birds in Hawaii, with particular attention to seabirds and the habitats they depend on. FWS and Pacific Rim Conservation are expected to work together to develop a detailed, organized plan that lays out conservation actions by species and also groups recommended actions by island. The plan is intended to be usable and project-oriented: it will include an introductory section explaining why action is urgent, individual profiles for roughly 18 bird species, and an appendix or web-based component that lists specific projects. A key emphasis of the update is incorporating the existing and potential effects of climate change on seabirds and seabird habitats, reflecting a need to align conservation priorities with changing environmental conditions.
Although the work has a strong Hawaii focus, the planned document is broader in geographic scope and is described as a stand-alone companion to the 2005 seabird conservation plan. It is intended to address seabirds and seabird habitats associated with the California Current System (Washington, Oregon, and California) as well as tropical seabirds of Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific Islands. The update is structured into five distinct sections: an executive summary, an overview, a section on effects on seabirds in the California Current System, a section on Hawaii, a section on the U.S. Pacific Islands, and a concluding set of recommended actions. Those recommended actions are expected to span multiple types of conservation work, including management actions on the ground, monitoring, research priorities, and outreach/education efforts.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which signals substantial federal involvement in the project rather than a more hands-off grant. The announcement explicitly notes that substantial involvement by the Service is anticipated (citing 505 DM 2.9B), meaning FWS is expected to participate actively in shaping the work, coordinating on technical direction, and collaborating throughout development of the plan rather than simply receiving a final deliverable.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on August 27, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 8, 2010, and an archive date of October 8, 2010. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation). It anticipated one award total, with a fixed award amount: an award ceiling and floor both listed at $46,664, and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicant categories listed include nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education), but that eligibility information is essentially moot here because the agency has already identified the intended recipient and states that no competition is expected.
For practical questions about accessing the full announcement materials, the notice lists a point of contact: Penny Russell, Contract Specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 1, phone 503-231-6146.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant that organizations can apply for?
No. The notice is explicitly not an open, competitive funding opportunity. It is a Notice of Intent to Award, and the announcement instructs other parties not to apply.
What type of announcement is this?
This posting is a formal Notice of Intent to Award issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It serves as a public transparency step documenting the government intent to fund a specific organization for a specific purpose, rather than a solicitation for new proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The Service plans to make a single cooperative agreement award directly to Pacific Rim Conservation.
How many awards are anticipated?
One award is anticipated in total.
What is the award mechanism?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates substantial federal involvement in the project. The notice states that substantial involvement by the Service is anticipated, meaning FWS is expected to participate actively during development of the plan rather than only receiving a final deliverable.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to produce an updated conservation action plan focused on birds in Hawaii, with particular attention to seabirds and the habitats they depend on.
What kind of document is being developed?
The expected deliverable is a detailed, organized conservation action plan that lays out conservation actions by species and also groups recommended actions by island. It is intended to be usable and project-oriented.
How many species will be covered in the plan?
The plan is expected to include individual profiles for roughly 18 bird species.
Will the plan include a list of specific projects?
Yes. The plan is expected to include an appendix or web-based component listing specific projects.
What is emphasized in this update compared to prior work?
A key emphasis is incorporating the existing and potential effects of climate change on seabirds and seabird habitats, aligning conservation priorities with changing environmental conditions.
Is the plan only about Hawaii?
No. While the work has a strong Hawaii focus, the planned document is broader in geographic scope. It is described as a stand-alone companion to the 2005 seabird conservation plan.
What geographic areas are included in the broader scope?
The update is intended to address seabirds and seabird habitats associated with the California Current System (Washington, Oregon, and California) as well as tropical seabirds of Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific Islands.
How is the updated plan structured?
The update is described as having five distinct sections: an executive summary, an overview, a section on effects on seabirds in the California Current System, a section on Hawaii, a section on the U.S. Pacific Islands, and a concluding set of recommended actions.
What kinds of conservation actions will the plan recommend?
The recommended actions are expected to span multiple types of conservation work, including management actions on the ground, monitoring, research priorities, and outreach/education efforts.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation).
What is the funding amount for this award?
The notice lists a fixed award amount of $46,664, with both the award ceiling and award floor shown as $46,664.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What were the posted and closing dates for this notice?
The opportunity was posted on August 27, 2010. The original and current closing date is September 8, 2010. The archive date is October 8, 2010.
If the notice lists eligible applicant categories, does that mean others can apply?
No. Although eligible applicant categories are listed (including nonprofit organizations, both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education), the announcement states that no competition is expected and instructs others not to apply because the intended recipient has already been identified.
What policy does FWS cite for making this noncompetitive award?
The notice references internal Department of the Interior policy cited as 505 DM 2.14(4) as the basis for the planned single direct award.
Who can be contacted for questions or to access full announcement materials?
The notice lists Penny Russell, Contract Specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 1, phone 503-231-6146.
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