Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00366
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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 to National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for Support of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Livestock Interdiction Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 9, 2012 and posted on Aug 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00366) is a discretionary grant announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that signals a planned, single award to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). It is published as a "Notice of Intent to Award," which generally means the agency is formally notifying the public that it intends to make an award to a specific organization rather than running a broad, competitive process. The purpose of the award is to support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Livestock Interdiction Fund, with the work falling under the broader environmental focus of the program and aligned with endangered species conservation and recovery implementation activities.
The award would be made through a cooperative agreement, which is a type of federal funding instrument used when the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work. In practical terms, that often means FWS would not simply provide funds and step back; instead, it would likely coordinate closely with NFWF on priorities, project selection or oversight, reporting expectations, and how the funded activities are carried out to meet program goals tied to species conservation and recovery. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.657, identified as "Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds," which indicates the funding is connected to on-the-ground actions that support recovery objectives for listed species and related conservation outcomes.
Financially, the total estimated funding for the opportunity is $200,000, and the posted award ceiling is also $200,000, suggesting the anticipated single award could be up to that full amount. The award floor is listed as $40,000, which indicates the minimum size the agency expects for an award under this announcement, although the listing also states there is expected to be only one award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the federal support, which can make implementation more straightforward and reduce barriers to carrying out the work.
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which fits NFWF's nonprofit role. Even though the eligibility category is broader on paper, the notice format and title make clear the agency's intent is to fund NFWF specifically for this purpose. Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted and created on August 9, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 13, 2012, and an archive date of August 17, 2012. Those tight timelines are common for intent-to-award notices because they function more as a public posting and documentation step than as an open solicitation period for multiple applicants.
For anyone needing the official announcement details or encountering access issues, the listing points to Grants.gov as the additional information source, and it provides a direct contact at FWS: John Oakleaf, reachable by phone at 505-761-4782 or by email at johnoakleaf@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00366.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of announcement is this?
It is published as a Notice of Intent to Award. This format generally indicates the agency is publicly documenting its intent to make an award to a specific organization, rather than running a broad, competitive solicitation.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
Based on the Notice of Intent to Award language, it is not presented as a broad competitive process. The notice signals a planned, single award to a specific recipient.
Who is the intended recipient?
The notice indicates a planned, single award to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).
What is the purpose of the planned award?
The purpose is to support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Livestock Interdiction Fund, with work aligned to broader environmental program goals and tied to endangered species conservation and recovery implementation activities.
What kind of federal funding instrument will be used?
The award is planned as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for how the project will be managed?
A cooperative agreement is used when the agency expects substantial involvement in the funded work. In practice, that often means FWS may coordinate closely with the recipient on items like priorities, oversight, reporting expectations, and implementation to ensure the work meets species conservation and recovery goals.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.657, titled "Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds".
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding is $200,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posted award ceiling is $200,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $40,000, meaning the agency indicates awards under this announcement would not be expected to be below that amount, although the notice also indicates a single award is expected.
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
The notice indicates there is expected to be only one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
If eligibility includes 501(c)(3) nonprofits, can other organizations apply besides NFWF?
The eligibility category is broad on paper, but the Notice of Intent to Award format and description indicate FWS intends to fund NFWF specifically for this purpose.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted/created on August 9, 2012.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is listed as August 13, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as August 17, 2012.
Why are the posting and closing dates so close together?
Tight timelines are common for intent-to-award notices because they function primarily as a public posting and documentation step rather than an extended open application window for multiple applicants.
Where can someone find the official announcement details?
The notice points to Grants.gov as the source for additional information and the official listing details.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed FWS contact is John Oakleaf.
How can John Oakleaf be reached?
Phone: 505-761-4782
Email: johnoakleaf@fws.gov
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