Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 RW 13 008
Apply for FWS R5 RW 13 008
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award" 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 Sep 5, 2013 and posted on Sep 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2013. (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 $36,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This Notice of Intent to Award describes a planned, non-competitive cooperative agreement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to the Maine Conservation Corps to support two Environmental Educator positions at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (Rachel Carson NWR) in Maine's 1st Congressional District. Because it is a notice of intent rather than a standard funding solicitation, there is no full competitive announcement attached; instead, it communicates the agency's intention to make a single-source award and outlines what the funded work will cover, how USFWS will be involved, and the basic funding and administrative details.
The core purpose of the award is to retain two Environmental Educators who will contribute broadly to refuge operations, combining public-facing education and outreach with hands-on resource management support. On the visitor engagement side, the educators are expected to interact with refuge visitors and communicate the refuge's core messages about wildlife, habitat conservation, and responsible recreation. Their role is not limited to interpretive talks; it is framed as working "in all phases of refuge management," meaning the educators are positioned as integrated members of the refuge team rather than stand-alone outreach staff.
A significant portion of the work involves direct assistance with biological and ecological monitoring and stewardship projects. The notice specifically calls out Piping Plover monitoring, salt marsh integrity studies, and data collection on nekton (aquatic organisms), vegetation, and hydrology. It also includes both stationary and mobile bat surveys, analysis of experimental vegetation plots, and the identification and removal of invasive plants. Taken together, these tasks indicate the educators will help gather field data used to assess habitat condition and wildlife populations and will also participate in on-the-ground habitat management activities.
In addition to education and biological support, the educators are expected to complete general facility and grounds maintenance duties that keep the refuge functional and safe for staff and visitors. This includes cleaning, minor repairs, mowing, and snow removal, as well as maintenance on buildings, roads, and common areas. The notice also states that each educator will be assigned one or more major "special emphasis" projects to develop and deliver during their term. These projects are intended to be designed collaboratively with the educator, either to complement their strengths or to provide a stretch assignment that builds new skills, suggesting a structured professional development element in the placement.
This award is explicitly described as a single-source action made under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4), which allows awards without competition when the applicant is uniquely qualified. The justification factors cited include the recipient's location, ability to provide cost sharing, property ownership, and technical expertise. Even though the opportunity record indicates "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," the narrative still references cost sharing ability as part of the rationale for selecting the Maine Conservation Corps, which is common in sole-source justifications where an organization brings added value even if a formal match is not required.
Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, USFWS anticipates substantial involvement in carrying out the work rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The notice lays out how hands-on that involvement will be: USFWS staff will jointly participate and collaborate with recipient volunteers, train personnel, provide work assignments, and review and approve all products. The Service will also conduct quarterly performance reviews and a final evaluation developed with the educators, review applications and select the environmental educators, and participate in the Maine Conservation Corps' continuous improvement efforts to better adapt the program to user needs. In practical terms, this means USFWS will actively manage and shape the work throughout the project period.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary environmental program under CFDA 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance - Generic Training). It anticipates one award with a total amount of $36,000 (both the ceiling and the floor are listed as $36,000), and eligible applicants are limited to state governments, aligning with the selection of the Maine Conservation Corps. The funding opportunity number is FWS R5 RW 13 008. The posting date was September 5, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 10, 2013, and an archive date of September 11, 2013, reflecting that this was a time-limited notice documenting an intended award rather than an open competition.
For access issues or administrative questions, the notice provides a contact: Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, at 413-253-8233, identified as the point of contact for electronic errors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a Notice of Intent to Award for a planned, non-competitive cooperative agreement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to the Maine Conservation Corps. The funding is intended to support two Environmental Educator positions at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge (Rachel Carson NWR) in Maine.
Is this a competitive funding announcement?
No. This is a notice of intent rather than a standard, open solicitation. It communicates USFWS's intention to make a single-source award and does not include a full competitive announcement for multiple applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Maine Conservation Corps.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement, which means USFWS expects substantial involvement in carrying out the project (not just pass-through funding).
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in Maine's 1st Congressional District.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to retain two Environmental Educators who will support refuge operations by combining public education and outreach with hands-on resource management and field support.
What kinds of visitor engagement and education activities are expected?
The Environmental Educators are expected to interact with refuge visitors and communicate core refuge messages focused on wildlife, habitat conservation, and responsible recreation. The notice frames the educators as integrated members of the refuge team, working across refuge management activities rather than serving only as stand-alone outreach staff.
What biological monitoring or resource stewardship work is included?
The notice describes a substantial field and stewardship component, including assistance with:
- Piping Plover monitoring
- Salt marsh integrity studies
- Data collection on nekton (aquatic organisms), vegetation, and hydrology
- Stationary and mobile bat surveys
- Analysis of experimental vegetation plots
- Identification and removal of invasive plants
Are the Environmental Educators expected to do maintenance work?
Yes. The notice includes general facility and grounds maintenance duties that help keep the refuge functional and safe for staff and visitors. Examples listed include cleaning, minor repairs, mowing, snow removal, and maintenance on buildings, roads, and common areas.
What are the "special emphasis" projects mentioned in the notice?
Each Environmental Educator will be assigned one or more major "special emphasis" projects to develop and deliver during their term. These projects are intended to be designed collaboratively with the educator, either to complement existing strengths or as a stretch assignment to build new skills.
Why is this being issued as a single-source (sole-source) award?
The notice states the award is a single-source action made under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4), which allows awards without competition when the applicant is uniquely qualified. The justification factors cited include the recipient's location, ability to provide cost sharing, property ownership, and technical expertise.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The opportunity record indicates "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No." However, the narrative still references the recipient's ability to provide cost sharing as part of the rationale for selecting the Maine Conservation Corps, even though a formal match is not required.
How will USFWS be involved during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, USFWS expects substantial involvement. The notice describes USFWS involvement as including joint participation with recipient volunteers, training personnel, providing work assignments, and reviewing and approving all products.
Will there be performance reviews or evaluations?
Yes. The notice states USFWS will conduct quarterly performance reviews and a final evaluation developed with the educators.
Who will select the Environmental Educators?
The notice indicates USFWS will review applications and select the Environmental Educators.
Will USFWS participate in improving the program over time?
Yes. The notice states USFWS will participate in the Maine Conservation Corps' continuous improvement efforts to help adapt the program to user needs.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.649, "Service Training and Technical Assistance - Generic Training," as a discretionary environmental program.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FWS R5 RW 13 008.
How many awards are anticipated?
One award is anticipated.
What is the total funding amount for the planned award?
The total anticipated award amount is $36,000. The notice lists both the ceiling and the floor as $36,000.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the notice?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, which aligns with the selection of the Maine Conservation Corps.
What were the key dates for this notice?
- Posting date: September 5, 2013
- Closing date (original and current): September 10, 2013
- Archive date: September 11, 2013
These dates reflect that the notice documents an intended award and was time-limited, rather than an ongoing open competition.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The notice lists Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, as the point of contact for electronic errors. Phone: 413-253-8233.
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