Opportunity Information: Apply for USGS 16 FA C0229
Apply for USGS 16 FA C0229
- The Department of the Interior, Geological Survey in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 08, 2016. (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 $150,000.00 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 Notice of Intent describes a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), focused on the Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund. The opportunity is set up to support natural resource conservation work tied specifically to monarch butterfly conservation, reflecting a targeted, species-focused effort rather than a broad open solicitation. The listing is essentially a formal announcement that the agency intends to make an award under this fund and outlines the basic administrative details of that intent, including who can apply, the mechanism of support, and the scale and timing of the anticipated award.
The award mechanism for this opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the project is expected to involve substantial involvement by the federal agency during the period of performance. In practice, compared with a standard grant, a cooperative agreement often includes closer coordination with USGS staff or program representatives on items like project design, implementation approach, data collection standards, deliverables, or reporting expectations. The activity category is Natural Resources, indicating the work is intended to produce conservation, restoration, habitat improvement, research, monitoring, planning, or other outcomes aligned with stewardship of wildlife and related ecosystems, with monarch butterflies as the central conservation target.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, and it explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from eligibility under this particular announcement. That means the primary applicant must be an eligible nonprofit, although collaborations or partnerships with universities, agencies, tribes, or other entities may still be possible depending on the project design and the terms set by the fund and USGS; the key constraint is that the entity submitting the application and receiving the award must be a qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is not an IHE.
The funding opportunity number is USGS 16 FA C0229, and the associated CFDA number listed is 15.808, which corresponds to USGS-related assistance listings and helps identify the program area for administrative and reporting purposes. The announcement was created on July 25, 2016, with an original closing date of August 8, 2016, indicating a short window between posting and deadline, which is common for intent notices, targeted solicitations, or situations where a specific award is anticipated on an expedited timeline.
In terms of funding scale, the award ceiling is $150,000, and the opportunity anticipates making one award. That combination strongly suggests a single, focused project will be selected rather than multiple smaller awards. The ceiling communicates the maximum expected federal support level for the cooperative agreement; the actual award amount could be lower depending on the proposed budget, negotiated scope, and available funds. Because only one award is expected, this opportunity is likely competitive among a smaller pool of eligible nonprofits or is designed around a specific project concept aligned with the Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund priorities.
Overall, this Notice of Intent signals USGS and NFWF support for a discrete, nonprofit-led monarch conservation project under a cooperative agreement framework, with up to $150,000 available for one recipient, aimed at natural resource outcomes that contribute to monarch butterfly conservation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - USGS / NFWF Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund (Notice of Intent)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Notice of Intent for a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). It is focused specifically on work supported through the Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund.
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The purpose is to support natural resource conservation work tied directly to monarch butterfly conservation. The focus is species-specific, aiming at outcomes that contribute to conserving monarchs rather than serving as a broad, general conservation solicitation.
Which federal agency is offering the opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with NFWF.
What kind of award will be made (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The anticipated award mechanism is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the period of performance, often including close coordination on project design, implementation approaches, standards for data collection, deliverables, or reporting.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources. This indicates the supported work should align with conservation, restoration, habitat improvement, research, monitoring, planning, or other stewardship-related outcomes, with monarch butterflies as the central conservation target.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education (IHEs) are explicitly excluded from eligibility under this announcement. The entity submitting the application and receiving the award must be an eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit and not an IHE.
Can an eligible nonprofit partner with a university or other organizations?
The notice states that the key requirement is that the applicant/award recipient must be a qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is not an IHE. Collaborations or partnerships may still be possible depending on project design and the terms set by the fund and USGS, but the primary applicant must meet the eligibility requirement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USGS 16 FA C0229.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number listed is 15.808. This identifies the program area for administrative and reporting purposes.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is $150,000. This is the maximum expected level of federal support for the cooperative agreement; the final award amount could be lower depending on the proposed budget, negotiated scope, and available funds.
How many awards are expected?
One award is anticipated. This suggests a single, focused project will be selected rather than multiple smaller awards.
Does the $150,000 ceiling mean every award will be $150,000?
No. The ceiling reflects the maximum expected federal amount. The actual award amount may be less depending on the proposed budget and the final agreed-upon scope of work.
When was the announcement created?
The announcement was created on July 25, 2016.
What is the closing date for the opportunity?
The original closing date listed is August 8, 2016.
How long was the application window?
Based on the listed creation date (July 25, 2016) and closing date (August 8, 2016), the window between posting and deadline was short. The notice notes that short windows can be common for intent notices, targeted solicitations, or expedited timelines where a specific award is anticipated.
Is this a broad open solicitation for many projects?
No. The description indicates it is a targeted, species-focused effort rather than a broad open solicitation, and it functions as a formal announcement of intent to make an award under the Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund.
What does it mean that this is a "Notice of Intent"?
It means the listing is essentially a formal announcement that the agency intends to make an award under the fund and provides basic administrative details of that intent, such as who can apply, the mechanism of support, and the anticipated scale and timing of the award.
What types of work are implied as a fit for this opportunity?
The notice frames the work as natural resource conservation tied specifically to monarch butterflies. Examples of aligned work categories mentioned include conservation, restoration, habitat improvement, research, monitoring, or planning, as long as monarch conservation is the central target.
What role might USGS play during the project?
Because the mechanism is a cooperative agreement, the project is expected to involve substantial federal involvement. The notice suggests this could include closer coordination with USGS staff or representatives on items like project design, implementation approach, data collection standards, deliverables, or reporting expectations.
Who is the intended recipient type for the anticipated award?
The intended recipient type is a nonprofit organization with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), leading a monarch conservation project under the Monarch Butterfly Conservation Fund.
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