Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R1 MCR FY11 001
Apply for FWS R1 MCR FY11 001
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NW Service Academy" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2011 and posted on Apr 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 29, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $29,900.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $29,900.00 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:
The NW Service Academy grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R1 MCR FY11 001) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement issued as a Notice of Intent to Award to a Single Source. It is structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance) and sits at the intersection of education and environmental stewardship. The agency planned to make one award with an estimated total funding amount of $29,900 (with an award ceiling of $29,900 and no stated award floor). Cost sharing or matching is required. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted and created on April 15, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 29, 2011, and an archive date of May 29, 2011.
The purpose of the funding is to support two intern-style positions that provide direct, on-the-ground capacity for refuge operations, biological monitoring, and environmental education within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service refuge system in the Pacific Northwest. The overall intent is practical: add staff-like support to implement monitoring, maintain habitat and visitor infrastructure, and expand education and outreach to local communities, particularly school-aged students.
The first position is centered on biological and wildlife habitat monitoring at Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The intern would implement and support a broad monitoring program covering key species and habitat indicators, including Oregon spotted frogs, Greater Sandhill cranes, elk, waterfowl, marsh birds, and forest birds. In addition to wildlife work, the position includes hydrologic monitoring and vegetation monitoring, reflecting a whole-ecosystem approach where water conditions and plant communities are tracked alongside animals. Beyond monitoring, the intern is expected to provide general refuge support tasks such as fencing, signage, trail maintenance, facility management assistance, planning support, and helping build or strengthen partnerships. A notable component is flexibility to assist with environmental education for local school groups when needed, tying the scientific and operational work to public learning and community engagement.
The second position focuses primarily on environmental education across the Columbia Basin, with an emphasis on coordinating, scheduling, and delivering programs for 3rd and 4th grade students. This role is described as handling the coordination, logistics, and facilitation of education programs, meaning the intern would likely manage planning details, materials, communications with schools and partners, and on-site program delivery. When capacity allows, the intern would also extend education and outreach to other grade levels, organizations, and community groups. The work is designed to be collaborative, with the intern working closely with refuge staff, partners, and volunteers to strengthen student understanding of natural resources, the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, and the wider Columbia Basin landscape. The position also includes targeted outreach at public events that draw broader audiences, specifically naming the Sandhill Crane Festival and Salmon Summit, and covering both Columbia National Wildlife Refuge and the Mid Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
While education is the main focus of the second role, it also includes essential field work that supports day-to-day refuge upkeep at Columbia National Wildlife Refuge. During periods when education and outreach are not scheduled, the intern would shift into hands-on maintenance and stewardship tasks such as trail maintenance, invasive species removal, fence repair, graffiti removal, and other duties as needed. This creates a hybrid position that ensures the intern remains useful year-round and that refuge operational needs are met even outside peak education programming windows.
For applicants or stakeholders who needed help accessing the full announcement at the time, the posted contact was Sherrie Burns at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (509-546-8300, sherrieburns@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NW Service Academy Grant (FWS R1 MCR FY11 001)
1) What is the NW Service Academy grant opportunity?
The NW Service Academy grant opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding announcement issued as a Notice of Intent to Award to a Single Source. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance) and is intended to support practical, on-the-ground work that blends environmental stewardship with education.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R1 MCR FY11 001.
3) What type of award is being used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
4) What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
5) How many awards did the agency plan to make?
The agency planned to make one award.
6) What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $29,900.
7) What is the award ceiling and is there an award floor?
The award ceiling is $29,900. No award floor is stated.
8) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required.
9) Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
10) Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility.
11) What is the overall purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support two intern-style positions that provide direct capacity for refuge operations, biological monitoring, and environmental education within the USFWS refuge system in the Pacific Northwest. The intent is to add staff-like support to implement monitoring, maintain habitat and visitor infrastructure, and expand education and outreach to local communities, especially school-aged students.
12) How many intern-style positions are supported by this opportunity?
Two intern-style positions are supported.
13) Where is the first position based and what is its primary focus?
The first position is centered on biological and wildlife habitat monitoring at Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The primary focus is implementing and supporting a broad monitoring program for key species and habitat indicators.
14) What species and indicators are included in the Conboy Lake monitoring work?
The monitoring program includes Oregon spotted frogs, Greater Sandhill cranes, elk, waterfowl, marsh birds, and forest birds. It also includes hydrologic monitoring and vegetation monitoring.
15) Besides monitoring, what other duties are expected for the Conboy Lake position?
In addition to wildlife and habitat monitoring, the intern is expected to provide general refuge support tasks such as fencing, signage, trail maintenance, facility management assistance, planning support, and helping build or strengthen partnerships. The role also includes flexibility to assist with environmental education for local school groups when needed.
16) Where does the second position take place and what is its primary focus?
The second position focuses primarily on environmental education across the Columbia Basin. The core emphasis is coordinating, scheduling, and delivering programs for 3rd and 4th grade students.
17) What does the Columbia Basin education role involve day to day?
The role includes coordination, logistics, and facilitation of education programs. This implies handling planning details, materials, communications with schools and partners, and delivering programs on site. The intern works closely with refuge staff, partners, and volunteers.
18) Is education outreach limited only to 3rd and 4th grade students?
No. While 3rd and 4th grade programming is the main emphasis, the intern may extend education and outreach to other grade levels, organizations, and community groups when capacity allows.
19) What refuges or refuge complexes are mentioned for the education and outreach work?
The education and outreach work is tied to the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge and the Mid Columbia River National Wildlife Refuge Complex, and it is framed within the wider Columbia Basin landscape.
20) Are any public events specifically identified as part of the outreach work?
Yes. The announcement specifically names the Sandhill Crane Festival and Salmon Summit as targeted outreach events.
21) Does the second position include field or maintenance work in addition to education?
Yes. When education and outreach are not scheduled, the intern shifts into hands-on maintenance and stewardship tasks at Columbia National Wildlife Refuge.
22) What kinds of maintenance and stewardship tasks are included for the second position?
Examples listed include trail maintenance, invasive species removal, fence repair, graffiti removal, and other duties as needed.
23) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 15, 2011.
24) What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original closing date and current closing date were both April 29, 2011.
25) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 29, 2011.
26) Who was the contact person listed for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed was Sherrie Burns at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
27) What contact information was provided for Sherrie Burns?
The phone number provided was 509-546-8300 and the email address was sherrieburns@fws.gov.
28) What is the practical intent behind funding these positions?
The practical intent is to add staff-like support for refuge operations by improving implementation of biological and habitat monitoring, helping maintain habitat and visitor infrastructure, and expanding environmental education and outreach to local communities, with a particular emphasis on school-aged students.
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