Opportunity Information: Apply for 93250 9 0131
Apply for 93250 9 0131
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NWRS Climate Change Initative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 11, 2009 and posted on Aug 11, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a single source funding for NatureServe, for the NWRS Climate Change Initative, and no other applicant need apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NWRS Climate Change Initiative grant opportunity is a National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support the Refuge System's broader Climate Change Adaptation Initiative. The core goal is to fund collaborative, applied work that helps refuges understand climate-related threats and translate that information into planning tools, assessments, and on-the-ground decision support. Rather than functioning as a typical open competition, this opportunity was structured as a single-source cooperative agreement with NatureServe, with NWRS staff participating as full partners throughout the work.
The funded activities are meant to cover a practical mix of science, planning, and coordination tasks that refuges need in order to prepare for climate change. The announcement highlights cooperative ventures such as running workshops with diverse participants (NWRS personnel and other agencies), conducting vulnerability and risk assessments for field stations and the natural resources they manage, collecting and compiling large datasets, and building models to project climate change impacts. Many of these efforts are described as data-heavy and potentially operating at very large landscape scales, which implies substantial needs for data management, integration of multiple outside datasets, and the ability to turn complex technical outputs into usable products like reports, scenarios, and planning guidance.
Several example project types are explicitly named to show what the agreement would support. These include: (1) an NWRS Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment, aimed at systematically evaluating climate threats to refuges and their resources; (2) an Integrated Land Use Planning Tool, intended to help incorporate land use and climate considerations into refuge planning; (3) Refuge Inventories, which would strengthen baseline information about refuge resources and conditions; and (4) Seasonal Technical Assistance, providing targeted, time-limited support to address specific climate adaptation needs as they arise. The opportunity also anticipates follow-on work, such as technical proceedings from workshops, additional related projects, and expanded applications of tools once developed. Other anticipated extensions include sea level rise modeling for coastal refuges, applying the vulnerability and risk assessment tool across the system after it is built, supporting comprehensive conservation planning tasks, and conducting vulnerability assessments for particular species or ecosystems.
Funding is set at a total of $500,000, delivered over a five-year period according to individual project specifications and budgets. The award ceiling is $500,000 and the award floor is $0, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for the federal award itself. It is categorized as an Environment activity under a Cooperative Agreement, with CFDA number 15.650 (Research Grants (Generic)). The posting date was August 11, 2009, with an original and current closing date of August 14, 2009, and an archive date of September 13, 2009. Only one award was expected.
A major feature of the announcement is the explicit justification for why the USFWS chose a single-source award rather than competition, citing Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14). Two reasons are given. First, part of the funding was intended to continue and expand an existing Refuge Vulnerability Assessment effort already underway with NatureServe, originally supported through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation; NatureServe was also providing an in-kind match for that related work, and recompeting the work was described as potentially disruptive to continuity. Second, USFWS argued that NatureServe had unique qualifications that made it the logical collaborator, including strong technical and analytical capacity, proven large-scale data management experience, field expertise, and immediate access to relevant partners and datasets. The announcement notes NatureServe's ability to collect new data directly or through partners, assimilate outside datasets and predictive models, and coordinate tool development with close direction from NWRS planning and biological staff. It also points to NatureServe's LandScope project as a potentially valuable existing geospatial platform for sharing land use data and communicating climate project results to the public and other stakeholders, effectively serving as an interface between NWRS and audiences interested in the Refuge System's climate adaptation strategies.
In practical terms, this opportunity was not seeking broad applicants: eligibility was effectively limited to NatureServe, and the notice states plainly that no other applicant needed to apply. For administrative questions or issues accessing the announcement, the listed contact was Kay Shipp, Administrative Officer, at 703-358-2510.
NWRS Climate Change Initiative (USFWS) Grant Opportunity - FAQs
What is the NWRS Climate Change Initiative grant opportunity?
The NWRS Climate Change Initiative is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement intended to support the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) Climate Change Adaptation Initiative. It is designed to fund collaborative, applied work that helps refuges understand climate-related threats and turn that information into practical planning tools, assessments, and decision support for on-the-ground management.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is issued as a Cooperative Agreement. The announcement also notes that NWRS staff are expected to participate as full partners throughout the work, reflecting the cooperative nature of the award.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), supporting work for the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS).
What is the main goal of the funded work?
The core goal is to support collaborative, applied efforts that help refuges understand climate threats and translate scientific and technical information into usable products such as assessments, planning tools, scenarios, reports, and planning guidance that can inform management decisions.
What kinds of activities does the opportunity support?
The announcement emphasizes a practical mix of science, planning, and coordination tasks, including:
- Running workshops with diverse participants (including NWRS personnel and other agencies)
- Conducting vulnerability and risk assessments for field stations and refuge-managed natural resources
- Collecting, compiling, and integrating large datasets (including outside datasets)
- Building models to project climate change impacts
- Turning technical results into usable products like reports, scenarios, and planning guidance
What example project types are explicitly named in the announcement?
The notice provides several example project types, including:
- NWRS Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment to systematically evaluate climate threats to refuges and their resources
- Integrated Land Use Planning Tool to help incorporate land use and climate considerations into refuge planning
- Refuge Inventories to strengthen baseline information about refuge resources and conditions
- Seasonal Technical Assistance to provide targeted, time-limited support for specific adaptation needs
Does the opportunity anticipate follow-on or expanded work?
Yes. The announcement anticipates follow-on work such as technical proceedings from workshops, additional related projects, and expanded application of tools once developed. It also mentions potential extensions such as sea level rise modeling for coastal refuges, applying the vulnerability and risk assessment tool across the Refuge System, supporting comprehensive conservation planning tasks, and conducting vulnerability assessments for particular species or ecosystems.
How much funding is available?
Total funding is set at $500,000 over a five-year period, with funding delivered according to individual project specifications and budgets.
What is the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling is $500,000. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for the federal award itself.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
Is this an open competitive opportunity?
No. The announcement describes this as a single-source cooperative agreement rather than a typical open competition.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was effectively limited to NatureServe. The notice states plainly that no other applicant needed to apply.
Why was the award structured as single-source to NatureServe?
The announcement provides two reasons, citing Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14):
- Continuity of ongoing work: Part of the funding was intended to continue and expand an existing Refuge Vulnerability Assessment effort already underway with NatureServe (originally supported through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation). Recompeting the work was described as potentially disruptive.
- Unique qualifications: USFWS stated that NatureServe had strong technical and analytical capacity, large-scale data management experience, field expertise, and immediate access to relevant partners and datasets, along with the ability to assimilate outside datasets and models and coordinate tool development with close direction from NWRS staff.
What role would NWRS staff have during the project?
NWRS staff were expected to participate as full partners throughout the work, including providing close direction from NWRS planning and biological staff during tool development and related activities.
What kind of data and technical work is implied by the announcement?
The described efforts are data-heavy and may operate at very large landscape scales. This implies substantial needs for data management, integration of multiple outside datasets, and the ability to convert complex technical outputs (including model projections) into practical products for refuge planning and decision-making.
What is LandScope and how is it relevant here?
The announcement notes NatureServe's LandScope project as a potentially valuable existing geospatial platform. It is described as potentially useful for sharing land use data and communicating climate project results to the public and other stakeholders, serving as an interface between NWRS and audiences interested in Refuge System climate adaptation strategies.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.650, described as Research Grants (Generic).
How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as an Environment activity under a Cooperative Agreement.
What were the key dates for the posting and closing?
The posting date was August 11, 2009. The original and current closing date was August 14, 2009. The archive date was September 13, 2009.
Who should be contacted for administrative questions or trouble accessing the announcement?
The listed contact for administrative questions or issues accessing the announcement was Kay Shipp, Administrative Officer, at 703-358-2510.
What does it mean that funding is delivered according to individual project specifications and budgets?
Based on the announcement language, the $500,000 total is distributed over five years in a way that aligns with the specific mix of projects, tasks, and budgets agreed to under the cooperative agreement.
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