Opportunity Information: Apply for 93250 9 0133
Apply for 93250 9 0133
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NWRS Seeds of Success Program" 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 Aug 11, 2009 and posted on Aug 11, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 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 $49,959.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $49,959.00 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 single source funding for the Chicago Horticultural Society for the NWRS Seeds of Success Program, and no other applicant need apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NWRS Seeds of Success Program is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) cooperative agreement designed to strengthen habitat restoration work on national wildlife refuges by improving access to locally sourced, genetically appropriate native seed. The core idea is practical: after invasive plant removal and prescribed fire, many large restoration efforts stall because refuge managers cannot reliably obtain enough native seed from the right local sources to re-establish plant communities that will persist over the long term. NWRS lands themselves often contain strong populations of desirable native plants, so this program focuses on collecting seed from those populations, banking it, and ultimately supporting propagation and revegetation efforts on refuges.
A central feature of the project is the active use of citizen scientists and volunteers. Rather than relying only on professional field crews, the program emphasizes training and engagement so that volunteers can help collect native seed using a standardized protocol. This approach is meant to expand capacity while building long-term stewardship: volunteers contribute directly to on-the-ground restoration outcomes, and the refuge system gains a repeatable, scalable method to build seed supplies and seed banks tailored to local ecosystems.
This particular opportunity was issued as a single-source (non-competitive) cooperative agreement to the Chicago Horticultural Society, better known as the Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG). USFWS cited Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) to justify that competition was not practicable. The stated reason is CBG's unique qualifications: CBG developed a Seeds of Success native seed collection protocol and a training program specifically structured for citizen scientists and volunteers, and that protocol has already been used successfully on refuge lands. USFWS also notes CBG's prior experience training refuge staff and volunteers, along with their access to relevant partners, subcontractors, and datasets that may be needed to support implementation. Another practical justification is staffing geography: the CBG project coordinator leading the effort is based in Portland, Oregon, aligning well with the pilot focus in the northwestern states (USFWS Region 1).
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number 93250 9 0133, categorized as an earmark, with a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument and an environmental activity focus. The program anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount (and ceiling) of $49,959, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. It was posted on August 11, 2009, and closed on August 12, 2009, with an archive date of September 11, 2009. Eligibility was explicitly limited: it was single-source funding intended only for the Chicago Horticultural Society/Chicago Botanic Garden, and the announcement stated that no other applicants needed to apply.
For additional information, the listed USFWS contact was Kay Shipp, Administrative Officer, at 703-358-2510 (email not fully provided in the text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NWRS Seeds of Success Program?
The NWRS Seeds of Success Program is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) cooperative agreement intended to strengthen habitat restoration on national wildlife refuges by improving access to locally sourced, genetically appropriate native seed.
What problem is this program trying to solve?
The program addresses a practical bottleneck in restoration work: after invasive plant removal and prescribed fire, large restoration projects can stall because refuge managers cannot reliably obtain enough native seed from the right local sources to re-establish plant communities that will persist over the long term.
Why is “locally sourced, genetically appropriate†native seed emphasized?
The opportunity highlights the need for native seed that comes from appropriate local sources so that restored plant communities are better suited to local conditions and are more likely to persist over time.
Where does the program collect seed from?
The program focuses on collecting seed from strong populations of desirable native plants found on NWRS lands themselves, then banking that seed to support future propagation and revegetation efforts on refuges.
What activities does the program support?
Based on the description provided, the program supports native seed collection, seed banking, and ultimately activities that enable propagation and revegetation on national wildlife refuges, particularly following restoration actions like invasive plant removal and prescribed fire.
How do citizen scientists and volunteers fit into this project?
A central feature is the active use of citizen scientists and volunteers. The program emphasizes training and engagement so volunteers can help collect native seed using a standardized protocol, expanding capacity beyond professional field crews and building long-term stewardship.
Is there a standardized method for collecting seed?
Yes. The opportunity references a Seeds of Success native seed collection protocol and a training program structured specifically for citizen scientists and volunteers.
Who issued this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
Is this a competitive grant?
No. This opportunity was issued as a single-source (non-competitive) cooperative agreement.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility was explicitly limited to the Chicago Horticultural Society, also known as the Chicago Botanic Garden (CBG). The announcement stated that no other applicants needed to apply.
Why was the award made as a single-source (non-competitive) agreement?
USFWS cited Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) and stated that competition was not practicable due to CBG's unique qualifications, including development of the Seeds of Success protocol and volunteer/citizen scientist training program that has already been used successfully on refuge lands.
What specific qualifications did USFWS cite for the Chicago Botanic Garden?
USFWS cited that CBG developed the native seed collection protocol and a training program designed for citizen scientists and volunteers, that the protocol has been used successfully on refuge lands, and that CBG has prior experience training refuge staff and volunteers. USFWS also noted CBG's access to partners, subcontractors, and datasets that may be needed to support implementation.
Is there a geographic focus for this project?
Yes. The opportunity mentions a pilot focus in the northwestern states (USFWS Region 1). It also notes that the CBG project coordinator is based in Portland, Oregon, aligning with that regional focus.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 93250 9 0133.
How is the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized as an earmark.
What is the activity focus area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is described as having an environmental activity focus.
How many awards were anticipated?
A single award was anticipated.
What is the total funding amount and the award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount was $49,959, and the award ceiling was also $49,959.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on August 11, 2009 and closed on August 12, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 11, 2009.
Who is the USFWS contact for additional information?
The listed USFWS contact is Kay Shipp, Administrative Officer, at 703-358-2510. (The email address was not fully provided in the text.)
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