Opportunity Information: Apply for FWSVENTURA 1104
Apply for FWSVENTURA 1104
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Owens Tribal Environmental Education trip to Yosemite National Park on a quest for Native Plants and Animals" 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 May 18, 2011 and posted on May 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 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 $5,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000.00 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).
- The Santa Clara River Field Studies and Habitat Program is one of the restoration projects under the Santa Clara River ARCO Oil Spill Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment that will be funded with oil spill settlement monies under the NRDAR program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Owens Tribal Environmental Education Trip to Yosemite National Park on a Quest for Native Plants and Animals is a small, targeted federal funding opportunity offered through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), designed to support an environmental and cultural education trip organized by the Bishop Tribal Office. The project is set up in partnership with the USFWS Connecting People with Nature program and centers on giving Native American students in grades 3 through 5 a hands-on learning experience in Yosemite National Park. The core idea is to strengthen cultural connection and environmental understanding at the same time, using instruction and guidance from environmental specialists, which can include trained scientists, Native American elders, or individuals who bring both scientific and traditional ecological knowledge.
The proposed activities emphasize daily engagement with the natural world and structured reflection. Students are expected to connect with nature each day by journaling and recording observations from a range of environmental and interpretive experiences. The announcement highlights examples such as meadow and riparian botany, geology-focused hikes, museum exploration, ranger-led campfire programs, and activities connected to archaeology. Taken together, these components show that the trip is not just a sightseeing excursion, but a guided learning program that blends ecology, landscape science, and cultural history in a place with significant natural and educational value.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement under an education-related activity category. The total funding amount is fixed at $5,000, with the award ceiling and floor both listed as $5,000, indicating that the USFWS anticipated making a single award at that exact amount. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. The opportunity was posted on May 18, 2011, with an application closing date of June 2, 2011, and it was later archived on July 2, 2011. It is identified by Funding Opportunity Number FWSVENTURA 1104 and references CFDA number 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic), even though the described work is framed primarily as environmental and cultural education.
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note that applicants should refer to additional eligibility details in the full announcement. The listing also includes contextual information referencing restoration work under the Santa Clara River ARCO Oil Spill Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment, funded through oil spill settlement monies under the NRDAR program, suggesting the funding stream is tied to natural resource restoration and public benefit outcomes. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 209-946-6400 x340.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Owens Tribal Environmental Education Trip to Yosemite National Park on a Quest for Native Plants and Animals"?
This is a small, targeted federal funding opportunity offered through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It is designed to support an environmental and cultural education trip to Yosemite National Park organized by the Bishop Tribal Office, focused on helping students learn about native plants and animals through direct experience.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), in partnership with the USFWS Connecting People with Nature program.
What is the purpose of the funded project?
The purpose is to provide Native American students with a hands-on learning experience that strengthens cultural connection and builds environmental understanding at the same time, using instruction and guidance that can combine scientific knowledge and traditional ecological knowledge.
Who is the intended student audience for the trip?
The project centers on Native American students in grades 3 through 5.
Where will the educational activities take place?
The trip and learning experience are centered in Yosemite National Park.
What types of learning activities are described in the announcement?
The announcement highlights a range of environmental and interpretive experiences, including meadow and riparian botany, geology-focused hikes, museum exploration, ranger-led campfire programs, and activities connected to archaeology.
How are students expected to document or reflect on their learning during the trip?
Students are expected to connect with nature each day by journaling and recording observations based on daily experiences and interpretive activities.
Is this funding intended for a sightseeing trip or a structured educational program?
Based on the described activities, the trip is framed as a guided learning program rather than a sightseeing excursion. The components blend ecology, landscape science, and cultural history, supported by structured reflection such as journaling.
Who may provide instruction or guidance to students during the program?
Instruction and guidance may come from environmental specialists, which can include trained scientists, Native American elders, or individuals who bring both scientific and traditional ecological knowledge.
What type of award instrument is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is listed under an education-related activity category.
What is the total funding amount available?
The total funding amount is fixed at $5,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $5,000, indicating the award amount was anticipated to be exactly $5,000.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The listing states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The listing indicates a single award was anticipated at the fixed amount of $5,000 (since both the ceiling and floor are $5,000 and the total funding amount is $5,000).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWSVENTURA 1104.
What CFDA number is referenced in the listing?
The listing references CFDA number 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic), even though the described work is framed primarily as environmental and cultural education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 18, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 2, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on July 2, 2011.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note that applicants should refer to additional eligibility details in the full announcement.
Where should applicants look for additional eligibility details?
The listing notes that applicants should refer to the full announcement for additional eligibility details.
Is there any context about where the funding stream comes from?
Yes. The listing references restoration work under the Santa Clara River ARCO Oil Spill Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment, funded through oil spill settlement monies under the NRDAR program, suggesting the funding stream is tied to natural resource restoration and public benefit outcomes.
What is NRDAR in the context provided?
The opportunity references oil spill settlement monies under the NRDAR program in connection with the Santa Clara River ARCO Oil Spill Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment.
Who is the contact person for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Dwight (Ike) Luginbill can be reached by phone at 209-946-6400 x340.
Which organization is described as organizing the trip?
The trip is described as being organized by the Bishop Tribal Office.
What program partnership is mentioned for this project?
The project is set up in partnership with the USFWS Connecting People with Nature program.
What is the overall educational theme of the trip?
The overall theme blends environmental education (native plants, animals, ecology, geology) with cultural education and connection, supported by guided instruction and reflective journaling.
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