Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00015
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.631 Partners for Fish and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 5, 2013 and posted on Nov 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Applications will due a least 30 days before the end of FY14. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $22,000,000.00 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 5,000 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals County governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00015) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding program that supports on-the-ground restoration and conservation of fish and wildlife habitat, especially on private lands. It is designed as a voluntary, incentive-based effort that pairs FWS technical expertise with financial assistance delivered through cooperative agreements. The central goal is to improve habitat in ways that benefit federal trust resources and species, while also promoting biological diversity and relying on sound scientific principles for planning and implementation.
A key feature of the program is how it is delivered and targeted. The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program is staffed by more than 250 full-time employees working across all 50 states and U.S. territories, which allows projects to be developed and supported locally through Service field staff. Rather than funding scattered, disconnected projects, the program uses geographic focus areas where it concentrates resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Within those focus areas, staff coordinate closely with partners, stakeholders, and other FWS programs to identify habitat conservation priorities. Project work plans are expected to be developed strategically and collaboratively, with substantial involvement from Service field personnel to help shape scope, feasibility, and biological outcomes.
Funding is provided as cooperative agreements under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category (CFDA 15.631). The opportunity anticipates a very large number of awards (expected awards: 5000), with an estimated total funding level of $22,000,000 for the fiscal year. Individual awards can range from no minimum stated award floor up to an award ceiling of $500,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity, which can make participation easier for landowners and smaller organizations, though applicants should still be prepared to show strong partner coordination and practical project planning consistent with program priorities.
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), and for-profit entities including small businesses. While the program emphasizes work with private landowners, the eligible applicant list reflects the reality that habitat projects are often implemented through partnerships among landowners, conservation groups, tribes, local governments, and other organizations that can help design, permit, or carry out restoration.
Timing and submission expectations are tied to the federal fiscal year. The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2013, and applications were due at least 30 days before the end of FY14, with the archive date listed as October 1, 2014. Because projects are guided by program strategic plans and local geographic priorities, applicants are encouraged to review the program strategic plan and contact the appropriate regional Partners for Fish and Wildlife office before submitting an application. This early coordination is important because it helps ensure the proposed work aligns with focus areas, addresses the right habitat priorities, and fits within available staffing and program capacity.
For more information, the listing points applicants to Grants.gov and provides a contact for access issues: Gerri Watkins, Management Analyst, at 703-358-2101 or GerriWatkins@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014 (F14AS00015)
What is the Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014 grant opportunity?
The Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2014 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00015) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding program that supports on-the-ground restoration and conservation of fish and wildlife habitat. It is especially focused on habitat work on private lands and is designed as a voluntary, incentive-based effort.
What does the program fund?
The program supports habitat restoration and conservation projects that improve fish and wildlife habitat and benefit federal trust resources and species. Projects are expected to be planned and implemented using sound scientific principles and designed to promote biological diversity.
How is funding delivered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements. A core element of this opportunity is pairing FWS technical expertise with financial assistance, with substantial involvement from Service field staff in developing and supporting projects.
What is the main goal of the program?
The central goal is to improve habitat in ways that benefit federal trust resources and species, while promoting biological diversity and relying on sound scientific principles for planning and implementation.
Is this program focused on private lands?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes habitat restoration and conservation on private lands, while also recognizing that many projects are implemented through partnerships that may include organizations, tribes, and local governments.
What are “geographic focus areas,” and why do they matter?
The program concentrates resources within geographic focus areas rather than funding scattered, disconnected projects. These focus areas are used to target habitat conservation for federal trust species, and project priorities within them are identified through coordination with partners, stakeholders, and other FWS programs.
How are project priorities identified?
Within focus areas, FWS staff coordinate with partners, stakeholders, and other FWS programs to identify habitat conservation priorities. Project work plans are expected to be developed strategically and collaboratively, with substantial involvement from Service field personnel to shape project scope, feasibility, and biological outcomes.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipates a very large number of awards, with an expected 5,000 awards.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding level for the fiscal year is $22,000,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
There is no minimum stated award floor. The award ceiling is $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
If matching is not required, what should applicants be prepared to demonstrate?
Applicants should still be prepared to show strong partner coordination and practical project planning consistent with program priorities and local focus area needs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals; state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status); and for-profit entities, including small businesses.
Can individuals apply?
Yes. Individuals are included in the eligible applicant categories.
Can nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. Nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible.
Can for-profit businesses apply?
Yes. For-profit entities, including small businesses, are eligible.
Can tribes apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are eligible.
What is the CFDA number and activity category for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.631 and falls under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2013.
When were applications due?
Applications were due at least 30 days before the end of FY14.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is listed as October 1, 2014.
Why is it recommended to contact the regional Partners for Fish and Wildlife office before applying?
Early coordination is encouraged because projects are guided by program strategic plans and local geographic priorities. Contacting the appropriate regional office helps ensure the proposed work aligns with focus areas, addresses the right habitat priorities, and fits within available staffing and program capacity.
How many staff support the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program?
The program is staffed by more than 250 full-time employees working across all 50 states and U.S. territories, which supports local project development and on-the-ground assistance through Service field staff.
Where can applicants find the official listing and submission platform?
The listing points applicants to Grants.gov for more information and access to the opportunity.
Who should be contacted for Grants.gov access issues?
For access issues, the listing provides the contact: Gerri Watkins, Management Analyst, at 703-358-2101 or GerriWatkins@fws.gov.
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