Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00317
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- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development, education, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Phi Beta Sigma Summit Leadership Conference" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.649.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 30, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The recipient has been selected.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 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 Phi Beta Sigma Summit Leadership Conference grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00317) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), focused on community development, education, the environment, and natural resources (CFDA 15.649). The stated intent is to make a single-source award, meaning it is not a competitive grant where multiple applicants are compared. Instead, the Service planned to directly sponsor Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. to support its 2016 Serious Sigma Summit International Leadership Conference. At the time of posting, the notice indicated the recipient had already been selected.
The main purpose of the sponsorship is outreach and engagement. FWS aims to use the conference as a platform to increase awareness within African-American communities about outdoor recreation and its benefits, and to encourage greater access to and enjoyment of federal lands and waters. A major theme is building stronger, more localized connections between Phi Beta Sigma chapters and FWS facilities across the country, with special emphasis on urban areas where awareness of nearby federal recreation opportunities may be lower or where barriers to participation can be higher. Another key objective is career pipeline development: the Service wants to help cultivate interest among young African Americans in wildlife conservation careers, including biological sciences, and to connect them with concrete pathways such as internships and job opportunities.
Phi Beta Sigma is described as uniquely suited for this role because of its established community presence and national network. The opportunity highlights the fraternity's reach through long-standing relationships with African-American churches, civil rights organizations, and the African-American press, as well as its collegiate chapter network, including chapters at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). From the Service's perspective, these connections make the Summit an efficient, high-impact venue for delivering messages about conservation, recreation, and careers to audiences the agency is specifically trying to engage more effectively.
Funding for the award is capped at $10,000, with one expected award. The eligible applicant category listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), although the narrative makes clear the award is intended for Phi Beta Sigma via a single-source agreement. Grant funds are to be used for education and outreach activities directed at Sigma members and for raising broader awareness of FWS and the public lands and waters it manages.
The scope of work is shared between the recipient and the Service, with clearly defined roles. On the recipient side, Phi Beta Sigma is expected to manage and oversee the practical integration of FWS into the Summit. That includes coordinating Service participation, creating opportunities for FWS staff to engage directly with Sigma leadership and members, providing at least one speaking slot for FWS during a Summit event, and ensuring visible Service branding throughout the venue. The recipient must also provide a booth or table for FWS to interact with attendees and include a full-color acknowledgement in the Summit Journal, giving the agency formal recognition and additional visibility.
On the Service side, FWS commits to active participation rather than passive sponsorship. The agency will recruit staff to attend and take part in programming, collaborate with the recipient to carry out the agreed scope of work, and provide attendees with information about internships, jobs, and careers within FWS. In addition, FWS will share information about Service-managed public lands and recreation opportunities, aiming to translate general interest into real-world participation. The agency also plans to use the event to build momentum for future partnerships, essentially treating the Summit as both an outreach event and a relationship-building opportunity for continued collaboration with members and chapters after the conference.
The project period runs from the date the notice of award letter is signed through August 31, 2016. In practical terms, this indicates a short, event-centered performance window aligned to the timing of the conference and immediate follow-up activities, rather than a long-term program grant. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted sponsorship designed to expand inclusive participation in outdoor recreation and strengthen career awareness in conservation fields, delivered through a trusted national community organization and a high-visibility leadership conference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Phi Beta Sigma Summit Leadership Conference grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) tied to the 2016 Serious Sigma Summit International Leadership Conference. The funding opportunity number is F16AS00317, and it is associated with CFDA 15.649. The grant is structured as a targeted sponsorship focused on community development, education, the environment, and natural resources.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the stated intent of this funding opportunity?
The stated intent is to make a single-source award. That means the Service planned to directly sponsor Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. rather than run a competitive process comparing multiple applicants.
Is this a competitive grant?
No. The notice describes it as a single-source award, not a competition where multiple applicants are evaluated against each other.
Has the recipient already been selected?
Yes. The notice indicated that, at the time of posting, the recipient had already been selected.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., through a single-source agreement connected to its 2016 Serious Sigma Summit International Leadership Conference.
What is the main purpose of the sponsorship?
The main purpose is outreach and engagement. FWS planned to use the conference to increase awareness within African-American communities about outdoor recreation and its benefits, encourage access to and enjoyment of federal lands and waters, and strengthen longer-term connections between Phi Beta Sigma chapters and FWS facilities nationwide.
What communities is the outreach intended to reach?
The outreach is aimed at increasing awareness and engagement within African-American communities, with special emphasis on urban areas where awareness of nearby federal recreation opportunities may be lower or where barriers to participation may be higher.
What topics are emphasized in the outreach and engagement work?
The opportunity emphasizes outdoor recreation, the benefits of getting outside, awareness of federal lands and waters managed by FWS, and conservation-related career awareness and pathways.
What is the career-related objective of this project?
A key objective is to help cultivate interest among young African Americans in wildlife conservation careers, including biological sciences, and to connect them with concrete pathways such as internships and job opportunities.
Why is Phi Beta Sigma considered a good partner for this effort?
The notice describes Phi Beta Sigma as uniquely suited due to its established community presence and national network, including relationships with African-American churches, civil rights organizations, and the African-American press, as well as collegiate chapters, including chapters at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
Funding for the award is capped at $10,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
What eligible applicant category is listed?
The eligible applicant category listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the narrative also makes clear the award was intended as a single-source agreement to Phi Beta Sigma.
What can grant funds be used for under this opportunity?
Grant funds are intended for education and outreach activities directed at Sigma members and for raising broader awareness of FWS and the public lands and waters it manages.
What is the recipient expected to do as part of the scope of work?
The recipient (Phi Beta Sigma) is expected to manage and oversee the practical integration of FWS into the Summit, including coordinating FWS participation, creating opportunities for FWS staff to engage directly with Sigma leadership and members, providing at least one speaking slot for FWS during a Summit event, and ensuring visible FWS branding throughout the venue.
What visibility or recognition must be provided to FWS at the conference?
The recipient must provide a booth or table for FWS to interact with attendees, ensure visible Service branding throughout the venue, provide at least one speaking opportunity, and include a full-color acknowledgement in the Summit Journal to formally recognize the agency.
What is FWS expected to do as part of the scope of work?
FWS commits to active participation by recruiting staff to attend and take part in programming, collaborating with the recipient to carry out the agreed scope of work, and providing information to attendees about internships, jobs, and careers within FWS.
What kind of information will FWS provide to attendees?
FWS plans to share information about internships, jobs, and career opportunities within the Service, as well as information about Service-managed public lands and recreation opportunities to help translate interest into real-world participation.
How does the opportunity address barriers to outdoor participation?
The opportunity places special emphasis on urban areas, recognizing that awareness of nearby federal recreation opportunities can be lower and that barriers to participation can be higher. The Summit is positioned as a platform to improve awareness and encourage access and enjoyment.
What does it mean that the project period is short and event-centered?
The project period runs from the date the notice of award letter is signed through August 31, 2016. This indicates the work is aligned to the timing of the conference and immediate follow-up activities rather than a long-term, multi-year program.
When does the project period start and end?
It runs from the date the notice of award letter is signed through August 31, 2016.
Is the conference being used for longer-term partnership building?
Yes. FWS planned to use the Summit to build momentum for future partnerships, treating the event as both an outreach opportunity and a relationship-building platform for continued collaboration with Sigma members and chapters after the conference.
How is this opportunity best described overall?
It is best understood as a targeted, single-source sponsorship designed to expand inclusive participation in outdoor recreation and strengthen career awareness in conservation fields, delivered through a trusted national community organization and a high-visibility leadership conference.
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