Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 MB 09 025
Apply for FWS R5 MB 09 025
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Plan and Implement Bird Conservation Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.637 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 2, 2009 and posted on Sep 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 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 $350,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Plan and Implement Bird Conservation Projects" (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 MB 09 025) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding notice for an environmental cooperative agreement connected to migratory bird conservation. It is not a standard competitive funding announcement; instead, it is explicitly presented as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning the agency is signaling its intent to make an award to a specific organization rather than soliciting broad applications. The notice cites the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 712) as the underlying authority that supports funding to implement the purposes of migratory bird conservation conventions with Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the Soviet Union.
The intended recipient is the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), with the notice indicating an award of up to 315,000 (while the overall posting lists an estimated total funding of 350,000 and an award ceiling of 350,000). The justification for this directed award is tied to ABC's unique qualifications and established role within major migratory bird conservation partnerships. FWS describes ABC as a primary partner in joint ventures and highlights its prior experience managing cooperative agreements with the Service, as well as providing subcontractor support that helped fulfill joint venture missions. The agency also points to ABC's exclusive focus on conserving wild birds and their habitats across the Americas, and its leadership position within major collaborative efforts such as the North American Bird Conservation Initiative and Partners In Flight. In short, the rationale is that ABC already has the institutional relationships, technical expertise, and coordination capacity needed to deliver the work efficiently and on schedule.
The scope of work centers on bird conservation planning and on-the-ground implementation in the Eastern United States, specifically within the geographic boundaries of two joint ventures referenced as ACJV and AMJV. Under the cooperative agreement, ABC would be responsible for supplying the personnel, materials, and services needed to carry out the program, with an emphasis on coordinating and completing projects that align with joint venture priorities. A key deliverable is an Annual Project Proposal due by November 1 each year. That proposal must spell out staffing, projected expenses, and the specific projects to be conducted during the year, and it must be reviewed and approved by the FWS. The agreement is structured to keep work closely aligned with federal and joint venture priorities; if ABC needs to deviate from the approved procedures or objectives, those changes must be presented to and approved by the FWS Project Officer and Program Official before implementation.
The notice breaks ABC's responsibilities into three main categories. First, ABC must provide staff as described in the Annual Project Proposal for each fiscal year, and that staff will carry out duties supporting the missions of the ACJV and AMJV. Second, ABC will coordinate the development and implementation of conservation projects within those joint venture areas, but only as approved by the respective Joint Venture Management Boards, reinforcing that project direction is guided by established partnership governance. Third, ABC must use awarded funds as laid out in the Annual Project Proposal to cover necessary travel and supplies or equipment needed for the work. The notice also sets a specific cap on administrative support: no more than 15,000 of the annual funds provided by FWS may be used for administrative support tied to the agreement.
From an administrative posting standpoint, the opportunity was posted on September 2, 2009, with an original and current closing date of September 7, 2009, and an archive date of September 8, 2009. It lists an expectation of one award. It is associated with CFDA 15.637 (Migratory Bird Joint Ventures) and indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicant categories are broadly described as nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, excluding institutions of higher education), but the substance of the notice makes clear this particular action is a directed intent to award to ABC rather than an open competition. For help accessing the full announcement electronically (despite the notice stating there is no full announcement), the contact listed is Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413 253 8233.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Plan and Implement Bird Conservation Projects (FWS R5 MB 09 025)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Plan and Implement Bird Conservation Projects".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R5 MB 09 025.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding notice for an environmental cooperative agreement connected to migratory bird conservation.
Is this a standard competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice is explicitly presented as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning the agency is signaling its intent to make an award to a specific organization rather than soliciting broad applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient named in the notice is the American Bird Conservancy (ABC).
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
The posting indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the estimated total funding and the maximum award amount?
The overall posting lists an estimated total funding of 350,000 and an award ceiling of 350,000. The notice also indicates an award of up to 315,000 to the intended recipient.
What legal authority supports this cooperative agreement?
The notice cites the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 712) as the underlying authority supporting funding to implement the purposes of migratory bird conservation conventions with Canada, Mexico, Japan, and the Soviet Union.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.637 (Migratory Bird Joint Ventures).
What type of agreement is described?
The notice describes an environmental cooperative agreement, with work closely coordinated and approved by FWS and joint venture governance structures.
What is the overall purpose of the work?
The scope focuses on bird conservation planning and on-the-ground implementation connected to migratory bird conservation, aligned with joint venture priorities.
Where will the work take place?
The work centers on the Eastern United States, specifically within the geographic boundaries of two joint ventures referenced as ACJV and AMJV.
What are ACJV and AMJV in this notice?
The notice references two joint ventures identified as ACJV and AMJV and states that project planning and implementation will occur within their geographic boundaries and align with their priorities.
Why is the award being directed to the American Bird Conservancy (ABC)?
FWS justifies the directed intent to award based on ABC's unique qualifications and established role in major migratory bird conservation partnerships. The notice points to ABC being a primary partner in joint ventures, having prior experience managing cooperative agreements with FWS, providing subcontractor support that helped fulfill joint venture missions, having an exclusive focus on conserving wild birds and their habitats across the Americas, and holding leadership positions within collaborative efforts such as the North American Bird Conservation Initiative and Partners In Flight.
What are the main responsibilities of ABC under the cooperative agreement?
The notice describes three main categories of responsibilities:
- Staffing: Provide staff as described in the Annual Project Proposal for each fiscal year to support the missions of ACJV and AMJV.
- Project coordination: Coordinate the development and implementation of conservation projects within the joint venture areas, as approved by the respective Joint Venture Management Boards.
- Use of funds: Use awarded funds as laid out in the Annual Project Proposal to cover necessary travel and supplies or equipment needed for the work.
What is the Annual Project Proposal and when is it due?
A key deliverable is an Annual Project Proposal due by November 1 each year. The proposal must spell out staffing, projected expenses, and the specific projects to be conducted during the year, and it must be reviewed and approved by FWS.
Who must approve the projects supported under this agreement?
Projects must align with joint venture priorities and be approved through established governance. The notice states that ABC coordinates project development and implementation as approved by the respective Joint Venture Management Boards, and the Annual Project Proposal must also be reviewed and approved by FWS.
Can ABC change procedures or objectives after the Annual Project Proposal is approved?
Changes are not automatic. If ABC needs to deviate from approved procedures or objectives, the notice states those changes must be presented to and approved by the FWS Project Officer and Program Official before implementation.
Are there limits on how much can be spent on administrative support?
Yes. The notice sets a specific cap: no more than 15,000 of the annual funds provided by FWS may be used for administrative support tied to the agreement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant categories are broadly described as nonprofits, including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, and excluding institutions of higher education. However, the notice also makes clear this is a directed intent to award to ABC rather than an open competition.
What are the key dates (posting, closing, archive)?
The opportunity was posted on September 2, 2009. The original and current closing date is September 7, 2009. The archive date is September 8, 2009.
Is there a full announcement available?
The notice states there is no full announcement. For help accessing the full announcement electronically (despite that statement), a contact is provided.
Who is the contact for questions or electronic access help?
The contact listed is Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413 253 8233.
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