Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00102
Apply for F12AS00102
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R1 State Wildlife Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.634 State Wildlife Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2012 and posted on Mar 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The R1 State Wildlife Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00102) is a mandatory U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant opportunity under CFDA 15.634, designed specifically for State Fish and Wildlife Agencies. It provides federal funding to states, the District of Columbia, commonwealths, and U.S. territories to develop and carry out efforts that conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat, including species that are not typically supported through hunting or fishing-related conservation funding. The overall intent is to strengthen statewide, strategic conservation work that benefits a broad range of species, with an emphasis on those most at risk.
Funded work falls into two main categories: planning and implementation. Planning activities must directly support the development or revision of a state Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan, commonly called the Wildlife Action Plan. These plans were originally required to be submitted by October 1, 2005, and any planning work supported with these funds must contribute to updating or modifying that plan and must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Implementation activities cover on-the-ground or programmatic actions a state proposes to execute in order to carry out priorities and strategies identified in its Wildlife Action Plan, translating the plan into measurable conservation results.
A key program priority is directing funding toward Species of Greatest Conservation Need. In making funding decisions and setting priorities, states are expected to focus on the species most in need while also considering what other funding sources are available for those species, so that State Wildlife Grant dollars fill critical gaps rather than duplicating better-funded efforts. In practical terms, the grant is structured to push resources toward underserved conservation needs, particularly for nongame species and their habitats.
The opportunity also clarifies what is generally not allowed. Wildlife education and law enforcement activities are considered ineligible as primary stand-alone purposes. However, they may be included when they are minor or incidental components that are essential to the success of an otherwise eligible conservation project. To be acceptable, those supporting components must be critical to achieving direct conservation outcomes for Species of Greatest Conservation Need and their habitats, and they must clearly align with the development or implementation of the state Wildlife Action Plan.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting that this program is intended for official state fish and wildlife agencies and their statewide conservation responsibilities. The posting date for this announcement was March 14, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2013, and an archive date of October 1, 2013. The public listing shows estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0, which often indicates that specific award amounts were not provided in the summary record and may have been defined through allocations, formula-based distributions, or referenced guidance rather than a single competitive pool stated in the synopsis.
For additional program information, the announcement references the WSFR (Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration) State Wildlife Grants resources. The listed contact for access or announcement issues is Kelly Sliger, Budget Analyst, at 503-231-2067 or KellySliger@fws.gov.
R1 State Wildlife Grant Program (F12AS00102) - FAQs
What is the R1 State Wildlife Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00102)?
The R1 State Wildlife Grant Program is a mandatory U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant opportunity under CFDA 15.634. It provides federal funding to eligible state and territorial governments to develop and carry out efforts that conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat, including species that are not typically supported through hunting- or fishing-related conservation funding.
What is the overall purpose of this grant program?
The intent is to strengthen statewide, strategic conservation work that benefits a broad range of species, with an emphasis on those most at risk. The program is designed to support conservation actions that address gaps in funding for underserved wildlife conservation needs, particularly for nongame species and their habitats.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. This reflects that the program is designed specifically for State Fish and Wildlife Agencies and their statewide conservation responsibilities.
Which jurisdictions can receive funding under this program?
The program provides federal funding to states, the District of Columbia, commonwealths, and U.S. territories, as described in the opportunity summary.
What types of projects can be funded?
Funded work falls into two main categories: planning and implementation. Planning supports development or revision of a state Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan (also called the Wildlife Action Plan). Implementation supports on-the-ground or programmatic actions that carry out priorities and strategies identified in the Wildlife Action Plan to achieve measurable conservation results.
What counts as "planning" under this opportunity?
Planning activities must directly support development or revision of the state's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan (Wildlife Action Plan). Any planning work supported by these funds must contribute to updating or modifying the plan and must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What counts as "implementation" under this opportunity?
Implementation activities are the actions a state proposes to execute to carry out the priorities and strategies identified in its Wildlife Action Plan. The opportunity describes these as on-the-ground or programmatic actions that translate the plan into measurable conservation results.
What is a Wildlife Action Plan in the context of this grant?
A Wildlife Action Plan is the state's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan. The opportunity notes that these plans were originally required to be submitted by October 1, 2005, and that this grant can support updates or modifications to that plan (with required FWS Director approval for planning work).
Does the program prioritize certain species?
Yes. A key priority is directing funding toward Species of Greatest Conservation Need. States are expected to focus on the species most in need while considering what other funding sources are available, so State Wildlife Grant dollars fill critical gaps rather than duplicate better-funded efforts.
How should states think about using these funds compared to other funding sources?
The opportunity indicates states should consider the availability of other funding sources for targeted species and use State Wildlife Grant funds to fill critical gaps, especially where conservation needs are underserved.
Are wildlife education projects eligible?
Wildlife education activities are generally ineligible as primary stand-alone purposes. They may be included only when they are minor or incidental components that are essential to the success of an otherwise eligible conservation project.
Are law enforcement activities eligible?
Law enforcement activities are generally ineligible as primary stand-alone purposes. They may be included only as minor or incidental components that are essential to the success of an otherwise eligible conservation project.
When can education or law enforcement be included in a project?
Education or law enforcement components may be included when they are critical to achieving direct conservation outcomes for Species of Greatest Conservation Need and their habitats and when they clearly align with the development or implementation of the state Wildlife Action Plan.
Do planning activities require any special approval?
Yes. Planning work supported with these funds must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as stated in the opportunity description.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posting date listed for this announcement is March 14, 2012.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists an original and current closing date of August 31, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is October 1, 2013.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity references CFDA 15.634.
Why does the listing show estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0?
The public listing shows estimated total funding and award ceiling/floor as 0, which often indicates that specific award amounts were not provided in the summary record. The description notes that amounts may have been defined through allocations, formula-based distributions, or referenced guidance rather than being stated as a single competitive pool in the synopsis.
Where can applicants find additional program resources mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement references WSFR (Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration) State Wildlife Grants resources for additional program information.
Who is the contact person for access or announcement issues?
The listed contact is Kelly Sliger, Budget Analyst.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Phone: 503-231-2067. Email: KellySliger@fws.gov.
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