Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00030
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R4 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 Jun 25, 2012 and posted on Feb 16, 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 R4 State Wildlife Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00030) is a mandatory U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant opportunity under CFDA 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants) that supports state-led efforts to conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat, including species that are not hunted or fished. The program is designed to strengthen and carry out each jurisdiction's broader conservation strategy by funding both the planning work that keeps a State Wildlife Action Plan current and effective, and the on-the-ground implementation work needed to deliver real conservation results.
A central requirement of this program is that funded activities must tie directly to a state's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan, commonly referred to as the Wildlife Action Plan. Planning projects are specifically limited to work that contributes directly to developing or modifying that plan, and the plan must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (with the original plan submission referenced as October 1, 2005). Implementation projects, on the other hand, are the actions a state proposes to carry out to execute its Wildlife Action Plan, meaning the grant is intended to translate planning priorities into practical conservation work such as habitat protection, restoration, species management, monitoring, and other actions identified in the plan.
The program directs applicants to prioritize species with the greatest conservation need. In practice, this means proposals should focus on the species and habitats that the Wildlife Action Plan identifies as most at risk, while also considering the broader funding landscape. If certain species already receive substantial support from other programs or partners, states are encouraged to weigh that context when deciding how to target State Wildlife Grant funds so that limited resources fill the most important gaps and achieve the highest conservation value.
Certain activities are generally not eligible for support. Wildlife education and law enforcement work is considered ineligible unless it is a minor or incidental part of a larger eligible project and is clearly critical to the success of that project. Even then, the education or enforcement component must directly contribute to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and it must align with the development or implementation of the state Wildlife Action Plan. This framing keeps the program focused on conservation outcomes rather than broader outreach or enforcement operations that are not tightly connected to the plan's priority actions.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, with the announcement explicitly including States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and U.S. territories. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Natural Resources. The listing notes no cost sharing or matching requirement. At the time of the posted opportunity, the announcement showed no specified estimated total funding and no stated award floor or ceiling, which typically means applicants would need to consult the full announcement or agency guidance for allocation details, formulas, or other budgeting expectations.
Key administrative details from the listing include a posted date of February 16, 2012, a closing date of August 31, 2013, and an archive date of August 31, 2014. For additional information, the Grants.gov listing is referenced, and the contact provided is William Cook at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 404-679-4198; email dwaynecook@fws.gov) for help accessing the full announcement or resolving access issues.
R4 State Wildlife Grant Program (F12AS00030) - FAQs
What is the R4 State Wildlife Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00030)?
The R4 State Wildlife Grant Program is a mandatory U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) grant opportunity under CFDA 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants). It supports state-led efforts to conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat, including species that are not hunted or fished.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is intended to strengthen and carry out each jurisdiction's broader conservation strategy by funding (1) planning work to keep a State Wildlife Action Plan current and effective, and (2) on-the-ground implementation work that produces real conservation results.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. The announcement explicitly includes States, the District of Columbia, Commonwealths, and U.S. territories.
What agency administers this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number referenced in the listing is 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What kinds of projects does the program fund?
The program funds two broad categories of work: planning projects and implementation projects. Planning projects help develop or modify the State Wildlife Action Plan. Implementation projects support the actions needed to execute that plan and deliver practical conservation outcomes.
What is the central requirement for funded activities?
Funded activities must tie directly to a state's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan, commonly referred to as the Wildlife Action Plan (also described as the State Wildlife Action Plan).
What qualifies as a planning project under this program?
Planning projects are specifically limited to work that contributes directly to developing or modifying the Wildlife Action Plan, with the intent of keeping the plan current and effective.
Does the Wildlife Action Plan need to be approved?
Yes. The plan must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The listing references the original plan submission date as October 1, 2005.
What qualifies as an implementation project under this program?
Implementation projects are the actions a state proposes to carry out to execute its Wildlife Action Plan. The listing describes examples such as habitat protection, restoration, species management, monitoring, and other actions identified in the plan.
Does this program support conservation of species that are not hunted or fished?
Yes. The program explicitly supports conservation efforts that include species that are not hunted or fished.
What species should applicants prioritize?
The program directs applicants to prioritize species with the greatest conservation need, meaning proposals should focus on species and habitats identified in the Wildlife Action Plan as most at risk.
How should applicants consider other funding sources when choosing priorities?
The listing indicates states should consider the broader funding landscape. If certain species already receive substantial support from other programs or partners, states are encouraged to take that context into account and use State Wildlife Grant funds to fill important gaps and achieve high conservation value.
Are wildlife education activities eligible?
Wildlife education is generally not eligible unless it is a minor or incidental part of a larger eligible project and is clearly critical to the success of that project. Any education component must directly contribute to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats and must align with the development or implementation of the Wildlife Action Plan.
Are law enforcement activities eligible?
Law enforcement work is generally not eligible unless it is a minor or incidental part of a larger eligible project and is clearly critical to the success of that project. Any enforcement component must directly contribute to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats and must align with the Wildlife Action Plan.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing notes no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
At the time of the posted listing, there was no specified estimated total funding amount and no stated award floor or ceiling. Applicants would typically need to consult the full announcement or agency guidance for allocation details or budgeting expectations.
What are the posted, closing, and archive dates?
The listing shows a posted date of February 16, 2012, a closing date of August 31, 2013, and an archive date of August 31, 2014.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The Grants.gov listing is referenced as the place to access the full announcement and related details.
Who can be contacted for help with this opportunity?
The listing provides a contact for help accessing the full announcement or resolving access issues: William Cook, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, phone 404-679-4198, email dwaynecook@fws.gov.
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