Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00160
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "R8 (CA/NV) State Wildlife Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies" 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 Apr 2, 2015 and posted on Apr 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The R8 (CA/NV) State Wildlife Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00160) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant opportunity under CFDA 15.634, focused on helping state-level wildlife agencies in California and Nevada carry out conservation work that benefits wildlife and their habitats. The program is built to support not only traditionally managed game species, but also wildlife that is not hunted or fished, with a clear emphasis on broader biodiversity and habitat outcomes. The funding instrument is a mandatory federal grant within the Natural Resources activity category, and the program anticipates making up to 20 awards under this announcement.
The core purpose of the program is to provide federal funds to support two main categories of eligible work: planning and implementation. Planning projects must directly contribute to developing, updating, or modifying a State Wildlife Action Plan that has been approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In practical terms, that means planning funds are intended for the kind of work that strengthens the foundation of a state wildlife strategy, such as improving conservation priorities, refining species or habitat assessments, updating threat analyses, strengthening monitoring approaches, or otherwise making the state plan more current and actionable. Implementation projects, by contrast, are the on-the-ground or applied activities a state proposes in order to carry out the strategies and actions already laid out in its approved Wildlife Action Plan. This can include habitat restoration, targeted conservation actions for vulnerable species, management interventions, surveys or monitoring tied to plan execution, and similar activities that translate the plan into measurable conservation results.
A key program expectation is that states prioritize funding toward Species of Greatest Conservation Need, which are the species identified in State Wildlife Action Plans as requiring proactive conservation attention. The opportunity also notes that states should consider the relative level of other funding already available for the conservation of those species, which signals that these grant dollars are meant to fill gaps and address unmet needs rather than duplicate well-funded efforts. In other words, the program is designed to steer resources toward the species and habitats where conservation returns are likely to be highest and where alternative funding sources may be limited.
The announcement also clarifies what is generally not eligible. Wildlife education and law enforcement activities are considered ineligible as primary project purposes. However, there is an important exception: an education or law enforcement component may be included if it is minor or incidental and is critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project. This language is commonly used to allow small supporting elements that help make a conservation action workable (for example, limited outreach necessary to gain access or cooperation for habitat work, or minor enforcement-related coordination needed to protect a restoration site), while keeping the main focus on conservation planning and implementation aligned with the Wildlife Action Plan.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting that this program is intended for state fish and game agencies and equivalent governmental entities in the states and territories referenced by the program. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning grant recipients are expected to provide non-federal match consistent with program rules (the specific match ratio and allowable sources would typically be detailed in the full announcement and associated program guidance). Administrative details included in the listing show the opportunity was posted on April 2, 2015, with a closing date of August 30, 2016, and an archive date of November 1, 2016. The listing does not specify an award ceiling, award floor, or an estimated total funding amount in the provided fields, indicating that applicants would need to consult the full notice or program contacts for funding levels and budget expectations.
For access issues or questions tied to the full announcement, the contact listed is Tracey Vriens, Grants Fiscal Officer, reachable at 916-414-6525 or TraceyVriens@fws.gov, and the announcement references Grants.gov as the primary source for the full opportunity information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the R8 (CA/NV) State Wildlife Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies (F15AS00160)?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00160) under CFDA 15.634. It is designed to provide federal funding to support conservation work led by state-level wildlife agencies in California and Nevada that benefits wildlife and their habitats, with an emphasis on broad biodiversity outcomes (including non-game species).
Which states does this opportunity cover?
The opportunity is for state wildlife agencies in California and Nevada (R8 CA/NV).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, reflecting that this program is intended for state fish and game agencies (and equivalent governmental entities) in the relevant states.
What types of projects does the program fund?
The program supports two main categories of work: (1) planning projects and (2) implementation projects. Both categories are meant to advance wildlife conservation and habitat outcomes aligned with an approved State Wildlife Action Plan.
What qualifies as an eligible planning project?
Planning projects must directly contribute to developing, updating, or modifying a State Wildlife Action Plan that has been approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Examples described in the opportunity include work that strengthens the foundation of a state wildlife strategy, such as improving conservation priorities, refining species or habitat assessments, updating threat analyses, strengthening monitoring approaches, or making the plan more current and actionable.
What qualifies as an eligible implementation project?
Implementation projects are on-the-ground or applied activities proposed by a state to carry out strategies and actions already laid out in its approved Wildlife Action Plan. Examples described include habitat restoration, targeted conservation actions for vulnerable species, management interventions, surveys, or monitoring tied to plan execution, and similar activities that translate the plan into measurable conservation results.
Does the program support conservation for non-game species?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes that the program is built to support not only traditionally managed game species, but also wildlife that is not hunted or fished, with a focus on broader biodiversity and habitat outcomes.
What are Species of Greatest Conservation Need, and how do they factor into this grant?
Species of Greatest Conservation Need are species identified in State Wildlife Action Plans as requiring proactive conservation attention. A key expectation in this opportunity is that states prioritize funding toward these species.
How should applicants think about other available funding for the same species or conservation work?
The opportunity notes that states should consider the relative level of other funding already available for conservation of Species of Greatest Conservation Need. This signals that these grant funds are intended to fill gaps and address unmet needs rather than duplicate efforts that are already well funded.
Are wildlife education projects eligible?
Wildlife education activities are generally not eligible as a primary project purpose. However, an education component may be included if it is minor or incidental and critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project.
Are law enforcement activities eligible?
Law enforcement activities are generally not eligible as a primary project purpose. However, a law enforcement component may be included if it is minor or incidental and critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project.
What does it mean if an education or law enforcement component is "minor or incidental"?
Based on the opportunity description, this language allows small supporting elements that help make an eligible conservation project workable while keeping the main purpose focused on conservation planning and implementation aligned with the approved Wildlife Action Plan. The education or enforcement element must be critical to the success of the otherwise eligible project, and not the primary purpose.
What is the funding instrument and activity category for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a mandatory federal grant, and the activity category is Natural Resources.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making up to 20 awards under this announcement.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to provide non-federal match consistent with program rules. The specific match ratio and allowable sources are not provided in the summary information and would typically be found in the full announcement and associated program guidance.
Is the award ceiling, award floor, or total estimated funding amount provided?
No. The provided listing does not specify an award ceiling, award floor, or estimated total funding amount in the relevant fields. Applicants would need to consult the full notice or program contacts for funding levels and budget expectations.
Where can applicants find the full opportunity details?
The announcement references Grants.gov as the primary source for the full opportunity information.
Who is the contact for questions about the full announcement or access issues?
The listed contact is Tracey Vriens, Grants Fiscal Officer. Phone: 916-414-6525. Email: TraceyVriens@fws.gov.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the closing and archive dates?
The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2015. The closing date listed is August 30, 2016. The archive date listed is November 1, 2016.
What is required for a project to align with the State Wildlife Action Plan?
Planning work must directly support developing, updating, or modifying a State Wildlife Action Plan that has been approved by the Director of the USFWS. Implementation work must carry out strategies and actions already laid out in the state’s approved Wildlife Action Plan.
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