Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00105
Apply for F13AS00105
- 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 15, 2013 and posted on Apr 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2014. (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 F13AS00105) is a mandatory U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant opportunity under CFDA 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants) that provides federal funding to state-level fish and wildlife agencies in Region 8, covering California and Nevada. Its core purpose is to help states design and carry out conservation work that benefits wildlife and wildlife habitat, with an explicit emphasis on species that are not traditionally supported through hunting or fishing programs. In practical terms, the program is meant to strengthen state-led, science-based conservation by backing both the planning needed to set priorities and the on-the-ground implementation needed to deliver measurable conservation outcomes.
Funded activities fall into two main categories: planning and implementation. Planning projects must directly support the development or modification of the state Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan, commonly referred to as the Wildlife Action Plan. Although the original program framework references the Wildlife Action Plan submission date of October 1, 2005, the key point for applicants is that planning funds are intended for work that updates, improves, or otherwise meaningfully advances the state plan, and that the plan itself must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Implementation projects, by contrast, are the actions the state proposes to carry out in order to execute its Wildlife Action Plan. This can include activities such as habitat conservation and restoration, species status assessments, targeted management actions for at-risk species, monitoring and survey work tied to plan objectives, and other direct conservation measures aligned with the plan.
A central expectation of this program is that states focus resources where they are most needed. Priority is intended to go to "species of greatest conservation need," and states are directed to weigh that need against the relative amount of other funding available for those species. In other words, the grants are designed to fill conservation gaps, especially for species and habitats that are underfunded compared to more traditionally managed game species. Projects should therefore be clearly connected to Wildlife Action Plan priorities, demonstrate why the focal species or habitat represents a high conservation need, and explain how the proposed work contributes to plan goals and outcomes.
The announcement also draws a clear boundary around what the program generally will not support. Wildlife education and law enforcement are identified as ineligible activities, with a narrow exception: an education or enforcement component may be allowed only when it is minor or incidental, is critical to making a conservation project succeed, directly contributes to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and remains consistent with Wildlife Action Plan development or implementation. This limitation signals that the program is primarily intended for direct conservation planning and action, rather than broader public outreach campaigns or routine enforcement operations unless those elements are small, necessary supports to a conservation deliverable.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is structured as a grant with a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant (eligible state governments, typically through their fish and game agencies) must provide a portion of project costs from non-federal sources as required by the program rules. The listing notes an expected 20 awards, an activity category of Natural Resources, and indicates it was posted and created on April 15, 2013, with a closing date of August 30, 2014. The funding fields in the provided source data show zeros for estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling, which often reflects that specific allocation amounts are determined through separate budgeting or formula processes rather than being stated directly in the opportunity synopsis.
For questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement through Grants.gov, the listed contact is Tracey Vriens, Grants Fiscal Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable at 916-414-6525 or TraceyVriens@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the R8 (CA/NV) State Wildlife Grant Program for State Fish and Game Agencies?
It is a mandatory U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) grant opportunity under CFDA 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants). The program provides federal funding to state-level fish and wildlife agencies in USFWS Region 8, which covers California and Nevada, to support wildlife conservation and habitat work.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00105.
Which states and region does this opportunity cover?
This opportunity applies to USFWS Region 8 (R8), specifically covering California and Nevada.
Who is the intended applicant or eligible recipient?
The opportunity is for state governments, typically through their state fish and wildlife (fish and game) agencies in California and Nevada.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to help states design and carry out conservation work that benefits wildlife and wildlife habitat, with an explicit emphasis on species that are not traditionally supported through hunting or fishing programs. It is intended to strengthen state-led, science-based conservation through both planning and on-the-ground implementation.
What types of projects can be funded under this program?
Funded activities fall into two categories: planning and implementation. Planning supports the development or modification of the state Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan (also known as the Wildlife Action Plan). Implementation supports actions to carry out that Wildlife Action Plan.
What counts as a planning project under this opportunity?
Planning projects must directly support the development or modification of the state Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan (Wildlife Action Plan). Planning funds are meant for work that updates, improves, or otherwise advances the state plan, and the plan must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What counts as an implementation project under this opportunity?
Implementation projects are actions proposed by the state to execute its Wildlife Action Plan. Examples described include habitat conservation and restoration, species status assessments, targeted management actions for at-risk species, monitoring and survey work tied to plan objectives, and other direct conservation measures aligned with the plan.
What is the Wildlife Action Plan and why does it matter for this grant?
The Wildlife Action Plan is the state Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan. It is central to this program because planning funds must support its development or modification, and implementation funds support projects that carry out the plan. The plan must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Does the program emphasize certain species?
Yes. Priority is intended to go to "species of greatest conservation need," especially where there is a conservation funding gap compared to species supported by more traditional hunting or fishing funding sources.
How should applicants justify priorities for species or habitats?
Projects should be clearly connected to Wildlife Action Plan priorities, explain why the focal species or habitat represents a high conservation need, and describe how the work contributes to plan goals and outcomes. States are also directed to weigh conservation need against the relative amount of other funding available for those species.
Are education activities eligible for funding?
Wildlife education is identified as an ineligible activity in general. A narrow exception may allow an education component only when it is minor or incidental, critical to making a conservation project succeed, directly contributes to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and is consistent with Wildlife Action Plan development or implementation.
Are law enforcement activities eligible for funding?
Law enforcement is identified as an ineligible activity in general. A narrow exception may allow an enforcement component only when it is minor or incidental, critical to making a conservation project succeed, directly contributes to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and is consistent with Wildlife Action Plan development or implementation.
What is meant by "minor or incidental" education or enforcement components?
The announcement indicates that education or enforcement is generally not supported, but could be allowed only as a small supporting piece of a conservation project when it is necessary for the conservation deliverable to succeed and directly supports species of greatest conservation need and their habitats in line with the Wildlife Action Plan.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity is structured as a grant with a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the applicant must provide a portion of project costs from non-federal sources as required by the program rules.
How many awards are expected?
The listing notes an expected 20 awards.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
When was this funding opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on April 15, 2013.
What is the closing date listed for this opportunity?
The closing date is August 30, 2014.
How much funding is available per award?
The provided source data shows zeros for estimated total funding and for award floor/ceiling. This often indicates that specific allocation amounts are determined through separate budgeting or formula processes rather than being stated directly in the opportunity synopsis.
Is the program described as mandatory?
Yes. It is described as a mandatory U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant opportunity.
What should I do if I have questions or trouble accessing the full announcement on Grants.gov?
You can contact the listed point of contact: Tracey Vriens, Grants Fiscal Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at 916-414-6525 or TraceyVriens@fws.gov.
Who is the contact person for this opportunity?
The contact is Tracey Vriens, Grants Fiscal Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What are the contact details for the listed point of contact?
Phone: 916-414-6525. Email: TraceyVriens@fws.gov.
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