Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00264
Apply for F15AS00264
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Red cockaded Woodpecker Re introduction" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.664 Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 8, 2015 and posted on Jun 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This announcement is for notification purposes only.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Red cockaded Woodpecker Re introduction opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00264) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant notice describing a planned, single-source cooperative agreement with the College of William and Mary. The work is tied to the National Wildlife Refuge System, specifically the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Suffolk, Virginia, and focuses on supporting an endangered species recovery action: moving (translocating) red-cockaded woodpeckers to aid reintroduction efforts and then monitoring the birds after release to understand and document behavior and outcomes.
This notice is essentially informational rather than a competitive call for proposals. It states that the USFWS intends to issue one financial assistance award to a specific recipient (William and Mary), with a project period not to exceed five years. Because it is single-source, it does not function like an open solicitation where multiple applicants compete. The eligible applicant category listed is private institutions of higher education, aligning with the named recipient. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project (for example, coordination on study design, field operations, data collection priorities, reporting, and adaptive management decisions), rather than a more hands-off grant structure.
The core project activities described are twofold: first, providing assistance in the safe and effective translocation of endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers, and second, monitoring behavior associated with the translocation. In practice, that kind of monitoring commonly includes post-release tracking of survival, habitat use, territory establishment, pairing and nesting behavior, responses to the new environment, and other indicators that help managers judge whether the reintroduction is working and how to improve future efforts. By focusing on behavior following translocation, the project emphasizes not only whether birds persist, but how they adapt and integrate into the recipient site, information that can directly guide refuge management and broader recovery planning.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources and is linked to CFDA 15.664, Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs. It has no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The posting and creation date are June 8, 2015, and the archive date is June 22, 2015. The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of 0 and an award ceiling/floor of 0, which is often seen in notices that are posted for notification purposes rather than to advertise a set amount available for competition. Both the original and current closing dates are listed as "This announcement is for notification purposes only," reinforcing that applications were not being solicited through this posting.
For additional details, the notice references Grants.gov as the source and provides a contact for assistance accessing the full announcement: Laurie McDermott, Grants Specialist, reachable at 1 (413) 253-8290 and lauriemcdermott@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the “Red-cockaded Woodpecker Reintroduction” funding opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant notice describing a planned, single-source cooperative agreement focused on red-cockaded woodpecker reintroduction work and post-release monitoring.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00264.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is informational rather than a competitive call for proposals. It states the USFWS intends to make a single-source award to a specific recipient, so it does not operate like an open solicitation where multiple applicants apply and compete.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The planned, single-source cooperative agreement is intended for the College of William and Mary.
What type of award is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does “cooperative agreement” imply for how the project will be managed?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project. In this context, that can include coordination on study design, field operations, data collection priorities, reporting, and adaptive management decisions.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The project supports an endangered species recovery action by helping move (translocate) red-cockaded woodpeckers to aid reintroduction efforts, and then monitoring the birds after release to understand and document behavior and outcomes.
What are the core project activities mentioned?
The notice describes two core activities: (1) providing assistance in the safe and effective translocation of endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers, and (2) monitoring behavior associated with the translocation after release.
What kinds of post-release monitoring does the notice suggest (at a high level)?
The notice emphasizes monitoring behavior following translocation to understand outcomes. Monitoring commonly includes tracking survival, habitat use, territory establishment, pairing and nesting behavior, responses to the new environment, and other indicators used to evaluate and improve reintroduction efforts.
Where will the work take place?
The work is tied to the National Wildlife Refuge System and specifically references the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Suffolk, Virginia.
Which federal agency is issuing the notice?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is the issuing agency.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The notice is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is linked to CFDA 15.664, Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the project period for this planned award?
The project period is stated as not to exceed five years.
What is shown as the estimated total funding amount and the award ceiling/floor?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of 0, with an award ceiling of 0 and an award floor of 0. This is often seen in postings that are primarily for notification purposes rather than advertising a set amount available for competition.
Are there application deadlines for this opportunity?
The original and current closing dates are listed as “This announcement is for notification purposes only,” indicating applications were not being solicited through this posting.
What applicant category is listed as eligible in the notice?
The eligible applicant category listed is private institutions of higher education, which aligns with the named recipient (the College of William and Mary).
Where was this opportunity posted?
The notice references Grants.gov as the source for the full announcement.
What are the key posting dates for the notice?
The posting/creation date is June 8, 2015, and the archive date is June 22, 2015.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The notice provides a contact for assistance accessing the full announcement: Laurie McDermott, Grants Specialist.
What is the contact phone number and email listed in the notice?
The phone number is 1 (413) 253-8290 and the email is lauriemcdermott@fws.gov.
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