Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00307
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 6 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.637 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 11, 2012 and posted on Jul 11, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2012 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Cooperative Agreement to Ducks Unlimited for the purpose of completing activities consistent with the 2005 PPJV Implementation Plan and subsequent Plan updates.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Region 6 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00307) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding notice tied to the Migratory Bird Joint Ventures program (CFDA 15.637). It was posted on July 11, 2012, with a closing date of July 12, 2012, and later archived on December 30, 2012. Rather than being an open competitive solicitation, the announcement is a Notice of Intent to make a single award in the form of a Cooperative Agreement, with the recipient identified as Ducks Unlimited. The work supported under this award is meant to align with the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV) Implementation Plan first established in 2005, along with later updates to that plan.
The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to continue and expand ongoing PPJV-related conservation and science activities that Ducks Unlimited has previously carried out under earlier agreements. The stated tasks focus on core joint venture functions within the PPJV region, including monitoring landscape conditions and documenting land-use or habitat change across the Prairie Pothole landscape, conducting original field research on waterfowl populations, participating in biological planning, and helping move conservation projects from planning into development and on-the-ground implementation. In addition to technical and field components, the agreement also emphasizes facilitation of outreach and communication, reflecting a need to keep partners, stakeholders, and the broader public informed and engaged around PPJV priorities and outcomes.
This opportunity is explicitly described as a single-source, non-competitive action justified under Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B(1) (Continuation). The rationale is that PPJV has a long-standing relationship with Ducks Unlimited, Inc., specifically its Great Plains Office, and this award is characterized as a continuation and expansion of work already underway rather than the start of a new, untested partnership. The notice points to Ducks Unlimited meeting expectations under prior agreements and fulfilling reporting requirements, which is cited as evidence of satisfactory performance and administrative reliability.
The justification also rests on Ducks Unlimiteds role and capacity within the PPJV partnership structure. PPJV includes seven non-governmental organizations on its Management Board, and the notice describes Ducks Unlimited as the most active and important NGO partner in the region. Ducks Unlimited also holds seats on both the Management Board and Technical Committees, with representatives described as exceptionally active, suggesting they are deeply involved in decision-making, technical planning, and implementation coordination. The agency further notes that Ducks Unlimited brings unique expertise, operational capacity, and fiscal means considered critical to meeting joint venture goals and objectives, which is used to support the decision to proceed without competition.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $500,000, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $5,000, and it indicates no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Although the announcement includes a broad list of eligible applicant types (ranging from nonprofits and educational institutions to various levels of government, tribes, small businesses, and individuals), the practical intent of the notice is to formalize an award to Ducks Unlimited as the identified partner for this continuation effort. The agency contact provided for access or assistance is Casey Stemler at caseystemler@fws.gov.
Region 6 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures (F12AS00307) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding notice for the Region 6 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures program. It is identified by Funding Opportunity Number (FON) F12AS00307 and is tied to the Migratory Bird Joint Ventures program (CFDA 15.637).
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice is explicitly described as a Notice of Intent to make a single award. It is a single-source, non-competitive action rather than an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The recipient is identified as Ducks Unlimited.
What type of award will be made?
The notice states the award will be made as a Cooperative Agreement.
What program or plan does the work align with?
The work supported under this cooperative agreement is intended to align with the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV) Implementation Plan first established in 2005, along with later updates to that plan.
What is the purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to continue and expand ongoing PPJV-related conservation and science activities that Ducks Unlimited has previously carried out under earlier agreements.
What kinds of activities or tasks are expected under the agreement?
The stated tasks focus on core joint venture functions within the PPJV region, including:
- Monitoring landscape conditions and documenting land-use or habitat change across the Prairie Pothole landscape
- Conducting original field research on waterfowl populations
- Participating in biological planning
- Helping move conservation projects from planning into development and on-the-ground implementation
- Facilitating outreach and communication to inform and engage partners, stakeholders, and the broader public around PPJV priorities and outcomes
Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice describes the action as a single-source, non-competitive award justified under Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B(1) (Continuation). The rationale provided is that this award is a continuation and expansion of work already underway with a long-standing partner rather than a new partnership.
What evidence is cited to support Ducks Unlimited as the continuation partner?
The notice indicates Ducks Unlimited has met expectations under prior agreements and fulfilled reporting requirements, which is cited as evidence of satisfactory performance and administrative reliability.
How does Ducks Unlimited fit into the PPJV partnership structure?
According to the notice, Ducks Unlimited is described as the most active and important NGO partner in the PPJV region. The notice also states Ducks Unlimited holds seats on the PPJV Management Board and Technical Committees, with representatives described as exceptionally active in decision-making, technical planning, and implementation coordination.
What capabilities does the agency attribute to Ducks Unlimited for this work?
The notice states Ducks Unlimited brings unique expertise, operational capacity, and fiscal means considered critical to meeting joint venture goals and objectives.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $500,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $500,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $5,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on July 11, 2012, and the closing date listed is July 12, 2012.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The notice states it was archived on December 30, 2012.
Who can apply based on the eligibility list shown in the notice?
The announcement includes a broad list of eligible applicant types, including nonprofits, educational institutions, various levels of government, tribes, small businesses, individuals, and others.
Even though multiple applicant types are listed as eligible, is the practical intent to fund multiple applicants?
No. Based on the notice language, the practical intent is to formalize a single award to Ducks Unlimited as the identified partner for a continuation effort.
Who is the agency contact for this opportunity?
The contact listed is Casey Stemler. The email provided is caseystemler@fws.gov.
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