Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00145
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Region 7 State Wildlife Grant Program State Agencies Only" 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 11, 2013 and posted on Apr 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2014. (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 Region 7 State Wildlife Grant Program (State Agencies Only) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant opportunity under CFDA 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants) that provides federal funding to support state-led conservation efforts for wildlife and wildlife habitat. A central emphasis of this program is benefiting a broad range of species, including those that are not traditionally managed through hunting or fishing programs. In practical terms, the program is meant to help states and eligible jurisdictions design and carry out structured conservation work that addresses wildlife needs proactively, rather than waiting until species become federally listed or reach crisis levels.
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments (and, as described in the program text, also includes the District of Columbia, commonwealths, and U.S. territories). This particular listing is for Region 7, which corresponds to the FWS Alaska Region. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is categorized as mandatory. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources toward the project consistent with program rules and the specific award terms. The public listing itself does not specify an award ceiling, award floor, or estimated total funding amount (they are shown as 0 in the source data), which usually means applicants need to refer to the full notice or coordinate with the program contact to understand actual available funding and allocation details for that cycle.
The program supports two broad types of work: planning and implementation. Planning activities must directly support the development or revision of the state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan, commonly referred to as the Wildlife Action Plan. These plans were originally required to be submitted by October 1, 2005, and updates or modifications funded through this grant must contribute to that plan’s continued development and must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Implementation activities, in contrast, fund on-the-ground or applied actions that a state proposes to carry out in order to execute its Wildlife Action Plan. This can include conservation actions targeted at habitats and species identified in the plan, as well as associated monitoring, assessment, and management work that directly advances plan objectives.
A key program priority is directing funds toward “species of greatest conservation need.†The opportunity language indicates that states should focus investments where conservation need is highest while also considering what other funding sources are already available for those species. That framing is meant to encourage states to use State Wildlife Grant dollars strategically, filling gaps and focusing on high-need species and habitats that may otherwise be underfunded. The underlying idea is to support conservation before species decline to the point where more costly emergency measures are required.
The announcement also spells out what is generally not allowed. Wildlife education and law enforcement activities are considered ineligible in most cases. However, there is a narrow exception when an education or law enforcement component is minor or incidental, yet still critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project. Even then, that incidental component must directly contribute to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and it must be consistent with the development or implementation of the state’s Wildlife Action Plan. In other words, education or enforcement cannot be the main purpose of the grant-funded work, but may be included in a limited way if it is necessary to make a conservation project effective.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted April 11, 2013, with an application closing date of August 31, 2014, and an archive date of September 1, 2014 (indicating it is no longer an active open solicitation). The funding opportunity number is F13AS00145. For applicants or agencies needing help accessing the full announcement or clarification on the opportunity, the listed point of contact is Tarajoy Mihan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 907-786-3698; email TarajoyMihan@fws.gov). Additional general posting information was available through Grants.gov at the time of the announcement.
FAQs: Region 7 State Wildlife Grant Program (State Agencies Only) - CFDA 15.634
What is the Region 7 State Wildlife Grant Program?
The Region 7 State Wildlife Grant Program is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant opportunity under CFDA 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants). It provides federal funding to support state-led conservation efforts for wildlife and wildlife habitat, with a strong emphasis on conserving a broad range of species, including those not traditionally managed through hunting or fishing programs.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is designed to help states and eligible jurisdictions plan and carry out structured conservation work proactively. The goal is to address wildlife and habitat needs before species become federally listed or reach crisis levels.
Which geographic area does "Region 7" cover?
This listing is for Region 7, which corresponds to the FWS Alaska Region.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments. As described in the program text, this also includes the District of Columbia, commonwealths, and U.S. territories.
Are non-state entities eligible (such as nonprofits, universities, local governments, or tribes)?
Based on the listing, eligibility is limited to state governments and the other jurisdictions explicitly described (District of Columbia, commonwealths, and U.S. territories). No other applicant types are identified as eligible in the provided information.
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F13AS00145.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is this opportunity discretionary or mandatory?
The opportunity is categorized as mandatory.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources toward the project in line with program rules and the specific award terms.
Does the public listing specify an award ceiling, award floor, or total estimated funding?
No. The public listing shows the award ceiling, award floor, and estimated total funding amount as 0 in the source data. This typically indicates that applicants need to refer to the full notice or coordinate with the program contact to understand actual available funding and allocation details for the relevant cycle.
What types of activities can be funded?
The program supports two broad categories of work: planning and implementation. Planning must directly support the development or revision of the state's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan (also known as the Wildlife Action Plan). Implementation funds on-the-ground or applied actions to execute the Wildlife Action Plan, including conservation actions for habitats and species identified in the plan and associated monitoring, assessment, and management work that advances plan objectives.
What counts as "planning" under this opportunity?
Planning activities must directly support development or revision of the state's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan (Wildlife Action Plan). Any updates or modifications funded through this grant must contribute to continued plan development and must be approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What counts as "implementation" under this opportunity?
Implementation activities fund actions a state proposes to carry out to execute its Wildlife Action Plan. This can include conservation actions targeted at habitats and species identified in the plan, as well as monitoring, assessment, and management activities that directly advance the plan's objectives.
What is the Wildlife Action Plan (Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan) in the context of this grant?
In this program, the Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan is referred to as the Wildlife Action Plan. Planning grant activities must support its development or revision, and implementation grant activities must directly advance the plan's objectives through applied conservation work.
Were Wildlife Action Plans originally required by a specific date?
Yes. The program text notes that these plans were originally required to be submitted by October 1, 2005.
What is a key priority for how funds should be directed?
A key priority is directing funds toward "species of greatest conservation need." States are expected to focus investments where conservation need is highest while considering what other funding sources are already available for those species.
Why does the program emphasize "species of greatest conservation need"?
The provided description frames this priority as a way to use State Wildlife Grant dollars strategically, fill funding gaps, and focus on high-need species and habitats that may otherwise be underfunded. The underlying idea is to support conservation before declines require more costly emergency measures.
Are education activities eligible under this grant?
Generally, wildlife education activities are ineligible in most cases. A narrow exception exists when an education component is minor or incidental, yet critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project. Any such component must directly contribute to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats and must be consistent with development or implementation of the state's Wildlife Action Plan.
Are law enforcement activities eligible under this grant?
Generally, wildlife law enforcement activities are ineligible in most cases. A narrow exception exists when a law enforcement component is minor or incidental but critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project, directly contributes to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and is consistent with the Wildlife Action Plan.
Can education or enforcement be the main focus of a funded project?
No. The provided information indicates that education or enforcement cannot be the primary purpose of grant-funded work. They may only be included in a limited way if necessary to make an otherwise eligible conservation project effective and if they directly support species of greatest conservation need and the Wildlife Action Plan.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 11, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed was August 31, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is September 1, 2014, which indicates the opportunity is no longer an active open solicitation.
Where could applicants find additional posting information at the time?
Additional general posting information was available through Grants.gov at the time of the announcement.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Tarajoy Mihan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 907-786-3698
Email: TarajoyMihan@fws.gov
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