Opportunity Information: Apply for RAMSAR2010 2
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Regional Wetlands Action Plan for the Pacific Islands" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.640 Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 28, 2010 and posted on Jul 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Nondomestic recipient
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Opportunity Summary:
The Regional Wetlands Action Plan for the Pacific Islands grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number RAMSAR2010 2) is a discretionary, single-source grant issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under its Division of International Conservation. It was created and posted on July 28, 2010, with an unusually short application window that closed on July 29, 2010, reflecting that it was not a competitive solicitation but a directed award. The program is categorized under environmental activities and is connected to CFDA 15.640, Wildlife Without Borders, Latin America and the Caribbean, even though the work focus is on Pacific Island States. The announcement indicates one expected award with total estimated funding of $10,000, and both the award floor and ceiling are set at exactly $10,000, meaning the grant size is fixed rather than variable. No cost sharing or matching funds are required.
The purpose of the grant is to support a specific workshop: the Workshop to Review Implementation of the Regional Wetlands Action Plan for the Pacific Islands. The central goal is practical planning and coordination, bringing together government officials from Pacific Island States to develop an implementation plan that advances the "wise use" of wetlands. In this context, "wise use" is commonly tied to the Ramsar Convention framework, emphasizing sustainable management of wetlands so they continue to provide ecological benefits (such as biodiversity habitat, water purification, and flood buffering) alongside social and economic benefits for local communities. The workshop is designed as a review-and-planning event, meaning it is intended to take stock of how the regional wetlands action plan has been implemented so far, identify gaps and priorities, and turn those findings into a concrete path forward that participating governments can act on.
The project is scheduled to take place in Noumea, New Caledonia, from August 2 to 6, 2010. The grant funding is intended to support participation and the facilitation of the meeting so that officials from the Pacific Island States can collaborate in person on the implementation planning process. While the announcement does not list a detailed budget breakdown, grants structured around workshops typically cover core convening costs such as venue-related expenses, meeting materials, coordination support, and potentially some travel or per diem assistance for participants, depending on how the agreement is structured.
Eligibility is extremely limited because this is a single-source announcement based on the recipient's unique qualifications to perform the work. The only eligible recipient is the Ramsar Secretariat, identified as a nondomestic recipient, which aligns with Ramsar's role as the international body supporting implementation of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. In practice, this means other organizations, NGOs, universities, and even other government entities are not eligible to apply. The short posting-to-closing timeline and the single eligible applicant are consistent with an intended agreement directly with Ramsar to organize and run the workshop due to its institutional mandate, convening authority, and subject matter expertise.
Administrative details listed in the opportunity include an archive date of August 28, 2010, and the awarding agency is the Fish and Wildlife Service. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact is Nikole Tucker, International Affairs Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-358-2379 or by email at nikoletucker@fws.gov.
Regional Wetlands Action Plan for the Pacific Islands (RAMSAR2010 2) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Regional Wetlands Action Plan for the Pacific Islands.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RAMSAR2010 2.
Which U.S. agency is offering this grant?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), within its Division of International Conservation.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. This is described as a discretionary, single-source grant. It was effectively a directed award rather than an open, competitive solicitation.
Why was the application window so short?
The opportunity was created and posted on July 28, 2010 and closed on July 29, 2010. The unusually short window reflects that it was not intended to be competitive and was aimed at a specific recipient.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The announcement indicates one expected award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $10,000.
Is the award amount flexible, or is it fixed?
The award size is fixed. Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $10,000, meaning the intended grant amount is exactly $10,000 rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support a specific event: the Workshop to Review Implementation of the Regional Wetlands Action Plan for the Pacific Islands. The workshop is intended to review progress to date, identify gaps and priorities, and develop an implementation plan that participating governments can act on.
What activities does the workshop focus on?
The workshop focuses on practical planning and coordination among government officials from Pacific Island States to advance the "wise use" of wetlands and translate review findings into a concrete path forward for implementation.
What does "wise use" mean in this context?
In this announcement, "wise use" is tied to the Ramsar Convention framework and generally refers to sustainable wetland management so wetlands continue to deliver ecological benefits (such as biodiversity habitat, water purification, and flood buffering) alongside social and economic benefits for local communities.
Where and when was the project scheduled to take place?
The project was scheduled in Noumea, New Caledonia, from August 2 to 6, 2010.
What kinds of costs might the grant support?
The announcement does not provide a detailed budget breakdown. However, because the award is structured around a workshop, the funding is intended to support participation and facilitation of the meeting and would typically align with core convening needs such as venue-related expenses, meeting materials, coordination support, and potentially some travel or per diem assistance, depending on the agreement structure.
What is the program category or focus area?
The opportunity is categorized under environmental activities, with a focus on wetlands planning and implementation coordination for Pacific Island States.
What CFDA program is this connected to?
The announcement connects the opportunity to CFDA 15.640, titled Wildlife Without Borders, Latin America and the Caribbean, even though the work focus described is on Pacific Island States.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is extremely limited. The announcement states that the only eligible recipient is the Ramsar Secretariat, identified as a nondomestic recipient, based on unique qualifications to perform the work.
Can other organizations (NGOs, universities, or other government entities) apply?
No. The opportunity is single-source with a single eligible applicant (the Ramsar Secretariat), so other organizations and entities are not eligible to apply.
Why is the Ramsar Secretariat the only eligible recipient?
Based on the announcement, the grant was structured as a single-source award because the Ramsar Secretariat has unique qualifications aligned with its international role supporting implementation of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, including convening authority and subject matter expertise relevant to the workshop.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 28, 2010.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Nikole Tucker, International Affairs Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 703-358-2379
Email: nikoletucker@fws.gov
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