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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Reintroduction of Western Pond Turtles at Golden Gate National Recreation Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 26, 2016 and posted on Apr 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 10, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $115,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Reintroduction of Western Pond Turtles at Golden Gate National Recreation Area" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00130) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS). It is offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is expected to be carried out with substantial involvement and coordination between the recipient and the federal partner, rather than operating as a hands-off grant.
The project focuses on restoring western pond turtles (WPT) to parts of Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GOGA) in Marin County, California, specifically in local watersheds where the species historically occurred but is no longer established. The work is structured as a multi-year reintroduction effort led collaboratively by staff from the San Francisco Zoo and the National Park Service at GOGA. In addition to the direct conservation goal, the partners anticipate engaging Sonoma State University to build related education and research opportunities, giving students and faculty a chance to participate in hands-on conservation work, monitoring, and applied research tied to the reintroduction.
The core conservation objective is to introduce enough juvenile western pond turtles over time to create a population that can persist on its own without ongoing releases. The announcement frames success as achieving a self-sustaining population in at least one of three targeted GOGA watersheds in Marin County, implying that releases, habitat considerations, and follow-up monitoring would be aimed at reaching a viable population threshold in at least one watershed, even if work occurs across multiple sites.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA number 15.944. The eligible applicant category listed is nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education), which is a narrower eligibility class than many federal opportunities and suggests the intended recipient profile is a specific type of nonprofit partner. The funding has an award ceiling of $115,000, with one expected award, indicating a single project partner will likely be selected to carry out the work in coordination with NPS. The opportunity was posted on April 26, 2016, with an application closing date of May 10, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Reintroduction of Western Pond Turtles at Golden Gate National Recreation Area."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P16AS00130.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
What type of federal funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the project is expected to be carried out with substantial involvement and coordination between the recipient and the National Park Service, rather than being a hands-off grant.
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The project focuses on restoring western pond turtles (WPT) to parts of Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GOGA) where the species historically occurred but is no longer established.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused in Marin County, California, within Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GOGA), specifically in local watersheds where western pond turtles historically occurred.
How many watersheds are targeted?
The announcement describes three targeted GOGA watersheds in Marin County.
Is the goal to reintroduce turtles in all three watersheds?
The success measure described is a self-sustaining population in at least one of the three targeted watersheds, implying work may occur across multiple sites but is evaluated by achieving persistence in at least one.
What species is being reintroduced?
The species is the western pond turtle (WPT).
What is the core conservation objective?
The core objective is to introduce enough juvenile western pond turtles over time to create a population that can persist on its own without ongoing releases.
How is success defined in the announcement?
Success is framed as achieving a self-sustaining western pond turtle population in at least one of three targeted GOGA watersheds in Marin County.
Is this a single-year or multi-year effort?
The work is described as a multi-year reintroduction effort.
Who is expected to lead and carry out the reintroduction effort?
The effort is described as being led collaboratively by staff from the San Francisco Zoo and the National Park Service at GOGA.
Are any universities expected to be involved?
The partners anticipate engaging Sonoma State University to build education and research opportunities related to the reintroduction.
What types of activities are mentioned for university involvement?
Education and research opportunities are anticipated, including student and faculty participation in hands-on conservation work, monitoring, and applied research tied to the reintroduction.
What is the program or category associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 15.944.
Who is eligible to apply based on the listed eligibility category?
The eligible applicant category listed is nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education).
Does the eligibility statement suggest a broad range of applicants?
No. The listed category is relatively narrow and suggests the intended recipient is a specific type of nonprofit partner (nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education from that limitation).
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is $115,000.
How many awards does the announcement expect to make?
One award is expected.
What does it mean that only one award is expected?
It indicates a single project partner will likely be selected to carry out the work in coordination with the National Park Service.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 26, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is May 10, 2016.
How long was the application window based on the dates provided?
Based on the posted date (April 26, 2016) and closing date (May 10, 2016), the application window was about two weeks.
Is this opportunity focused on direct conservation outcomes, education and research, or both?
Both. The primary focus is direct conservation through western pond turtle reintroduction, and the partners also anticipate education and research components through Sonoma State University involvement.
Does the announcement specify what life stage of turtles will be introduced?
Yes. The announcement specifies introducing juvenile western pond turtles over time.
Does the opportunity describe the role of monitoring?
Monitoring is mentioned as part of the hands-on conservation and research activities anticipated in connection with the reintroduction.
Is the project limited to areas where western pond turtles currently exist?
No. The focus is on watersheds where the species historically occurred but is no longer established.
Is this funding described as discretionary?
Yes. The announcement is described as a discretionary funding announcement.
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