Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R4 12 004
Apply for FWS R4 12 004
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Grants (Generic)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 27, 2012 and posted on Aug 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $165,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $165,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant action listed as "Research Grants (Generic)" under Funding Opportunity Number FWS R4 12 004 and CFDA 15.650. It is not an open, competitive solicitation with a standard application package. Instead, it is explicitly posted as a "notice to award," meaning the agency has already decided on the recipient and is using the posting primarily for transparency and administrative record purposes rather than to invite new proposals.
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement in the project compared with a standard grant. The work falls under the Environment funding activity category and is being issued through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. CESUs are formal partnership networks that connect federal agencies with universities and other partners to deliver applied research, technical assistance, and education that support natural resource and ecosystem management. In practice, CESU agreements are often used when an agency needs specialized scientific capacity, field support, or collaborative research delivered through an established partner framework.
The notice states FWS intends to award the agreement to Auburn University. Although the listing includes a set of generally eligible applicant types (state and local governments and certain nonprofits, among others), the "notice to award" language makes clear this particular action is directed to a specific institution rather than being open to all eligible entities. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, so the federal funding amount is intended to cover the full approved project cost as structured in the agreement.
Financially, the opportunity is straightforward: the estimated total funding is $165,000, and both the award floor and award ceiling are also $165,000, indicating a single, fixed amount award rather than a range of possible award sizes. The expected number of awards is one, consistent with the stated intent to fund Auburn University only. Key dates reflect the administrative posting timeline: posted and created on August 27, 2012; original and current closing date of August 31, 2012; and an archive date of September 30, 2012. These dates are best read as the window during which the notice was publicly visible, not as a typical application deadline for outside applicants.
For questions or accessibility issues related to the announcement, the listed point of contact is Dr. Gregory Moyer at FWS, reachable by phone at (706) 655-3382 ext. 1231 or by email at gregmoyer@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant action listed as "Research Grants (Generic)" under Funding Opportunity Number FWS R4 12 004 and CFDA 15.650.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The posting is explicitly a "notice to award," which indicates the agency has already selected the recipient. It is not a standard, open solicitation inviting new proposals.
What does "notice to award" mean in practical terms?
"Notice to award" means the listing is posted primarily for transparency and administrative recordkeeping. It should not be read as an invitation for outside organizations to apply during the posted period.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The notice states that FWS intends to award this agreement to Auburn University.
If the listing mentions eligible applicant types, can other organizations apply?
Even though the listing includes generally eligible applicant types (such as state and local governments and certain nonprofits), the "notice to award" language makes clear this specific action is directed to a particular institution (Auburn University) rather than being open to all eligible entities.
What is the award mechanism for this action?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement.
How is a Cooperative Agreement different from a standard grant (as described in the notice)?
The notice indicates that a Cooperative Agreement typically involves substantial federal involvement in the project compared with a standard grant.
What program framework is being used to issue this agreement?
The work is being issued through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program.
What are CESUs (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units)?
CESUs are formal partnership networks that connect federal agencies with universities and other partners to deliver applied research, technical assistance, and education that support natural resource and ecosystem management.
Why might an agency use a CESU agreement for a project like this?
As described, CESU agreements are often used when an agency needs specialized scientific capacity, field support, or collaborative research delivered through an established partner framework.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment.
How much funding is associated with this notice?
The estimated total funding is $165,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are $165,000, which indicates a single fixed-amount award rather than a range of possible award sizes.
How many awards does FWS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. The notice states that the federal funding amount is intended to cover the full approved project cost as structured in the agreement.
What are the key dates listed, and how should they be interpreted?
The notice was posted and created on August 27, 2012. The original and current closing date is August 31, 2012, and the archive date is September 30, 2012. These dates are best interpreted as the administrative window when the notice was publicly visible, not a typical application deadline for outside applicants.
Where can I find the identifying numbers for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R4 12 004, and the CFDA number is 15.650.
Who do I contact with questions or accessibility issues about this announcement?
The listed point of contact is Dr. Gregory Moyer (FWS). Phone: (706) 655-3382 ext. 1231. Email: gregmoyer@fws.gov.
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