Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R4 12 012
Apply for FWS R4 12 012
- 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 Sep 5, 2012 and posted on Sep 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 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 $78,662.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $78,662.00 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 State governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant notice titled "Research Grants (Generic)" (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R4 12 012) under CFDA 15.650. It falls within the environment funding activity category and is being issued specifically as a notice to award rather than a standard competitive solicitation. The notice makes clear that there is no full announcement associated with it, which typically means the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is publicizing the planned award for transparency and recordkeeping rather than inviting new applications.
FWS indicates it intends to award a single agreement, with one expected award totaling $78,662. The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $78,662, signaling that the amount is fixed for this action. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the posting and creation dates are September 5, 2012. The original and current closing date are both September 9, 2012, with an archive date of October 9, 2012. These short dates further reinforce that this is an administrative notice of an already-planned award, not an open call with a typical application window.
The intended awardee is Stephen F. Austin State University, and the award is being made through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. CESUs are partnership networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities, state and local governments, tribes, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education related to natural resource and ecosystem management. In practice, CESU-based awards often support applied science and conservation work that benefits agency mission needs, such as habitat management, species conservation, monitoring and assessment, or other technical studies.
The notice states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project, whether in cash or allowable in-kind contributions, consistent with the terms of the final agreement. While the notice lists a range of eligible applicant types (including certain nonprofits, institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and federally recognized tribal governments), the content of the announcement makes it clear that this specific action is intended for a named university partner rather than the broader applicant pool.
For questions about the announcement itself, FWS directs inquiries to Gypsy Hanks at (318) 726-4222 or by email at gypsyhanks@fws.gov. If someone has difficulty accessing the announcement electronically, the contact provided is Janice McNeill, Contract Specialist, at (404) 679-4056 (email listed as janicemcneill).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant notice titled "Research Grants (Generic)" under Funding Opportunity Number FWS R4 12 012 and CFDA 15.650. It is categorized under the environment funding activity area.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice is issued specifically as a notice to award rather than a standard competitive solicitation. The notice states there is no full announcement associated with it, which typically indicates FWS is publicizing an intended award rather than inviting applications from the public.
Why is there no full announcement posted?
The notice explicitly states there is no full announcement. In practice, that usually means the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is posting the notice for transparency and recordkeeping rather than running a standard application process.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended awardee listed in the notice is Stephen F. Austin State University.
How many awards does FWS expect to make under this notice?
FWS indicates it intends to make a single award under this action.
What is the expected total funding amount?
The notice lists one expected award totaling $78,662.
Is the award amount flexible or fixed?
Based on the notice, the amount appears fixed for this action because the award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $78,662.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument type listed is a grant.
What program channel is being used for this award?
The award is being made through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program.
What is a CESU, in general terms?
CESUs are partnership networks designed to connect federal agencies with universities, state and local governments, tribes, and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education related to natural resource and ecosystem management.
What kinds of activities are typically supported through CESU-based awards?
The notice describes CESU partnerships as supporting research, technical assistance, and education related to natural resource and ecosystem management. In practice, CESU-based awards often support applied science and conservation work aligned with agency mission needs, such as habitat management, species conservation, monitoring and assessment, or other technical studies.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project. The notice does not provide additional specifics beyond indicating the requirement.
Who can apply for this opportunity?
The notice lists a range of eligible applicant types (including certain nonprofits, institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and federally recognized tribal governments). However, the notice content indicates this specific action is intended for a named university partner rather than the broader applicant pool.
Does the eligibility list mean my organization can submit an application now?
Not based on the information provided in the notice. Even though multiple applicant types are listed as eligible in general, the document is a notice to award with an intended recipient identified and no full announcement, which signals it is not a typical open call for applications.
What are the key dates for this notice?
The posting and creation dates are September 5, 2012. The original closing date and current closing date are both September 9, 2012. The archive date is October 9, 2012.
Do the short closing dates indicate anything important?
Yes. The short time between posting (September 5, 2012) and closing (September 9, 2012) supports the interpretation that this is an administrative notice of a planned award rather than an open solicitation with a typical application window.
What should I do if I have questions about the announcement itself?
FWS directs questions about the announcement to Gypsy Hanks at (318) 726-4222 or by email at gypsyhanks@fws.gov.
Who do I contact if I cannot access the announcement electronically?
If someone has difficulty accessing the announcement electronically, the contact provided is Janice McNeill, Contract Specialist, at (404) 679-4056. The notice lists her email as "janicemcneill" (no domain provided in the information supplied).
Where can I find the official identifiers for this opportunity?
The notice identifies the Funding Opportunity Number as FWS R4 12 012 and the CFDA number as 15.650.
Is this opportunity associated with a specific funding category?
Yes. It is listed under the environment funding activity category.
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