Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R9 MBM 9714
Apply for FWS R9 MBM 9714
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Restoration of Trumpeter Swans in Pacific Flyway" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 4, 2011 and posted on Apr 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 9, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 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 "Restoration of Trumpeter Swans in Pacific Flyway" opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R9 MBM 9714) focused on migratory bird conservation, specifically rebuilding Trumpeter Swan populations in their historic breeding range in the Greater Yellowstone area and, more broadly, across the Pacific Flyway. The project centers on raising Trumpeter Swans in captivity and releasing them back into the wild as a restoration tool, with releases occurring only in locations approved through established flyway-level wildlife management processes.
This notice is not a typical grant solicitation and it is not open for competition. It is a formal "Notice of Intent to Award" to a single organization, meaning there is no full public announcement package and no request for proposals. The Service states it intends to make one award, for a total amount of $40,000 (with an award floor and ceiling both set at $40,000), and it specifies that no cost sharing or matching funds are required. The opportunity was posted April 4, 2011, with a closing date of April 9, 2011, and it was archived May 9, 2011.
The intended recipient is the Wyoming Wetlands Society, selected on a single-source basis because the Service considers it uniquely qualified to carry out this work. The justification given is that the Society is the only organization in the Greater Yellowstone Region with the specialized knowledge, physical facilities, and hands-on expertise to breed and raise Trumpeter Swans in captivity for conservation release. In addition, it is described as the only producer in the area whose captive-bred swans have been genetically tested and approved for release under the cooperative management plan governing this Trumpeter Swan population, which is an important safeguard for maintaining appropriate genetics and supporting long-term population viability.
The project is tied directly to an established cooperative management framework involving the Pacific Flyway Council and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The cooperative management plan referenced in the notice is described as a product of the Pacific Flyway Council, and the Service notes it has committed to the restoration actions in that plan through its participation in developing the plan and through related environmental review work connected to swan hunting management in the Pacific Flyway. Under this arrangement, the Wyoming Wetlands Society raises the swans and conducts releases in approved areas, aligning on-the-ground restoration activity with the broader flyway management strategy.
From an administrative standpoint, the award is made under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.655, "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation," and cites authority under the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 USC 742a-742j). The listing includes an eligibility category of nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), though in practice this particular notice is framed as a directed award rather than an open opportunity for applicants to pursue.
For questions or access issues related to the announcement record, the contact provided is Robert Trost, Pacific Flyway Representative, at 503-231-6162 or roberttrost@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Restoration of Trumpeter Swans in Pacific Flyway (FWS R9 MBM 9714)
What is the "Restoration of Trumpeter Swans in Pacific Flyway" funding opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant opportunity focused on migratory bird conservation. The stated purpose is to rebuild Trumpeter Swan populations within their historic breeding range in the Greater Yellowstone area and, more broadly, across the Pacific Flyway.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R9 MBM 9714.
Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. The notice is not open for competition. It is a formal Notice of Intent to Award to a single organization, and it is not presented as a standard public solicitation with a request for proposals.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" mean in this context?
In this context, it means the Service publicly stated its intent to make one directed (single-source) award to one identified organization, rather than soliciting applications from multiple applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Wyoming Wetlands Society.
Why was the Wyoming Wetlands Society selected?
The Service states the organization was selected on a single-source basis because it is considered uniquely qualified to do the work. The notice cites the Society's specialized knowledge, physical facilities, and hands-on expertise to breed and raise Trumpeter Swans in captivity for conservation release in the Greater Yellowstone Region.
What makes the Wyoming Wetlands Society's swans eligible for release?
The notice describes the Society as the only producer in the area whose captive-bred swans have been genetically tested and approved for release under the cooperative management plan that governs this Trumpeter Swan population.
What activities will the project support?
The project centers on raising Trumpeter Swans in captivity and releasing them back into the wild as a restoration tool.
Where will the swans be released?
Releases are to occur only in locations approved through established flyway-level wildlife management processes.
How does this project connect to Pacific Flyway management?
The notice ties the project to an established cooperative management framework involving the Pacific Flyway Council and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The referenced cooperative management plan is described as a product of the Pacific Flyway Council, and the Service notes it has committed to restoration actions in that plan through participation in developing the plan and related environmental review work connected to swan hunting management in the Pacific Flyway.
What is the total funding amount for this award?
The total intended award amount is $40,000.
Is there a funding range (floor and ceiling) for this opportunity?
Yes. The award floor is $40,000 and the award ceiling is also $40,000, indicating a single fixed award amount.
Are matching funds or cost sharing required?
No. The notice specifies that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing and archive dates?
The notice was posted on April 4, 2011. The closing date listed is April 9, 2011. The record was archived on May 9, 2011.
What federal program (CFDA/Assistance Listing) is associated with this award?
The award is made under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.655, titled "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation."
What is the legal authority cited for this grant?
The notice cites authority under the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 USC 742a-742j).
Does the notice describe any eligibility categories?
It references an eligibility category that includes nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice itself is framed as a directed award rather than an open opportunity for applicants.
Is there a full public announcement package or request for proposals (RFP) available?
No. The notice states it is not a typical grant solicitation and that there is no full public announcement package and no request for proposals.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the announcement record?
The contact listed is Robert Trost, Pacific Flyway Representative. Phone: 503-231-6162. Email: roberttrost@fws.gov.
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