Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00112
Apply for F12AS00112
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ridgefield NWR Education and Outreach" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.649 Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 29, 2012 and posted on Mar 29, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2012 See attached Notice of Intent. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 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 Ridgefield NWR Education and Outreach opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00112) was a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support education and public outreach connected to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. The purpose of the award was straightforward: provide funding so the Friends of the Ridgefield NWR could continue helping deliver ongoing educational programming and outreach services for local school groups as well as the broader public. In practical terms, the grant was aimed at sustaining hands-on interpretation, learning experiences, and community engagement activities tied to the refuge and its natural resources.
This funding was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally signals a more collaborative relationship between the recipient and the agency during the project period. The activity category was listed under Education and Natural Resources, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance - Generic Training), indicating the award aligned with training, technical assistance, or educational service delivery related to refuge resources and public understanding.
The opportunity anticipated a single award, with total estimated funding of $20,000. The award floor and ceiling were both set at $20,000, meaning the award amount was fixed rather than offered as a range. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind support as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was limited and specific. The listed eligible applicant category was "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education." The project description itself explicitly referenced the Friends of the Ridgefield NWR, which strongly suggests it was intended as a targeted or sole-source type of cooperative agreement to continue an existing relationship and keep established programming running without interruption.
Key dates show this was a time-limited posting in 2012. It was posted and created on March 29, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 15, 2012 (noted as "See attached Notice of Intent"), and it was archived on April 16, 2012. Additional details were available through Grants.gov via the link provided in the announcement.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was Jillanne Royce, Administrative Officer, reachable at 360-887-4106 or by email at jillroyce@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Ridgefield NWR Education and Outreach opportunity?
The Ridgefield NWR Education and Outreach opportunity was a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support education and public outreach connected to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00112.
Who was the federal agency offering this funding?
The funding was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What was the main purpose of the award?
The purpose was to provide funding so the Friends of the Ridgefield NWR could continue helping deliver ongoing educational programming and outreach services for local school groups as well as the broader public, tied to the refuge and its natural resources.
What kinds of activities was the funding intended to support?
The funding was aimed at sustaining hands-on interpretation, learning experiences, and community engagement activities connected to Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and its natural resources.
Was this funding a standard grant or something else?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally indicates a more collaborative relationship between the recipient and the agency during the project period.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed under Education and Natural Resources.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance - Generic Training).
How much funding was available?
The total estimated funding was $20,000.
Was the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
The award floor and ceiling were both $20,000, meaning the award amount was fixed rather than offered as a range.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind support as a condition of receiving the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited and specific. The listed eligible applicant category was: "Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education."
Was the opportunity intended for a specific organization?
The project description explicitly referenced the Friends of the Ridgefield NWR, which strongly suggests the opportunity was targeted to continue an existing relationship and sustain established programming without interruption.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted and created on March 29, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was April 15, 2012 (noted as "See attached Notice of Intent").
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 16, 2012.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
Additional details were available through Grants.gov via the link provided in the announcement.
Who was the contact person for questions or help accessing the announcement?
The contact listed was Jillanne Royce, Administrative Officer.
How can Jillanne Royce be reached?
Phone: 360-887-4106
Email: jillroyce@fws.gov
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