Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R8 80211BG104
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "San Francisco Bay JV Administration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.637 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 7, 2011 and posted on Jun 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 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 $428,872.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $428,872.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The San Francisco Bay JV Administration grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R8 80211BG104) was a discretionary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) grant designed to fund the administration and ongoing support work of the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture (SFBJV) during the project period. The core purpose of the award was not a single on-the-ground construction project, but the behind-the-scenes capacity that allows the Joint Venture partnership to function effectively and to move habitat and bird conservation projects from idea to implementation. In practice, the funding was intended to keep the SFBJV operating by covering essential administrative and coordination needs and by supporting Joint Venture-associated projects that align with the approved conservation plan.
The opportunity sits within the Migratory Bird Joint Ventures program (CFDA 15.637) and is categorized under environmental funding activities. Joint Ventures under this program are structured as public-private partnerships, meaning they bring together government agencies, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to coordinate bird habitat conservation at a landscape scale. The SFBJV is guided by a Management Board made up of public and private representatives, and it operates using an Implementation Plan that has been approved by the USFWS. That plan is central to the grant rationale: it sets conservation goals, identifies priority actions, and outlines strategies for achieving measurable outcomes. The announcement emphasizes that the SFBJV plan "steps down" goals from multiple national and international bird conservation planning efforts, which is another way of saying it translates broad migratory bird objectives into concrete, region-specific targets and actions for the San Francisco Bay area. The intended public benefit is the conservation of migratory bird resources across multiple scales, from local habitats in and around the Bay to broader regional and continental migration systems.
Funding under this announcement was meant to cover the basic administrative backbone required for a Joint Venture to perform its mission. Specifically, the USFWS described support for coordination, planning, monitoring, evaluation, and applied research, along with communications and outreach and the development and implementation of projects. These are the types of functions that keep a multi-partner conservation program aligned: coordinating partners and workplans, tracking progress against biological objectives, ensuring projects are science-based, communicating priorities and results to stakeholders, and helping develop fundable, implementable habitat projects that match the Implementation Plan. The emphasis on monitoring and evaluation also signals that the award supports accountability and learning, not just activity, by helping the partnership measure outcomes and adapt strategies over time.
The total estimated funding for the opportunity was $428,872, and the award ceiling was also $428,872, indicating the expectation of a single award at the full amount (the listing shows ExpectedAwards: 1). The funding instrument type was a grant, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which can be important for nonprofit applicants because it removes the need to raise a specific matching amount to access the federal funds. Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. This suggests the program expected an established nonprofit partner (often a Joint Venture administrative host organization) to serve as the grantee responsible for administering the funds and supporting the partnership infrastructure.
In terms of timing, the announcement was posted and created on June 7, 2011, with an original and current closing date of June 15, 2011, and an archive date of July 15, 2011. The short application window is consistent with opportunities that are sometimes targeted to an existing Joint Venture administrative arrangement or to a known eligible nonprofit partner positioned to manage the Joint Venture office and its coordination functions. For applicant support or access issues, the listed contact was Ruth Ostroff, CVJV Assistant Coordinator, reachable by phone at 916-414-6460 through the USFWS.
Overall, this grant opportunity was aimed at sustaining and strengthening the operational capacity of the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture so it could coordinate partners, apply science and planning, communicate effectively, and develop and implement conservation actions that protect and enhance migratory bird habitats in the San Francisco Bay region while aligning with broader bird conservation priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the San Francisco Bay JV Administration grant opportunity?
The San Francisco Bay JV Administration grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R8 80211BG104) was a discretionary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) grant intended to fund the administration and ongoing support work of the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture (SFBJV) during the project period. The focus was on sustaining the Joint Venture's operational capacity rather than funding a single on-the-ground construction project.
Which federal program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity sits within the Migratory Bird Joint Ventures program (CFDA 15.637) and is categorized under environmental funding activities.
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose was to provide the behind-the-scenes capacity needed for the SFBJV partnership to function effectively and to move habitat and bird conservation projects from idea to implementation. In practice, it was meant to keep the SFBJV operating by covering essential administrative and coordination needs and by supporting Joint Venture-associated projects aligned with the approved conservation plan.
Was this grant intended to fund a single construction or habitat restoration project?
No. The announcement emphasized that the award was not centered on a single on-the-ground construction project. It was focused on administration, coordination, planning, and related support functions that enable conservation work to be developed, implemented, and tracked across partners.
What types of activities were intended to be supported by the funding?
The funding was intended to support the administrative backbone required for the Joint Venture to carry out its mission, including coordination, planning, monitoring, evaluation, and applied research. It also included communications and outreach and the development and implementation of projects consistent with the approved Implementation Plan.
Why are monitoring and evaluation mentioned as part of the supported work?
The emphasis on monitoring and evaluation signals that the award supported accountability and learning, not just activity. These functions help the partnership track progress against biological objectives, measure outcomes, and adapt strategies over time.
How is the San Francisco Bay Joint Venture (SFBJV) structured?
Joint Ventures under this program are structured as public-private partnerships that bring together government agencies, nonprofits, and other stakeholders to coordinate bird habitat conservation at a landscape scale. The SFBJV is guided by a Management Board made up of public and private representatives and operates using an Implementation Plan approved by the USFWS.
What is the role of the SFBJV Implementation Plan in this grant?
The Implementation Plan is central to the grant rationale. It sets conservation goals, identifies priority actions, and outlines strategies for achieving measurable outcomes. The announcement also notes that the plan "steps down" goals from national and international bird conservation planning efforts into concrete, region-specific targets and actions for the San Francisco Bay area.
What public benefit was intended by funding this work?
The intended public benefit was the conservation of migratory bird resources across multiple scales, from local habitats in and around the San Francisco Bay to broader regional and continental migration systems.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding for the opportunity was $428,872, and the award ceiling was also $428,872.
How many awards were expected?
The listing indicates an expectation of a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), consistent with the total estimated funding and the award ceiling being the same amount.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Were institutions of higher education eligible applicants?
No. The eligibility language explicitly excluded institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted and created on June 7, 2011. The original and current closing date was June 15, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for the opportunity was July 15, 2011.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (June 7, 2011) and the closing date (June 15, 2011), the application window was very short.
Who was the listed contact for applicant support or access issues?
The listed contact was Ruth Ostroff, CVJV Assistant Coordinator, reachable by phone at 916-414-6460 through the USFWS.
What does the short application window suggest about the nature of the opportunity?
The short window is consistent with opportunities that may be targeted to an existing Joint Venture administrative arrangement or to a known eligible nonprofit partner positioned to manage the Joint Venture office and its coordination functions.
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