Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00148
Apply for F16AS00148
- The DOI-FWS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Science Communication Assistance Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 29, 2016 and posted on Mar 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 05, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Science Communication Assistance Project (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00148) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.676). The project is centered on strengthening how the Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office (AFWO) communicates its scientific work and on-the-ground results to the public and to other parts of the Service. Rather than funding field restoration directly, the award supports the people and products that translate technical conservation work into clear, accessible information for a wide range of audiences.
Under this agreement, interns or employees supported with grant funds will work side-by-side with AFWO scientific and technical staff to develop a mix of communication materials. Deliverables are expected to include items such as brochures, reports, website content, graphics, and videos. The overall aim is to make AFWO programs and accomplishments easier to understand, more visible, and more useful to the communities affected by or interested in the office's work. The materials are intended to inform and educate local communities as well as broader audiences about AFWO efforts in restoration, conservation, and species and habitat recovery, while also helping keep other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices informed about AFWO activities and progress.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the opportunity is designed for universities and similar public higher-ed entities that can host interns, employ project staff, and manage a cooperative agreement with the federal government. The announcement anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $40,000, which suggests a relatively small, focused effort that likely emphasizes targeted communication outputs and close collaboration with AFWO personnel rather than a large multi-year program.
The legal authority cited for making the award comes from the Powers and Duties of the Secretary of the Interior (16 U.S.C. 460l-1(d) and (f)) and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 as amended by the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 742a-754j-2). The opportunity was posted and created on March 29, 2016, and the application closing date was April 5, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Science Communication Assistance Project (F16AS00148)?
The Science Communication Assistance Project is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It focuses on improving how the Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office (AFWO) communicates its scientific work and on-the-ground results to the public and within the Service.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00148.
What is the CFDA number and funding activity category?
The CFDA number is 15.676, and the funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The award is intended to strengthen AFWO's science communication by supporting the people and communication products that translate technical conservation work into clear, accessible information for varied audiences.
Is this funding meant for direct field restoration or on-the-ground project work?
No. The description indicates the project does not primarily fund field restoration directly. Instead, it supports communication capacity and deliverables that help explain and share the results of conservation and restoration work.
What types of work will grant-supported staff or interns perform?
Interns or employees supported with grant funds are expected to work side-by-side with AFWO scientific and technical staff to develop communication materials that explain AFWO programs and accomplishments.
What deliverables are expected under this cooperative agreement?
Expected deliverables include communication products such as brochures, reports, website content, graphics, and videos. The mix may vary, but the emphasis is on translating technical information into accessible formats.
Who are the intended audiences for the communication materials?
The materials are intended to inform and educate local communities and broader audiences interested in AFWO work. They are also intended to keep other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices informed about AFWO activities and progress.
What AFWO program areas are the materials expected to cover?
The materials are intended to communicate AFWO efforts related to restoration, conservation, and species and habitat recovery.
What does it mean that this is a "cooperative agreement"?
Based on the opportunity description, a cooperative agreement implies close collaboration with AFWO personnel, including working alongside AFWO staff. The project appears designed for coordinated development of communication outputs rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This suggests the opportunity is intended for public universities or similar state-controlled higher education entities that can host interns, employ project staff, and manage a cooperative agreement with the federal government.
Are private universities or non-profit organizations eligible?
The eligibility statement provided limits eligibility to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, so private universities and other organization types are not indicated as eligible based on the information provided.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount that could be awarded?
The award ceiling listed is $40,000.
What does the $40,000 ceiling suggest about the scope of the project?
The stated ceiling and single-award expectation suggest a relatively small, focused effort that emphasizes targeted communication outputs and close collaboration with AFWO staff rather than a large, multi-year program.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application closing date?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 29, 2016, and the application closing date was April 5, 2016.
What legal authorities support the award?
The legal authority cited includes the Powers and Duties of the Secretary of the Interior (16 U.S.C. 460l-1(d) and (f)) and the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended by the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 742a-754j-2).
What office within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is central to this project?
The Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office (AFWO) is the focal office for the project, and grant-supported staff are expected to collaborate directly with AFWO scientific and technical staff.
What is the overall benefit the project is trying to achieve?
The project aims to make AFWO programs and accomplishments easier to understand, more visible, and more useful to communities affected by or interested in AFWO work, while also improving internal communication across the Service.
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