Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS15AFWA
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Science Coordination and Research" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.670 Adaptive Science.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2015 and posted on Jul 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $224,330.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $224,330.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Science Coordination and Research opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS15AFWA) is a discretionary grant announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) focused on improving how natural resource science and research efforts are coordinated across government partners. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means FWS expects to have substantial involvement during the project, working alongside the recipient rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement. The central purpose is to support an integrated, cross-agency approach for identifying priority science, research, and project needs among state and federal agencies, with the practical goal of reducing duplicated work and strengthening collaboration on complex natural resource challenges that are difficult for any single agency to address alone.
This notice is explicitly intended to result in a single-source financial assistance award to the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA). In other words, even though the eligibility field is listed as “Unrestricted,” the narrative makes clear that FWS planned to make one award to AFWA without a competitive selection process. The effort falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.670, Adaptive Science, signaling that the work is aligned with developing and applying scientific information to management decisions in an adaptive, coordinated way.
The expected number of awards is one, with total estimated funding of $224,330. The award ceiling and floor are both $224,330, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award. The opportunity was posted and created on July 16, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 21, 2015, reflecting a short application window consistent with a single-source announcement. The archive date is August 20, 2015, which indicates when it was formally archived in the system.
For applicants or stakeholders needing access assistance or administrative clarification, the listed contact is Anna Marie York, Grants Management Specialist at FWS, reachable by phone at 703-358-1881 or by email at anna marieyork@fws.gov.
FAQs: Science Coordination and Research (FWS15AFWA)
What is the Science Coordination and Research opportunity (FWS15AFWA)?
Science Coordination and Research (Funding Opportunity Number FWS15AFWA) is a discretionary financial assistance opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) focused on improving coordination of natural resource science and research efforts across government partners.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of award is being offered?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning FWS typically expects substantial involvement in the project and will work alongside the recipient rather than only providing funds with minimal engagement.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The central purpose is to support an integrated, cross-agency approach for identifying priority science, research, and project needs among state and federal agencies, with practical goals that include reducing duplicated work and strengthening collaboration on complex natural resource challenges.
What kinds of challenges is this program trying to address?
The opportunity targets complex natural resource challenges that are difficult for any single agency to address alone, emphasizing coordination and collaboration across partners.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly intended to result in a single-source financial assistance award to the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA), meaning FWS planned to make one award without a competitive selection process.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA).
The listing says eligibility is "Unrestricted." Does that mean anyone can apply?
Although the eligibility field is listed as "Unrestricted," the narrative states the notice is intended to result in a single-source award to AFWA. Based on the information provided, the practical intent is a single award to AFWA rather than an open competition.
How many awards does FWS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $224,330.
Is the award amount flexible or within a range?
No. The award ceiling and floor are both $224,330, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The effort falls under the Natural Resources activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity, and what does it indicate?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.670, Adaptive Science, indicating the work aligns with developing and applying scientific information to management decisions in an adaptive, coordinated way.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on July 16, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was July 21, 2015.
Why is the application window so short?
Based on the information provided, the short application window is consistent with a single-source announcement intended to result in one award to a specific recipient.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is August 20, 2015, which indicates when it was formally archived in the system.
Who can I contact for access assistance or administrative clarification?
The listed contact is Anna Marie York, Grants Management Specialist at FWS.
How do I reach the listed grant contact?
You can reach Anna Marie York by phone at 703-358-1881 or by email at anna marieyork@fws.gov.
What does "substantial involvement" by FWS typically mean in a cooperative agreement?
In this context, it means FWS expects to be actively involved during the project, collaborating with the recipient as the work is carried out rather than simply issuing funds with limited engagement.
What is the practical outcome FWS is aiming for with this award?
The practical outcome described is improved cross-agency coordination that reduces duplicated work and strengthens collaboration, helping partners align on priority science and research needs.
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