Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R1 FIS WFWO 01
Apply for FWS R1 FIS WFWO 01
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sea Otter Surveys" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on May 5, 2010 and posted on May 6, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $23,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $23,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Sea Otter Surveys" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R1 FIS WFWO 01) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) notice of intent to make a single-source award, meaning it is not a competitive grant solicitation and there is no full public announcement package associated with it. The USFWS Washington Fish and Wildlife Office plans to provide a financial assistance agreement to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). The purpose is to support sea otter survey work that strengthens shared management responsibilities across agencies and jurisdictions, reflecting the idea that effective sea otter conservation depends on coordinated partnerships rather than isolated efforts.
The core outcomes highlighted are practical, management-focused survey products: updated population estimates, information on sea otter distribution, and trend data over time. These results are intended to directly improve conservation and management decisions for the species by giving agencies and partners a clearer, more current picture of where sea otters are, how many there are, and whether the population is increasing, stable, or declining. The notice emphasizes that interagency collaboration is central to success, since sea otter management responsibilities and ecological impacts often cross Federal, State, Tribal, and local boundaries.
Administratively, this opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award and uses either a cooperative agreement or grant instrument, with an expectation of one award total. The assistance is tied to CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) number 15.650, identified here as "Research Grants (Generic)." The estimated total funding is $23,000, with an award floor of $20,000 and a ceiling of $23,000, and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is limited to state governments, consistent with the planned recipient being WDFW.
The notice also makes clear that any supported project must comply with all applicable Federal, State, Tribal, and local regulations, and that awards remain subject to the availability of funds. Key dates indicate the notice was posted May 6, 2010 (created May 5, 2010), with an original and current closing date of May 11, 2010, and an archive date of June 10, 2010. For questions or access issues, the point of contact listed is Deanna Lynch at the USFWS (Washington Fish and Wildlife Office), 510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 102, Lacey, WA 98503, phone 360-753-9545.
Sea Otter Surveys (FWS R1 FIS WFWO 01) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "Sea Otter Surveys" funding opportunity?
"Sea Otter Surveys" (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R1 FIS WFWO 01) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) notice of intent to make a single-source financial assistance award to support sea otter survey work.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This is a single-source award notice, meaning it is not a competitive grant solicitation. The notice states there is no full public announcement package associated with it.
Who is the awarding agency and which office is managing it?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The office identified in the notice is the USFWS Washington Fish and Wildlife Office.
Who is expected to receive the award?
The USFWS Washington Fish and Wildlife Office plans to provide a financial assistance agreement to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. This aligns with the planned recipient being the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award total.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary award and may use either a cooperative agreement or a grant instrument.
What is the purpose of the funded work?
The purpose is to support sea otter survey work that strengthens shared management responsibilities across agencies and jurisdictions. The notice emphasizes that effective sea otter conservation depends on coordinated partnerships rather than isolated efforts.
What outcomes or deliverables are highlighted in the notice?
The core outcomes are practical, management-focused survey products, including updated sea otter population estimates, information on sea otter distribution, and trend data over time.
How will the survey results be used?
The notice states these results are intended to improve conservation and management decisions by providing agencies and partners a clearer, more current picture of where sea otters are, how many there are, and whether the population is increasing, stable, or declining.
Why does the notice emphasize collaboration?
The notice explains that interagency collaboration is central because sea otter management responsibilities and ecological impacts often cross Federal, State, Tribal, and local boundaries.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The assistance is tied to CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 15.650, identified in the notice as "Research Grants (Generic)."
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $23,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The notice lists an award floor of $20,000 and an award ceiling of $23,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice indicates that the opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Are there compliance requirements for supported projects?
Yes. The notice states that any supported project must comply with all applicable Federal, State, Tribal, and local regulations.
Is funding guaranteed?
No. The notice specifies that awards remain subject to the availability of funds.
When was the notice posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted May 6, 2010 (created May 5, 2010). The original and current closing date is May 11, 2010. The archive date is June 10, 2010.
Who can I contact with questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Deanna Lynch at the USFWS Washington Fish and Wildlife Office, 510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 102, Lacey, WA 98503, phone 360-753-9545.
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