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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Smartlands Initiative Conference" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.640 Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2009 and posted on Jun 22, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 26, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 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.
- This is a single source cooperative agreement. No applications will be accepted as a recipient has already been selected based on unique qualifications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Smartlands Initiative Conference (Funding Opportunity Number DIC001) is a discretionary, single-source cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Wildlife Without Borders program for Latin America and the Caribbean (CFDA 15.640). Its core purpose is to support wildlife conservation by organizing and delivering a workshop in Latin America for educators, with the broader goal of creating a tailored education program that can better prepare natural resources managers in developing countries. The selected recipient is expected to work closely with FWS throughout planning and implementation, reflecting the cooperative agreement structure where federal staff typically have substantial involvement in shaping and overseeing the work.
Programmatically, the funded activity centers on coordinating and executing an educator-focused workshop and using that convening to develop a unique training or education framework aimed at strengthening natural resource management capacity. The opportunity emphasizes practical coordination and high-quality deliverables, indicating that the recipient is responsible not just for hosting an event, but for producing tangible outputs that advance an education program design intended to have ongoing value beyond the workshop itself.
Administratively, this announcement is explicitly not a competitive funding opportunity. Although the eligible applicant type is listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), the notice states that no applications will be accepted because a recipient has already been selected. The justification given is that the chosen organization has demonstrated an ability to coordinate effectively with FWS and deliver high-quality results, and is uniquely positioned due to maintaining offices both in the United States and in the country where the workshop will be held. That in-country presence is presented as critical for meeting logistical requirements and ensuring the workshop can be executed smoothly.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated a single award, with estimated total funding of $150,000. The award floor is $150,000 and the ceiling is $200,000, and there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The posting and creation date are June 22, 2009, with an original and current closing date of June 26, 2009, and an archive date of July 1, 2009, reflecting that the announcement was largely informational and time-limited given the single-source selection.
For support in accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Melinda Clarke, International Affairs Specialist, via the program mailbox referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Smartlands Initiative Conference (Funding Opportunity Number DIC001)?
The Smartlands Initiative Conference (Funding Opportunity Number DIC001) is a discretionary, single-source cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Wildlife Without Borders program for Latin America and the Caribbean (CFDA 15.640).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to support wildlife conservation by organizing and delivering an educator-focused workshop in Latin America. The workshop is intended to contribute to the creation of a tailored education program that better prepares natural resources managers in developing countries.
Which federal program and CFDA number is associated with this award?
This opportunity is under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Wildlife Without Borders program for Latin America and the Caribbean, CFDA 15.640.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a cooperative agreement. The description indicates that federal staff typically have substantial involvement in shaping and overseeing the work, and the recipient is expected to work closely with FWS throughout planning and implementation.
What activities are expected to be supported with the funding?
The funded activity centers on coordinating and executing an educator-focused workshop in Latin America and using that convening to develop a unique training or education framework designed to strengthen natural resource management capacity.
Is the recipient only responsible for hosting a workshop?
No. The opportunity emphasizes practical coordination and high-quality deliverables, indicating the recipient is expected to produce tangible outputs that advance an education program design with value beyond the workshop itself.
Who is the intended audience or focus of the workshop?
The workshop is described as educator-focused and to be held in Latin America.
How does this opportunity support wildlife conservation?
It supports wildlife conservation indirectly by building capacity: organizing an educator workshop and developing a tailored education program intended to better prepare natural resources managers in developing countries.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a competitive funding opportunity.
Can new applications be submitted?
No. Although an eligible applicant type is listed, the notice states that no applications will be accepted because a recipient has already been selected.
Why are no applications being accepted?
The notice explains that a recipient has already been selected. The justification provided is that the selected organization has demonstrated an ability to coordinate effectively with FWS and deliver high-quality results, and is uniquely positioned due to maintaining offices both in the United States and in the country where the workshop will be held.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant type?
The eligible applicant type is listed as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice also states that no applications will be accepted because a recipient has already been selected.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the expected funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $150,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $150,000 and the award ceiling is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicates there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The posting and creation date is June 22, 2009. The original and current closing date is June 26, 2009. The archive date is July 1, 2009.
Why does the timeline look short?
Based on the notice, the announcement appears to be largely informational and time-limited because it is a single-source selection where a recipient had already been chosen and no applications would be accepted.
Where will the funded workshop be held?
The workshop is described as being held in Latin America. The notice also notes the selected organization has offices in the country where the workshop will be held, but the specific country is not named in the information provided.
What does "single-source" mean in this context?
In this notice, "single-source" is used to describe that the cooperative agreement is intended for a specific recipient already selected, rather than being open for competitive applications.
What role will FWS play during the project?
The recipient is expected to work closely with FWS throughout planning and implementation, reflecting that federal staff typically have substantial involvement in shaping and overseeing the work under a cooperative agreement.
Who is the contact person for accessing the full announcement or additional information?
The listed contact is Melinda Clarke, International Affairs Specialist, via the program mailbox referenced in the notice.
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