Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R4 MB 09 026
Apply for FWS R4 MB 09 026
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Species Conservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 3, 2009 and posted on Sep 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 11, 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 $77,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $77,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Species Conservation" (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R4 MB 09 026) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) notice of intent to award, not an open or competitive funding announcement. In practical terms, this means FWS is publicly documenting its plan to make a single award and is not inviting other organizations to submit proposals. The award is being issued under the Migratory Bird Program, tied to CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation), and the activity area is environmental conservation focused on migratory birds and other priority avian species.
FWS states it intends to award a cooperative agreement or grant to the Avian Research and Conservation Institute for a total of $77,500. The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $77,500 and an award floor of $5,000, although the intent described in the notice is specifically for the full $77,500 amount. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so the recipient is not expected to provide mandatory matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
The purpose of the funding is to maintain momentum on ongoing conservation efforts for a set of priority species described as "Focal Species" identified by the FWS Migratory Bird Program. The notice highlights two main needs driving the work. First, some of these species lack basic biological information, meaning targeted research is needed to fill gaps in core knowledge such as life history, habitat requirements, threats, and limiting factors. Second, other species are already under some level of monitoring, but additional work is needed to better establish current population status and to determine trends over time, which is essential for deciding whether conservation actions are working and where to focus limited resources.
The project period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2014. This multi-year window indicates the work is meant to support sustained monitoring and research rather than a short, one-time activity, which aligns with the longer timelines typically required to detect reliable population trends and to build defensible species assessments.
Because the award is not being competed, FWS cites its authority for making a noncompetitive decision under Departmental Policy 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2). The notice emphasizes that the determination not to compete the assistance is solely within the discretion of the Service. It also explicitly states that this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, which is an important point for potential applicants: there is no application package to submit and no opportunity here for other entities to compete for the listed funds.
Key dates in the record include a posted and creation date of September 3, 2009, an original and current closing date of September 11, 2009, and an archive date of September 12, 2009. In this context, the "closing date" functions more as an administrative timeline for the notice posting rather than a deadline for proposal submission, since the funding action is intended for a specific organization.
For questions, the notice directs inquiries to Janice McNeill, Contract Specialist, at (404) 679 4056 or janicemcneill@fws.gov. It also provides an additional contact for issues accessing the announcement electronically: Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at (413) 253 8233, listed as the point of contact for electronic errors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Species Conservation (FWS R4 MB 09 026)
1) What is the "Species Conservation" grant opportunity (FWS R4 MB 09 026)?
"Species Conservation" (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R4 MB 09 026) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) notice of intent to award funding for conservation work focused on migratory birds and other priority avian species under the FWS Migratory Bird Program.
2) Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. This is a notice of intent to award, not an open or competitive funding announcement. FWS is documenting its plan to make a single award and is not inviting proposals from other organizations.
3) Can other organizations apply for this funding?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals. There is no application package to submit and no opportunity for other entities to compete for the listed funds.
4) Who does FWS intend to fund under this notice?
FWS states it intends to award a cooperative agreement or grant to the Avian Research and Conservation Institute.
5) How much funding is included in this intended award?
The intended total award amount is $77,500.
6) How many awards does FWS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
7) What are the award ceiling and award floor listed in the notice?
The award ceiling is $77,500 and the award floor is $5,000. However, the notice describes an intent to award the full $77,500 amount to the identified recipient.
8) What type of funding instrument will be used?
FWS indicates it intends to issue either a cooperative agreement or a grant.
9) Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not expected to provide mandatory matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
10) What program and CFDA number is this opportunity associated with?
This action is under the FWS Migratory Bird Program and is tied to CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation).
11) What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to maintain momentum on ongoing conservation efforts for priority "Focal Species" identified by the FWS Migratory Bird Program, supporting targeted research and monitoring needed to improve species knowledge and assess population status and trends.
12) What are the main conservation needs described in the notice?
The notice highlights two main needs: (1) some focal species lack basic biological information, requiring targeted research to fill gaps such as life history, habitat requirements, threats, and limiting factors; and (2) other focal species already have some monitoring, but need additional work to better establish current population status and determine trends over time.
13) Why does the notice emphasize population status and trend monitoring?
Because trend information is essential for deciding whether conservation actions are working and for focusing limited conservation resources where they are most needed.
14) What is the period of performance for the funded work?
The project period of performance runs from the date of award through September 30, 2014.
15) Does the notice indicate the work is short-term or multi-year?
It indicates a multi-year window (from award date through September 30, 2014), supporting sustained monitoring and research rather than a one-time activity.
16) Why is FWS making a noncompetitive (non-open) award?
Because this is a noncompetitive decision made under Departmental Policy 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2). The notice states the determination not to compete the assistance is solely within the discretion of the Service.
17) What does the listed "closing date" mean if proposals are not being accepted?
In this context, the closing date functions as an administrative timeline for the notice posting rather than a deadline for proposal submission, since the funding action is intended for a specific organization.
18) What are the key dates listed in the opportunity record?
Posted/creation date: September 3, 2009. Original and current closing date: September 11, 2009. Archive date: September 12, 2009.
19) Who can be contacted with questions about this notice?
Janice McNeill, Contract Specialist, at (404) 679 4056 or janicemcneill@fws.gov.
20) Who should be contacted for problems accessing the announcement electronically?
Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at (413) 253 8233, listed as the point of contact for electronic errors.
21) What activity area does this funding support?
The activity area is environmental conservation focused on migratory birds and other priority avian species.
22) Does the notice list specific focal species by name?
No. It refers to "Focal Species" identified by the FWS Migratory Bird Program but does not list species names in the information provided.
23) Is there an application deadline for external applicants?
No. Since this is not a competitive opportunity and no proposals are being requested, there is no application deadline for external applicants.
24) Does the notice provide an application package or submission instructions?
No. It explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals, so there is no application package or proposal submission instructions for other organizations.
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