Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00277
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Agencies Only Endangered Species Traditional Grants R1" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.615 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 13, 2012 and posted on Jul 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,064,039.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $791,009.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00277, is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.615), authorized by Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act. It is specifically the "Traditional" Section 6 funding opportunity for the Pacific Region (Region 1) for Fiscal Year 2012. The purpose of these Traditional Section 6 grants is to support state-led work that advances endangered species conservation, typically through activities tied to planning and implementing conservation actions for species listed under the Endangered Species Act, as well as related conservation and recovery efforts carried out by state wildlife agencies. The full program description and details were provided through the Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species grants webpage referenced in the announcement.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, meaning only state agencies can apply. The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources, and the funding instrument is a grant. The program anticipated making around 10 awards from an estimated total funding amount of $3,064,039. Individual award sizes were expected to fall between an award floor of $75,000 and an award ceiling of $791,009. The announcement indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this particular opportunity.
The notice was posted and created on July 13, 2012, with an application closing date of August 1, 2012 (the original and current closing dates were the same). The opportunity was later archived on September 30, 2012. For applicants needing help obtaining or accessing the full announcement materials, the listed contact was Kelly Sliger, Budget Analyst, reachable by phone at 503-231-2067 or by email at KellySliger@fws.gov. Additional details and supporting documents were referenced through an "ES Grant Announcement" link associated with the posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F12AS00277.
Which federal agency runs this grant program?
This is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What program is this grant associated with?
The opportunity is offered under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.615).
What is the legal authority for this grant?
The opportunity is authorized by Section 6 of the Endangered Species Act.
What type of Section 6 grant is this?
This is the "Traditional" Section 6 funding opportunity.
Which region does this opportunity apply to?
This opportunity is for the Pacific Region (Region 1).
Which fiscal year does this opportunity cover?
The opportunity is identified as being for Fiscal Year 2012 (FY 2012).
What is the purpose of these Traditional Section 6 grants?
The purpose is to support state-led work that advances endangered species conservation, typically by supporting activities tied to planning and implementing conservation actions for species listed under the Endangered Species Act, along with related conservation and recovery efforts carried out by state wildlife agencies.
What kinds of activities are generally supported under this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the grants typically support activities related to:
- Planning conservation actions for Endangered Species Act-listed species
- Implementing conservation actions for Endangered Species Act-listed species
- Related conservation and recovery efforts led by state wildlife agencies
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. Only state agencies can apply.
Are non-state entities (such as nonprofits, tribes, universities, or individuals) eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility described for this opportunity is limited to state governments/state agencies.
What is the grant category?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated making approximately 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount was $3,064,039.
What was the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from an award floor of $75,000 to an award ceiling of $791,009.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted (and created) on July 13, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 1, 2012. The original and current closing dates were the same.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 30, 2012.
Where could applicants find the full program description and details?
The full program description and details were provided through the Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species grants webpage referenced in the announcement. Supporting documents were also referenced via an "ES Grant Announcement" link associated with the posting.
Who was the listed contact for help accessing the announcement materials?
The listed contact was Kelly Sliger, Budget Analyst.
How can someone reach the listed contact?
Kelly Sliger could be reached by phone at 503-231-2067 or by email at KellySliger@fws.gov.
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