Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00144
Apply for F15AS00144
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Wildlife Grant Program FY 15 Region 5 Northeast Region" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.634 State Wildlife Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2015 and posted on Mar 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The State Wildlife Grant Program (FY 15, Region 5 - Northeast Region) is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to support state-level wildlife conservation work. Through this program, federal funds are provided to state governments (including the District of Columbia and eligible commonwealths and territories) to develop and carry out efforts that benefit wildlife and their habitats, with an explicit emphasis on species that are not typically supported through hunting and fishing-related funding streams. The overall purpose is to strengthen and sustain comprehensive conservation programs that address a broad range of wildlife needs, especially for species and habitats that may otherwise be underfunded.
The program supports two main types of work: planning and implementation. Planning activities must directly contribute to the creation, revision, or improvement of a State Wildlife Action Plan that has been approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In other words, planning funds are meant to help states build or refine the blueprint that guides their conservation priorities and strategies. Implementation activities, by contrast, are on-the-ground or operational actions that a state undertakes to execute its approved plan. This can include practical conservation work tied to the plan's goals, such as habitat restoration or management actions, species monitoring and management efforts, and other targeted projects that move plan strategies into real-world results.
A central expectation of this funding is that states prioritize Species of Greatest Conservation Need. The opportunity notes that states should also consider the relative level of existing funding available for conserving those species, meaning these grant dollars are intended to help fill gaps where other resources are limited. The focus is not simply on general wildlife work, but on strategically directing resources to species and needs that are most urgent and most likely to be overlooked without dedicated conservation investment.
The announcement also clarifies key exclusions. Wildlife education and law enforcement are generally ineligible uses of these funds. However, there is an important exception: an education or law enforcement component may be included if it is minor or incidental and clearly critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project. Practically, this means a project cannot be primarily an education campaign or enforcement effort, but a small supporting element of outreach or enforcement may be allowable if it is necessary to make the conservation action effective.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00144 and CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.634, State Wildlife Grants. The funding instrument is a grant, the activity category is natural resources, and the eligible applicants are state governments. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect that federal funds must be paired with non-federal match consistent with program rules. The opportunity was posted and created on March 24, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2016, and it was archived on October 1, 2016. The listing shows estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as 0, which typically indicates that dollar amounts were not specified in this particular notice summary and would need to be confirmed in the full announcement or related allocation guidance.
For access to the full announcement and related materials, the listing points to Grants.gov. For assistance with accessing the announcement electronically, the contact provided is Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer, reachable at 413-253-8409 or judydriscoll@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the State Wildlife Grant Program (FY 15, Region 5 - Northeast Region)?
It is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that provides funding to state governments to support wildlife conservation work at the state level, with a focus on conserving wildlife and habitats that may be underfunded through traditional hunting- and fishing-related funding sources.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen and sustain comprehensive state conservation programs that address a broad range of wildlife needs, especially species and habitats that might otherwise receive limited conservation funding.
Which agency administers this program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are state governments, including the District of Columbia and eligible commonwealths and territories.
What types of activities does the program fund?
The program supports two main types of work: planning and implementation.
What qualifies as a planning activity under this program?
Planning activities must directly contribute to the creation, revision, or improvement of a State Wildlife Action Plan that has been approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Planning funds are intended to help states develop or refine the conservation blueprint that guides priorities and strategies.
What qualifies as an implementation activity under this program?
Implementation activities are actions taken to carry out an approved State Wildlife Action Plan. The notice describes implementation as on-the-ground or operational work tied to plan goals, such as habitat restoration or management actions, species monitoring and management efforts, and other targeted projects that translate plan strategies into measurable results.
Does the State Wildlife Action Plan need to be approved?
Yes. Planning activities must relate to a State Wildlife Action Plan approved by the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and implementation activities are tied to carrying out an approved plan.
Is there a priority focus for what species or conservation needs should be addressed?
Yes. A central expectation is that states prioritize Species of Greatest Conservation Need.
How should states think about funding gaps when selecting priorities?
The opportunity notes that states should consider the relative level of existing funding available for conserving Species of Greatest Conservation Need, indicating these grant dollars are intended to help fill conservation gaps where other resources are limited.
Are wildlife education activities eligible for funding?
Wildlife education is generally ineligible. However, an education component may be included if it is minor or incidental and clearly critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project.
Are law enforcement activities eligible for funding?
Law enforcement is generally ineligible. However, a law enforcement component may be included if it is minor or incidental and clearly critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project.
Can a project be primarily an education campaign or enforcement effort?
No. The notice indicates projects cannot be primarily education or enforcement. Any education or enforcement component must be minor or incidental and necessary to support an otherwise eligible conservation project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00144.
What is the CFDA or Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA (now commonly referred to as the Assistance Listing) is 15.634, State Wildlife Grants.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is natural resources.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to provide non-federal match consistent with program rules.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on March 24, 2015.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is August 31, 2016.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on October 1, 2016.
Were the estimated funding amounts and award ranges provided in the listing?
No specific dollar amounts were provided in this notice summary. The listing shows estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling as 0, which typically indicates that funding amounts were not specified in the summary and may need to be confirmed in the full announcement or related allocation guidance.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and related materials?
The listing points applicants to Grants.gov for access to the full announcement and related materials.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the announcement electronically?
The contact listed is Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer. Phone: 413-253-8409. Email: judydriscoll@fws.gov.
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