Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00158
Apply for F14AS00158
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Wildlife Grant Program Region 5" 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 Apr 15, 2014 and posted on Apr 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2015. (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 (Region 5) is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that provides funding to state-level governments (including the District of Columbia, U.S. Commonwealths, and U.S. territories) to conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat. A major emphasis of the program is supporting conservation work that benefits a broad range of species, specifically including species that are not hunted or fished, which often receive less dedicated funding through traditional wildlife management revenue sources. The overall purpose is to help states build and carry out structured, statewide conservation strategies that address the needs of wildlife populations and the habitats they depend on.
Funded activities fall into two main categories: planning and implementation. Planning projects must directly support the development, revision, or modification of a state’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan, commonly referred to as the Wildlife Action Plan. These plans were originally required to be completed and submitted by October 1, 2005, and any planning work supported by this grant must contribute meaningfully to those plans and receive approval from the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Implementation projects, on the other hand, support on-the-ground or programmatic actions that a state proposes in order to carry out its Wildlife Action Plan. In practice, this means the grant is designed to keep state conservation efforts tied closely to an established statewide blueprint, rather than funding disconnected projects that do not align with statewide priorities.
The program instructs states to prioritize the use of grant funds for species identified as having the greatest conservation need. This priority-setting is meant to steer resources toward species at higher risk or with more urgent habitat pressures, while also considering what other funding sources are already available for those species. In other words, the program is intended to fill gaps and address unmet needs, rather than duplicating support that may already exist through other conservation programs.
Certain activities are explicitly ineligible unless they are minor, incidental components that are critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project. Wildlife education and law enforcement are generally not fundable as standalone efforts under this opportunity. They may only be included when the education or enforcement element is small in scope, clearly necessary to make the conservation project effective, directly contributes to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and is consistent with developing or implementing the state’s Wildlife Action Plan. This restriction reflects the program’s focus on direct conservation planning and implementation, rather than broader outreach or enforcement missions unless they are tightly linked to an eligible conservation outcome.
Administrative details in the announcement indicate this is a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) within the Natural Resources activity category, listed under CFDA 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants), and it carries a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is limited to state governments (as defined above), meaning local governments, nonprofits, universities, and individuals would not apply directly unless partnering under a state-led application structure. The opportunity listing is identified by Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00158 and title "State Wildlife Grant Program Region 5." It was posted April 15, 2014, with closing dates shown as September 30, 2015 (current at the time of the record) and an original closing date of September 30, 2016, with an archive date of December 31, 2016. The record also shows $0 for estimated total funding and $0 for award ceiling/floor, which typically indicates that specific dollar amounts were not provided in the public synopsis and may have been determined through separate allocations or later guidance rather than being stated as fixed competitive amounts in the announcement itself.
For further details or access issues with the full announcement, the listing points applicants to Grants.gov and provides a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service contact: Judy Driscoll at (413) 253-8409 and judydriscoll@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the State Wildlife Grant Program (Region 5)?
The State Wildlife Grant Program (Region 5) is a mandatory federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It provides funding to state-level governments (including the District of Columbia, U.S. Commonwealths, and U.S. territories) to conserve wildlife and wildlife habitat.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is meant to help states build and carry out structured, statewide conservation strategies that address the needs of wildlife populations and the habitats they depend on. A key goal is keeping conservation work tied to a statewide blueprint rather than supporting disconnected projects.
What kinds of species does the program emphasize?
A major emphasis is supporting conservation work that benefits a broad range of species, specifically including species that are not hunted or fished, which often receive less dedicated funding through traditional wildlife management revenue sources.
What are the two main categories of funded activities?
Funded activities fall into two categories: planning and implementation. Planning supports work tied to developing or revising a state's Wildlife Action Plan, while implementation supports actions a state proposes to carry out that plan.
What qualifies as an eligible planning project?
Planning projects must directly support the development, revision, or modification of a state's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan, commonly called the Wildlife Action Plan. Planning work supported by this grant must contribute meaningfully to those plans and receive approval from the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What qualifies as an eligible implementation project?
Implementation projects support on-the-ground or programmatic actions that a state proposes in order to carry out its Wildlife Action Plan. In other words, the work should be aligned with the actions and priorities laid out in the statewide plan.
Why does the program require alignment with the Wildlife Action Plan?
The grant is designed to keep state conservation efforts closely tied to an established statewide blueprint. It is not intended to fund projects that do not align with statewide priorities identified in the Wildlife Action Plan.
Which species should states prioritize when using grant funds?
States are instructed to prioritize the use of grant funds for species identified as having the greatest conservation need. This priority-setting is meant to steer resources toward species at higher risk or facing more urgent habitat pressures.
Does the program consider other funding sources when prioritizing projects?
Yes. The program guidance indicates that priorities should also consider what other funding sources are already available for those species. The intent is to fill gaps and address unmet needs rather than duplicate support provided by other programs.
Are wildlife education projects eligible for funding?
Wildlife education is generally not fundable as a standalone effort under this opportunity. It may only be included when it is a minor, incidental component that is critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project, clearly necessary for effectiveness, directly contributes to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and is consistent with developing or implementing the state's Wildlife Action Plan.
Are law enforcement activities eligible for funding?
Law enforcement is generally not fundable as a standalone effort. It may only be included as a minor, incidental component when it is critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project, directly supports conservation of species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and is consistent with the state's Wildlife Action Plan.
What does it mean that education and enforcement can be included only as "minor, incidental components"?
It means the main purpose of the proposed project must be an eligible conservation planning or implementation activity, and the education or enforcement element must be small in scope but necessary to make the conservation work effective. These elements cannot be the primary focus of the grant-funded work.
What is the funding instrument type for this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants).
Is there a matching or cost-share requirement?
Yes. The announcement indicates that the opportunity carries a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments, including the District of Columbia, U.S. Commonwealths, and U.S. territories.
Can local governments, nonprofits, universities, or individuals apply directly?
No. Local governments, nonprofits, universities, and individuals are not listed as eligible to apply directly. They would only be able to participate if partnering under a state-led application structure.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00158.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The title is "State Wildlife Grant Program Region 5."
When was the opportunity posted?
The listing was posted on April 15, 2014.
What are the closing and archive dates shown in the record?
The record shows a closing date of September 30, 2015 (current at the time of the record) and an original closing date of September 30, 2016. The archive date shown is December 31, 2016.
Why does the listing show $0 for estimated total funding and $0 for award ceiling/floor?
The record shows $0 for estimated total funding and $0 for award ceiling/floor, which typically indicates that specific dollar amounts were not provided in the public synopsis and may have been determined through separate allocations or later guidance rather than being stated as fixed competitive amounts in the announcement itself.
Where can applicants find the full announcement or apply?
The listing points applicants to Grants.gov for further details or access to the full announcement.
Who can be contacted with questions about the opportunity?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service contact listed is Judy Driscoll. Phone: (413) 253-8409. Email: judydriscoll@fws.gov.
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