Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00252
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Wildlife Grant Program" 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 Jul 18, 2013 and posted on Jul 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2014. (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 (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00252) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that provides federal funding to state-level governments to support wildlife conservation and habitat work. Its central purpose is to help states, the District of Columbia, commonwealths, and U.S. territories build and carry out structured conservation efforts that benefit wildlife broadly, including species that are not traditionally supported through hunting and fishing-related funding streams. The program is designed to strengthen long-term, statewide conservation strategy and on-the-ground action, with a strong emphasis on targeting limited resources where conservation needs are highest.
Funding can be used for two main types of work: planning and implementation. Planning activities must directly contribute to the development or revision of a state Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan, commonly referred to as a Wildlife Action Plan. These plans were originally required to be submitted by October 1, 2005, and for planning-funded work under this program to qualify, it must feed into the development or modification of that plan and align with what the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director approves. Implementation activities cover the practical work a state proposes to complete to carry out the priorities and actions already laid out in its Wildlife Action Plan. In other words, planning strengthens or updates the roadmap, and implementation is the work of following that roadmap through concrete conservation actions.
A key program principle is prioritization. States are expected to focus funding on species identified as having the greatest conservation need, and to consider the relative level of other funding already available for those species. That expectation pushes grant dollars toward gaps in conservation support, especially for at-risk wildlife and habitats that may not receive adequate attention through other programs. The opportunity is categorized under education, environment, and natural resources (CFDA 15.634, State Wildlife Grants), but the core emphasis is conservation planning and habitat/species outcomes rather than general outreach.
Certain activities are specifically limited or excluded. Wildlife education and law enforcement are generally ineligible uses of funds. However, there is an important exception: an education or enforcement component may be allowed if it is minor or incidental, clearly critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project, directly contributes to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and is consistent with the development or implementation of the state Wildlife Action Plan. This means the grant is not meant to fund broad public education campaigns or standalone enforcement operations, but it can support small, necessary supporting pieces when they are essential to achieving measurable conservation results tied to the plan.
Eligibility is restricted to state governments (including DC, commonwealths, and territories), and the program requires cost sharing or matching, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost. The notice lists a posted date of July 17, 2013, with a closing date of August 31, 2014, and an archive date of September 1, 2014. The announcement does not specify estimated total funding or award minimums/maximums in the provided fields (they are shown as 0), which typically indicates applicants should rely on the full announcement materials on Grants.gov for current allocations, formulas, or state-by-state award details.
For access issues or help with the announcement, the listed point of contact is Linda Franks, Grant Fiscal Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at 505-248-6426 or lindafranks@fws.gov.
State Wildlife Grant Program (F13AS00252) FAQs
What is the State Wildlife Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00252)?
The State Wildlife Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It provides funding to state-level governments to support wildlife conservation and habitat work, with an emphasis on building and carrying out structured, statewide conservation efforts.
Who runs and administers this grant program?
The program is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to help states and eligible jurisdictions strengthen long-term conservation strategy and on-the-ground action that benefits wildlife broadly, including species that are not typically supported through hunting- and fishing-related funding streams. A major theme is focusing limited resources where conservation needs are highest.
What kinds of applicants are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to state governments, including the District of Columbia, commonwealths, and U.S. territories.
Are non-government organizations, universities, or local governments eligible to apply directly?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to state-level governments (including DC, commonwealths, and territories). No other applicant types are listed as eligible in the description provided.
What types of projects can be funded under this program?
Funding can be used for two main categories of work: (1) planning and (2) implementation.
What counts as an eligible "planning" activity?
Planning activities must directly contribute to developing or revising a state Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan, commonly called a Wildlife Action Plan. To qualify, planning-funded work must feed into the development or modification of that plan and align with what the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director approves.
What counts as an eligible "implementation" activity?
Implementation activities are the practical, on-the-ground work a state proposes to complete in order to carry out the priorities and actions already laid out in its Wildlife Action Plan. In simple terms, implementation is executing the conservation actions described in the plan.
What is a Wildlife Action Plan in the context of this grant?
A Wildlife Action Plan is the state's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Plan that provides the structured roadmap for conservation priorities and actions. This grant supports either updating that plan (planning) or carrying out its identified priorities (implementation).
Does planning work have to be connected to a specific plan requirement or approval?
Yes. Planning activities must contribute directly to developing or revising the Wildlife Action Plan and must be consistent with what the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director approves.
What is the program's emphasis when deciding what to fund?
A key program principle is prioritization. States are expected to focus funding on species identified as having the greatest conservation need and to consider what other funding is already available for those species, pushing grant dollars toward conservation gaps.
What are "species of greatest conservation need" and why do they matter here?
They are the species that states identify as having the highest conservation need. The program expects states to target funding toward these species and their habitats, particularly where other funding sources may be limited.
Is this grant mainly for education or outreach projects?
No. While the opportunity is categorized under education, environment, and natural resources, the emphasis described is on conservation planning and habitat/species outcomes rather than general outreach.
Are wildlife education activities eligible for funding?
Wildlife education is generally ineligible. An education component may be allowed only if it is minor or incidental, clearly critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project, directly contributes to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and is consistent with development or implementation of the Wildlife Action Plan.
Are law enforcement activities eligible for funding?
Law enforcement is generally ineligible. A law enforcement component may be allowed only if it is minor or incidental, clearly critical to the success of an otherwise eligible project, directly contributes to conserving species of greatest conservation need and their habitats, and is consistent with development or implementation of the Wildlife Action Plan.
Can the grant support a standalone education campaign or standalone enforcement operation?
No. The description indicates the grant is not intended to fund broad public education campaigns or standalone enforcement operations. Any education or enforcement element must be a small, necessary supporting piece of an otherwise eligible conservation project tied to the Wildlife Action Plan.
Do applicants need to provide matching funds or cost share?
Yes. The program requires cost sharing or matching, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost.
What is the CFDA number and program name for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.634, State Wildlife Grants.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The notice lists a posted date of July 17, 2013, and a closing date of August 31, 2014.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as September 1, 2014.
How much funding is available and what are the award minimums and maximums?
The provided fields do not specify estimated total funding or award minimums/maximums (they are shown as 0). This typically means applicants should consult the full announcement materials on Grants.gov for current allocations, formulas, or state-by-state award details.
Where should applicants look for complete funding details that are not shown in the summary fields?
The description indicates applicants should rely on the full announcement materials on Grants.gov for details such as allocations, formulas, or state-by-state award information.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or help with the announcement?
The listed contact is Linda Franks, Grant Fiscal Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can I contact the program point of contact?
You can reach Linda Franks at 505-248-6426 or by email at lindafranks@fws.gov.
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