Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00038
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Wildlife Grants Competitive 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 Feb 3, 2014 and posted on Nov 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 14, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The State Wildlife Grants Competitive Grant Program (SWG C) is a nationally competitive grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program. Congress created it in 2008 through Public Law 110-161 to help states carry out or strengthen their State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAPs). The central purpose is to move conservation work beyond small, isolated projects by encouraging cooperative partnerships that can deliver large-scale, landscape-level conservation outcomes, especially for species and habitats that states have identified as priorities.
Projects proposed under this opportunity have to clearly connect back to state wildlife planning priorities. Applications must address at least one of three core tracks: first, they can implement eligible conservation actions that are already identified in U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-approved SWAPs; second, they can tackle emerging issues that are well documented in the application itself, such as climate change impacts on species of greatest conservation need, as long as the project is designed to measurably improve the status of those species and/or their habitats; third, they can focus on improving SWAPs, provided those improvements align with one or more themes described in Section IV.F of the full application instructions. In practical terms, the program is meant to fund work that either puts SWAP priorities into action, updates the plans to keep them effective and relevant, or addresses new and growing threats that SWAPs may not have fully anticipated when they were written.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00038) within the environment and natural resources category. Only state governments are eligible to apply, reflecting the program's goal of strengthening state-led wildlife conservation planning and implementation. The funding is structured to support a range of project sizes, with awards expected to fall between a $25,000 floor and a $500,000 ceiling. The estimated total funding available is $5,000,000, and the agency anticipated making around 15 awards, which signals a competitive selection process where proposals likely need to be well justified, partnership-oriented, and clearly tied to SWAP priorities and outcomes.
A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning states must contribute non-federal resources toward the project budget in addition to the federal grant funds. While the specific match ratio is not provided in the excerpt, applicants typically need to plan for and document matching contributions as part of the application package, and those commitments can influence how competitive a proposal is.
Key dates for this specific posting indicate it was originally posted on November 26, 2013, with an original closing date of February 28, 2014, later extended to March 14, 2014. The archive date is March 30, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants), which is useful for tracking related guidance, audit requirements, and program history.
For more details and program context, the announcement points applicants to the SWG Program Home Page hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Questions or issues accessing the full announcement were directed to Paul Van Ryzin, Grants Specialist, at 703-358-1849 within the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program.
State Wildlife Grants Competitive Grant Program (SWG C) FAQs
What is the State Wildlife Grants Competitive Grant Program (SWG C)?
The State Wildlife Grants Competitive Grant Program (SWG C) is a nationally competitive discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. FWS) under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program. It was created by Congress in 2008 (Public Law 110-161) to help states carry out or strengthen their State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAPs).
What is the main purpose of SWG C funding?
The central purpose is to support conservation work that goes beyond small, isolated projects by encouraging cooperative partnerships capable of delivering large-scale, landscape-level conservation outcomes. The emphasis is on species and habitats that states have identified as priorities through their SWAPs.
Which federal agency runs this grant opportunity?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service runs the opportunity under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00038.
Is this a competitive grant program?
Yes. SWG C is described as a nationally competitive grant program, and the expected number of awards compared to total funding indicates a competitive selection process.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only state governments are eligible to apply. This reflects the program's purpose of strengthening state-led wildlife conservation planning and implementation.
What types of projects are eligible under SWG C?
Projects must clearly connect back to state wildlife planning priorities and must address at least one of three core tracks: (1) implementing eligible conservation actions already identified in U.S. FWS-approved SWAPs; (2) addressing emerging issues that are well documented in the application (such as climate change impacts on species of greatest conservation need) when the project is designed to measurably improve the status of those species and/or their habitats; or (3) improving SWAPs, as long as the improvements align with one or more themes described in Section IV.F of the full application instructions.
Do proposed projects need to be tied to a State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP)?
Yes. The opportunity states that projects must clearly connect back to state wildlife planning priorities, and the eligible tracks are explicitly tied to implementing SWAP actions, improving SWAPs, or addressing emerging issues in a way that measurably benefits priority species and habitats.
What are the three core tracks an application can address?
Applications must address at least one of the following: (1) implement eligible conservation actions identified in U.S. FWS-approved SWAPs; (2) address well-documented emerging issues (for example, climate change impacts on species of greatest conservation need) with measurable improvements for those species and/or habitats; or (3) improve SWAPs consistent with themes in Section IV.F of the full application instructions.
Can SWG C fund projects focused on emerging threats like climate change?
Yes. The opportunity allows applications to tackle emerging issues that are well documented in the application itself (including climate change impacts on species of greatest conservation need), as long as the project is designed to measurably improve the status of those species and/or their habitats.
Can SWG C fund work to update or improve a State Wildlife Action Plan?
Yes. One of the eligible tracks is improving SWAPs, provided the improvements align with one or more themes described in Section IV.F of the full application instructions.
What category does this grant fall under?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity in the environment and natural resources category.
How much funding is available overall?
The estimated total funding available is $5,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The agency anticipated making around 15 awards.
What is the expected award size range?
Awards were expected to range from $25,000 to $500,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning states must contribute non-federal resources in addition to federal grant funds.
What match ratio is required?
The specific match ratio is not provided in the information excerpt. Applicants are expected to plan for and document matching contributions as part of the application package.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was originally posted on November 26, 2013. The original closing date was February 28, 2014, and it was later extended to March 14, 2014.
What is the archive date for this posting?
The archive date is March 30, 2014.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants).
Why is the CFDA number relevant?
The CFDA number is useful for tracking related guidance, audit requirements, and program history associated with the State Wildlife Grants program.
Where can applicants find additional program details and context?
The announcement points applicants to the SWG Program Home Page hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for more details and program context.
Who should be contacted with questions or access issues for the full announcement?
Questions or issues accessing the full announcement were directed to Paul Van Ryzin, Grants Specialist, at 703-358-1849 within the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program.
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