Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00304
Apply for F12AS00304
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation Mentoring Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.653 National Outreach and Communication Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 10, 2012 and posted on Jul 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation Mentoring Program (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00304) was a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.653, National Outreach and Communication Program. The opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expected to stay actively involved in the project rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The main purpose of the program was youth mentoring and career exposure, specifically aimed at introducing young men and women to conservation careers through direct engagement with Fish and Wildlife Service staff and programming tied to national outreach.
At the center of the project was a partnership with the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation. The Service planned to mentor youth through weekend events, supported by follow-on meetings intended to continue guidance beyond a single event. In addition to the hands-on mentoring component, the Service would participate in a broader national outreach effort to educate young people about conservation-related career paths. In practical terms, the program combined relationship-based mentoring (in-person weekend experiences and continued check-ins) with a wider communications and outreach element designed to raise awareness about conservation work, public service, and related professional opportunities.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The posting indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of applying. The opportunity was categorized under Community Development and Education, reflecting the emphasis on youth development, mentoring, and workforce awareness rather than research or infrastructure.
Key dates show this was a short-fuse announcement: it was posted on July 10, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 17, 2012, and it was later archived on August 31, 2012. The listing displayed an estimated total funding amount of $0 and award floor and ceiling of $0, which can happen in archived or partnership-driven postings where the public listing does not specify the funding level, or where the announcement functions more as a formal vehicle for an intended cooperative partnership rather than an open competition with clearly stated award amounts.
For applicants or interested parties who needed access to the full announcement or had questions, the contact listed was Carolyn McGuire at the Fish and Wildlife Service (703-358-1824, carolynmcguire@fws.gov). The public listing referenced Grants.gov as the primary source for the full announcement details via the additional information link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled The Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation Mentoring Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00304.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This was a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The listing references CFDA 15.653, the National Outreach and Communication Program.
What type of award instrument was used?
The opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the agency expected to be actively involved in carrying out the project rather than only providing funds with minimal involvement.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose was youth mentoring and career exposure, specifically to introduce young men and women to conservation careers through direct engagement with Fish and Wildlife Service staff and national outreach programming.
What activities were central to the project design?
The program focused on mentoring youth through weekend events and then supporting the mentoring relationship with follow-on meetings intended to extend guidance beyond a single event.
How does Fish and Wildlife Service staff participate in the program?
The program description indicates youth would be introduced to conservation careers through direct engagement with Fish and Wildlife Service staff, along with programming connected to national outreach.
Was this opportunity tied to a specific partner organization?
Yes. The project was built around a partnership with the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation.
What audience or participant group was the program intended to serve?
The program was designed for youth, with the stated intent of introducing young men and women to conservation-related career pathways.
What topic area or category did this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was categorized under Community Development and Education, reflecting an emphasis on youth development, mentoring, and workforce awareness rather than research or infrastructure.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility criteria explicitly excluded institutions of higher education.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The posting indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of applying.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 10, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date shown was July 17, 2012.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted and closing dates provided, the announcement had a short application window (from July 10, 2012 to July 17, 2012).
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was later archived on August 31, 2012.
What funding amount was listed for this opportunity?
The listing displayed an estimated total funding amount of $0, with an award floor of $0 and an award ceiling of $0.
Does the $0 funding amount mean there was no funding?
The information provided notes that $0 amounts can appear in archived or partnership-driven postings where the public listing does not specify funding levels, or where the announcement serves as a formal vehicle for an intended cooperative partnership rather than an open competition with clearly stated award amounts.
Where could applicants find the full announcement details?
The public listing referenced Grants.gov as the primary source to access the full announcement details via the additional information link.
Who was the contact person for questions about this opportunity?
The contact listed was Carolyn McGuire at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What phone number was provided for the contact?
The phone number provided was 703-358-1824.
What email address was provided for the contact?
The email address provided was carolynmcguire@fws.gov.
What was the broader outreach goal beyond the weekend mentoring events?
In addition to in-person mentoring, the Service would participate in a broader national outreach effort to educate young people about conservation-related career paths and raise awareness of conservation work and related professional opportunities.
What makes this opportunity different from a standard grant?
Two features stand out based on the information provided: (1) it was a cooperative agreement implying active agency involvement, and (2) it was centered on a specific partnership with the Steve and Marjorie Harvey Foundation, with public listing fields showing $0 for total estimated funding and award range.
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