Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00369
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- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the education, environment, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Student Scienific Series" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 26, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2016 Single Source Agreement.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,995.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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 Student Scienific Series (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00369) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. It sits in the education and environmental science space, with an emphasis on science and technology and related research and development activities, and it is associated with CFDA 15.676. The opportunity was created on July 26, 2016, with an original closing date of July 31, 2016, and it is structured as a single source agreement, meaning the agency intended to make an award without a broader open competition. The funding instrument is a grant, with an anticipated single award and an award ceiling of $150,995.
The purpose of this grant modification is to expand an already successful Refuge Living Lab Program. The agency is essentially building on proven results by increasing the scope of activities supported under the program rather than starting something entirely new. A key part of the expansion is adding special refuge event days designed to highlight and celebrate specific conservation-related calendar events, explicitly including Earth Day and Endangered Species Day. These event days are meant to draw attention to national wildlife refuges, increase public engagement, and create timely learning opportunities tied to well-known environmental observances.
In addition to the Refuge Living Lab expansion, the grant continues support for the WildWise program. WildWise is framed as a youth-focused initiative that introduces participants to careers in science and helps build the pipeline of future scientists. In practical terms, that typically means structured educational programming where young people can learn about conservation, wildlife biology, ecology, and related natural resource careers, often through hands-on experiences, exposure to working professionals, and activities that connect classroom concepts to real-world refuge management and research.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. This points to a target applicant pool of community-based nonprofits, conservation and education organizations, and similar mission-driven groups that can deliver youth programming and public-facing events in partnership with the Fish and Wildlife Service. Overall, the opportunity is designed to strengthen environmental education and workforce awareness by expanding successful refuge-based learning experiences, adding high-visibility event days, and continuing career-oriented science programming for youth.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Student Scienific Series.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00369.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.676.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.
What is the general program area or focus of this opportunity?
The opportunity sits in the education and environmental science space, with an emphasis on science and technology and related research and development activities.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 26, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 31, 2016.
Is this an open competition?
No. It is structured as a single source agreement, meaning the agency intended to make an award without a broader open competition.
How many awards are anticipated?
The agency anticipated a single award.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $150,995.
What is the purpose of this grant modification?
The purpose of the modification is to expand an already successful Refuge Living Lab Program by increasing the scope of activities supported under the program.
What is the Refuge Living Lab Program expansion intended to add?
A key part of the expansion is adding special refuge event days designed to highlight and celebrate specific conservation-related calendar events.
Which conservation-related calendar events are explicitly mentioned?
The opportunity explicitly includes Earth Day and Endangered Species Day.
What are the special refuge event days meant to accomplish?
They are meant to draw attention to national wildlife refuges, increase public engagement, and create timely learning opportunities tied to well-known environmental observances.
Does the grant also support other programs besides the Refuge Living Lab expansion?
Yes. In addition to the Refuge Living Lab expansion, the grant continues support for the WildWise program.
What is the WildWise program?
WildWise is a youth-focused initiative that introduces participants to careers in science and helps build the pipeline of future scientists.
What kinds of activities does WildWise typically involve (as described in the opportunity summary)?
It typically involves structured educational programming where young people can learn about conservation, wildlife biology, ecology, and related natural resource careers, often through hands-on experiences, exposure to working professionals, and activities that connect classroom concepts to real-world refuge management and research.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
What types of organizations does the eligibility requirement suggest are the intended applicants?
The eligibility points to community-based nonprofits, conservation and education organizations, and similar mission-driven groups that can deliver youth programming and public-facing events in partnership with the Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the overall goal of the opportunity based on the description provided?
Overall, the opportunity is designed to strengthen environmental education and workforce awareness by expanding successful refuge-based learning experiences, adding high-visibility event days, and continuing career-oriented science programming for youth.
What audience is the programming especially focused on?
The opportunity includes a clear youth focus through continued support of the WildWise program and its career exploration and science learning components.
What is meant by "building on proven results" in this opportunity?
It means the agency is expanding the scope of activities under an already successful program (the Refuge Living Lab Program) rather than starting a brand-new initiative.
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