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Opportunity Summary:

This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00201), titled "Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas," is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement issued through the Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office. The purpose is to support a long-running partnership that places (and keeps) the Service office physically collocated on the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi campus, specifically in the Classroom West wing, where the office has operated for roughly 32 years. Rather than functioning like a typical open, competitive grant, the notice describes a sole-source award arrangement tied to the university providing space and facilitating the continued on-campus presence of the USFWS field office.

The core value of the project is educational and workforce-oriented. By colocating the USFWS office at the university, students pursuing wildlife resources and related fields gain direct, day-to-day exposure to practicing professionals such as biologists and botanists during normal school hours. This proximity is intended to bridge classroom learning and real-world conservation work by letting students observe how theoretical concepts are applied in practical settings, including the kinds of decision-making, field methods, and regulatory or conservation planning activities that federal wildlife staff handle. The partnership also supports unique internship opportunities for university students and gives Service staff a structured way to contribute to academic life, including participation as adjunct professors within the university's undergraduate and graduate programs.

From a collaboration standpoint, the arrangement is designed to make joint work more efficient on projects of mutual interest. With both parties operating in the same location, coordination on ongoing efforts can happen more quickly, and students can more easily connect with federal staff for mentoring, professional networking, and potential career pathways. The description also highlights the potential for graduate students to transition into federal employment opportunities, reflecting a broader goal of building a pipeline of trained conservation professionals familiar with USFWS work and mission priorities.

Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Assistance Listing (CFDA) 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, and falls within activity categories that include education and science/technology/research and development. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated. The estimated total funding amount is $123,600, and both the award ceiling and floor are listed as $0, which commonly appears in postings where the agency is documenting a specific arrangement rather than soliciting variable proposals. The eligible applicant category is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education," consistent with the sole-source nature of the award to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. The posting date and creation date are April 28, 2015, and the opportunity was later archived on April 27, 2020.

For additional details, the announcement points to Grants.gov, and provides a contact for access issues: Laverna Chavez, Program Analyst, at 505-248-6828 or LavernaChavez@fws.gov.

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