Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00005
Apply for F15AS00005
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The Coastal Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.630 Coastal Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 30, 2015 and posted on Oct 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2015 Please click on the Full Announcement link above or contact the local Coastal Program office at http://www.fws.gov/coastal/contactUs.html. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $14,000,000.00 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 500 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Coastal Program is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant opportunity that supports on-the-ground restoration and protection of fish and wildlife habitat in coastal areas. It operates as a voluntary, incentive-based program and is designed to help coastal communities and landowners improve habitat conditions on both public and private lands. Rather than functioning only as a pass-through funding source, the program emphasizes hands-on involvement by Coastal Program staff, who provide direct technical assistance and work closely with partners to plan, design, and carry out conservation projects.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, which typically means applicants should expect substantial coordination with FWS field staff during project development and implementation. The program organizes its work around specific geographic focus areas, which are priority locations where the Coastal Program concentrates resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species. Within those focus areas, staff collaborate with project partners, stakeholders, and other FWS programs to set habitat conservation priorities and develop strategically aligned work plans. Projects are expected to support the FWS mission, promote biological diversity, and be grounded in sound scientific and biological principles. The kinds of projects that are most competitive are informed by the program's strategic plans, so applicants are encouraged to review those plans and contact the appropriate regional Coastal Program office before submitting an application.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00005; CFDA 15.630) was posted October 8, 2014, with an application closing date of September 30, 2015, and an archive date of October 1, 2015. The estimated total funding amount listed was $14,000,000, with an anticipated 500 awards. Individual awards could range from $0 up to a ceiling of $500,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The program falls under the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity category and is offered as a discretionary grant opportunity.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, local, and county governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits as well as certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status); special district governments; individuals; and for-profit organizations, including small businesses. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement on Grants.gov and to connect with local Coastal Program offices for guidance on alignment with geographic focus areas and conservation priorities. For assistance accessing the announcement, the listed contact was Michael Murray at FWS (703-358-2031; michaelmurray@fws.gov).
Coastal Program (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Coastal Program grant opportunity?
The Coastal Program is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant opportunity that supports on-the-ground restoration and protection of fish and wildlife habitat in coastal areas. It is designed to help coastal communities and landowners improve habitat conditions on both public and private lands.
What types of activities does the Coastal Program fund?
The program funds projects focused on restoring and protecting fish and wildlife habitat in coastal areas. The emphasis is on tangible, on-the-ground conservation outcomes rather than planning-only activities.
Is this program voluntary, and how does it work with landowners and communities?
Yes. The Coastal Program operates as a voluntary, incentive-based program intended to support coastal communities and landowners in improving habitat conditions on both public and private lands.
Does the Coastal Program only provide pass-through funding?
No. The program emphasizes hands-on involvement by Coastal Program staff. Staff provide direct technical assistance and work closely with partners to plan, design, and carry out conservation projects.
What type of award instrument is used for funding?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements. This typically means recipients should expect substantial coordination with FWS field staff during project development and implementation.
What does "substantial coordination" with FWS staff mean for applicants?
Based on the opportunity description, applicants should anticipate working closely with FWS Coastal Program field staff throughout project development and implementation, including planning, design, and execution of conservation activities.
Are projects limited to certain geographic areas?
Yes. The program organizes work around specific geographic focus areas, which are priority locations where the Coastal Program concentrates resources to conserve habitat for federal trust species.
How are conservation priorities determined within focus areas?
Within geographic focus areas, Coastal Program staff collaborate with project partners, stakeholders, and other FWS programs to set habitat conservation priorities and develop strategically aligned work plans.
What kinds of projects are considered most competitive?
The most competitive projects are those informed by the program's strategic plans and aligned with focus-area conservation priorities. Projects are also expected to support the FWS mission, promote biological diversity, and be grounded in sound scientific and biological principles.
Should applicants review any program materials before applying?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to review the program's strategic plans and contact the appropriate regional Coastal Program office before submitting an application, particularly to confirm alignment with geographic focus areas and conservation priorities.
Where was the full announcement posted?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement on Grants.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00005 and the CFDA number is 15.630.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on October 8, 2014. The application closing date was September 30, 2015. The archive date was October 1, 2015.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $14,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated 500 awards.
What was the expected award size range?
Individual awards could range from $0 up to a ceiling of $500,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided.
What is the funding activity category for this grant?
The program falls under the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity category.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is offered as a discretionary grant opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included: state, local, and county governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status); special district governments; individuals; and for-profit organizations, including small businesses.
Are individuals and for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes individuals and for-profit organizations, including small businesses.
Are both public and private lands eligible for projects?
Yes. The program is intended to improve habitat conditions on both public and private lands.
What should applicants do to improve alignment and competitiveness?
Applicants were encouraged to contact local or regional Coastal Program offices for guidance on alignment with geographic focus areas and conservation priorities, and to review the program's strategic plans to ensure the proposed project is strategically aligned.
Who was the contact person for assistance accessing the announcement?
The listed contact was Michael Murray at FWS.
What contact information was provided for Michael Murray?
Phone: 703-358-2031. Email: michaelmurray@fws.gov.
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