Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS NCTC 2010 13
Apply for FWS NCTC 2010 13
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "TogetherGreen Youth Act Today, Shape Tomorrow" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.649 Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 17, 2010 and posted on Jun 17, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $376,090.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $376,090.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- There is not an application process for TogetherGreen Youth Act Today, Shape Tomorrow. This is a Notice of Intent to award a single source grant to the National Audubon Society under justification 505 DM 2.14 (B1).
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Opportunity Summary:
TogetherGreen Youth Act Today, Shape Tomorrow is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding action announced as a cooperative agreement in the education and environment space (CFDA 15.649, Service Training and Technical Assistance). The notice is essentially a public statement of intent rather than a competitive grant solicitation. USFWS explicitly states it is not seeking applications and that there is no application process for this opportunity.
The agency plans to make a single award, totaling an estimated 376,090 dollars (with an award ceiling of 376,090 and no stated minimum), and it does not require cost sharing or matching. The expected number of awards is one. The planned recipient is the National Audubon Society, justified under Department Manual 505 DM 2.14B(1), which allows a single-source award when the funding decision is based on an unsolicited proposal that offers a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach not already covered by a current or planned contract or assistance award, and that is considered advantageous to program objectives.
Programmatically, the effort is proposed by the National Audubon Society (Audubon) in partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). TogetherGreen Youth is framed as a national leadership program aimed at giving young people hands-on, real-world environmental learning experiences. The program’s core elements include training educators; providing career-oriented, practical training for students with a focus on habitat restoration; building participants’ outreach, mentoring, and educational communication skills; and delivering educational programming for younger students centered on service-learning projects and connecting to nature through experiential activities. A key delivery approach mentioned is using nearby nature centers and national wildlife refuges as learning sites to help participants engage directly with local ecosystems.
From the agency’s perspective, the funding supports a partnership intended to help meet departmental initiative demands, implying that TogetherGreen Youth aligns with broader Interior Department and USFWS priorities around conservation education, youth engagement, workforce development, and community-based stewardship. Administrative details in the notice show it was posted June 17, 2010, with an original and current closing date of July 1, 2010, and an archive date of July 31, 2010, reflecting that the announcement was time-bounded even though it was not open for general competition. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Georgia Jeppesen, Branch Chief, Program Support, at 304-876-7388 or georgiajeppesen@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "TogetherGreen Youth Act Today, Shape Tomorrow" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding action announced as a cooperative agreement in the education and environment space under CFDA 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance).
Is this a competitive grant that the public can apply for?
No. USFWS explicitly states it is not seeking applications and that there is no application process for this opportunity. The notice is described as a public statement of intent rather than a competitive grant solicitation.
Is there an application process or submission portal?
No. The announcement states there is no application process and USFWS is not seeking applications.
How many awards does USFWS plan to make?
One award is anticipated. The expected number of awards listed is one, and the agency plans to make a single award.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this award?
The estimated total funding is 376,090 dollars.
What is the award ceiling and is there a minimum award amount?
The award ceiling is 376,090 dollars. No minimum award amount is stated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates that cost sharing or matching is not required.
Who is the planned recipient of this cooperative agreement?
The planned recipient is the National Audubon Society.
Why is this being made as a single-source award rather than a competitive process?
The notice cites Department Manual 505 DM 2.14B(1), which allows a single-source award when the funding decision is based on an unsolicited proposal that offers a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach not already covered by a current or planned contract or assistance award, and that is considered advantageous to program objectives.
Which organizations are involved in delivering the program?
The effort is proposed by the National Audubon Society (Audubon) in partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
What is TogetherGreen Youth described as?
It is framed as a national leadership program aimed at giving young people hands-on, real-world environmental learning experiences.
What are the core elements or main activities described for the program?
Core elements described include training educators; providing career-oriented, practical training for students with a focus on habitat restoration; building participants' outreach, mentoring, and educational communication skills; and delivering educational programming for younger students centered on service-learning projects and connecting to nature through experiential activities.
What kinds of training does the program emphasize for students?
The program emphasizes career-oriented, practical training with a focus on habitat restoration, along with development of outreach, mentoring, and educational communication skills.
How does the program plan to connect youth to nature and conservation work?
A key delivery approach mentioned is using nearby nature centers and national wildlife refuges as learning sites, helping participants engage directly with local ecosystems through experiential activities and service-learning projects.
What is the role of national wildlife refuges in the described approach?
National wildlife refuges are specifically mentioned as learning sites used to support hands-on engagement with local ecosystems as part of the program's experiential and service-learning approach.
How does USFWS describe the purpose of funding this partnership?
From the agency perspective, the funding supports a partnership intended to help meet departmental initiative demands, aligning with Interior Department and USFWS priorities around conservation education, youth engagement, workforce development, and community-based stewardship.
When was this announcement posted?
The notice was posted on June 17, 2010.
What were the closing and archive dates listed in the notice?
The original and current closing date listed is July 1, 2010, and the archive date is July 31, 2010.
If it is not open for applications, why does it have closing and archive dates?
The notice reflects that the announcement was time-bounded in terms of posting and recordkeeping, even though it was not open for general competition and did not include an application process.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Georgia Jeppesen, Branch Chief, Program Support. Phone: 304-876-7388. Email: georgiajeppesen@fws.gov.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
It is announced as a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding action?
CFDA 15.649, Service Training and Technical Assistance.
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