Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS NCTC 2011 10
Apply for FWS NCTC 2011 10
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education employment, labor and training environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Undergraduate Internships in Wildlife Management, Conservation and Education" 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 22, 2011 and posted on Jun 22, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $70,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,000.00 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 Undergraduate Internships in Wildlife Management, Conservation and Education. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant under justification 505 DM 2.14B(1) to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Undergraduate Internships in Wildlife Management, Conservation and Education" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) notice of intent to make a single-source award rather than a competitive funding announcement. In practical terms, USFWS is not accepting applications from the public or from other organizations. Instead, the agency plans to issue one cooperative agreement to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) based on an unsolicited proposal justification under Department Manual 505 DM 2.14B(1). That authority is used when an assistance application presents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach that is not already part of a current or planned contract or assistance award, and is considered beneficial to program objectives.
The purpose of the planned award is to support WDNR-run undergraduate internship opportunities focused on wildlife management, conservation, and education. The internships are described as summer placements that may include wildlife and forestry research, hands-on wildlife management activities, and work connected to endangered resources. A key feature of the program is the exposure interns receive to both state and federal conservation perspectives, since WDNR works alongside federal partners such as the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the US Geological Survey, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. This interagency environment is meant to broaden intern experience and help students understand how conservation work is coordinated across different levels of government.
In addition to the summer work experience, interns are expected to have the opportunity to attend The Wildlife Society annual conference in the fall. That conference component is positioned as a professional development and networking benefit, giving students a chance to meet wildlife professionals from around the country, participate in mentoring workshops, and explore longer-term career pathways in natural resources. The overall program aligns with the broader "Youth in Natural Resource Careers" initiative, emphasizing early-career exposure, skill development, and building a pipeline of future conservation professionals.
From the funding and administrative side, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant with an estimated total funding amount of $70,000, which also serves as the award ceiling. The award floor is listed as $0, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The listing indicates one expected award, consistent with the single-source intent to WDNR. It is associated with CFDA number 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, generic training). The opportunity was posted on June 22, 2011, with an original and current closing date of July 15, 2011, and an archive date of August 14, 2011, reflecting that it is an older, archived notice rather than an active, open competition.
For access issues or questions about the announcement itself, the listed point of contact is Tracy McCleaf, Agreements Coordinator, reachable by phone at 304-876-7781. The most important takeaway is that this notice functions as documentation of USFWS intent to fund WDNR for a specific internship and professional development program, not as an invitation for other applicants to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Undergraduate Internships in Wildlife Management, Conservation and Education."
Which federal agency is associated with this notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Is this an open, competitive grant where the public can apply?
No. This is a notice of intent to make a single-source award rather than a competitive funding announcement. USFWS is not accepting applications from the public or from other organizations under this notice.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
USFWS plans to issue one cooperative agreement to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).
How many awards are expected under this notice?
One award is expected, consistent with the single-source intent to WDNR.
Why is USFWS using a single-source (non-competitive) approach?
The planned award is based on an unsolicited proposal justification under Department Manual 505 DM 2.14B(1). That authority is used when an assistance application presents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach that is not already part of a current or planned contract or assistance award, and is considered beneficial to program objectives.
What type of funding instrument is planned?
The notice indicates USFWS plans to make a cooperative agreement.
What is the purpose of the planned award?
The purpose is to support WDNR-run undergraduate internship opportunities focused on wildlife management, conservation, and education.
What kinds of internship activities are described?
The internships are described as summer placements that may include wildlife and forestry research, hands-on wildlife management activities, and work connected to endangered resources.
What is the expected timeframe for the internships?
The internships are described as summer placements. In addition, a fall professional development component is described via conference attendance.
How does the program expose interns to state and federal conservation perspectives?
The program emphasizes an interagency environment because WDNR works alongside federal partners such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USDA Forest Service). This is intended to broaden intern experience and show how conservation work is coordinated across different levels of government.
Is there a conference or professional development component included?
Yes. Interns are expected to have the opportunity to attend The Wildlife Society annual conference in the fall.
What benefits are associated with attending The Wildlife Society annual conference?
The conference component is described as professional development and networking, including opportunities to meet wildlife professionals from around the country, participate in mentoring workshops, and explore longer-term career pathways in natural resources.
How does this internship program relate to broader initiatives?
The program aligns with the broader "Youth in Natural Resource Careers" initiative, emphasizing early-career exposure, skill development, and building a pipeline of future conservation professionals.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding amount is $70,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $70,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the notice.
How is this opportunity categorized (grant type)?
It is listed as a discretionary grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, generic training).
When was the notice posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 22, 2011.
What were the closing date and archive date shown in the notice?
The original and current closing date is July 15, 2011, and the archive date is August 14, 2011.
Is this opportunity currently active?
The dates indicate this is an older, archived notice rather than an active, open competition.
Who can be contacted for questions about the announcement or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Tracy McCleaf, Agreements Coordinator, reachable by phone at 304-876-7781.
What is the main takeaway for potential applicants?
The notice serves as documentation of USFWS intent to fund WDNR for a specific internship and professional development program. It is not an invitation for other applicants to apply.
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