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Urban Bird Treaty City of Albuquerque Grant (F14AS00104) - FAQs

What is the Urban Bird Treaty City of Albuquerque grant opportunity?

This is a discretionary, single-award grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. FWS). It is tied to Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00104 under CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation) and is intended to invite Albuquerque, New Mexico to join the Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds program (often called the Urban Bird Treaty).

What is the Urban Bird Treaty (Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds) program?

The Urban Bird Treaty program is a way to formalize a partnership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a city so that bird conservation becomes part of how the community plans, builds, educates, and engages residents. The focus is on an urban setting where migratory birds face unique challenges.

Who is offering this grant?

The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.

Is this opportunity competitive and how many awards are expected?

The notice describes this as a discretionary, single-award opportunity. One award is expected.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants are city or township governments. The opportunity is specifically aimed at inviting Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Is this grant only for Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Based on the announcement language, it is specifically aimed at inviting Albuquerque, New Mexico to join the Urban Bird Treaty program.

What is the funding amount for this grant?

The estimated total funding is $100,000. The award ceiling is $100,000 and the award floor is also $100,000, indicating a single fixed-size award.

What does it mean that the award ceiling and floor are both $100,000?

It means the funding level is fixed at $100,000 for the award described in the announcement.

Is matching funding required?

Yes. The opportunity is structured as a challenge grant with a required one-to-one (1:1) match.

What counts toward the required 1:1 match?

The match can be provided through cash contributions, in-kind services, or a combination of both, consistent with grant rules.

What is the main purpose of the grant?

The purpose is to support a collaborative, city-based approach to conserving native birds by creating a formal partnership framework (the treaty) and implementing practical actions that conserve, restore, and enhance habitat in and around Albuquerque.

What types of partners or stakeholders are expected to be involved?

The announcement emphasizes collaboration among local government, federal and state partners, non-governmental organizations, and community members.

What kinds of activities or projects does the Urban Bird Treaty framework support?

Supported work is expected to focus on practical, on-the-ground actions to conserve, restore, and enhance habitat in and around the city, and to reduce common urban hazards to birds associated with development and city infrastructure. It also encourages incorporating bird-friendly thinking into local conservation and stewardship work.

How does this opportunity address threats to birds in urban areas?

The announcement specifically references reducing hazards that commonly affect birds in cities, including threats created by development and city infrastructure, and integrating bird conservation into urban planning and stewardship practices.

Is community education part of the grant?

Yes. A major emphasis is community education and public engagement, with an expectation that proposed work will educate residents about the intrinsic value of birds, their ecological importance, and the recreational and economic benefits associated with healthy bird populations and functioning habitats.

What kinds of public engagement or educational activities are encouraged?

The notice encourages programs that promote outdoor, bird-related experiences and environmental education, including activities that help residents connect with local nature, learn about migration, and understand how urban decisions affect wildlife.

Does the grant support workforce or career development?

Workforce and career development is described as optional but encouraged where feasible. This can include creating pathways for students and community members to gain exposure to conservation work, develop job-relevant skills, and participate in projects supporting birds and habitat quality.

Besides education and career development, what outcomes are expected?

The city is expected to develop and implement tangible bird conservation projects that fit local conditions and priorities, alongside education and (where feasible) career development elements.

Will the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service provide support beyond funding?

Yes. In addition to funding, the Service indicates it will provide technical assistance, which typically includes guidance, coordination support, and subject-matter expertise to help plan and carry out conservation actions within the treaty framework.

When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

The opportunity was posted on March 4, 2014. The original closing date and the current closing date are both March 11, 2014.

Is this opportunity still active?

The listing shows an archive date of August 12, 2014 and a closing date of March 11, 2014, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation and is archived.

Where is the official posting located?

The announcement points applicants to Grants.gov for the official posting and related materials.

Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?

The contact is within the Division of Migratory Birds. The named point of contact is William H. Howe, reachable by phone at 505-248-6875. The notice also references an email contact.

What does it mean that this is a discretionary grant?

It means the awarding agency (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) has discretion in making the award, consistent with the single-award, invitation-focused design described in the announcement.