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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Urban Bird Treaty New Cities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 30, 2010 and posted on Oct 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 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 $630,000.00 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 9 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Urban Bird Treaty New Cities opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to bring additional cities into the Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds (often called the Urban Bird Treaty). The basic idea is to formalize and support partnerships in urban areas so cities, local residents, nonprofits, and government agencies can work together to conserve migratory birds. The program is designed for cities that want to turn bird conservation into visible, on-the-ground action by combining habitat work, public education, and practical steps that reduce threats birds face in developed areas.
Projects funded under this opportunity can cover a wide range of bird conservation and community-focused activities. The announcement emphasizes efforts to conserve, protect, restore, and enhance habitat for migratory birds; reduce urban bird hazards (for example, risks created by the built environment); and educate residents about why migratory birds matter. Cities and their partners are also encouraged to promote outdoor, bird-related experiences, expand environmental education with a clear focus on birds, and, when feasible, create natural resource career development opportunities. A major theme is increasing public awareness of the ecological, recreational, and economic importance of migratory birds and their habitats, not just for wildlife outcomes but also for community benefits like recreation, learning, and stewardship.
Funding is provided through “challenge grants,” meaning USFWS awards funds and the selected city is expected to match that amount at a one-to-one level (at minimum). The required match must come from non-federal sources, which can include city funds, partner contributions, donations, and in-kind support such as staff time, services, supplies, or other donated goods. This structure is meant to ensure local buy-in and to strengthen citywide partnerships, while still giving cities flexibility to assemble a package of activities that fits local conditions and offers the strongest benefits to birds.
The grant uses either a grant or cooperative agreement instrument, and it falls under activity areas tied to education, environment, and natural resources. The program’s CFDA listing is 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation). The total estimated funding for the opportunity is $630,000, with an expected nine awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from $30,000 to $70,000. Eligible applicants are city or township governments, reflecting the program’s focus on municipal leadership and urban-scale collaboration.
Applications were accepted by mail or email and directed to Alicia F. King, National Coordinator for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, at USFWS in Arlington, Virginia, with contact support available by phone. The funding opportunity number is FWSR9MB1011NEW. Key dates listed in the posting show it was originally posted in October 2010, with a closing date ultimately set for February 28, 2011, and an archive date of March 30, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Urban Bird Treaty New Cities (USFWS)
What is the Urban Bird Treaty New Cities opportunity?
The Urban Bird Treaty New Cities opportunity is a competitive grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Its purpose is to bring additional cities into the Urban Conservation Treaty for Migratory Birds (often called the Urban Bird Treaty) by supporting partnerships and on-the-ground actions that conserve migratory birds in urban areas.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The program is designed to help cities formalize and support partnerships among local residents, nonprofits, and government agencies so they can work together to conserve migratory birds. The emphasis is on visible, practical action in cities that combines habitat work, public education, and steps to reduce threats birds face in developed areas.
Who runs and administers the program?
The program is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as part of its work related to migratory bird conservation.
What kinds of projects can be funded?
Projects can cover a wide range of bird conservation and community-focused activities, including:
- Conserving, protecting, restoring, and enhancing habitat for migratory birds
- Reducing urban bird hazards (including risks created by the built environment)
- Educating residents about the importance of migratory birds
- Promoting outdoor, bird-related experiences
- Expanding environmental education with a clear focus on birds
- When feasible, creating natural resource career development opportunities
Does the program focus only on wildlife outcomes, or does it also consider community benefits?
The announcement highlights both wildlife outcomes and community benefits. A major theme is increasing public awareness of the ecological, recreational, and economic importance of migratory birds and their habitats, along with benefits like recreation, learning, and stewardship.
What does it mean that the funding is provided through "challenge grants"?
"Challenge grants" means USFWS awards funds and the selected city is expected to match that amount at a one-to-one level (at minimum). This structure is intended to ensure local buy-in and strengthen citywide partnerships.
How much match is required?
A minimum one-to-one match is required. In other words, the selected city is expected to match the USFWS award amount at least dollar-for-dollar.
What sources can be used for the required match?
The required match must come from non-federal sources. The announcement lists examples such as city funds, partner contributions, donations, and in-kind support.
What counts as in-kind support for the match?
The opportunity notes that in-kind support can include staff time, services, supplies, or other donated goods.
Are federal funds allowed to be used as match?
No. The required match must come from non-federal sources.
What types of award instruments are used?
The grant uses either a grant or a cooperative agreement instrument.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under activity areas tied to education, environment, and natural resources.
What is the CFDA listing for this program?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation).
How much total funding is available?
The total estimated funding for the opportunity is $630,000.
How many awards are expected?
The posting indicates an expected nine awards.
What is the anticipated award size for individual grants?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $30,000 to $70,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are city or township governments, reflecting the program's focus on municipal leadership and urban-scale collaboration.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a competitive grant program.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FWSR9MB1011NEW.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were accepted by mail or email.
Where were applications sent?
Applications were directed to Alicia F. King, National Coordinator for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, at USFWS in Arlington, Virginia.
Was contact support available for applicants?
Yes. The posting notes that contact support was available by phone.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting shows the opportunity was originally posted in October 2010. The closing date was ultimately set for February 28, 2011, and the archive date was March 30, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the dates provided (closing date February 28, 2011, archive date March 30, 2011), the opportunity described in the posting is not currently open.
What is the Urban Bird Treaty trying to accomplish in cities?
The basic idea is to formalize and support partnerships in urban areas so cities and their partners can take action to conserve migratory birds. The program encourages practical steps that reduce threats birds face in developed areas, alongside habitat work and bird-focused education and outreach.
Does the program encourage partnerships beyond city government?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly describes partnerships among cities, local residents, nonprofits, and government agencies as central to how the work is planned and delivered.
What kinds of urban threats to birds are mentioned?
The posting generally references "urban bird hazards," including risks created by the built environment, as an example of threats that projects can work to reduce.
Why does the grant require matching funds?
The match requirement is intended to ensure local buy-in and strengthen citywide partnerships, while giving cities flexibility to assemble a package of activities that fits local conditions and provides strong benefits to birds.
Can a city include education and outreach as part of its project?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes educating residents about why migratory birds matter, expanding environmental education with a bird focus, and increasing public awareness of the importance of migratory birds and their habitats.
Can funded projects include bird-related recreation and outdoor experiences?
Yes. Cities and partners are encouraged to promote outdoor, bird-related experiences as part of the overall effort to connect communities with migratory bird conservation.
Are career development opportunities an allowable or encouraged component?
Yes, when feasible. The opportunity encourages cities and partners to create natural resource career development opportunities when it makes sense for the proposed project and local conditions.
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