Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00235

  • The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Urban Presence Partnership" 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 Jul 9, 2013 and posted on Jul 9, 2013.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,100.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,100.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Urban Presence Partnership (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00235) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support education-focused outreach tied to natural resources. The core purpose is to expand educational outreach opportunities in the Northwest Arkansas Metro Area by establishing an ongoing outreach presence, which implies building or strengthening a sustained footprint for public engagement rather than running a one-time event.

This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Fish and Wildlife Service generally expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds. In practice, cooperative agreements often involve closer coordination with the agency on planning, deliverables, timelines, outreach methods, or educational content, especially when the work is closely aligned with the agency's mission around conservation education and public awareness.

The funding profile is straightforward and relatively small in scale. The estimated total funding is $15,100, with an award ceiling of $15,100 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). The announcement indicates an expectation of a single award, so applicants should assume the program will select one recipient to carry out the proposed outreach presence. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have additional funds to contribute.

Eligibility is broad across several organizational types, including nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (also excluding institutions of higher education), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. This suggests the agency is open to partnering with a range of community-based entities or service providers that can effectively reach audiences in the Northwest Arkansas metro region.

The opportunity is categorized under Education and Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA number 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, described as generic training). The posting date and creation date are both July 9, 2013, and the application deadline is July 15, 2013, indicating a very short application window from posting to closing. Anyone reviewing this today should treat it as a historical listing unless the agency has reissued a similar opportunity under a new number.

For official details and full announcement materials, the listing points applicants to Grants.gov. The provided agency contact for questions or trouble accessing the announcement is Bernard Lujan at the Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable at 505-248-6805 or BernardLujan@fws.gov.

Urban Presence Partnership (F13AS00235) FAQ

What is the Urban Presence Partnership grant opportunity?

The Urban Presence Partnership (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00235) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) focused on education-based outreach connected to natural resources.

What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?

The core purpose is to expand educational outreach opportunities in the Northwest Arkansas Metro Area by establishing an ongoing outreach presence. In other words, the opportunity emphasizes building or strengthening a sustained footprint for public engagement, rather than supporting a one-time event.

What geographic area is the project intended to serve?

The opportunity is intended to support outreach in the Northwest Arkansas Metro Area.

What type of grant instrument will be used?

The award is offered as a cooperative agreement.

What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?

A cooperative agreement generally indicates that FWS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds. Based on the description provided, this can mean closer coordination with the agency on items like planning, deliverables, timelines, outreach methods, or educational content, especially where the work aligns with conservation education and public awareness.

How much funding is available?

The estimated total funding amount is $15,100.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling is $15,100.

Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?

No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.

How many awards does FWS expect to make under this opportunity?

The announcement indicates an expectation of a single award, so applicants should assume one recipient will be selected.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is listed as broad across several organization types, including:

  • Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
  • Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Are institutions of higher education eligible?

No. The eligibility language specifically excludes institutions of higher education in the nonprofit categories described.

Are small businesses eligible?

The eligibility list includes "for-profit organizations other than small businesses," which indicates small businesses are not included in the eligible for-profit category as described.

What subject areas does this opportunity fall under?

The opportunity is categorized under Education and Natural Resources.

What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

The associated CFDA number is 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, described as generic training).

When was the opportunity posted?

The posting date and creation date are both July 9, 2013.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is July 15, 2013.

How long was the application window?

Based on the posting date (July 9, 2013) and the deadline (July 15, 2013), the application window was very short.

Is this opportunity likely still open?

Based on the dates provided (2013 posting and 2013 deadline), this should be treated as a historical listing unless FWS has reissued a similar opportunity under a new funding opportunity number.

Where can applicants find the official announcement and full details?

The listing directs applicants to Grants.gov for official details and full announcement materials.

Who can I contact with questions or if I have trouble accessing the announcement?

The provided agency contact is Bernard Lujan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 505-248-6805. Email: BernardLujan@fws.gov.

What kind of activities does the opportunity emphasize?

The description emphasizes education-focused outreach tied to natural resources, with an ongoing presence for engagement in the Northwest Arkansas Metro Area rather than a one-off outreach activity.

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