Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00417
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Urban Refuges Partnership Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654 Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 5, 2015 and posted on Aug 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The US Fish Wildlife Service intends to issue this award as a sole source to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation due to the ongoing nature of the project involved.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Urban Refuges Partnership Program is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement opportunity aimed at supporting hands-on conservation work that benefits National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) trust resources. The legal authority for the award comes from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1934 (16 U.S.C. 2901-2911). In practical terms, the program is designed to provide both technical support and funding to help partners identify important natural resources, protect and conserve them, improve how they are managed, and enhance or restore ecological conditions. A key point is that the supported work can occur both on refuge lands and off refuge lands, as long as it strengthens NWRS conservation outcomes. The funding activity focus sits in the education, environment, and natural resources space, and aligns with CFDA 15.654 (Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife), which suggests a connection not only to habitat and ecological improvements but also to projects that may enhance visitor-related conservation outcomes where appropriate.
This opportunity was issued as a discretionary funding announcement under Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00417, using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically indicates that USFWS expects to remain substantially involved during the project, such as coordinating implementation, providing technical guidance, or collaborating on project direction and deliverables, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The announcement indicates that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash, in-kind, or other allowable match depending on the agreement terms) to help meet total project costs.
The posted and created date for the opportunity is August 5, 2015, with an archive date of August 19, 2015. The estimated total funding amount listed is $200,000. The notice does not specify an award ceiling or floor (both are shown as $0), which usually means the exact award size is not expressed in the standard ceiling/floor fields and would instead be defined in the agreement terms or internal budget decisions. Importantly, the announcement states that USFWS intended to make the award on a sole-source basis to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation due to the ongoing nature of the project. Because it is described as sole source, it is not structured as an open competition where multiple applicants would submit proposals for selection; rather, it signals an intent to continue or expand an existing effort with a named partner.
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, the sole-source language indicates that, for this specific announcement, the practical recipient was intended to be the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The administering agency is the Fish and Wildlife Service. For reference and additional details, the announcement points to Grants.gov, and provides a contact for access issues: Devon Larson, Administrative Officer, at 703-358-2052 or devonlarson@fws.gov.
Urban Refuges Partnership Program (USFWS) - FAQs
What is the Urban Refuges Partnership Program?
The Urban Refuges Partnership Program is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement opportunity intended to support hands-on conservation work that benefits National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) trust resources. It is designed to provide both technical support and funding to help partners identify important natural resources, protect and conserve them, improve management approaches, and enhance or restore ecological conditions.
Who is the awarding agency for this opportunity?
The administering and awarding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is the legal authority for this award?
The legal authority cited for the award is the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1934 (16 U.S.C. 2901-2911).
What types of activities or outcomes does the program support?
Supported work is focused on conservation outcomes for NWRS trust resources. Based on the notice, activities can include identifying important natural resources, protecting and conserving them, improving how resources are managed, and enhancing or restoring ecological conditions.
Does the work have to take place on National Wildlife Refuge lands?
No. The notice indicates that supported work can occur both on refuge lands and off refuge lands, as long as it strengthens NWRS conservation outcomes.
What funding activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity focus is within education, environment, and natural resources.
What CFDA program is this aligned with?
The opportunity aligns with CFDA 15.654 (Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife), suggesting a connection to habitat and ecological improvements and, where appropriate, visitor-related conservation outcomes.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is F15AS00417.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means USFWS expects to be substantially involved during the project. The notice describes involvement such as coordinating implementation, providing technical guidance, or collaborating on project direction and deliverables, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (for example, cash, in-kind contributions, or other allowable match depending on the agreement terms) toward total project costs.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $200,000.
Is there an award ceiling or floor?
The notice does not specify an award ceiling or floor. Both fields are shown as $0, which commonly indicates that award size is not expressed in those standard fields and would be defined in the agreement terms or internal budget decisions.
When was this opportunity posted, and when was it archived?
The posted and created date is August 5, 2015. The archive date is August 19, 2015.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement indicates USFWS intended to make the award on a sole-source basis due to the ongoing nature of the project.
Who was the intended recipient for the sole-source award?
The notice states USFWS intended to make the award on a sole-source basis to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
If eligibility includes 501(c)(3) nonprofits, can any nonprofit apply to this specific announcement?
The notice lists 501(c)(3) nonprofits as eligible, but it also states the award was intended to be sole-source to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. In practical terms, that means the announcement was not structured as an open competition for multiple applicants.
Where can I find the official listing or additional details?
The announcement points to Grants.gov for reference and additional details.
Who do I contact if I have trouble accessing the announcement on Grants.gov?
For access issues, the notice lists Devon Larson, Administrative Officer, at 703-358-2052 or devonlarson@fws.gov.
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