Opportunity Information: Apply for WWB LAC13 ICCF
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "US Decision Makers Course" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.640 Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 14, 2012 and posted on Dec 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 29, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,457.00 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).
- This is a single source award, the only eligible applicant is International Conservation (ICCF).
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Opportunity Summary:
The "US Decision Makers Course" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number WWB LAC13 ICCF) is a discretionary, single-source cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Wildlife Without Borders: Latin America and the Caribbean program (CFDA 15.640). Its core purpose is to support a recurring training course in Costa Rica designed specifically for U.S. policymakers and congressional staff, with the goal of strengthening how international conservation is understood and reflected in U.S. policy and related decision-making. The course is positioned as a practical, on-the-ground educational experience that helps participants better grasp conservation challenges and incorporate international conservation measures into the initiatives and activities they support, ultimately aiming to reduce or prevent escalating conservation crises.
This award is explicitly issued without competition under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(1), which allows a non-competitive (single-source) award when one applicant is uniquely qualified to carry out the work. In this case, the government states that International Conservation (ICCF) is uniquely qualified because of its established, direct working relationship with the International Conservation Caucus (ICC) in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. That relationship is presented as essential to the project because the course targets congressional audiences, and ICCF is described as having the specific access and capacity needed to engage congressional staff effectively and deliver the conservation course in Costa Rica. The announcement also notes that the Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and Caribbean program has supported this Costa Rica course annually for the past eleven years, signaling that this opportunity is essentially continued support for an established, ongoing effort rather than a brand-new pilot program.
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with a fixed funding amount: both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $25,457, meaning the planned award total is $25,457. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside the federal amount, though the specific match percentage or structure is not detailed in the excerpt provided. Eligibility is limited to one organization: International Conservation (ICCF). The posting date and creation date are December 14, 2012, with an original and current closing date of December 29, 2012, and an archive date of January 28, 2013.
For practical reference, the listed agency contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement is Cory Brown, International Affairs Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-358-2221 or by email at corybrown@fws.gov.
FAQs: US Decision Makers Course (Funding Opportunity Number WWB LAC13 ICCF)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "US Decision Makers Course" grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is WWB LAC13 ICCF.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Which program is this opportunity associated with?
It is offered under the Wildlife Without Borders: Latin America and the Caribbean program.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 15.640.
What type of award is being offered?
This is a discretionary, single-source cooperative agreement.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The award is explicitly issued without competition as a single-source (non-competitive) action.
What policy is cited as the basis for making a non-competitive award?
The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(1), which allows a non-competitive award when one applicant is uniquely qualified to carry out the work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to one organization: International Conservation (ICCF).
Why is eligibility limited to ICCF?
The government states ICCF is uniquely qualified due to its established, direct working relationship with the International Conservation Caucus (ICC) in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. That relationship is described as essential because the course targets congressional audiences and requires specific access and capacity to engage congressional staff effectively.
What is the core purpose of the US Decision Makers Course?
The core purpose is to support a recurring training course in Costa Rica designed specifically for U.S. policymakers and congressional staff. The goal is to strengthen how international conservation is understood and reflected in U.S. policy and related decision-making.
Where is the training course expected to take place?
The course is designed to take place in Costa Rica.
Who is the intended audience for the course?
The intended audience is U.S. policymakers and congressional staff.
What outcomes does the course aim to influence?
The course is positioned as a practical, on-the-ground educational experience intended to help participants better grasp conservation challenges and incorporate international conservation measures into the initiatives and activities they support, with the broader aim of reducing or preventing escalating conservation crises.
Is this course described as a new pilot effort?
No. The announcement indicates it is continued support for an established, ongoing effort. The Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and Caribbean program is noted as having supported this Costa Rica course annually for the past eleven years.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the total planned federal funding amount for the award?
The award floor and the award ceiling are both listed as $25,457, indicating a planned award total of $25,457.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are $25,457.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside the federal amount.
Is the match percentage or match structure provided?
No. The excerpt provided notes that a match is required but does not specify the percentage or structure.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date and creation date are December 14, 2012. The original closing date and current closing date are December 29, 2012. The archive date is January 28, 2013.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is December 14, 2012.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date are both listed as December 29, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is January 28, 2013.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed agency contact is Cory Brown, International Affairs Specialist.
How can I reach the agency contact?
Cory Brown can be reached by phone at 703-358-2221 or by email at corybrown@fws.gov.
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