Opportunity Information: Apply for 70181BR001
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USFW Alaska 2011 Challenge Cost Share Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.642 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 1, 2011 and posted on Feb 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 2, 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USFW Alaska 2011 Challenge Cost Share Program was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Alaska to support on-the-ground conservation and related public benefit projects tied to the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS). It functioned as an annual program in which partnerships are built year-round between local USFWS refuge units and non-federal partners, with project proposals developed by local USFWS units using the most current Regional Office guidance. Proposals were typically gathered once per year and then evaluated, ranked, and selected through a competitive review process within the Alaska Region.
The core purpose of the Challenge Cost Share program was to manage, restore, and enhance natural and cultural resources on both Service-managed and private lands, with a strong emphasis on cooperative projects that serve shared conservation goals. Eligible project types generally fell into a few main categories: habitat improvement and restoration activities, wildlife population management efforts, visitor services and public use enhancements, and research or studies designed to answer specific management questions that refuge managers need addressed. A key theme of the program was building practical, community-facing partnerships that increase public awareness, encourage participation, and strengthen conservation outcomes for fish, plants, and wildlife resources in Alaska.
To fit the program, projects needed to be clearly aligned with wildlife, habitat, or visitor services outcomes, and they had to occur on National Wildlife Refuge lands or be located near refuge lands while directly supporting NWRS purposes and management needs. The program emphasized cost sharing: projects were expected to be matched by at least 50 percent of the total project value through non-federal contributions, which could include cash, in-kind labor, equipment use, or donated materials. Another major requirement was timing, since all awarded funds needed to be fully obligated by the end of 2011, meaning projects had to be planned with realistic schedules and readiness to proceed.
For the 2011 cycle, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 70181BR001) was posted on February 1, 2011, with an application deadline of March 2, 2011, and an archive date of April 1, 2011. The total estimated funding available was about $150,000, with approximately 15 awards anticipated. Individual award amounts ranged from a floor of $2,500 to a ceiling of $20,000, making it well-suited for smaller, focused projects or discrete components of larger partnership efforts. The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity areas were broadly categorized under education, environment, and natural resources. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of applicant types could potentially participate, although projects still needed to meet the program requirements and be coordinated with local USFWS refuge units given the partnership-based structure.
Applicants and interested partners were directed to coordinate through the Alaska Region Challenge Cost Share Coordinator. The listed point of contact was Kristen Gilbert, reachable by phone at (907) 786-3391, fax at (907) 786-3976, or email at kristengilbert@fws.gov. Additional program information was referenced through the Alaska USFWS refuge visitor grants webpage at http://alaska.fws.gov/nwr/visitor/grants.htm.
FAQs: USFWS Alaska 2011 Challenge Cost Share Program
What is the USFWS Alaska 2011 Challenge Cost Share Program?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Alaska to support on-the-ground conservation and related public benefit projects tied to the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS). The program operated as an annual process where partnerships were built year-round between local USFWS refuge units and non-federal partners, with proposals developed by local USFWS units using current Regional Office guidance.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose was to manage, restore, and enhance natural and cultural resources on both Service-managed and private lands. A major emphasis was on cooperative, partnership-driven projects that advance shared conservation goals and strengthen outcomes for fish, plants, and wildlife resources in Alaska.
How were projects selected for funding?
Proposals were typically gathered once per year and then evaluated, ranked, and selected through a competitive review process within the Alaska Region.
What kinds of projects were generally eligible?
Eligible project types generally fell into these categories:
- Habitat improvement and restoration activities
- Wildlife population management efforts
- Visitor services and public use enhancements
- Research or studies designed to answer specific management questions for refuge managers
Do projects have to take place on National Wildlife Refuge lands?
Projects needed to occur on National Wildlife Refuge lands, or be located near refuge lands while directly supporting NWRS purposes and management needs.
What outcomes did projects need to align with?
To fit the program, projects needed to be clearly aligned with wildlife outcomes, habitat outcomes, or visitor services outcomes, and they needed to support NWRS purposes and refuge management needs.
What does "Challenge Cost Share" mean in this program?
The program emphasized cost sharing. Projects were expected to be matched by at least 50 percent of the total project value through non-federal contributions.
What types of match contributions were allowed for the cost share?
Non-federal match could include cash, in-kind labor, equipment use, or donated materials.
What was the total estimated funding available for the 2011 cycle?
The total estimated funding available was about $150,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
Approximately 15 awards were anticipated.
What was the minimum and maximum award amount?
Individual award amounts ranged from a floor of $2,500 to a ceiling of $20,000.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
What activity areas did this opportunity fall under?
The activity areas were broadly categorized under education, environment, and natural resources.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of applicant types could potentially participate. However, projects still needed to meet program requirements and be coordinated with local USFWS refuge units due to the partnership-based structure.
Why was coordination with local USFWS refuge units important?
Partnerships were built between local USFWS refuge units and non-federal partners, and project proposals were developed by local USFWS units using Regional Office guidance. As a result, coordination with the local refuge unit was a central feature of how projects were formed and advanced through the process.
What were the key dates for the 2011 funding opportunity?
- Posted: February 1, 2011
- Application deadline: March 2, 2011
- Archive date: April 1, 2011
What was the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was 70181BR001.
Were there any timing requirements for completing the project?
Yes. A major requirement was that all awarded funds needed to be fully obligated by the end of 2011. This meant projects needed realistic schedules and readiness to proceed within that timeframe.
What does "fully obligated by the end of 2011" imply for project planning?
It implies that projects needed to be planned so that awarded funds could be committed within 2011, requiring practical timelines and sufficient readiness to start and progress within the year.
Who was the point of contact for this opportunity?
Applicants and interested partners were directed to coordinate through the Alaska Region Challenge Cost Share Coordinator. The listed point of contact was Kristen Gilbert.
How could applicants contact the program coordinator?
Kristen Gilbert could be reached at:
- Phone: (907) 786-3391
- Fax: (907) 786-3976
- Email: kristengilbert@fws.gov
Where could applicants find additional program information?
Additional program information was referenced through the Alaska USFWS refuge visitor grants webpage: http://alaska.fws.gov/nwr/visitor/grants.htm.
What was a key theme of the program beyond funding projects?
A key theme was building practical, community-facing partnerships that increase public awareness, encourage participation, and strengthen conservation outcomes tied to fish, plants, and wildlife resources in Alaska.
Is this program better suited for smaller projects or large projects?
Based on the award range ($2,500 to $20,000), it was well-suited for smaller, focused projects or discrete components of larger partnership efforts.
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