Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS NCTC 2010 07
Apply for FWS NCTC 2010 07
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USFWS/NCTC Evaluation Plan and Implementation for the Youth in Natural Resource Careers Initiative" 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 Jun 1, 2010 and posted on Apr 23, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USFWS/NCTC Evaluation Plan and Implementation for the Youth in Natural Resource Careers (YNR) Initiative is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), administered through the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC). It supports the Department of the Interior's broader YNR Initiative launched under Secretary Ken Salazar, which is meant to strengthen the future natural resources workforce by bringing more young people into public service (as employees) and national service (as volunteers). The underlying idea is to build a clear pathway for youth to develop the skills and competencies needed for entry-level natural resource careers, supported first by families, schools, and communities, then by DOI youth programs, and finally by the hiring bureau. A key emphasis is collaboration with colleges and universities to better align academic programs with real entry-level competency requirements, including practical experiences such as internships and early-career jobs that help participants build resumes and career readiness.
The specific purpose of this grant is to design and carry out evaluation work for YNR-related programs and products being developed by NCTC, particularly through its Division of Education Outreach (DEO). DEO has already completed a needs assessment identifying priorities and gaps for the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and is seeking a partner to conduct both formative and summative evaluations. In practice, formative evaluation focuses on improving programs while they are being developed or delivered (for example, assessing whether training materials are usable, whether participants are gaining targeted competencies, and what adjustments would increase impact). Summative evaluation focuses on overall outcomes and effectiveness after implementation (for example, whether programs demonstrably improve participant readiness for natural resource careers, increase engagement in service, or contribute to successful hiring pipelines). A notable requirement is that the evaluation approach must include both qualitative and quantitative methods, meaning applicants should plan to combine measurable indicators (counts, rates, pre/post measures, survey scales, participation and completion metrics) with deeper descriptive evidence (interviews, focus groups, open-ended feedback, case studies, and narrative analyses) to capture what is working, for whom, and why.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency during the project rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The opportunity was expected to make a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $75,000 and an award ceiling of $75,000 (with no stated minimum). Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources or documented match consistent with the announcement terms. The funding activity category is education, and the associated CFDA listing is 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, generic training).
Eligible applicants are limited to institutions of higher education, including both private universities/colleges and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. That eligibility fits the initiative's workforce-development and competency-alignment goals, since universities are positioned to support evaluation design, research methods, data analysis, and connections to training and career pipeline programs. The original closing date was May 21, 2010, later extended to June 2, 2010, with the opportunity archived on June 3, 2010. The funding opportunity number is FWS NCTC 2010 07. For access issues or assistance with the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Georgia Jeppesen, Branch Chief, Program Support, at 304-876-7388 or georgiaJeppesen@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "USFWS/NCTC Evaluation Plan and Implementation for the Youth in Natural Resource Careers (YNR) Initiative" opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), administered through the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC). The grant supports evaluation planning and implementation for programs and products connected to the Department of the Interior's Youth in Natural Resource Careers (YNR) Initiative.
Which federal agency is offering and administering this grant?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and administered through the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC).
What broader initiative does this grant support?
It supports the Department of the Interior's broader Youth in Natural Resource Careers (YNR) Initiative launched under Secretary Ken Salazar, which aims to strengthen the future natural resources workforce by bringing more young people into public service (as employees) and national service (as volunteers).
What is the main purpose of this specific grant?
The purpose is to design and carry out evaluation work for YNR-related programs and products being developed by NCTC, particularly through NCTC's Division of Education Outreach (DEO).
What kinds of evaluation are required under this opportunity?
The grant calls for both formative and summative evaluation. Formative evaluation focuses on improving programs while they are being developed or delivered, while summative evaluation focuses on overall outcomes and effectiveness after implementation.
What is meant by formative evaluation in this context?
Formative evaluation is described as evaluation that helps improve programs during development or delivery. Examples mentioned include assessing whether training materials are usable, whether participants are gaining targeted competencies, and what adjustments would increase impact.
What is meant by summative evaluation in this context?
Summative evaluation is described as evaluation that examines overall outcomes and effectiveness after implementation. Examples mentioned include whether programs improve participant readiness for natural resource careers, increase engagement in service, or contribute to successful hiring pipelines.
Does the evaluation approach have to use specific research methods?
Yes. A notable requirement is that the evaluation approach must include both qualitative and quantitative methods.
What are examples of quantitative methods or measures referenced in the announcement summary?
The information provided notes quantitative elements such as measurable indicators including counts, rates, pre/post measures, survey scales, and participation and completion metrics.
What are examples of qualitative methods or evidence referenced in the announcement summary?
The information provided notes qualitative elements such as interviews, focus groups, open-ended feedback, case studies, and narrative analyses to capture what is working, for whom, and why.
Who within NCTC is developing the YNR-related programs and products being evaluated?
The work is tied particularly to NCTC's Division of Education Outreach (DEO).
Has any preparatory work already been completed by NCTC/DEO?
Yes. DEO has already completed a needs assessment identifying priorities and gaps for the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of award instrument is used for this grant?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
As described, a cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency during the project rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity was expected to make a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $75,000.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $75,000.
Is there a stated minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources or documented match consistent with the announcement terms.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is education.
What CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA listing is 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, generic training).
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are limited to institutions of higher education, including both private universities/colleges and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Why are institutions of higher education the eligible applicant type for this opportunity?
The eligibility aligns with the initiative's workforce-development and competency-alignment goals, since universities are positioned to support evaluation design, research methods, data analysis, and connections to training and career pipeline programs.
What is the role of colleges and universities in the broader YNR Initiative as described?
A key emphasis is collaboration with colleges and universities to better align academic programs with real entry-level competency requirements, including practical experiences such as internships and early-career jobs that help participants build resumes and career readiness.
What is the underlying workforce pathway concept behind the YNR Initiative?
The underlying idea is to build a clear pathway for youth to develop the skills and competencies needed for entry-level natural resource careers, supported first by families, schools, and communities, then by DOI youth programs, and finally by the hiring bureau.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The original closing date was May 21, 2010, later extended to June 2, 2010. The opportunity was archived on June 3, 2010.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FWS NCTC 2010 07.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or assistance with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Georgia Jeppesen, Branch Chief, Program Support.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Georgia Jeppesen can be reached at 304-876-7388 or by email at georgiaJeppesen@fws.gov.
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