Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00436
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife" 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 13, 2015 and posted on Aug 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This will be a sole source award due to the ongoing nature of the project. No new funds are being obligated this is a no cost extension of the period of performance.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $970,000.00 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:
Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00436) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.654. The purpose is to provide technical and financial assistance to support projects that help identify, protect, conserve, manage, enhance, or restore the ecological condition of trust resources within the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS). The work supported can occur both on refuge lands and off-site when off-refuge actions contribute to refuge resources, habitat conditions, or broader conservation outcomes tied to NWRS priorities. While the title highlights visitor facility enhancements, the core emphasis described in the announcement is on improving ecological conditions and stewardship of refuge resources, which can include efforts connected to visitor access, education, and facilities when those investments support conservation and responsible public use.
This opportunity was posted on August 13, 2015, and later archived on September 13, 2015. It is described as a sole-source action tied to the ongoing nature of an existing project, and the announcement notes that no new funds are being obligated because it is a no-cost extension of the period of performance. In practical terms, that means the agency intended to extend the timeline for completing approved work under an existing agreement rather than open a new competitive round for fresh proposals or additional money.
The estimated total funding referenced in the listing is $970,000, but the award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which is consistent with a notice focused on administrative continuation rather than a standard open competition with defined minimum and maximum award sizes. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, so applicants are not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of participation, at least as reflected in the summarized listing.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The funding activity categories associated with the opportunity include education, environment, and natural resources, reflecting the typical blend of refuge-related work where conservation outcomes are often paired with public engagement, interpretation, and visitor services that support wildlife-dependent recreation and environmental education.
For official reference materials and any supporting documents, the listing points to Grants.gov (additional information link: http://www.grants.gov/). The contact provided for access issues or administrative questions is Devon Larson, Administrative Officer, reachable at 703-358-2052 or devonlarson@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00436.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The announcement describes the opportunity as a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.654.
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The stated purpose is to provide technical and financial assistance for projects that help identify, protect, conserve, manage, enhance, or restore the ecological condition of trust resources within the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS).
Is this opportunity only about visitor facility enhancements?
Not strictly. While the title highlights visitor facility enhancements, the description emphasizes improving ecological conditions and stewardship of refuge resources. Visitor access, education, and facilities may be included when they support conservation goals and responsible public use tied to NWRS priorities.
Where can the supported work take place?
Work can occur on refuge lands and may also occur off-site when off-refuge actions contribute to refuge resources, habitat conditions, or broader conservation outcomes connected to NWRS priorities.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted on August 13, 2015 and later archived on September 13, 2015.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
The listing describes it as a sole-source action tied to the ongoing nature of an existing project, indicating it is not presented as an open competitive round for new proposals.
Does the announcement indicate that new funds will be awarded?
No. The announcement notes that no new funds are being obligated because it is a no-cost extension of the period of performance.
What does a "no-cost extension" mean in this context?
In practical terms, it means the agency intended to extend the timeline for completing previously approved work under an existing agreement, rather than provide additional funding or open a new funding round.
What is the estimated total funding referenced in the listing?
The listing references an estimated total funding amount of $970,000.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor show $0?
The award ceiling and floor are both shown as $0, which is consistent with a notice focused on administrative continuation (a no-cost extension) rather than a standard competition with defined award sizes.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the summarized listing, meaning a non-federal match is not required as reflected there.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
The eligibility statement specifically excludes institutions of higher education, even though the broader eligibility is framed around 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
What funding activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the categories education, environment, and natural resources.
Where can I find official reference materials or supporting documents?
The listing points to Grants.gov for official reference materials and supporting documents: http://www.grants.gov/.
Who can I contact with administrative or access questions?
The contact listed is Devon Larson, Administrative Officer, reachable at 703-358-2052 or devonlarson@fws.gov.
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