Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R6 WAFWA SAGE GROUSE
Apply for FWS R6 WAFWA SAGE GROUSE
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WAFWA SAGE GROUSE CONSERVATION" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 12, 2013 and posted on Aug 3, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 2013 Award limit was modified to reflect increase in funding for this grant.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 for a Single,Sole Source award to the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA). No other applications will be considered.
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Opportunity Summary:
The WAFWA SAGE GROUSE CONSERVATION opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding announcement structured as a cooperative agreement and grant that provides dedicated support for greater sage-grouse conservation work led by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA). It is explicitly a single, sole-source award, meaning the FWS will not consider applications from any other organization. The rationale given is that state wildlife agencies, operating through WAFWA, have managed greater sage-grouse and their sagebrush habitat for more than a century and are positioned as the primary managers and coordinators across the species range, including coordination with other agencies and private stakeholders.
The grant focuses on strengthening and advancing conservation efforts for the greater sage-grouse by leveraging WAFWA's established role in directing and often conducting research on the species, the sagebrush ecosystem, and the threats affecting both. A major driver for the funding is that substantial new information has emerged since key foundational planning documents were published, particularly the 2004 Conservation Assessment of Greater Sage Grouse and Sagebrush Habitats and the 2006 Greater Sage-Grouse Comprehensive Conservation Strategy. Those publications were produced under an earlier 2002 cooperative agreement between FWS and WAFWA, and this newer funding is intended to continue and update that body of work in light of evolving science and management needs.
Another central element highlighted in the announcement is WAFWA's coordination of local working groups in each state within the bird's range. These working groups are commonly used to align on-the-ground habitat actions, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity emphasizes that state biologists within WAFWA are considered the species experts. In practical terms, this cooperative agreement supports cross-state coordination, research and assessment updates, and the kinds of collaborative planning and implementation efforts that are difficult to manage through isolated, state-by-state projects.
Administratively, the agreement is planned for a five-year period, with the notice stating that additional funding may be added during the life of the agreement if funds and appropriations are available. The total estimated funding is listed as $1,100,000, with an award floor of $200,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources. The opportunity lists one expected award.
In terms of eligibility and application logistics, the eligible applicant is WAFWA only, and the announcement is clear that no other submissions will be accepted by FWS. For parties interested in potential sub-grant opportunities, the announcement directs them to contact WAFWA directly at 703-358-2237, indicating that any downstream funding or project participation would be handled through WAFWA rather than through an open federal competition. For access issues or administrative questions related to the announcement, a Financial Assistance Officer contact is provided (Carol Beatty, 303-236-4320). The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number FWS R6 WAFWA SAGE GROUSE and titled WAFWA SAGE GROUSE CONSERVATION.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): WAFWA Sage Grouse Conservation (FWS)
What is the WAFWA SAGE GROUSE CONSERVATION opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding announcement structured as a cooperative agreement and grant to provide dedicated support for greater sage-grouse conservation work led by the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA).
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R6 WAFWA SAGE GROUSE.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity is titled WAFWA SAGE GROUSE CONSERVATION.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The announcement is structured as a cooperative agreement and grant.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. It is explicitly a single, sole-source award. FWS will not consider applications from any other organization.
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
The opportunity lists one expected award.
Who is eligible to apply?
WAFWA is the only eligible applicant. The announcement states that no other submissions will be accepted by FWS.
Why is this a sole-source award to WAFWA?
The rationale provided is that state wildlife agencies, operating through WAFWA, have managed greater sage-grouse and their sagebrush habitat for more than a century and are positioned as the primary managers and coordinators across the species range, including coordination with other agencies and private stakeholders.
What conservation issue does this funding support?
The funding supports strengthening and advancing conservation efforts for the greater sage-grouse and its sagebrush habitat, including work related to the sagebrush ecosystem and threats affecting both the species and its habitat.
What kinds of activities does the announcement emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes cross-state coordination, research and assessment updates, and collaborative planning and implementation efforts. It also highlights WAFWA's role in directing and often conducting research on greater sage-grouse, the sagebrush ecosystem, and threats affecting them.
Why is this funding being offered now?
The announcement notes that substantial new information has emerged since key foundational planning documents were published, particularly the 2004 Conservation Assessment of Greater Sage Grouse and Sagebrush Habitats and the 2006 Greater Sage-Grouse Comprehensive Conservation Strategy. This funding is intended to continue and update that body of work in light of evolving science and management needs.
Which prior agreement and planning documents does this build on?
The 2004 Conservation Assessment of Greater Sage Grouse and Sagebrush Habitats and the 2006 Greater Sage-Grouse Comprehensive Conservation Strategy were produced under an earlier 2002 cooperative agreement between FWS and WAFWA. The new funding is described as continuing and updating that work.
What role do state wildlife agencies and biologists play under this approach?
The announcement describes state wildlife agencies (through WAFWA) as primary managers and coordinators across the species range. It also emphasizes that state biologists within WAFWA are considered the species experts.
Does the opportunity mention local working groups?
Yes. A central element highlighted is WAFWA's coordination of local working groups in each state within the greater sage-grouse range. These groups are commonly used to align on-the-ground habitat actions, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement.
What is the planned project period (period of performance)?
The agreement is planned for a five-year period.
Can additional funds be added during the agreement period?
Yes. The notice states that additional funding may be added during the life of the agreement if funds and appropriations are available.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is listed as $1,100,000.
Is there an award minimum (award floor) listed?
Yes. The award floor is $200,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
If my organization is not WAFWA, can we apply to FWS anyway?
No. The announcement is clear that the eligible applicant is WAFWA only and that FWS will not accept or consider submissions from any other organization.
How can non-WAFWA organizations pursue sub-grant or participation opportunities?
The announcement directs interested parties to contact WAFWA directly for potential sub-grant opportunities or downstream project participation, since this is not an open federal competition.
Who should be contacted about potential sub-grants or downstream funding?
Contact WAFWA at 703-358-2237, as listed in the announcement.
Who is the Financial Assistance Officer contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The announcement lists a Financial Assistance Officer contact: Carol Beatty at 303-236-4320.
What is the main practical value of using a cooperative agreement for this work?
In practical terms, the announcement frames the cooperative agreement as a way to support cross-state coordination, research and assessment updates, and collaborative planning and implementation that are difficult to manage through isolated, state-by-state projects.
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