Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00178
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Watershed on Wheels Environmental Education at the Silvio O. Conte Refuge" 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 Apr 9, 2015 and posted on Apr 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $26,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $26,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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:
The "Watershed on Wheels Environmental Education at the Silvio O. Conte Refuge" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00178) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance). It was posted on April 9, 2015, with an application window closing on April 20, 2015, and archived on April 21, 2015. The announcement is primarily informational because it is a single-source award intended specifically for the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences, a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, rather than an open competition for multiple applicants.
The purpose of the award is to provide limited financial support, for a period not to exceed five years, to help staff an educator position connected to the Watershed on Wheels Express (WOW Express). The WOW Express functions as the mobile visitor center for the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge and travels throughout the four-state region of Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. The program is designed to bring refuge-focused environmental education directly to schools, summer camps, and community natural resource events, effectively expanding the refuge's educational reach beyond its physical sites.
A central program goal is to deliver age-appropriate environmental education that aligns with and supports each participating state's educational standards, ensuring that lessons are both relevant and usable for educators and youth program leaders. Another key focus is river geomorphology: helping participants understand how rivers form, how they move and evolve over time, and how changes in river shape and flow influence riverine habitats. In practical terms, this means emphasizing the dynamic nature of watersheds and connecting physical river processes to wildlife habitat quality, ecological health, and long-term conservation outcomes.
The grant also seeks to build on the WOW Express's established track record with schools and partner organizations, indicating that the program has a history of successful outreach and is expected to maintain or enhance that performance. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, the Fish and Wildlife Service anticipates substantial involvement in the work, reflecting an active partnership rather than a hands-off pass-through award. This includes collaborating to strengthen partnerships within the refuge network and coordinating efforts that support the broader public interest, with an emphasis on conserving natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.
Funding for the opportunity was modest and targeted, with an estimated total of $26,000, an award ceiling of $26,000, and an award floor of $20,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The listing notes one expected award, consistent with the single-source nature of the announcement. For access issues or questions, the listed point of contact was Laurie McDermott, Grants Specialist, at 1 (413) 253-8290 or LaurieMcDermott@fws.gov, and additional details were referenced through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Watershed on Wheels Environmental Education at the Silvio O. Conte Refuge."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F15AS00178.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The listing is under CFDA 15.649, described as "Service Training and Technical Assistance."
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement is primarily informational because it is a single-source award intended specifically for the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences, rather than an open competition for multiple applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The award is intended specifically for the Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences, identified as a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service anticipates substantial involvement in the work, reflecting an active partnership rather than a hands-off, pass-through award.
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to provide limited financial support to help staff an educator position connected to the Watershed on Wheels Express (WOW Express), which serves as the mobile visitor center for the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.
How long can the funded effort last?
The award period is for a duration not to exceed five years.
What is the WOW Express?
The Watershed on Wheels Express (WOW Express) functions as the mobile visitor center for the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.
Where does the WOW Express operate?
The WOW Express travels throughout a four-state region: Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Who does the program serve?
The program is designed to bring refuge-focused environmental education directly to schools, summer camps, and community natural resource events.
What is the main educational focus of the program?
A central goal is to deliver age-appropriate environmental education that aligns with and supports each participating state's educational standards.
How does the program connect to state educational standards?
Lessons are designed to align with and support each participating state's educational standards so the content is relevant and usable for educators and youth program leaders.
What is the river geomorphology focus mentioned in the opportunity?
The program emphasizes river geomorphology by helping participants understand how rivers form, how they move and evolve over time, and how changes in river shape and flow influence riverine habitats.
How does river geomorphology relate to conservation outcomes in this program?
The educational approach connects watershed and river processes to wildlife habitat quality, ecological health, and long-term conservation outcomes.
Does the opportunity mention any expectation about program performance or history?
Yes. It notes that the effort will build on the WOW Express's established track record with schools and partner organizations, indicating a history of successful outreach and an expectation to maintain or enhance performance.
What kind of collaboration is expected with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
The Service expects to collaborate to strengthen partnerships within the refuge network and coordinate efforts that support the broader public interest, with an emphasis on conserving natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $26,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $26,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $20,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected, consistent with the single-source nature of the announcement.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 9, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application window closed on April 20, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was archived on April 21, 2015.
Where were additional details referenced?
Additional details were referenced through Grants.gov.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Laurie McDermott, Grants Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
By phone at 1 (413) 253-8290 or by email at LaurieMcDermott@fws.gov.
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