Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 RW 11 004
Apply for FWS R5 RW 11 004
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Watershed on Wheels (WOW) Express" 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 Mar 15, 2011 and posted on Mar 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 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 $40,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Watershed on Wheels (WOW) Express (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 RW 11 004) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity under CFDA 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance). It focused on environmental education and outreach tied to the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge and the Connecticut River watershed, with a specific emphasis on reaching audiences in the Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan area, one of the most urbanized parts of the watershed. There was no separate full announcement; the synopsis itself served as the complete set of instructions and requirements.
The core purpose was to partner with a science-oriented public use facility in or near Springfield that could serve as a long-term host site for Refuge-focused interpretation and living exhibits. The selected applicant was expected to work closely with the Refuge to design and build two large aquaria (each approximately 8 x 4 x 4 feet) intended to house native fish species from the Connecticut River. Beyond construction, the partner facility had to commit to dedicating floor space for a long-term display lasting about 20 years, including the aquaria and customized interpretive panels that would communicate Refuge-specific conservation messages to the public.
In addition to hosting the permanent(ish) aquarium exhibit, the award recipient had to provide staff support for the Refuge's mobile exhibit, the Watershed on Wheels (WOW) Express. Specifically, the partner was expected to supply a staff member who would accompany this interactive, immersion-style mobile exhibit across the watershed for several weeks each year. That staff member would help deliver live animal demonstrations or similar programming centered on fish and wildlife resources throughout the Connecticut River watershed, extending the Refuge's outreach beyond the host facility to multiple communities.
The Refuge's role in the partnership was also clearly defined. In consultation with the recipient, the Refuge would develop new interpretive materials tailored to the host facility, provide U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service publications for use at the site, and provide the logistical support needed to operate and deploy the WOW Express. The collaboration was structured to be phased and closely coordinated: both the Refuge and the award recipient were to review and approve each phase of work before it began, reinforcing that this was a cooperative effort rather than a simple one-directional grant.
Funding for the opportunity was modest and targeted: one anticipated award with estimated total funding of $40,000, an award ceiling of $40,000, and an award floor of $35,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The opportunity was posted March 15, 2011, and closed June 1, 2011 (with an archive date of July 1, 2011), meaning it was a time-limited solicitation intended to select a single partner to implement and sustain the outreach and exhibit components.
Eligibility was broad and included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education as stated), and for-profit organizations other than small businesses. The agency contact for program questions was Mark Maghini (MarkMaghini@fws.gov, 802-962-5240). For help related to accessing the announcement electronically, the notice listed Christal Cutler, Grants Officer (413-253-8233), as the point of contact for electronic errors.
Watershed on Wheels (WOW) Express Grant FAQs (FWS R5 RW 11 004)
What is the Watershed on Wheels (WOW) Express funding opportunity?
Watershed on Wheels (WOW) Express (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 RW 11 004) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity under CFDA 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance). It supported environmental education and outreach connected to the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge and the Connecticut River watershed.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What geographic area did the project emphasize?
The work focused on the Connecticut River watershed, with a specific emphasis on reaching audiences in the Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan area, described as one of the most urbanized parts of the watershed.
Was there a full announcement document, or only a synopsis?
There was no separate full announcement. The synopsis served as the complete set of instructions and requirements for applicants.
What was the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The core purpose was to partner with a science-oriented public use facility in or near Springfield that could serve as a long-term host site for Refuge-focused interpretation and living exhibits tied to the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge.
What type of organization was the project looking to partner with?
The opportunity sought a science-oriented public use facility in or near Springfield, Massachusetts that could host Refuge-focused interpretation and living exhibits over the long term.
What exhibit components was the selected applicant expected to design and build?
The selected applicant was expected to work closely with the Refuge to design and build two large aquaria, each approximately 8 x 4 x 4 feet, intended to house native fish species from the Connecticut River.
How long was the host facility expected to maintain the display?
The partner facility was expected to dedicate floor space for a long-term display lasting about 20 years. This display would include the aquaria and customized interpretive panels communicating Refuge-specific conservation messages.
What kinds of species were the aquaria intended to contain?
The aquaria were intended to house native fish species from the Connecticut River.
What interpretive or educational materials were part of the exhibit requirement?
The host site display was expected to include customized interpretive panels that would communicate Refuge-specific conservation messages to the public.
What additional outreach responsibilities were required beyond the permanent aquarium exhibit?
In addition to hosting the long-term aquarium exhibit, the award recipient was required to provide staff support for the Refuge's mobile exhibit, the Watershed on Wheels (WOW) Express.
What staff support was expected for the WOW Express mobile exhibit?
The partner was expected to supply a staff member who would accompany the WOW Express interactive, immersion-style mobile exhibit across the watershed for several weeks each year.
What activities would the WOW Express staff member help deliver?
The staff member would help deliver live animal demonstrations or similar programming centered on fish and wildlife resources throughout the Connecticut River watershed.
How did the WOW Express component extend the project beyond the host facility?
The WOW Express mobile exhibit was intended to extend the Refuge's outreach beyond the host facility by traveling to multiple communities across the watershed for several weeks each year.
What was the Refuge's role in this partnership?
In consultation with the recipient, the Refuge would develop new interpretive materials tailored to the host facility, provide U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service publications for use at the site, and provide the logistical support needed to operate and deploy the WOW Express.
Why is this described as a cooperative agreement rather than a simple grant?
The collaboration was structured to be phased and closely coordinated. Both the Refuge and the award recipient were expected to review and approve each phase of work before it began, reflecting substantial involvement by the Refuge and making it a cooperative effort.
How many awards were anticipated?
One award was anticipated.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $40,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $40,000.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was $35,000.
Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the opportunity information provided.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 15, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The opportunity closed on June 1, 2011.
What was the archive date listed for the opportunity?
The archive date was July 1, 2011.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included state governments; county governments; city or township governments; federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education as stated); and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
The eligibility description stated that nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status were eligible, excluding institutions of higher education as stated.
Were small businesses eligible to apply?
The eligibility description included for-profit organizations other than small businesses, indicating small businesses were not included in the listed eligible for-profit category.
What CFDA program was this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity was under CFDA 15.649, Service Training and Technical Assistance.
Who should be contacted with program questions?
Program questions were directed to Mark Maghini at MarkMaghini@fws.gov or 802-962-5240.
Who should be contacted for electronic access or electronic errors?
For help related to accessing the announcement electronically (electronic errors), the notice listed Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, at 413-253-8233.
What was the intended long-term outcome of selecting a partner facility?
The intended outcome was a long-term host site near Springfield featuring Refuge-focused living exhibits (two large Connecticut River native fish aquaria) and interpretive panels for about 20 years, paired with recurring support for the WOW Express mobile outreach across the watershed.
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