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- The DOI-FWS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Webless Migratory Game Bird 2016 Request for Proposal" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2016 and posted on Mar 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Webless Migratory Game Bird 2016 Request for Proposal (Funding Opportunity Number 032016R9) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS), under CFDA 15.655. It was released and posted on March 14, 2016, with a proposal deadline of May 20, 2016. The program focuses on natural resource work and is specifically aimed at strengthening the science and applied management tools used for North America s webless migratory game birds, meaning migratory shorebirds and upland game birds rather than waterfowl.
The central goal of the Webless Migratory Game Bird Program (WMGBP) for fiscal year 2016 is to fund projects that measurably improve management of 16 species of migratory shore and upland game birds across North America. In practical terms, that means the funding is intended to support research, monitoring, assessment, or other applied activities that help agencies and partners make better decisions about these species, such as understanding population status and trends, identifying limiting factors, improving harvest or habitat management where relevant, and filling data gaps that keep managers from acting with confidence.
A major feature of this opportunity is that proposals are expected to align with a defined set of priority information needs developed by the Migratory Shore and Upland Game Bird Support Task Force, which was organized through the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Those priorities were not created in isolation; they came out of a series of workshops that intentionally included broad representation from federal and state agencies, conservation organizations, and university researchers who work directly on the research and management challenges facing these birds. The solicitation makes it clear that these priorities should guide proposal development and that the review committee will use them as a key basis for selecting projects. In other words, a strong proposal is not just a good idea in general; it is one that directly answers one or more of the identified priority needs described in the supporting documentation or obtained from the program manager.
Funding is offered through a grant mechanism, with an award ceiling of 100,000 dollars per project and an expectation of about five awards under this FY2016 request. The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicant types, including state governments, local governments (county and city or township), public and state controlled institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding universities in that category), and even individuals. This broad eligibility is designed to allow proposals from the entities most likely to produce usable management outcomes, whether that is a state wildlife agency running monitoring, a university lab conducting targeted applied research, a conservation nonprofit coordinating multi state field efforts, or a tribal entity leading work on priority habitats and species.
Finally, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is identified as the overseer of the WMGBP and is responsible for administering the funding through grants and, as needed, other procurement tools such as purchase orders and contracts for projects. That oversight role signals that funded work is expected to be management relevant and accountable, with the Service coordinating the award process and ensuring projects support the broader objective of improving decision making and conservation outcomes for these migratory shore and upland game bird species.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Webless Migratory Game Bird 2016 Request for Proposal
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is called the Webless Migratory Game Bird 2016 Request for Proposal (RFP).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 032016R9.
Which agency is running this grant competition?
This is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.655.
When was the opportunity released and posted?
It was released and posted on March 14, 2016.
What is the proposal deadline?
The proposal deadline is May 20, 2016.
What type of program area does this opportunity support?
The program focuses on natural resource work, specifically strengthening science and applied management tools for targeted migratory bird species.
What does "webless migratory game birds" mean in this solicitation?
In this context, "webless migratory game birds" refers to migratory shorebirds and upland game birds, rather than waterfowl.
What is the central goal of the Webless Migratory Game Bird Program (WMGBP) for fiscal year 2016?
The central goal for FY2016 is to fund projects that measurably improve management of 16 species of migratory shore and upland game birds across North America.
How does the program define a project that improves management?
The solicitation describes management improvement in practical terms as work that helps agencies and partners make better decisions, such as understanding population status and trends, identifying limiting factors, improving harvest or habitat management where relevant, and filling key data gaps that prevent confident management action.
What types of activities are intended to be funded?
Funding is intended to support research, monitoring, assessment, or other applied activities that lead to usable management outcomes for migratory shore and upland game birds.
Are proposals required to align with specific priorities?
Yes. Proposals are expected to align with a defined set of priority information needs developed by the Migratory Shore and Upland Game Bird Support Task Force.
Who developed the priority information needs used to guide proposal selection?
The priorities were developed by the Migratory Shore and Upland Game Bird Support Task Force, which was organized through the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
How were the priorities created?
The priorities were developed through a series of workshops with broad representation from federal and state agencies, conservation organizations, and university researchers working on research and management challenges for these birds.
How important are the priority information needs in the review process?
The solicitation indicates that the review committee will use alignment with the priority information needs as a key basis for selecting projects. A strong proposal is described as one that directly answers one or more of the identified priority needs.
Where can applicants find the specific priority information needs?
The solicitation notes that the priorities are described in supporting documentation or can be obtained from the program manager.
What is the funding mechanism for awards?
Funding is offered through a grant mechanism.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling is $100,000 per project.
How many awards are expected under this FY2016 request?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of about five awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to a broad set of applicant types, including state governments; local governments (county and city or township); public and state controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; other tribal organizations; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding universities in that category); and individuals.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, with the note that universities are excluded within that nonprofit category (while public and state controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible separately).
Are tribal entities eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals are included among the eligible applicant types.
What geographic scope does the program address?
The program is focused on improving management for priority webless migratory game bird species across North America.
What birds are the focus of this opportunity?
The focus is on migratory shorebirds and upland game birds, with the FY2016 goal specifically referencing 16 species across North America.
Who oversees and administers the program?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is identified as the overseer of the WMGBP and is responsible for administering the funding through grants.
Does the Fish and Wildlife Service use only grants to support projects?
No. While this opportunity is offered through grants, the solicitation notes that the Service may also use other procurement tools as needed, such as purchase orders and contracts for projects.
What does "management relevant and accountable" imply for funded work?
The solicitation signals that funded work is expected to be directly useful for management decision-making and to be administered with oversight by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support measurable conservation and decision-making outcomes.
What is the main thing that makes a proposal competitive in this program?
Based on the solicitation description, competitiveness depends heavily on directly addressing one or more of the identified priority information needs and producing outcomes that measurably improve management of the targeted migratory shore and upland game bird species.
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