Opportunity Information: Apply for WHMSI
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WHMSI InitiativeMeeting" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2010 and posted on Jul 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $153,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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.
- There is no application process for this grant. This is a notice of intent to award a grant to the Organization of the Americas (OAS). This is a single source announcement under justification 505 DM 2.14, and the recipients unique ability to carry out the proposed tasks. The Division of International Conservation intends to enter into agreements with OAS to fulfill our commitment under the Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative (WHMSI). Project grant and cooperative agreement will be used to provide support for the fourth Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative meeting in December 2010. Funding is available through the Division of International Conservation, Wildlife Without Borders program. The only eligible recipient of these funds is the OAS.
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Opportunity Summary:
The WHMSI InitiativeMeeting grant opportunity was a discretionary, single-award grant posted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under its Wildlife Without Borders program, managed through the Division of International Conservation. Its sole purpose was to fund and support the fourth Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative (WHMSI) meeting scheduled for December 2010. This meeting was designed as a key coordination and planning event for partners across the Americas who work on conserving migratory species that cross national borders, with an emphasis on improving how the initiative is governed, how its long-term vision is carried out, and how it can remain financially and operationally sustainable over time.
A central focus of the meeting was to review progress on WHMSI governance, vision, and sustainability, including discussion of FEMCIDI grants connected to the initiative. Beyond reviewing what had already been accomplished, the meeting was also intended to move conservation efforts forward by identifying and promoting new ways to protect shared migratory species throughout the Western Hemisphere. The opportunity highlights several big-picture objectives for this work: strengthening institutional and human capacity (so agencies and organizations have the skills and resources to act), building political commitment (so conservation goals are supported by decision-makers), deepening international cooperation (because migratory species management depends on coordination across borders), and encouraging public-private partnerships at regional, national, and local levels (so governments, NGOs, and private sector partners can combine resources and influence).
The funded activities were largely practical and meeting-support oriented, covering the planning and execution tasks needed to run a multi-country international meeting effectively. These tasks included coordinating facilities such as securing meeting space, arranging simultaneous translation services to ensure full participation across languages, communicating with invited participants, coordinating and organizing the meeting agenda, handling logistical arrangements tied to attendance and operations, and completing post-conference follow-up to capture outcomes and maintain momentum after the meeting concluded.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $153,000, with one expected award. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $0, which typically indicates that the exact award amount would be determined through internal planning rather than competing budget proposals. Cost sharing or matching was required. The opportunity was posted on July 30, 2010, and closed on August 30, 2010, with an archive date of September 29, 2010.
Eligibility was extremely limited. Although the listing notes eligibility as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the “EligibilityInformation” section makes it clear there was no application process at all. This was a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the Organization of American States (OAS), justified under a specific single-source authority (505 DM 2.14) based on the recipient’s unique ability to carry out the work. In effect, the OAS was the only eligible recipient, and the announcement served primarily as a public notice that FWS intended to enter into a grant or cooperative agreement with OAS to fulfill U.S. commitments under WHMSI.
For anyone needing assistance accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed point of contact was Nikole Tucker, International Affairs Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-358-2379 or by email at nikoletucker@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): WHMSI InitiativeMeeting Grant Opportunity
What is the WHMSI InitiativeMeeting grant opportunity?
This opportunity was a discretionary, single-award grant announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under the Wildlife Without Borders program, managed through the Division of International Conservation. The grant was intended to fund and support the fourth Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative (WHMSI) meeting.
What was the purpose of this grant?
The sole purpose of the grant was to fund and support the fourth WHMSI meeting scheduled for December 2010. The meeting was framed as a key coordination and planning event for partners across the Americas working to conserve migratory species that cross national borders.
What is WHMSI (Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative) in the context of this announcement?
Within this announcement, WHMSI is described as an initiative focused on conserving migratory species that move across national borders throughout the Western Hemisphere. The meeting was intended to help partners coordinate and plan conservation actions and improve how the initiative is governed and sustained over time.
When was the WHMSI meeting supported by this grant scheduled to take place?
The meeting supported by this grant was scheduled for December 2010.
What were the main themes or focus areas of the WHMSI meeting?
The meeting focused on reviewing progress and planning next steps related to WHMSI governance, the initiative’s long-term vision, and long-term sustainability (financial and operational). It also included discussion connected to FEMCIDI grants associated with the initiative.
What outcomes was the meeting intended to support?
Based on the information provided, the meeting was intended to maintain and strengthen coordination among partners, review what had been accomplished under WHMSI, and identify and promote new approaches to protecting shared migratory species across the Western Hemisphere.
What broad conservation objectives were highlighted in the opportunity?
The opportunity highlighted several big-picture objectives: strengthening institutional and human capacity, building political commitment for conservation goals, deepening international cooperation across borders, and encouraging public-private partnerships at regional, national, and local levels.
What kinds of activities were funded under this grant?
The funded activities were primarily meeting-support and implementation tasks necessary to run a multi-country international meeting. They included securing meeting space, arranging simultaneous translation services, communicating with invited participants, organizing and coordinating the meeting agenda, handling logistical arrangements tied to attendance and operations, and conducting post-conference follow-up to capture outcomes and maintain momentum.
Was the grant meant to fund fieldwork or on-the-ground conservation projects?
Not according to the information provided. The announcement describes the funded work as planning and execution support for the WHMSI meeting itself, plus post-conference follow-up related to meeting outcomes.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
The funding was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under its Wildlife Without Borders program, managed through the Division of International Conservation.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $153,000.
How many awards were expected?
One award was expected.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling and award floor were both listed as $0. The announcement notes this typically means the exact award amount would be determined through internal planning rather than competing budget proposals.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, as stated in the opportunity details.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 30, 2010.
When did the opportunity close?
The opportunity closed on August 30, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was September 29, 2010.
Was there an open application process for this grant?
No. The “EligibilityInformation” section indicates there was no application process at all. The announcement served as a notice of intent to make a single-source award.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The intended (and effectively only) recipient was the Organization of American States (OAS).
Why was the award single-source instead of competitive?
The announcement states the single-source decision was justified under a specific single-source authority (505 DM 2.14) based on the recipient’s unique ability to carry out the work.
The listing mentions 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Did that mean other nonprofits could apply?
Although the listing notes eligibility as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the “EligibilityInformation” section clarifies there was no application process and that the notice was for a single-source award to OAS. In practice, the OAS was the only eligible recipient for this award as described.
What was the reason for making this award, as stated in the announcement?
The announcement indicates it was intended to fulfill U.S. commitments under WHMSI by entering into a grant or cooperative agreement with the Organization of American States (OAS) to support the meeting.
What is FEMCIDI in relation to this opportunity?
The meeting agenda was expected to include discussion of FEMCIDI grants connected to WHMSI. No further detail on FEMCIDI is provided in the information shared beyond that connection.
Who was the point of contact for the announcement?
The point of contact listed was Nikole Tucker, International Affairs Specialist.
How could someone contact the point of contact?
Phone: 703-358-2379. Email: nikoletucker@fws.gov.
What type of support was emphasized to ensure full participation in the meeting?
The announcement specifically included arranging simultaneous translation services as one of the funded meeting-support tasks, indicating an emphasis on enabling participation across languages.
Did the funded work include post-meeting responsibilities?
Yes. The funded tasks included post-conference follow-up to capture outcomes and help maintain momentum after the meeting concluded.
What geographic scope did the meeting and initiative cover?
The meeting was designed for partners “across the Americas” and focused on migratory species conservation throughout the Western Hemisphere, reflecting the cross-border nature of migratory species management.
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