Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00416
Apply for F14AS00416
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wildlife Without Borders Global Program (WHMSI)" 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 Aug 29, 2014 and posted on Aug 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 5, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $77,528.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $77,528.00 in funding.
- 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).
- The only eligible applicant is The Organization of American States.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Wildlife Without Borders Global Program (WHMSI) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00416) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant focused on strengthening international cooperation to conserve migratory wildlife across the Western Hemisphere. The core idea behind the opportunity is that migratory species move freely across political boundaries, traveling from the Arctic to Antarctica and relying on connected networks of breeding areas, stopover sites, and wintering habitats. Because these species and the habitats they depend on span many countries, lasting conservation outcomes require coordinated, multinational action rather than isolated local or single-country efforts.
The opportunity is tied to the Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative (WHMSI), which functions as a continuing forum for hemispheric collaboration on migratory wildlife conservation. The problem statement emphasizes that migratory species are ecologically and economically important shared resources: they provide food, support livelihoods, enable recreation, and carry biological, cultural, and economic value for communities throughout the Americas. At the same time, the announcement highlights major threats contributing to declines and endangerment, including overexploitation, water pollution, habitat alteration and destruction in breeding and wintering areas, illegal trade, pesticide impacts, and increasingly the effects of climate change. The grant is intended to support the strategic framework and management functions that allow WHMSI to operate effectively and maintain coordinated conservation action across borders.
This notice is specifically a non-competitive award intent directed solely to the Organization of American States (OAS). The agency states the award will be made without competition under 505 DM 2(4) on the basis of "unique qualifications." In practical terms, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service explains that competition is not feasible because OAS serves as the depository for the relevant Western Hemisphere convention under current bylaws and is the established mechanism through which WHMSI is implemented. Because of that formal role, OAS is described as uniquely positioned to provide the program-level leadership, governance support, and management duties required to run WHMSI.
Funding details are narrowly defined: the expected number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $77,528. The award ceiling and floor are both $77,528, indicating the grant amount is fixed rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, and the CFDA number listed is 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance - Generic Training), reflecting an emphasis on capacity-building, coordination, and technical or strategic support rather than on-the-ground construction or large-scale field implementation.
Key administrative dates show the opportunity was posted on August 29, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 5, 2014, and an archive date of September 29, 2014. Eligibility is restricted: the only eligible applicant is the Organization of American States. For additional context, the announcement points readers to WHMSI information via a link labeled "Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative." The listed program contact for access issues is Brendan Tate (703-358-2105, BrendanTate@fws.gov), identified as the Program Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Wildlife Without Borders Global Program (WHMSI) grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant opportunity under the Wildlife Without Borders Global Program, aligned with the Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative (WHMSI). It focuses on strengthening international cooperation to conserve migratory wildlife across the Western Hemisphere.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00416.
Which agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to support the strategic framework and management functions that allow WHMSI to operate effectively. The emphasis is on maintaining coordinated, multinational conservation action for migratory species that cross political boundaries.
Why does this opportunity focus on international cooperation?
Migratory species travel across many countries, moving from breeding areas to stopover sites and wintering habitats that can span the Western Hemisphere (from the Arctic to Antarctica). Because the species and their habitats are connected across borders, long-term conservation outcomes depend on coordinated action among countries rather than isolated local or single-country efforts.
What is WHMSI?
WHMSI (the Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative) is described as a continuing forum for hemispheric collaboration on migratory wildlife conservation. The grant supports the functions needed for WHMSI to operate and sustain coordinated conservation actions.
Why are migratory species highlighted as important in the announcement?
The announcement describes migratory species as ecologically and economically important shared resources. They can provide food, support livelihoods, enable recreation, and carry biological, cultural, and economic value for communities throughout the Americas.
What threats to migratory species does the notice identify?
The notice lists multiple threats contributing to declines and endangerment, including overexploitation, water pollution, habitat alteration and destruction (in breeding and wintering areas), illegal trade, pesticide impacts, and the increasing effects of climate change.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This notice is an intent to make a non-competitive award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to a single organization: the Organization of American States (OAS).
Why is the award non-competitive and limited to the Organization of American States (OAS)?
The agency states it will make the award without competition under 505 DM 2(4) on the basis of "unique qualifications." Competition is described as not feasible because the OAS serves as the depository for the relevant Western Hemisphere convention under current bylaws and is the established mechanism through which WHMSI is implemented. Because of this formal role, OAS is characterized as uniquely positioned to provide the leadership, governance support, and management duties required to run WHMSI.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount is $77,528.
Is the award amount flexible (a range), or is it fixed?
It is fixed. The award ceiling is $77,528 and the award floor is $77,528, indicating the amount is not a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance - Generic Training).
What does the CFDA listing suggest about the type of work being supported?
Based on the CFDA title provided in the notice (Service Training and Technical Assistance - Generic Training) and the description of supporting WHMSI operations, the opportunity emphasizes capacity-building, coordination, and technical or strategic support to enable multinational conservation work.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 29, 2014.
What was the closing date for the opportunity?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both September 5, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 29, 2014.
Where can someone find additional context about WHMSI?
The announcement references a link labeled "Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative" for additional information about WHMSI.
Who is the listed contact for access issues, and how can they be reached?
The listed program contact for access issues is Brendan Tate, Program Officer. Phone: 703-358-2105. Email: BrendanTate@fws.gov.
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