Opportunity Information: Apply for 701819R171
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- The Region 7 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "World Seabird Conference" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 10, 2009 and posted on Jul 10, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The World Seabird Conference grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 701819R171) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Headquarters Region 7, under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation. The agency announced its intent to make one award, totaling up to $100,000 (estimated total funding $100,000), with an award floor of $25,000 and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Although the eligibility category lists nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), this announcement is explicitly not a request for proposals; USFWS does not intend to accept competing applications because it is proceeding as a single-source award. The notice was posted July 10, 2009, with a closing date of July 24, 2009, and an archive date of August 30, 2009, and the agency indicated the award would be made about 10 days after the notice.
The intended recipient is the Pacific Seabird Group (PSG), a professional society based in Little River, California, made up of seabird researchers, wildlife managers, students, and conservationists from the United States and many other countries. PSG functions as an international forum for sharing seabird research and addressing conservation issues affecting Pacific seabirds and beyond, and it provides expert advice to agencies and other decision-makers on threats to seabird populations. The organization is described as the largest professional seabird group in the world and is affiliated with broader conservation and ornithological networks, including the Ornithological Council and the American Bird Conservancy.
The purpose of the federal assistance is to support PSG in hosting the World Seabird Conference (scheduled for 2010), described as the first global meeting of seabird specialists at this scale. The conference is expected to bring together roughly 600 participants representing 21 seabird groups, with overall participation spanning more than 30 countries and involving more than 1,000 members across participating organizations. The meeting is designed to convene international expertise around major seabird conservation and management challenges and to build multinational coalitions capable of coordinating research, policy, and practical conservation actions across regions.
Programmatically, the conference agenda is built around high-priority global themes, with proposed symposia and sessions on Global Climate Change and Seabirds, Seabird Island Restoration, Seabird and Fisheries Interactions, and Seabird Movements and Marine Hotspots, along with special paper sessions and workshops. Beyond the event itself, the opportunity highlights specific deliverables intended to have lasting value after the conference ends. A key product is the Global Network of Seabird Colony Databases, aimed at consolidating information on seabird colonies worldwide into a single, accessible online location for the first time. Another emphasized outcome is strengthening global seabird information-sharing infrastructure, including enhancements to Seabirds.net, envisioned as a central global website making seabird information easier to find and use.
The stated objectives for the grant funding focus on enabling broad, international participation and supporting the creation and dissemination of conference outputs. Funds are intended to help cover travel for students and scientists from developing countries who need outside support, as well as invited speakers participating in symposia and special sessions, potentially representing up to 20 countries. In addition, the award can be used to assist with development of global seabird networks and websites connected to the conference initiatives and to support publication of the conference proceedings, extending the reach of the meeting’s scientific and conservation contributions.
The justification for the single-source approach is based on PSG’s unique qualifications and circumstances. USFWS states that PSG is uniquely positioned because it is the largest professional seabird group and, importantly, the only organization willing to assume the financial responsibility and risk required to sponsor the World Seabird Conference. While an International Steering Committee includes representatives from the 21 participating seabird groups worldwide, no other group was willing to carry the financial risk of staging the conference. PSG therefore executed the contract with the Victoria Conference Center to host the event, reinforcing the agency’s rationale that PSG is the only feasible recipient for this specific effort under the stated conditions.
For additional information, the government point of contact listed in the notice is David Irons at USFWS, 1011 East Tudor Road (MS 202), Anchorage, Alaska 99503-6199, phone (907) 786-3376, fax (907) 786-3641.
World Seabird Conference Grant (Funding Opportunity Number 701819R171) - FAQs
What is the World Seabird Conference grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Headquarters Region 7, associated with CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation. It is tied to supporting the Pacific Seabird Group (PSG) in hosting the World Seabird Conference scheduled for 2010.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 701819R171.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Headquarters Region 7.
What CFDA program is this funding under?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
How much funding is available?
The agency announced an intent to make one award totaling up to $100,000, with estimated total funding of $100,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $25,000.
How many awards does USFWS intend to make?
USFWS indicated its intent to make one award.
Is cost-sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Is this announcement a request for proposals (RFP)?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for proposals.
Will USFWS accept competing applications for this opportunity?
No. USFWS stated it does not intend to accept competing applications because it is proceeding as a single-source award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Pacific Seabird Group (PSG), a professional society based in Little River, California.
What is the Pacific Seabird Group (PSG)?
PSG is described as a professional society made up of seabird researchers, wildlife managers, students, and conservationists from the United States and many other countries. It serves as an international forum for sharing seabird research and addressing conservation issues, and it provides expert advice to agencies and decision-makers on threats to seabird populations.
Why is this being done as a single-source award?
USFWS justified the single-source approach by stating PSG is uniquely positioned to carry out the work. PSG is described as the largest professional seabird group in the world and, importantly, the only organization willing to assume the financial responsibility and risk required to sponsor the World Seabird Conference. PSG also executed the contract with the Victoria Conference Center to host the event.
What is the purpose of the federal assistance?
The purpose is to support PSG in hosting the World Seabird Conference (scheduled for 2010), described as the first global meeting of seabird specialists at this scale. The funding is intended to enable broad international participation and support the creation and dissemination of conference outputs.
When was the notice posted, and what were the key dates?
The notice was posted on July 10, 2009. The closing date was July 24, 2009. The archive date was August 30, 2009. The agency indicated the award would be made about 10 days after the notice.
When is the World Seabird Conference scheduled?
The conference is scheduled for 2010.
How large is the conference expected to be?
The conference is expected to bring together roughly 600 participants representing 21 seabird groups. Participation is described as spanning more than 30 countries and involving more than 1,000 members across participating organizations.
What is the conference designed to accomplish?
The meeting is designed to convene international expertise around major seabird conservation and management challenges and to build multinational coalitions that can coordinate research, policy, and practical conservation actions across regions.
What major themes and topics are expected to be covered?
The agenda is built around high-priority global themes, including proposed symposia and sessions on Global Climate Change and Seabirds, Seabird Island Restoration, Seabird and Fisheries Interactions, and Seabird Movements and Marine Hotspots. The program also includes special paper sessions and workshops.
What deliverables are expected to last beyond the conference?
The opportunity emphasizes longer-term products such as the Global Network of Seabird Colony Databases (intended to consolidate information on seabird colonies worldwide into a single accessible online location) and strengthening global seabird information-sharing infrastructure, including enhancements to Seabirds.net as a central global website for seabird information.
What is the Global Network of Seabird Colony Databases?
It is a highlighted conference-related product intended to consolidate seabird colony information worldwide into a single, accessible online location for the first time.
What is Seabirds.net and how does it relate to the grant?
Seabirds.net is described as part of the global information-sharing infrastructure for seabird data and resources. The opportunity envisions enhancements to Seabirds.net to help make seabird information easier to find and use, connected to the conference initiatives.
What kinds of expenses or activities can the funding support?
The notice states funds are intended to help cover travel for students and scientists from developing countries who need outside support, as well as invited speakers for symposia and special sessions (potentially representing up to 20 countries). Funds can also support the development of global seabird networks and websites connected to the conference initiatives and support publication of the conference proceedings.
Does the opportunity mention supporting conference publications?
Yes. The award can be used to support publication of the conference proceedings to extend the reach of the meeting's scientific and conservation contributions.
What is the listed eligibility category, and does it matter for this notice?
The eligibility category lists nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits). However, the notice also states it is not a request for proposals and USFWS does not intend to accept competing applications because it is proceeding as a single-source award to PSG.
Who is the government point of contact for more information?
The listed point of contact is David Irons at USFWS.
What is the contact address and phone number provided in the notice?
David Irons, USFWS, 1011 East Tudor Road (MS 202), Anchorage, Alaska 99503-6199. Phone: (907) 786-3376. Fax: (907) 786-3641.
Where is PSG located?
PSG is based in Little River, California.
Does the notice describe PSG's affiliations or networks?
Yes. PSG is described as being affiliated with broader conservation and ornithological networks, including the Ornithological Council and the American Bird Conservancy.
What venue is mentioned in connection with hosting the conference?
The notice states PSG executed the contract with the Victoria Conference Center to host the event.
What role do other seabird groups play in the conference?
The notice mentions an International Steering Committee with representatives from the 21 participating seabird groups worldwide, reflecting the multinational scope of the conference planning and participation.
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