Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00296
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WWB LAC Single Source Universidad Nacional Autonoma" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.640 Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 5, 2013 and posted on Aug 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $99,814.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $99,814.00 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).
- This is a single source award. The only eligible recipient of this award is Universidad Nacional Autonoma.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "WWB LAC Single Source Universidad Nacional Autonoma" (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00296) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Wildlife Without Borders (WWB) Latin America and the Caribbean program. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency expects to stay actively involved during the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The award is explicitly designated as a single-source action under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(1)), which is used to continue an ongoing, previously supported activity. In practical terms, this is not a competitive call for proposals and is not open to general applicants.
The purpose of the funding is to continue long-standing support for the Graduate Program in Conservation and Wildlife Management at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Costa Rica. WWB LAC identifies training and capacity building as one of its primary long-term strategic goals, aiming to build a pipeline of future conservation leaders across Latin America and the Caribbean. This specific partnership dates back to 1985, with WWB LAC historically funding core program enhancements such as student scholarships, visiting professors, and hands-on field experiences that complement and strengthen academic coursework. The emphasis is on producing skilled professionals who can address real-world conservation challenges in the region.
The project is planned to run for 27 months, during which WWB LAC staff will work closely with the graduate program's director and faculty. A key element described in the announcement is the intentional integration of an interdisciplinary, ecosystem-based approach into the training, reinforcing conservation leadership that accounts for ecological systems, management realities, and broader environmental pressures. The opportunity highlights the outcomes of this long partnership as a measure of success, noting that approximately 260 alumni are working in the region to date, suggesting a substantial track record of workforce development and regional impact.
Financially, the total estimated funding is $99,814, and both the award ceiling and floor are set at $99,814, indicating the agency anticipates making exactly one award at that fixed amount. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity categories are listed under education, environment, and natural resources, and the relevant CFDA number is 15.640 (Wildlife Without Borders - Latin America and the Caribbean). The posting date and creation date are August 5, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 11, 2013, and the archive date listed as September 10, 2013, reflecting that the announcement is an older, time-limited action tied to the continuation of an established program relationship.
Eligibility is restricted to a single recipient: Universidad Nacional Autonoma. The announcement states clearly that this is the only eligible applicant, reinforcing the single-source nature of the award. For additional information, the listed agency contact is Cory Brown, International Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 703-358-2221 or by email at corybrown@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "WWB LAC Single Source Universidad Nacional Autonoma."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00296.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What program is this funding associated with?
The opportunity is under the Wildlife Without Borders (WWB) Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) program.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.640 (Wildlife Without Borders - Latin America and the Caribbean).
What type of award is being used?
The announcement is structured as a cooperative agreement, which means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expects to remain actively involved during the project period.
Is this a competitive grant open to the public?
No. The award is explicitly designated as a single-source action and is not a competitive call for proposals. It is not open to general applicants.
Why is this considered a single-source award?
The announcement states it is a single-source action under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(1)) and is being used to continue an ongoing, previously supported activity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to a single recipient: Universidad Nacional Autonoma. The announcement states this is the only eligible applicant.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to continue long-standing support for the Graduate Program in Conservation and Wildlife Management at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Costa Rica.
What kinds of activities has WWB LAC historically supported through this partnership?
The announcement describes WWB LAC support for core program enhancements such as student scholarships, visiting professors, and hands-on field experiences that complement and strengthen academic coursework.
What broader goal does this funding support?
WWB LAC identifies training and capacity building as a primary long-term strategic goal, aimed at building a pipeline of future conservation leaders across Latin America and the Caribbean.
How long has this partnership been in place?
The partnership dates back to 1985, according to the announcement.
How long is the project planned to run?
The planned project period is 27 months.
How will the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service be involved during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, WWB LAC staff are expected to work closely with the graduate program's director and faculty during the 27-month project period.
What training approach is highlighted in the announcement?
The opportunity emphasizes intentionally integrating an interdisciplinary, ecosystem-based approach into the training to reinforce conservation leadership that considers ecological systems, management realities, and broader environmental pressures.
What results or track record are mentioned?
The announcement notes that approximately 260 alumni are working in the region to date, presented as an indicator of long-term workforce development and regional impact.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $99,814.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $99,814, indicating the agency anticipates making exactly one award at a fixed amount.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The announcement structure (single-source eligibility and a fixed ceiling/floor equal to the total funding) indicates the agency anticipates one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What funding activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity categories listed are education, environment, and natural resources.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is August 5, 2013.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is August 11, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 10, 2013.
Who is the agency contact for additional information?
The listed contact is Cory Brown, International Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the agency contact be reached?
Phone: 703-358-2221
Email: corybrown@fws.gov
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