Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00279
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education employment, labor and training sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Engagement, Ed and Employment Programs Visitor Services Assistants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676 Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2015 and posted on Jun 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2015 THE RECIPIENT HAS BEEN SELECTED. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $42,446.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,446.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
Youth Engagement, Ed and Employment Programs - Visitor Services Assistants (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00279) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary cooperative agreement tied to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The grant supported a youth-focused visitor services program designed to recruit, train, and mentor young people while strengthening public-facing refuge operations. The work centered on helping the refuge deliver education, interpretation, outreach, and customer service, with youth participants assisting the FWS volunteer coordinator and visitor services staff in running programs and events.
The core purpose was to staff three paid youth positions for up to a seven-month period (or another timeframe mutually agreed to by FWS and the recipient organization). The selected recipient organization was responsible for the full talent pipeline for those roles: recruiting qualified youth, appointing/bringing them onboard, providing training, placing them into day-to-day duties, and supporting retention through the term. In practice, these assistants were meant to expand the refuge's capacity to run and support visitor programs such as the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program, waterfowl hunt programs, special events, and other public engagement activities that require direct interaction with visitors and consistent logistical support.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $42,446, with an award ceiling of $42,446 and a nominal award floor of $100. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Only one award was anticipated. Eligible applicants were listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was broadly open to many entity types (subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full notice). The program fell under CFDA 15.676, Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs, and was categorized under Education and Employment, Labor and Training.
The announcement timeline indicates this was a short-fuse posting that moved quickly to selection. It was posted and created on June 23, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 25, 2015, and it was archived on June 26, 2015. The notice explicitly states that the recipient had already been selected, signaling the funding decision was effectively complete by the time it appeared publicly.
Because this award was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, FWS expected substantial involvement with the recipient during execution. That usually means closer coordination, shared planning, and ongoing collaboration with refuge staff to ensure the youth positions and visitor services tasks align with refuge needs, policies, and public programming schedules.
The award cites multiple legal authorities that collectively support Interior Department and FWS roles in conservation, refuges, volunteers, and youth employment and service. These include the Secretary of the Interior's powers and duties, the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (as amended), the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the National Fish Hatchery System Volunteer Act of 2006, the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, the National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998, the Public Lands Corps Act (as amended), and the Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1972. Together, these authorities underpin the agency's ability to partner with outside organizations to engage youth in public lands and conservation-related work, including visitor services and education.
For reference, the listing pointed applicants to Grants.gov for details and provided a contact for access issues: Connie Sauer at 503-872-2826 and ConnieSauer@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Youth Engagement, Ed and Employment Programs - Visitor Services Assistants.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00279.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of federal funding instrument was used?
It was a discretionary cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates FWS expected substantial involvement during the project, typically including close coordination with refuge staff, shared planning, and ongoing collaboration to align youth duties and visitor services tasks with refuge needs and schedules.
Which location or unit was this opportunity tied to?
The project was tied to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
What was the core purpose of the award?
The core purpose was to staff three paid youth positions to support visitor services and public-facing refuge operations, including education, interpretation, outreach, and customer service.
How long were the youth positions expected to last?
The positions were intended for up to a seven-month period, or another timeframe mutually agreed to by FWS and the recipient organization.
What kinds of activities would the youth assistants support?
Youth participants were intended to help expand the refuge's capacity to run and support programs and events such as the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Program, waterfowl hunt programs, special events, and other public engagement activities requiring direct interaction with visitors and logistical support.
Who would the youth participants work with on-site?
The youth assistants were expected to assist the FWS volunteer coordinator and visitor services staff in running programs and events.
What responsibilities would the recipient organization have?
The selected recipient organization was responsible for the full talent pipeline for the three youth positions, including: recruiting qualified youth, appointing/bringing them onboard, providing training, placing them into day-to-day duties, and supporting retention through the term.
How much funding was available?
The estimated funding amount was $42,446.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $42,446.
What was the award floor?
The nominal award floor was $100.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were anticipated?
Only one award was anticipated.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were listed as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to many entity types (subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full notice).
What program or CFDA number did this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity fell under CFDA 15.676, Youth Engagement, Education, and Employment Programs.
How was the opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under Education and Employment and Labor and Training.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted (and created) on June 23, 2015.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was June 25, 2015.
When was it archived?
The listing was archived on June 26, 2015.
Was a recipient already selected?
Yes. The notice explicitly stated that the recipient had already been selected, indicating the funding decision was effectively complete by the time it appeared publicly.
Why did the timeline move so quickly?
The notice describes a short-fuse timeline and also states the recipient had already been selected, which together suggest the public posting occurred after the decision was effectively made.
Where were applicants directed to find details or apply?
The listing pointed applicants to Grants.gov for details.
Who could be contacted for access issues related to the listing?
The contact for access issues was Connie Sauer at 503-872-2826 and ConnieSauer@fws.gov.
What legal authorities supported this cooperative agreement?
The award cited multiple legal authorities supporting Interior Department and FWS roles in conservation, refuges, volunteers, and youth employment/service, including:
- Secretary of the Interior's powers and duties
- Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (as amended)
- Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
- National Fish Hatchery System Volunteer Act of 2006
- National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997
- National Wildlife Refuge System Volunteer and Community Partnership Enhancement Act of 1998
- Public Lands Corps Act (as amended)
- Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1972
How do those authorities relate to the project described?
Collectively, the cited authorities underpin FWS's ability to partner with outside organizations to engage youth in public lands and conservation-related work, including visitor services, education, volunteering, and community partnership activities.
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