Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00176
The 2018 Region 4 Science Applications Projects opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00176) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) discretionary funding program offered through cooperative agreements under CFDA 15.670. It is intended to fund landscape-scale conservation work across the southeastern United States, including the U.S. Caribbean. The Service notes that it has previously received more than $2 million per year to support this kind of work, and this announcement indicates that, depending on available funding for the year, up to 15 projects may be selected.
Projects are expected to align with one or more of five priority theme areas. These themes include: (1) streamlining regulations by developing conservation Blueprints, (2) supporting at-risk species conservation and implementation of State Wildlife Action Plans, (3) supporting Gulf Coast restoration efforts, (4) making strategic investments that improve conservation outcomes at a landscape level, and (5) balancing human water needs with ecological water requirements. In practical terms, the program is looking for applied, on-the-ground or decision-support work that helps partners plan, prioritize, and deliver conservation more efficiently and at a scale that matches real ecological systems.
Eligibility is broadly open. The opportunity states there are no restrictions on eligibility, meaning any applicant type may apply as long as they can meet standard federal assistance requirements and any clarifications that might appear in the full notice’s eligibility language.
The proposal deadline is August 15, 2018, with submissions due by midnight on that date to be considered. Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements, with an award ceiling of $650,000 per project and an anticipated total of up to 15 awards. The notice also indicates that agreements need to be finalized by September 30, 2018, and project start dates would begin shortly afterward, timed to fit the needs and goals of each selected project. Questions are directed to the program contact, Artela Jacobs, at ArtelaJacobs@fws.gov or 404-679-7197.Apply for F18AS00176
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2018 Region 4 Science Applications Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.670.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 15, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2018 Agreements need to be finalized by September 30, 2018 and project start dates will begin shortly thereafter, but in accordance with the individual project needs and goals.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $650,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 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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FAQs: 2018 Region 4 Science Applications Projects (F18AS00176)
What is the 2018 Region 4 Science Applications Projects opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) discretionary funding opportunity for landscape-scale conservation work in the southeastern United States, including the U.S. Caribbean. The funding is offered through cooperative agreements under CFDA 15.670.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F18AS00176.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (a bureau within the Department of the Interior).
What is the assistance listing/CFDA number?
The opportunity is offered under CFDA 15.670.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to fund landscape-scale conservation projects that are applied and practical, including on-the-ground conservation work and decision-support efforts that help partners plan, prioritize, and deliver conservation more efficiently at ecologically meaningful scales.
What geographic area does Region 4 cover for this opportunity?
The opportunity targets work across the southeastern United States and includes the U.S. Caribbean.
How many projects may be selected?
The announcement indicates that, depending on available funding for the year, up to 15 projects may be selected.
How much funding is available per project?
The award ceiling is $650,000 per project.
What type of award will be used?
Awards are expected to be made as cooperative agreements.
Are there priority themes that proposals must address?
Yes. Projects are expected to align with one or more of five priority theme areas described in the announcement.
What are the five priority theme areas?
The five priority themes are:
- Streamlining regulations by developing conservation Blueprints
- Supporting at-risk species conservation and implementation of State Wildlife Action Plans
- Supporting Gulf Coast restoration efforts
- Making strategic investments that improve conservation outcomes at a landscape level
- Balancing human water needs with ecological water requirements
What kinds of projects is the Service looking for?
The Service is looking for applied projects that either deliver conservation actions on the ground or provide decision-support tools and approaches that help partners plan and prioritize conservation and implement it more efficiently at landscape scale.
Does a proposal have to fit only one theme, or can it cover more than one?
Projects are expected to align with one or more of the five priority themes, meaning proposals may address multiple themes as long as they align with the stated priorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open. The opportunity states there are no restrictions on eligibility, meaning any applicant type may apply if they can meet standard federal assistance requirements and any clarifications included in the full notice's eligibility language.
Are there any eligibility restrictions?
The information provided states there are no restrictions on eligibility. Applicants still need to meet standard federal assistance requirements and any clarifications that may appear in the full notice.
When is the proposal deadline?
Proposals are due on August 15, 2018, by midnight on that date to be considered.
What time are submissions due on the deadline date?
Submissions must be received by midnight on August 15, 2018, to be considered.
When are awards expected to be finalized?
The notice indicates cooperative agreements need to be finalized by September 30, 2018.
When would projects start?
Project start dates would begin shortly after agreements are finalized, and are expected to be timed to fit the needs and goals of each selected project.
How much total funding is available for the program?
The announcement notes the Service has previously received more than $2 million per year to support this kind of work. The number of awards and selections for this announcement are dependent on available funding for the year.
Where should questions about the opportunity be directed?
Questions are directed to the program contact, Artela Jacobs.
What is the contact email and phone number for questions?
Email: ArtelaJacobs@fws.gov
Phone: 404-679-7197
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