Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00139
This funding opportunity is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), specifically through the Division of Migratory Birds - Joint Ventures program. It is titled "Rio Grande Joint Venture Partnership Base Operations" and was published under Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00139. The assistance listing (CFDA) associated with it is 15.637, which aligns with FWS migratory bird and joint venture partnership work in the environment and natural resources space.
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally means the selected recipient should expect substantial involvement from the federal agency during the project period. In practical terms, a cooperative agreement often involves closer coordination with FWS than a standard grant, such as joint planning, shared decision-making on major activities, or agency participation in technical direction tied to the partnership's objectives. The focus here is "partnership base operations" for the Rio Grande Joint Venture, indicating the funding is intended to support the core operational capacity needed to run or coordinate the partnership rather than a narrow, one-off on-the-ground project. Base operations funding commonly supports coordination, planning, partnership management, communication, data or science support, and other foundational functions required to keep a large multi-organization conservation partnership effective and aligned.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any applicant type as a starting point, with the important caveat that applicants must still meet any additional eligibility details described in the full announcement's eligibility section. This structure typically allows nonprofits, universities, state or local governments, tribal entities, and other organizations to apply, provided they can carry out the partnership operations and comply with federal award requirements.
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), with an award ceiling of $268,000. That ceiling represents the maximum expected federal funding amount for the award under this announcement. The opportunity was created on March 12, 2019, and the original application deadline was May 11, 2019, establishing roughly a two-month window for applicants to prepare and submit materials.
In short, this announcement offered up to $268,000 through one cooperative agreement to support the core operating functions of the Rio Grande Joint Venture partnership under FWS's Migratory Birds Joint Ventures framework, within the broader goal area of environment and natural resource conservation.Apply for F19AS00139
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Department of the Interior, United States (U.S.) Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Migratory Birds-Joint Ventures" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.637.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 12, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2019. (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 $268,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Rio Grande Joint Venture Partnership Base Operations."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, specifically the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) through the Division of Migratory Birds - Joint Ventures program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F19AS00139.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) associated with this opportunity is 15.637.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means the selected recipient should expect substantial involvement from FWS during the project period. Based on the information provided, this can include closer coordination than a standard grant, such as joint planning, shared decision-making on major activities, or agency participation in technical direction tied to partnership objectives.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The funding is intended to support partnership base operations for the Rio Grande Joint Venture. This indicates support for the core operational capacity needed to run or coordinate the partnership, rather than a single, narrow on-the-ground project.
What kinds of activities are typically supported under "base operations" funding?
As described, base operations funding commonly supports foundational functions such as coordination, planning, partnership management, communication, and data or science support, as well as other core activities required to keep a multi-organization conservation partnership effective and aligned.
What topic area does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is in the environment and natural resources space, aligned with FWS migratory bird and joint venture partnership work.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $268,000. This ceiling represents the maximum expected federal funding amount under this announcement.
Is the funding opportunity competitive or discretionary?
It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any applicant type as a starting point. However, applicants still must meet any additional eligibility details described in the full announcement's eligibility section.
Does "unrestricted eligibility" mean anyone can receive the award automatically?
No. "Unrestricted" indicates broad eligibility to apply, but applicants must still meet any eligibility requirements in the full announcement and be selected through the agency's process. Only one award was expected under this announcement.
What types of organizations are typically able to apply under unrestricted eligibility?
Based on the description provided, unrestricted eligibility typically allows a wide range of organizations to apply, such as nonprofits, universities, state or local governments, tribal entities, and other organizations, as long as they can carry out partnership operations and comply with federal award requirements.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 12, 2019.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was May 11, 2019.
How much time was available to apply based on the dates provided?
Based on the creation date (March 12, 2019) and the deadline (May 11, 2019), applicants had roughly two months to prepare and submit an application.
What is meant by "Joint Ventures" in the context provided?
Within the information provided, "Joint Ventures" refers to the FWS program area (Division of Migratory Birds - Joint Ventures) associated with migratory bird conservation partnerships. This opportunity specifically supports base operations for the Rio Grande Joint Venture partnership.
Is this funding intended for a single project or broader partnership operations?
The description emphasizes broader partnership operations ("base operations") rather than a narrow, one-off on-the-ground project.
What should a recipient expect in terms of coordination with FWS?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the recipient should expect closer coordination with FWS during the project period, potentially including joint planning, shared decision-making on major activities, and FWS participation in technical direction related to the partnership's objectives.
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