Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00276
The Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00276) is a discretionary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service award under the Department of the Interior, listed under CFDA 15.664 and categorized within science and technology and other research and development activities. It was announced on June 22, 2017, with an original closing date of June 30, 2017. The funding instrument is a grant, with an award ceiling of $99,000, and the notice anticipates making a single award.
This announcement is specifically written as a single-source financial assistance award intended for BirdLife International (referenced as Portugal, Quito, Ecuador in the notice). Rather than seeking competition among many applicants, the agency is signaling that it plans to fund one designated organization to carry out a defined conservation purpose tied to shorebird protection in the Western Atlantic.
The core purpose of the award is to support the continued maintenance of the Woodbourne Shorebird Refuge on Barbados. Barbados sits in a strategically important location in the western Atlantic, functioning as a critical stopover site for migrating shorebirds, particularly when adverse weather forces birds to seek safe resting and feeding habitat. The notice also highlights the historical context that shorebird shooting has been a long-standing tradition on Barbados dating back to the early colonial period, which has implications for shorebird conservation and the need for protected areas where hunting does not occur.
According to the opportunity description, Woodbourne became a focal conservation site in 2008 when the area was leased and restored. The reported outcome was an immediate and strong shorebird response, with thousands of shorebirds now using the refuge as a no-shooting haven. Building on that success, the program goal is straightforward: keep Woodbourne operating as a no-shooting reserve so it continues to provide safe habitat for shorebirds using Barbados during migration and weather-related stopovers.
The opportunity is also framed as directly supporting a broader regional conservation strategy. Specifically, it aligns with the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative's 2016 plan focused on the sustainability of shorebird harvest in the Western Atlantic, and it advances a named key action in that plan: establishing and maintaining no-shooting reserves. In practical terms, the grant is meant to help ensure that a proven refuge site remains protected and functional, reinforcing flyway-scale shorebird conservation goals through on-the-ground management in Barbados.
Eligibility in the notice is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), although the announcement itself makes clear that only one award is expected and that the funding is intended for the named organization to carry out the refuge maintenance work.Apply for F17AS00276
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.664.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2017. (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 $99,000.00 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.
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Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance (F17AS00276) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance" and is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F17AS00276.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is explicitly written as a single-source financial assistance award, meaning it is not intended to solicit competition among multiple applicants.
Who is the award intended for?
The notice states the award is intended for BirdLife International (referenced in the notice as Portugal, Quito, Ecuador).
How many awards does the notice anticipate making?
The notice anticipates making a single award.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $99,000.
When was the opportunity announced?
The opportunity was announced on June 22, 2017.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 30, 2017.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.664.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized within "science and technology and other research and development activities."
What is the core purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is to support the continued maintenance of the Woodbourne Shorebird Refuge on Barbados so it remains a functioning no-shooting reserve for shorebirds.
Where is the project focus area?
The project focuses on the Woodbourne Shorebird Refuge on Barbados, which is described as strategically important in the western Atlantic for migrating shorebirds.
Why is Barbados described as important for shorebird conservation?
The notice describes Barbados as a critical stopover site for migrating shorebirds, especially when adverse weather forces birds to seek safe resting and feeding habitat.
What conservation issue does the notice highlight on Barbados?
The notice highlights that shorebird shooting has been a long-standing tradition on Barbados dating back to the early colonial period, creating a need for protected areas where hunting does not occur.
What is Woodbourne Shorebird Refuge, as described in the notice?
Woodbourne is a conservation site that became a focal area in 2008 when it was leased and restored, after which thousands of shorebirds reportedly began using it as a no-shooting haven.
What results are reported after Woodbourne was leased and restored?
The notice reports an immediate and strong shorebird response, with thousands of shorebirds now using the refuge as a no-shooting haven.
What does "maintenance" mean in the context of this grant (based on the description provided)?
Based on the description provided, maintenance refers to keeping Woodbourne operating as a no-shooting reserve so it continues to provide safe habitat for shorebirds during migration and weather-related stopovers.
How does this grant connect to a broader regional strategy?
The opportunity is framed as supporting a broader regional conservation strategy by aligning with the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative's 2016 plan focused on the sustainability of shorebird harvest in the Western Atlantic.
What specific plan or initiative is referenced?
The notice references the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative's 2016 plan.
What key action from the referenced plan does this grant advance?
It advances the key action of establishing and maintaining no-shooting reserves.
What is the stated program goal?
The stated goal is to keep Woodbourne operating as a no-shooting reserve so it continues to provide safe habitat for shorebirds using Barbados.
Who is eligible to apply (as stated in the notice)?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Does the eligibility language mean multiple nonprofits are expected to apply?
No. Although eligibility is described as limited to certain nonprofits, the notice also makes clear that only one award is expected and that the funding is intended for the named organization.
What does "single-source" imply for applicants?
It implies the agency is signaling its intent to fund one designated organization for a defined conservation purpose rather than running an open competition.
What species or wildlife group is this grant focused on?
The described purpose focuses on shorebirds, particularly migrating shorebirds using Barbados as a stopover.
What flyway or region is emphasized in the opportunity?
The notice emphasizes the Western Atlantic and references flyway-scale conservation through the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative.
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