Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00245
The grant opportunity titled "Conservation of Wetlands and Grasslands in the Rainwater Basin Joint" (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00245) is a discretionary funding notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, offered as a Cooperative Agreement under CFDA 15.637. Its central purpose is to provide financial support for partnership-driven conservation work carried out through the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (RWBJV). In practical terms, the funding is meant to help the RWBJV partnership plan and deliver on-the-ground projects that conserve and improve habitat for migratory birds, with the work explicitly tied to priorities identified in the RWBJV Implementation Plan and other related bird conservation plans.
A key feature of this opportunity is that it is structured around the Strategic Habitat Conservation (SHC) business model, which the RWBJV partnership is using to guide habitat conservation in a more results-focused, science-based way. The SHC framework is described as having four connected components that are meant to operate as a cycle: Biological Planning, Conservation Design, Research/Monitoring/Evaluation, and Implementation/Project Delivery. Biological Planning focuses on identifying what migratory bird populations need and setting clear biological objectives. Conservation Design then translates those objectives into a spatial and strategic blueprint for where and how conservation actions should occur. Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation provides the measurement side of the program, checking whether actions are working and generating information to improve decisions. Implementation and Project Delivery is the step where habitat projects are actually carried out on the ground. The notice emphasizes that when these elements are implemented together, they create a feedback loop that allows conservation methods and investments to be refined over time, rather than staying fixed even if conditions or knowledge change.
The opportunity was created on July 17, 2018, with an original closing date of July 24, 2018, indicating a short window consistent with a targeted or pre-identified award approach. The notice states it is a "notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement" to the Nebraska Community Foundation, citing DOI Policy 505 DM 2 (4) based on "Unique Qualifications." That language signals the agency’s intent to make a non-competitive award to a specific organization because it is considered uniquely positioned to carry out the work or manage the partnership support functions effectively.
In terms of funding size and scale, the listed award ceiling is $2,000,000, and the opportunity anticipates up to 5 awards. Overall, the grant is less about funding a one-off restoration project and more about supporting the broader partnership capacity and coordinated conservation process that the RWBJV uses to deliver migratory bird habitat outcomes across wetlands and grasslands. The cooperative agreement format also implies substantial involvement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service during the period of performance, which commonly includes coordination, shared planning, technical input, and alignment with federal conservation priorities as the partnership advances SHC-driven habitat work.Apply for F18AS00245
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation of Wetlands and Grasslands in the Rainwater Basin Joint" 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 Jul 17, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 2018 This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Nebraska Community Foundation in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2 (4) Unique Qualifications.. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Conservation of Wetlands and Grasslands in the Rainwater Basin Joint" and the Funding Opportunity Number is F18AS00245.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary funding notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What type of award is this?
The notice is offered as a Cooperative Agreement. That format typically means the USFWS expects to be substantially involved during the period of performance, such as through coordination, shared planning, technical input, and ensuring alignment with federal conservation priorities.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.637.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The central purpose is to provide financial support for partnership-driven conservation work carried out through the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (RWBJV), with a focus on planning and delivering on-the-ground projects that conserve and improve habitat for migratory birds.
What conservation outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The funding is intended to support conservation and improvement of wetlands and grasslands habitat for migratory birds, delivered through coordinated partnership work under the RWBJV framework.
How are projects and activities expected to align with RWBJV priorities?
The notice states the work should be explicitly tied to priorities identified in the RWBJV Implementation Plan and other related bird conservation plans.
Is this grant meant to fund a single restoration project?
No. The description emphasizes that the opportunity is less about funding a one-off restoration project and more about supporting broader partnership capacity and a coordinated conservation process used to deliver habitat outcomes across wetlands and grasslands.
What program framework guides the work supported by this grant?
The opportunity is structured around the Strategic Habitat Conservation (SHC) business model, which the RWBJV partnership uses to guide habitat conservation in a results-focused, science-based way.
What are the components of the Strategic Habitat Conservation (SHC) model described in the notice?
The SHC framework is described as a cycle with four connected components: Biological Planning, Conservation Design, Research/Monitoring/Evaluation, and Implementation/Project Delivery.
What does "Biological Planning" mean in this grant context?
Biological Planning focuses on identifying what migratory bird populations need and setting clear biological objectives.
What does "Conservation Design" mean in this grant context?
Conservation Design translates biological objectives into a spatial and strategic blueprint for where and how conservation actions should occur.
What does "Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation" mean in this grant context?
Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation provides the measurement side of the program by checking whether conservation actions are working and generating information to improve decisions over time.
What does "Implementation and Project Delivery" mean in this grant context?
Implementation and Project Delivery is the step where habitat projects are carried out on the ground.
Why does the notice emphasize that SHC is a cycle?
The notice explains that when the SHC elements are implemented together, they create a feedback loop that helps refine conservation methods and investments over time, rather than keeping approaches fixed when conditions or knowledge change.
When was this funding opportunity created, and what was the original closing date?
The opportunity was created on July 17, 2018, and the original closing date was July 24, 2018.
What does the short application window suggest?
The short window is described as consistent with a targeted or pre-identified award approach.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
The notice states it is a "notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement," which indicates a non-competitive approach intended for a specific recipient.
Who is the intended single-source recipient named in the notice?
The notice identifies the Nebraska Community Foundation as the intended recipient for the single-source cooperative agreement.
What justification is cited for the single-source approach?
The notice cites DOI Policy 505 DM 2 (4) and references "Unique Qualifications" as the basis for the single-source intent.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $2,000,000.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate?
The opportunity anticipates up to 5 awards.
How does USFWS involvement typically show up in a cooperative agreement for this kind of work?
Based on the notice description, substantial involvement commonly includes coordination, shared planning, technical input, and ensuring alignment with federal conservation priorities as the partnership advances SHC-driven habitat work.
What partnership or collaborative structure is this funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to support partnership-driven conservation delivered through the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture (RWBJV) partnership.
What geographic or programmatic focus is implied by the opportunity title and description?
Based on the title and description, the focus is on conservation of wetlands and grasslands associated with the Rainwater Basin Joint Venture effort, supporting coordinated habitat outcomes for migratory birds.
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