Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00314
The Shorebird Conservation Project (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00314) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant described as a notice of intent to make a single-source award, meaning it was not opened as a competitive funding opportunity and there is no full public announcement package associated with it. The Service intends to issue one grant, with an award ceiling of $48,000 and an expectation of a single award, originally posted on August 20, 2018 with an original closing date of August 27, 2018. The eligible applicant category listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), but in practice this specific notice is targeted to one organization due to the single-source nature of the action.
The planned recipient is Point Blue Conservation Science, selected because of its unique qualifications and central role managing the Migratory Shorebird Project. The core purpose of the grant is to improve access to, and practical use of, Migratory Shorebird Project survey data by countries in the Pacific Flyway so that the information more directly shapes shorebird conservation and management decisions. The Migratory Shorebird Project is described as the largest coordinated survey of wintering shorebirds along the Pacific Coast of the Americas. Started in 2011 by Point Blue, it operates as a multi-national cooperative research and monitoring network involving roughly 50 conservation science organizations and agencies across 12 countries, with a broad conservation goal spanning the flyway from Alaska to Chile. Its model emphasizes connecting communities and partner institutions, standardizing monitoring approaches and data, and applying the resulting science to real conservation problems affecting shorebirds and wetlands.
The funded work focuses on practical capacity-building and better data delivery so partners can translate monitoring results into on-the-ground decisions. Key activities include co-developing a training curriculum with Latin American partners that teaches how to access, interpret, and apply the survey data; improving data accessibility by translating materials and tools into Spanish; and identifying and pursuing opportunities to engage decision-makers at multiple levels, from local site managers to international networks, so that the data informs conservation priorities, land and water management practices, and coordinated action across borders. In short, the grant supports turning an existing, large, multinational dataset into something that is easier to reach, easier to understand, and easier to use consistently across the flyway.
The opportunity is also framed as supporting Department of the Interior Secretarial priorities. It is tied to Priority #1 (creating a conservation stewardship legacy) by emphasizing science-based conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources to protect migratory shorebirds. It also aligns with Priority #3 (restoring trust with local communities) by improving relationships and communication with international partners and by encouraging conservation solutions that consider local community needs and perspectives. The programmatic justification highlights Point Blue's track record using Migratory Shorebird Project data to identify best practices for land and water resource management throughout the Pacific Flyway, reinforcing why the agency views Point Blue as uniquely positioned to deliver the objectives.
Funding authority is cited under several federal conservation and migratory bird statutes and appropriations, including the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (as amended), the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the listing includes CFDA number 15.664, indicating it sits within the Fish and Wildlife Service assistance portfolio.Apply for F18AS00314
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Shorebird Conservation Project" 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 Aug 20, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2018. (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 $48,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Shorebird Conservation Project (F18AS00314)
What is the Shorebird Conservation Project (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00314)?
The Shorebird Conservation Project (F18AS00314) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant described as a notice of intent to make a single-source award. It supports work connected to the Migratory Shorebird Project, with an emphasis on improving how survey data is accessed and used for shorebird conservation and management across the Pacific Flyway.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This notice is explicitly described as a single-source action. It was not opened as a competitive funding opportunity, and there is no full public announcement package associated with it.
What does "single-source award" mean in this notice?
It means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intended to issue one grant to one recipient, rather than soliciting and reviewing competing applications from multiple organizations.
How many awards does the Service expect to make under this notice?
The notice states an expectation of a single award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling listed for this grant is $48,000.
When was this notice posted and what was the original closing date?
The notice was originally posted on August 20, 2018, with an original closing date of August 27, 2018.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category listed is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
If nonprofits are eligible, can any 501(c)(3) realistically apply?
Based on the information provided, this specific notice is targeted to one organization due to its single-source nature, even though the eligible applicant category is described broadly as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education).
Who is the planned recipient of the single-source award?
The planned recipient is Point Blue Conservation Science.
Why was Point Blue Conservation Science selected?
Point Blue Conservation Science is described as having unique qualifications and a central role managing the Migratory Shorebird Project. The justification also points to its track record using Migratory Shorebird Project data to identify best practices for land and water resource management throughout the Pacific Flyway.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is to improve access to, and practical use of, Migratory Shorebird Project survey data by countries in the Pacific Flyway so the information more directly shapes shorebird conservation and management decisions.
What is the Migratory Shorebird Project?
The Migratory Shorebird Project is described as the largest coordinated survey of wintering shorebirds along the Pacific Coast of the Americas. It is a multi-national cooperative research and monitoring network intended to support shorebird and wetland conservation across the Pacific Flyway.
When did the Migratory Shorebird Project start, and who started it?
It started in 2011 and was started by Point Blue.
How large is the network involved in the Migratory Shorebird Project?
The network is described as involving roughly 50 conservation science organizations and agencies across 12 countries.
What geographic area does the project cover?
The conservation goal is described as spanning the Pacific Flyway from Alaska to Chile, focused on wintering shorebirds along the Pacific Coast of the Americas.
What kind of work will the grant fund?
The funded work focuses on practical capacity-building and better data delivery so partners can translate monitoring results into on-the-ground conservation and management decisions.
What are the key activities supported by this grant?
Key activities include: (1) co-developing a training curriculum with Latin American partners on how to access, interpret, and apply Migratory Shorebird Project survey data; (2) improving data accessibility by translating materials and tools into Spanish; and (3) identifying and pursuing opportunities to engage decision-makers at multiple levels so the data informs conservation priorities and management actions.
What is meant by "capacity-building" in this notice?
In this context, capacity-building refers to practical training and support that helps partners access the survey data, understand it, and apply it consistently in conservation and management decisions across the flyway.
Will the grant support translation of project materials?
Yes. The notice specifically mentions improving data accessibility by translating materials and tools into Spanish.
Who are the intended partners for the training curriculum development?
The training curriculum is described as being co-developed with Latin American partners.
Who are the intended audiences for improved data use?
The notice highlights engagement with decision-makers at multiple levels, ranging from local site managers to international networks, so that monitoring data informs conservation priorities and land and water management practices.
What conservation outcomes is the grant trying to support?
The grant supports making an existing multinational dataset easier to reach, easier to understand, and easier to use consistently, so it more directly shapes shorebird conservation priorities, land and water management practices, and coordinated action across borders.
How does this grant connect to Department of the Interior priorities?
It is framed as supporting Department of the Interior Secretarial priorities, specifically Priority #1 (creating a conservation stewardship legacy) through science-based conservation and sustainable use of natural resources to protect migratory shorebirds, and Priority #3 (restoring trust with local communities) by improving relationships and communication with international partners and encouraging conservation solutions that consider local community needs and perspectives.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number listed for this grant?
The listing includes CFDA number 15.664, indicating it is within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assistance portfolio.
What legal authorities are cited for this funding?
Funding authority is cited under several federal conservation and migratory bird statutes and appropriations, including the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (as amended), the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017.
Does the notice mention a full public announcement package?
No. The notice states there is no full public announcement package associated with this action.
What is the overall theme of the work being funded?
The overall theme is turning an existing, large, multinational shorebird monitoring dataset into something that partner countries and institutions can access, interpret, and apply more easily and consistently for real-world conservation and management decisions across the Pacific Flyway.
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