Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00143
The Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Biological Monitoring and Management of Federally Threatened and State Endangered Beach Nesting Birds on E.B. Forsythe NWR" (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00143). The work falls under the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.655. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project’s planning, coordination, or oversight rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction.
This notice is specifically a single-source financial assistance award intended for the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey (CWF), a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. In practical terms, that means it is not being competed as an open grant where multiple applicants submit proposals; instead, it functions as a public notification that the agency plans to award funding directly to that named organization. The announcement also notes that it is for notification purposes only and does not provide a conventional application deadline or a standard competitive selection process.
The project focus is biological monitoring and management of beach-nesting birds that are federally threatened and/or state endangered on the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (E.B. Forsythe NWR) in New Jersey. While the notice does not list target species, beach-nesting bird monitoring and management at Atlantic Coast refuges commonly includes activities such as surveying nesting pairs, locating and tracking nests, documenting reproductive success, monitoring chick survival, identifying disturbance or predation threats, and implementing protective measures like symbolic fencing, signage, seasonal closures, and coordination with refuge staff and partners. The wording suggests the award supports hands-on conservation actions and data collection needed to guide refuge management decisions during the nesting season.
The performance period is described as approximately seven months, indicating a relatively short, seasonally focused effort aligned with the breeding and nesting window for coastal birds. The listed award ceiling is $500,000, which represents the maximum anticipated funding level for the agreement. The field "ExpectedAwards: 0" appears to reflect the fact that this is not a standard competitive opportunity forecasting multiple awards; instead, it is a notice tied to a single-source action, so the usual competitive-award metrics do not apply in the typical way.
Overall, this posting is best read as an administrative transparency notice: the Fish and Wildlife Service is signaling its intent to fund CWF under a cooperative agreement to conduct monitoring and management work aimed at protecting and improving nesting outcomes for sensitive beach-nesting bird populations at E.B. Forsythe NWR over a roughly seven-month project period, with funding up to a stated ceiling of $500,000.Apply for F17AS00143
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Biological Monitoring and Management of Federally Threatened and State Endangered Beach Nesting Birds on E.B. Forsythe NWR" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 03, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This announcement is for notification purposes only.. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- 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)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Biological Monitoring and Management of Federally Threatened and State Endangered Beach Nesting Birds on E.B. Forsythe NWR."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F17AS00143.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was announced by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of funding is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in project planning, coordination, or oversight, rather than providing funds with minimal interaction.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. This notice describes a single-source financial assistance award and is not being competed as an open opportunity where multiple applicants submit proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of this single-source award?
The notice states it is intended for the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey (CWF), a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status.
Does this posting include an application deadline?
No. The announcement notes it is for notification purposes only and does not provide a conventional application deadline.
Does the notice describe a standard application or selection process?
No. Because it is a single-source notification, it does not present a standard competitive selection process.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on biological monitoring and management of beach-nesting birds that are federally threatened and/or state endangered on the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (E.B. Forsythe NWR) in New Jersey.
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place on the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (E.B. Forsythe NWR) in New Jersey.
Which species will be monitored and managed?
The notice does not list target species. It refers generally to beach-nesting birds that are federally threatened and/or state endangered.
What kinds of activities are implied by "biological monitoring and management" for beach-nesting birds?
While the notice does not provide a detailed task list, it suggests hands-on conservation actions and data collection that commonly include surveying nesting pairs, locating and tracking nests, documenting reproductive success, monitoring chick survival, identifying disturbance or predation threats, and implementing protective measures.
What are examples of protective measures that may be used on beaches?
The notice references typical measures such as symbolic fencing, signage, seasonal closures, and coordination with refuge staff and partners to reduce disturbance and improve nesting outcomes.
How long is the performance period?
The performance period is approximately seven months, indicating a seasonally focused effort aligned with the breeding and nesting window for coastal birds.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $500,000, which is the maximum anticipated funding level for the cooperative agreement.
Does the award ceiling mean the project will definitely receive $500,000?
The notice states $500,000 as the ceiling (maximum anticipated level). It does not state an exact final award amount in the information provided.
What is the funding activity category?
The work falls under the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.655.
What does "ExpectedAwards: 0" mean in this context?
The field "ExpectedAwards: 0" appears to reflect that this is not a standard competitive opportunity forecasting multiple awards. The notice is tied to a single-source action, so typical competitive-award forecasting metrics do not apply in the usual way.
Why would the agency publish a notice if it is not open for applications?
Based on the information provided, the posting functions as an administrative transparency notice: it publicly signals the agency's intent to fund the named organization for the described work.
What role is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expected to play during the project?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the agency is expected to have substantial involvement in planning, coordination, and/or oversight of the project, rather than acting only as a funder.
What is the overall goal of the funded work?
The overall goal is to support monitoring and management actions aimed at protecting and improving nesting outcomes for sensitive beach-nesting bird populations at E.B. Forsythe NWR during a roughly seven-month period.
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