Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00272
The Migratory Bird Joint Ventures - Gulf Coast Joint Venture opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00272) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding action under the Department of the Interior. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Service expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The activity area is natural resources, and it falls under CFDA 15.637, which is associated with migratory bird joint venture work that supports bird conservation through coordinated partnerships, habitat planning, and on-the-ground conservation delivery.
This posting is notable because it is not a standard open competition for new applicants. While the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted" at a high level, the narrative description makes clear that the Service intends to make two single-source award amendments. In practical terms, that means the funding is intended to go to specific named recipients without a competitive selection process, and the action will be processed as amendments to existing financial assistance agreements rather than brand-new standalone awards. The two intended recipients are Ducks Unlimited, Inc. and the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. The single-source approach is justified under internal Department of the Interior policy authorities cited as 505 DM 2.14 (B)(2) and (4) for Ducks Unlimited, and 505 DM 2.14 (B)(2) for LSU Agricultural Center. Those citations refer to circumstances under which a noncompetitive award is permitted, such as when a particular organization has unique qualifications, continuity of work is needed, or other policy-allowed justifications apply.
In terms of scale and timing, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of 80 (as presented in the source data) and anticipates two total awards, aligning with the two intended amendments. The record shows it was created on July 26, 2018, with an original closing date of August 1, 2018, indicating a short posting window. Short windows are common for notices that primarily serve transparency and documentation purposes for single-source or continuation funding actions, rather than inviting broad proposal development from the public.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a Gulf Coast Joint Venture-related funding action supporting migratory bird conservation priorities through established partner organizations. It formalizes the Service's intent to continue or expand existing work via two amendments, one with Ducks Unlimited, Inc. and one with the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, using a cooperative agreement mechanism and single-source authorities rather than an open, competitive grant solicitation.Apply for F18AS00272
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Migratory Bird Joint Ventures - Gulf Coast Joint Venture" 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 26, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 01, 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 $80.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures - Gulf Coast Joint Venture funding opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding action under the Department of the Interior focused on migratory bird conservation work associated with the Gulf Coast Joint Venture.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F18AS00272.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The offering agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), within the Department of the Interior.
What type of award is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This action is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Service expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than providing funding with minimal federal involvement.
What program or assistance listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.637, which is associated with migratory bird joint venture work supporting bird conservation through coordinated partnerships, habitat planning, and on-the-ground conservation delivery.
What is the primary activity area for this funding?
The activity area is natural resources, specifically migratory bird conservation through joint venture partnership efforts and conservation delivery.
Is this an open, competitive solicitation for new applicants?
No. Although the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted" at a high level, the description indicates the Service intends to make two single-source award amendments rather than run a standard open competition.
What does "single-source award amendment" mean in this context?
It means the funding is intended for specific recipients without a competitive selection process, and it will be processed as amendments to existing financial assistance agreements rather than brand-new standalone awards.
Who are the intended recipients of the two awards?
The two intended recipients are Ducks Unlimited, Inc. and the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center.
How many total awards are anticipated?
Two total awards are anticipated, which aligns with the two intended single-source amendments.
What is the listed award ceiling?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of 80 (as presented in the source data).
Why does the posting show "unrestricted" eligibility if specific recipients are intended?
Based on the narrative, the practical intent is not to solicit proposals broadly; it is to document and provide transparency for noncompetitive, continuation-style funding actions to named recipients.
What policy authorities are cited to justify the noncompetitive (single-source) approach?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy authorities under 505 DM 2.14. For Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the cited provisions are 505 DM 2.14 (B)(2) and (4). For the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, the cited provision is 505 DM 2.14 (B)(2).
What do the cited policy authorities generally indicate?
They indicate circumstances under which a noncompetitive award is permitted, such as when an organization has unique qualifications, continuity of work is needed, or other policy-allowed justifications apply (as summarized in the posting narrative).
When was this opportunity record created?
The record shows it was created on July 26, 2018.
What was the original closing date listed for the posting?
The original closing date listed is August 1, 2018.
Why is the posting window so short?
Short posting windows are commonly seen for notices that primarily serve transparency and documentation purposes for single-source or continuation funding actions, rather than inviting broad proposal development.
What is the main conservation purpose of this funding action?
The funding supports migratory bird conservation priorities through coordinated partnerships, habitat planning, and on-the-ground conservation delivery associated with joint venture work on the Gulf Coast.
Is this opportunity described as new standalone awards or changes to existing agreements?
It is described as amendments to existing financial assistance agreements, not new standalone awards.
What is the overall takeaway for organizations looking to apply?
Based on the information provided, the action is intended to fund two specific organizations via single-source amendments, so it should not be viewed as a typical open application opportunity for new applicants.
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