Migratory Birds Joint Venture | F18AS00157

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Migratory Birds Joint Venture grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00157)?

Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00157 is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) notice of intent to make a single-source award under the Migratory Birds Joint Venture grant opportunity. It is a public notice that the agency plans to fund one specific organization for a defined purpose, rather than inviting proposals from the general public.

Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply to?

No. This notice is not a competitive solicitation. It is a single-source action, meaning the agency is indicating it intends to make an award to a named recipient rather than requesting applications from multiple applicants.

Is there a full funding announcement (NOFO) or application package available?

No. The notice states there is no full funding announcement or application package associated with this opportunity.

Who is the federal awarding agency?

The awarding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which is part of the Department of the Interior.

Who is the intended recipient of this single-source award?

The intended recipient identified in the notice is the American Bird Conservancy.

What type of award is planned?

The planned award is a cooperative agreement. This structure typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period (such as coordination, technical input, shared planning, or other ongoing collaboration), rather than a more hands-off grant relationship.

What is the purpose of the planned cooperative agreement?

The purpose is to advance conservation of vulnerable bird species by better aligning and leveraging the combined conservation capacity of state agencies, federal partners, and private stakeholders across the Central Hardwoods ecoregion.

What region or landscape is the work focused on?

The work is focused on the Central Hardwoods ecoregion, as stated in the notice.

What kind of approach does the project description suggest?

The description points to a partnership-driven approach where multiple organizations coordinate priorities, share resources and expertise, and work toward common habitat and species outcomes across a defined region, rather than running isolated projects independently.

What is the funding amount for this opportunity?

The notice lists an award ceiling of $300,000.

How many awards does the agency anticipate making?

The notice anticipates a single award.

What activity category does this funding fall under?

The funding falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.

What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

The notice ties the opportunity to CFDA number 15.637, which generally relates to migratory bird conservation work supported by the Fish and Wildlife Service.

If the eligibility field says "unrestricted," does that mean anyone can apply?

No. Even though the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted" in the source data, the notice is explicitly a single-source action and names the American Bird Conservancy as the intended awardee. That indicates it is not open for competitive applications.

When was this notice created?

The notice was created on May 31, 2018.

What was the original closing date listed for the notice?

The original closing date listed is June 7, 2018.

Does the closing date function like a normal application deadline?

Based on the information provided, this is not a competitive opportunity with an application package, so the closing date should not be interpreted as a standard proposal deadline for outside applicants.

What does "single-source award" mean in this context?

In this context, it means the agency is planning to fund one specific organization for a defined purpose, rather than running an open call for proposals where multiple applicants compete for funding.

What does the cooperative agreement structure imply about the agency's role?

It implies the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to have substantial involvement during the life of the project, which can include coordination, technical input, shared planning, and ongoing collaboration.

What are the main conservation outcomes implied by the notice?

The notice emphasizes advancing conservation for vulnerable bird species by aligning and leveraging capacity across state agencies, federal partners, and private stakeholders, suggesting coordinated planning and implementation toward shared habitat and species outcomes within the Central Hardwoods ecoregion.