Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00391
The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Assistance Programs opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00391) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service that supports science and technology research tied to fish and wildlife conservation. The legal authority for the award comes from several longstanding federal conservation statutes, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958 (16 U.S.C. 661-666), the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a), the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 2901-2911), and the Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018. In practical terms, the grant is aimed at producing actionable conservation science that helps agencies and partners understand wildlife status and guide management decisions.
The focus of this specific award is migratory shorebirds that rely on the northeastern coast of South America, an area described as one of the most important stopover and non-breeding regions for shorebirds in the Western Hemisphere. The project is built around repeating established aerial survey efforts that have been conducted along South America’s Atlantic coast since 2000. Those surveys have already documented major declines in shorebird populations over roughly the last three decades, and the continuation of the work is intended to provide consistent, comparable data over time. A key point in the description is why aerial surveys are being used: in many of these coastal sites, traditional population estimation approaches like mark-resighting or mark-recapture are not feasible due to limited access to key locations and an insufficient number of observers. Aerial methods, following well-described protocols, are presented as the most effective way to monitor shorebirds across a broad and often hard-to-reach coastline.
Geographically, the survey work is planned for northern and northeastern Brazil and the coastal areas of French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana, Venezuela, and Colombia. The primary outcomes are to strengthen shorebird population trend and status assessments and to help evaluate whether conservation actions implemented across the Atlantic Flyway are actually working. That evaluation component is framed as especially important because it supports the adaptive management approach behind the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative, meaning the survey results are meant to feed back into decision-making so strategies can be adjusted based on evidence rather than assumption.
The announcement also ties the project to internal Department of the Interior priorities. It aligns with Priority #1 by emphasizing conservation stewardship and sustainable resource use grounded in the best available science, with aerial survey data positioned as the core scientific input. It also aligns with Priority #3 by stressing relationship-building and communication with network partners, local stakeholders, and international counterparts, with an emphasis on considering local communities when developing conservation solutions across borders.
Administratively, this notice is for a single-source financial assistance award, meaning it is not a broad competitive solicitation. The funding instrument is a grant under CFDA 15.664, with an expected number of awards of one and an award ceiling of $100,000. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. The posting indicates it is for notification purposes only, with an original closing date of September 17, 2019, following a creation date of September 11, 2019.Apply for F19AS00391
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fish and Wildlife Coordination Assistance Programs" 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 Sep 11, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 17, 2019. (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 $100,000.00 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, Nonprofits that do not have 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 name of this grant opportunity and who is offering it?
The opportunity is titled Fish and Wildlife Coordination Assistance Programs (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00391). It is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the main purpose of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Assistance Programs opportunity?
This grant supports science and technology research tied to fish and wildlife conservation. The practical goal is to generate actionable conservation science that helps agencies and partners understand wildlife status and make better management decisions.
What legal authorities are cited for this award?
The notice cites several federal conservation statutes and an appropriations act as legal authority, including:
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958 (16 U.S.C. 661-666)
- Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a)
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 2901-2911)
- Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018
What is the specific conservation focus of this particular award?
This award focuses on migratory shorebirds that rely on the northeastern coast of South America, described as one of the most important stopover and non-breeding regions for shorebirds in the Western Hemisphere.
What kind of work does the project support?
The project is built around repeating established aerial survey efforts conducted along South America’s Atlantic coast since 2000. The intent is to continue producing consistent, comparable monitoring data over time.
Why are aerial surveys being used instead of other population monitoring methods?
The opportunity explains that in many coastal sites, traditional approaches such as mark-resighting or mark-recapture are not feasible due to limited access to key locations and an insufficient number of observers. Aerial surveys following well-described protocols are presented as the most effective way to monitor shorebirds across a broad, hard-to-reach coastline.
What have previous surveys found, and why is the continuation important?
Surveys conducted since 2000 have documented major declines in shorebird populations over roughly the last three decades. Continuing the work is intended to maintain a consistent dataset that can track trends and support status assessments over time.
Where will the survey work take place?
The planned geographic scope includes northern and northeastern Brazil and the coastal areas of:
- French Guiana
- Suriname
- Guyana
- Venezuela
- Colombia
What are the expected outcomes of the project?
The primary outcomes described are:
- Strengthening shorebird population trend and status assessments
- Helping evaluate whether conservation actions across the Atlantic Flyway are working
How will the results be used in conservation decision-making?
The notice emphasizes an evaluation component that supports adaptive management under the Atlantic Flyway Shorebird Initiative. In other words, the survey results are intended to feed back into decisions so strategies can be adjusted based on evidence.
How does this opportunity align with Department of the Interior priorities?
The announcement links the project to DOI priorities, including:
- Priority #1: Conservation stewardship and sustainable resource use grounded in the best available science, with aerial survey data positioned as the key scientific input.
- Priority #3: Relationship-building and communication with network partners, local stakeholders, and international counterparts, with attention to considering local communities when developing cross-border conservation solutions.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice states this is a single-source financial assistance award, meaning it is not a broad competitive solicitation.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number listed for this program?
The opportunity lists CFDA 15.664.
How many awards are expected?
The posting indicates an expected number of awards of one (1).
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $100,000.
Who is eligible to receive this grant?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including:
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
The notice also specifies that eligible nonprofits must be not institutions of higher education.
What does it mean that the posting is "for notification purposes only"?
The announcement explicitly states it is for notification purposes only, consistent with the description that this is a single-source award rather than an open competitive solicitation.
What are the key dates listed in the posting?
The posting lists a creation date of September 11, 2019 and an original closing date of September 17, 2019.
What makes the northeastern coast of South America important for this project?
The area is described as one of the most important stopover and non-breeding regions for shorebirds in the Western Hemisphere, making it a priority region for monitoring migratory shorebird status and trends.
How does the project relate to conservation work across borders?
The opportunity highlights communication and relationship-building with international counterparts and stresses considering local communities when developing conservation solutions that span multiple countries along the coastline being surveyed.
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