Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00269
The FY 2018 Recovery Challenge (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00269) was a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity designed to accelerate on-the-ground recovery work for species protected under the Endangered Species Act. The core purpose was to strengthen and expand partnerships among agencies and organizations that are carrying out the highest-priority recovery actions already identified in approved recovery plans. A particular emphasis was placed on genetically sound conservation breeding, rearing, and reintroduction efforts, meaning projects were expected to support recovery in ways that maintain or improve genetic diversity and long-term population viability rather than relying on short-term or ad hoc interventions.
Legally, the program drew its authority from Section 2(a)(5) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1535, as amended), which allows Federal financial assistance to encourage states and other stakeholders to develop and maintain conservation programs that protect the nation’s fish, wildlife, and plant heritage for public benefit. The opportunity also referenced the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (H.R. 1625, Division G), which provided specific funding authorization for this Recovery Challenge effort, signaling congressional support for targeted recovery implementation activities.
From a grantmaking standpoint, the opportunity was categorized as discretionary and allowed multiple possible funding instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, and procurement contracts. It fell under the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity category and was associated with CFDA number 15.657. The opportunity was created on July 25, 2018, and had an application deadline of August 24, 2018, with submissions required to be sent to the appropriate Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office by 8:00 PM Eastern Time on the due date.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of entities that commonly participate in conservation and recovery work. Eligible applicants included state, county, and local governments (including special districts); public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (excluding higher education institutions in that category); and for-profit organizations, including small businesses. This wide eligibility reflected the partnership-driven intent of the program and acknowledged that effective recovery actions often require coordination across public agencies, tribes, universities, nonprofits, and private-sector partners.
In terms of funding scale, the listed award ceiling was $3,000,000 per award. The posting indicated “Expected Awards: 0,” which typically reflects that the number of awards was not predetermined or was not entered into the listing, rather than a definitive statement that no awards would be made. Overall, the Recovery Challenge opportunity was framed as a tool to move recovery plans into action by directing resources to priority projects, especially those involving scientifically credible captive breeding and reintroduction approaches that support durable, genetically healthy wild populations.Apply for F18AS00269
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2018 Recovery Challenge" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2018 Applications must be submitted to appropriate Regional Office by 8 PM EST on 8/24/18.. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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