Closed · F15AS00109 · CFDA 15.654 · Discretionary

Friends Grant Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Fish and Wildlife Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
-
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Friends Grant Program is a closed discretionary listing from Fish and Wildlife Service that offered Varies by applicant. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
15.654
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Friends Grant Program - is cataloged under number F15AS00109 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.654, posted by Fish and Wildlife Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 19, 2015. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. The agency has projected $363,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity is closed. Monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements in the next funding cycle. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

Not specified

This is a continuation of an existing award and is single source.

Posted

February 19, 2015

Est. Total Funding

$363,000

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

Friends organizations perform important work on 230 national wildlife refuges, ranging from visitor services, inventory and monitoring, communications and partnership programs. The Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation recognize the value of local citizens who volunteer hundreds of thousands of hours each year to complete hands-on conservation work and quality recreational opportunities for the visiting public. The Service and the NFWF have a long-standing relationship that helps foster meaningful community partnership programs through grants and other support programs.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 12. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Kevin Kilcullen kevin_kilcullen@fws.gov

Key Dates

Posted February 19, 2015
Close Date Not specified
Archive Date February 26, 2015
Last Updated February 19, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Friends Grant Program", offered by Fish and Wildlife Service. It is associated with CFDA program 15.654. Friends organizations perform important work on 230 national wildlife refuges, ranging from visitor services, inventory and monitoring, communications and partnership programs. The Fish and Wildlife S...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Total estimated funding: $363,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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