The USFWS is offering grants for eligible nonprofit organizations to establish an Experienced Services Program, recruiting and utilizing the skills of individuals aged 55 and older. Authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, the program will operate under various statutes including the Endangered Species Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Application deadline is Nov 15, 2019. This grant aims to support organizations in leveraging the expertise of older Americans for conservation efforts under specific wildlife preservation laws.
Opportunity ID: 320213
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00357 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Experienced Services |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | no change |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.682 — Experienced Services |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2019 no change |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Open to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutes of higher education. This program is limited to organizations that meet the criteria described in Section 113 of P.L. 116-6, Consolidated Appropriations for FY 2019. This means the program is limited to qualified nonprofit organizations: 1. Subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) of the tax code, that can demonstrate they have tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service; and 2. That have been authorized by the Secretary of Labor to receive grants under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Proof of these qualifications must be submitted with application. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will result in precluding the USFWS from making an award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Three eligible nonprofit organizations for a total of five years to assist the agency in establishing and conducting an Experienced Services Program. Under this program, the USFWS will enter into cooperative agreements with private nonprofit organizations designated by the Secretary of Labor as eligible to receive funds under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 to recruit and utilize the skills and experience of older Americans, aged 55 and older. Authorizing Statutes: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L. 116 6, Division E, Sec. 113). Program activities will be carried out under various authorities, including: Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); Fish and Wildlife Act (16 U.S.C. 742 et seq.); Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 666e); Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act (16 U.S.C. 753); Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.) |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tracy Mccleaf (304) 876-7781
Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov Email:Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected eligibility details. This program is limited to organizations that meet the criteria described in Section 113 of P.L. 116-6, Consolidated Appropriations for FY 2019. This means the program is limited to qualified nonprofit organizations: 1. Subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) of the tax code, that can demonstrate they have tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service; and 2. That have been authorized by the Secretary of Labor to receive grants under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Proof of these qualifications must be submitted with application. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will result in precluding the USFWS from making an award. |
Sep 03, 2019 | |
| Sep 03, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00357 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Experienced Services |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | no change |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.682 — Experienced Services |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2019 no change |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Open to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, other than institutes of higher education. This program is limited to organizations that meet the criteria described in Section 113 of P.L. 116-6, Consolidated Appropriations for FY 2019. This means the program is limited to qualified nonprofit organizations: 1. Subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) of the tax code, that can demonstrate they have tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service; and 2. That have been authorized by the Secretary of Labor to receive grants under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965. Proof of these qualifications must be submitted with application. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will result in precluding the USFWS from making an award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Three eligible nonprofit organizations for a total of five years to assist the agency in establishing and conducting an Experienced Services Program. Under this program, the USFWS will enter into cooperative agreements with private nonprofit organizations designated by the Secretary of Labor as eligible to receive funds under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 to recruit and utilize the skills and experience of older Americans, aged 55 and older. Authorizing Statutes: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L. 116 6, Division E, Sec. 113). Program activities will be carried out under various authorities, including: Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); Fish and Wildlife Act (16 U.S.C. 742 et seq.); Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 666e); Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act (16 U.S.C. 753); Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.) |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tracy Mccleaf (304) 876-7781
Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov Email:Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00357 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Experienced Services |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.682 — Experienced Services |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 03, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Three eligible nonprofit organizations for a total of five years to assist the agency in establishing and conducting an Experienced Services Program. Under this program, the USFWS will enter into cooperative agreements with private nonprofit organizations designated by the Secretary of Labor as eligible to receive funds under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 to recruit and utilize the skills and experience of older Americans, aged 55 and older. Authorizing Statutes: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L. 116 6, Division E, Sec. 113). Program activities will be carried out under various authorities, including: Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); Fish and Wildlife Act (16 U.S.C. 742 et seq.); Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. 661 666e); Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act (16 U.S.C. 753); Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.) |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tracy Mccleaf (304) 876-7781
Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov Email:Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 320213 Full Announcement-ESP NOFO -> Experienced_Services_NOFO_9.02.2019_FinalDraft.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tracy Mccleaf (304) 876-7781 Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov Email: Tracy_McCleaf@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00254498 | Nov 15, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
320213 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
320213 SF424B-1.1.pdf
320213 SF424A-1.0.pdf
320213 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
320213 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
320213 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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