Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00329
The Outreach and Communication for Migratory Bird Conservation in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00329) is a discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Alaska Region, focused on education and conservation outreach tied to migratory bird protection. The agency plans to make a single, sole-source financial assistance award under authorities including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Fish and Wildlife Act, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. Although the listing appears in the format of a grant notice, it is explicitly not a request for proposals, and USFWS does not intend to accept or review competing applications.
The purpose of the funding is to increase awareness of shorebird conservation and to support community-based conservation in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) Delta region of Alaska. The work is designed to connect conservation goals with local communities through culturally relevant communication and education, rather than through enforcement or research alone. The emphasis on “culturally relevant” outreach signals that materials and activities should fit the local context, reflect community values, and be appropriate for the audiences in Y-K Delta communities, including school-aged youth and local residents.
The scope of work has two main required components. First, the recipient must develop, deliver, and measure the outcomes of outreach activities and materials that are tailored for two different grade levels. This outreach must be implemented in at least one school in each of four Y-K Delta communities, meaning the project is expected to reach multiple communities and to be structured enough to fit into school settings. The inclusion of outcome measurement indicates USFWS expects more than distributing materials or holding events; the project should track whether the outreach changed awareness, understanding, or engagement in some measurable way (for example, pre- and post-activity surveys, participation metrics, or other evaluation approaches appropriate for schools and communities).
Second, the project must document local knowledge, perceptions, and emerging conservation efforts within communities. This component points to gathering and recording community perspectives on shorebirds and conservation, including observations, concerns, and locally driven actions that may already be happening or beginning to develop. In practice, this could involve interviews, listening sessions, community meetings, or other methods that responsibly capture local knowledge while respecting community protocols and ensuring the information is used appropriately for conservation planning and communication.
The opportunity is intended as a sole-source award to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, listed as the recipient in the notice. While the general eligibility field shows “Others,” the narrative makes clear that USFWS plans to fund only this partner and does not plan to open competition. The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $74,000. The notice was created on 2019-08-05 and lists an original closing date of 2019-08-10, but given the sole-source nature, the “closing date” functions more as an administrative timestamp than an open deadline for public applicants.
In short, this grant supports a targeted, school- and community-centered outreach effort in four Y-K Delta communities to build shorebird conservation awareness, evaluate the impact of that outreach, and systematically document local knowledge and community perspectives that can strengthen ongoing and future migratory bird conservation work in the region.Apply for F19AS00329
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Outreach and Communication for Migratory Bird Conservation in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-08-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-08-10. (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 $74,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Outreach and Communication for Migratory Bird Conservation in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F19AS00329.
Which federal agency is administering this award?
This is a discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Alaska Region.
Is this a competitive grant where multiple applicants can apply?
No. Even though it appears in a grant-notice format, it is explicitly not a request for proposals. USFWS does not intend to accept or review competing applications.
Is USFWS planning to make more than one award?
No. The expected number of awards is one.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the award is intended as a sole-source financial assistance award to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
What does "sole-source" mean in the context of this opportunity?
It means USFWS plans to fund a specific partner (the Alaska Department of Fish and Game) and does not plan to open the opportunity for competition or consider alternative applicants.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to increase awareness of shorebird conservation and support community-based conservation in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) Delta region of Alaska through education and conservation outreach tied to migratory bird protection.
What conservation topic is emphasized?
The work emphasizes shorebird conservation as part of broader migratory bird protection.
What is the geographic focus of the project?
The project focuses on the Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) Delta region of Alaska, with required activities spanning four communities in that region.
What approach does the project emphasize: enforcement, research, or outreach?
The project emphasizes outreach, communication, and education that connect conservation goals with local communities, rather than relying on enforcement or research alone.
What does "culturally relevant" outreach mean here?
It signals that materials and activities should fit the local context, reflect community values, and be appropriate for audiences in Y-K Delta communities, including school-aged youth and local residents.
What are the required components of the scope of work?
The scope of work has two required components: (1) develop, deliver, and measure outcomes of outreach activities and materials tailored for two different grade levels; and (2) document local knowledge, perceptions, and emerging conservation efforts within communities.
What is required for the school-based outreach portion?
The recipient must develop outreach activities and materials for two different grade levels, deliver them, and measure outcomes. The outreach must be implemented in at least one school in each of four Y-K Delta communities.
How many communities must be reached through school outreach?
At least four Y-K Delta communities must be reached, with outreach implemented in at least one school in each of those communities.
Does the project need to tailor content for different student ages?
Yes. Outreach activities and materials must be tailored for two different grade levels.
What does "measure the outcomes" mean for the outreach activities?
USFWS expects the project to track whether outreach changes awareness, understanding, or engagement in a measurable way, not just distribute materials or hold events. The notice suggests examples such as pre- and post-activity surveys, participation metrics, or other evaluation approaches appropriate for schools and communities.
What is required for the local knowledge and perceptions documentation component?
The project must gather and record community perspectives related to shorebirds and conservation, including observations, concerns, and locally driven actions that may already be underway or emerging.
What kinds of activities could be used to document local knowledge and community perspectives?
The notice points to approaches such as interviews, listening sessions, community meetings, or other methods that responsibly capture local knowledge while respecting community protocols and ensuring appropriate use for conservation planning and communication.
What are the legal authorities mentioned for making this award?
The notice references authorities including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Fish and Wildlife Act, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $74,000.
What is the posted closing date, and does it function like a normal application deadline?
The notice lists an original closing date of 2019-08-10. However, because this is a sole-source award and not an open solicitation, the closing date functions more as an administrative timestamp than an open deadline for public applicants.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on 2019-08-05.
Does the general eligibility field ("Others") mean the public can apply?
Not in this case. While the general eligibility field shows "Others," the narrative explains that USFWS plans to fund only the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and does not plan to accept or review competing applications.
What kinds of audiences are specifically mentioned for outreach?
Audiences mentioned include school-aged youth and local residents in Y-K Delta communities.
What is the overall expected result of the project?
The project is intended to build shorebird conservation awareness through targeted school and community outreach, evaluate the impact of that outreach, and document local knowledge and community perspectives that can strengthen ongoing and future migratory bird conservation work in the region.
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