Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00309
The Refuge Living Labs grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00309) is a discretionary, education-focused cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (CFDA 15.676). It was created on July 11, 2017, with an original closing date of July 16, 2017, and it is explicitly identified as a sole-source cooperative agreement, meaning it is not open for general competition and applicants are instructed not to apply.
The purpose of the award is to fund the delivery of "Refuge Living Lab" programs that use the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and its trails as an outdoor classroom. The program emphasizes hands-on, field-based learning where students actively engage with the refuge environment rather than learning only in a traditional classroom setting. The implementing organization referenced in the notice is LCDC, which will run the Living Lab programming for 76 classes of 3rd through 6th grade students from communities surrounding the San Diego Bay NWR.
In terms of scope and reach, the project is designed to serve a large local audience: more than 2,000 students are expected to participate, along with over 380 teachers and parent chaperones. The educational content focuses on helping elementary students understand the wildlife and habitats of the Sweetwater Marsh, learn about the broader mission and importance of the National Wildlife Refuge System, and identify practical, positive actions they can take to protect the environment. The curriculum is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, reinforcing that the field experiences are intended to connect directly to formal science learning goals for the targeted grade levels.
Teacher preparation is a built-in component of the model. As part of the program, participating teachers attend a STEM training and orientation session to prepare for the refuge field trip. This training is meant to ensure that educators understand the learning objectives and can effectively support students during the outdoor activities, strengthening the connection between classroom instruction and the field-based experience.
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with a maximum funding level (Award Ceiling) of $95,724. Eligibility, as stated, is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status other than institutions of higher education, though the sole-source nature of the award indicates the intended recipient is pre-identified rather than selected through an open competition.Apply for F17AS00309
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Refuge Living Labs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 11, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2017 This is a sole source coop agreement please dont apply.. (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 $95,724.00 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.
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