Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00349
The Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service posted a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Research Associates for Visitor Services at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge" (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00349) under the Environment activity category (CFDA 15.654). The project is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Fish and Wildlife Service would expect to be actively involved in coordinating or guiding the work rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement.
The purpose of the award is to support one or more Research Associate(s) who will serve in a Visitor Services Specialist role at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. In practical terms, the work is centered on visitor services, which typically includes helping the refuge deliver public-facing programs and services that support environmental education, outreach, interpretation, and overall visitor engagement. The position is framed as a professional development placement, giving participants hands-on experience in conservation-related public service work within a National Wildlife Refuge setting.
A key feature of the project is its connection to a research associate program designed to build the next generation of environmental professionals. The program is described as providing research and professional development opportunities for college students, recent graduates, graduate students, and also experienced professionals who are transitioning into or advancing within fields like environmental management, conservation, and stewardship. Alongside the work experience, the program emphasizes substantial educational support through scholarships, training, and broader educational opportunities, indicating that participant learning and career development are central goals rather than side benefits.
Eligibility for applicants is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice explicitly states it is a Notice of Intent to make an award to the Great Basin Institute, with no competition expected. That language signals the agency already identified the intended recipient and does not anticipate soliciting or reviewing competing applications for this particular award.
The anticipated funding details indicate an award ceiling of $67,223 and an expectation of one award. The opportunity was created on September 13, 2018, with an original closing date of September 20, 2018, reflecting a short posting window consistent with a non-competitive notice of intent.Apply for F18AS00349
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Associates for Visitor Services at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 13, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 2018 This is a Notice of Intent to make an award to the Great Basin Institute. No competition is expected.. (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 $67,223.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research Associates for Visitor Services at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge."
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
It was posted by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F18AS00349.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category listed for this opportunity is Environment.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number referenced in the notice is 15.654.
What type of award is this?
This project is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice description, a cooperative agreement indicates the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expects to be actively involved in coordinating or guiding the work, rather than only providing funding with minimal agency engagement.
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to support one or more Research Associate(s) who will serve in a Visitor Services Specialist role at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge.
Where will the work take place?
The work is tied to Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge.
What kind of work would the Research Associate(s) be doing?
The work is centered on visitor services. The notice describes visitor services as public-facing programs and services that support environmental education, outreach, interpretation, and overall visitor engagement.
Is this opportunity intended as professional development?
Yes. The role is framed as a professional development placement designed to provide hands-on experience in conservation-related public service work within a National Wildlife Refuge setting.
How is this opportunity connected to a research associate program?
The notice describes it as part of a research associate program intended to help build the next generation of environmental professionals through research and professional development opportunities.
Who are the intended participants of the associated program?
The notice states the program provides opportunities for college students, recent graduates, graduate students, and also experienced professionals who are transitioning into or advancing within environmental management, conservation, and stewardship fields.
Does the program include educational support in addition to work experience?
Yes. The notice emphasizes substantial educational support through scholarships, training, and broader educational opportunities, and indicates participant learning and career development are central goals.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The notice explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from eligibility.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is described as a Notice of Intent to make an award to the Great Basin Institute, with no competition expected.
Who is the intended recipient identified in the notice?
The notice states an intent to make an award to the Great Basin Institute.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The anticipated details indicate an expectation of one award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $67,223.
When was this opportunity created (posted)?
The opportunity was created on September 13, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was September 20, 2018.
Why was the posting window so short?
The notice indicates it is a non-competitive Notice of Intent with an identified recipient and no competition expected, which aligns with the short posting window described.
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