Opportunity Information: Apply for R23AS00326
The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Program Fiscal Year 2023 funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R23AS00326) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is listed under CFDA number 15.517 and supports work in the Environment funding activity category. The published synopsis points applicants to the full funding opportunity document in the "related documents" section for the complete program description, requirements, and application instructions, which suggests that key details such as priority project types, evaluation criteria, required deliverables, and any cost-sharing expectations are spelled out in that longer document rather than in the short notice.
This opportunity is open to a broad set of non-federal applicants, including state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as special district governments. It also includes eligibility for public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. Tribal participation is explicitly included through federally recognized Native American tribal governments and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments. The program also allows nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) to apply, and it extends eligibility to for-profit organizations other than small businesses as well as small businesses. At the same time, the notice is clear about two categories that are not eligible: federal governmental entities and individuals. In practice, that means applications must come from an organization that fits one of the eligible categories, rather than from a federal bureau, federal laboratory, or a private person applying in their own name.
The maximum federal award amount listed for this competition is $55,000 (award ceiling of 55000). The synopsis does not provide a stated award floor or range, nor does it state how many awards will be made; the "ExpectedAwards" field is present but not populated in the provided source data. Applicants should therefore plan around the published ceiling and rely on the full funding opportunity document for any guidance on typical award sizes, how funding might be distributed, and whether the program anticipates funding multiple smaller projects or fewer awards closer to the cap.
Key dates shown in the source data include a creation date of April 24, 2023, and an original application closing date of June 1, 2023. Anyone preparing an application would need to confirm in the official posting whether the deadline was extended, whether there were amendments, and whether there are specific submission time cutoffs (for example, a particular time zone). Because the short description repeatedly directs readers to the full funding opportunity document, it is especially important to consult that document for the definitive submission requirements, including formatting, mandatory forms, narrative sections, budget details, and any required coordination or supporting documentation.
Overall, the notice signals a modest-sized environmental grant opportunity under the Bureau of Reclamation umbrella, tied to the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act program, with wide organizational eligibility across governmental, tribal, nonprofit, higher education, and private-sector entities, but with explicit exclusions for federal entities and individuals. For a complete understanding of what kinds of projects are sought and how proposals will be reviewed, the full funding opportunity document referenced in the related documents section is the controlling source.Apply for R23AS00326
- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Program Fiscal Year 2023" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-04-24.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-06-01. (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 $55,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Program (FY 2023) - FAQs
1) What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Program Fiscal Year 2023 funding opportunity.
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R23AS00326.
3) Who is administering this grant program?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
4) What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The notice lists the opportunity under CFDA 15.517.
5) What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category shown is Environment.
6) What is the maximum federal award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum federal award amount listed is $55,000.
7) Is there a minimum award amount (award floor) listed?
No award floor is stated in the synopsis information provided.
8) Does the synopsis say how many awards will be made?
No. The number of expected awards is not populated in the provided source data, so the synopsis does not specify how many awards will be made.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
The synopsis indicates a broad set of non-federal applicants are eligible, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
10) Who is not eligible to apply?
The notice explicitly states that two categories are not eligible:
- Federal governmental entities
- Individuals
This means an application must be submitted by an eligible organization, not by a federal entity (such as a federal bureau or federal laboratory) and not by a private person applying in their own name.
11) Can a tribal applicant apply?
Yes. Tribal participation is explicitly included through federally recognized Native American tribal governments and also Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments.
12) Can colleges and universities apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
13) Can nonprofits apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) are included as eligible applicants.
14) Can businesses apply?
Yes. Eligibility includes small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
15) Are federal agencies or federal labs allowed to submit applications?
No. Federal governmental entities are explicitly identified as not eligible.
16) Can an individual apply on their own (without an organization)?
No. Individuals are explicitly identified as not eligible to apply.
17) What are the key dates listed in the synopsis?
The source data shows:
- Creation date: April 24, 2023
- Original application closing date: June 1, 2023
18) Is the June 1, 2023 deadline definitely the final deadline?
Not based on the synopsis alone. The information provided notes that applicants should confirm in the official posting whether the deadline was extended or amended and whether there are specific submission time cutoffs (including time zone).
19) Where do applicants find the complete program requirements and instructions?
The synopsis points applicants to the full funding opportunity document in the "related documents" section. That full document is described as the source for the complete program description, requirements, and application instructions.
20) Does the synopsis list priority project types or evaluation criteria?
No. The synopsis suggests that key details such as priority project types, evaluation criteria, required deliverables, and any cost-sharing expectations are contained in the full funding opportunity document rather than in the short notice.
21) Does the synopsis specify required deliverables?
No. The provided information indicates deliverables are likely described in the full funding opportunity document, not in the synopsis.
22) Does the synopsis mention cost sharing or matching requirements?
No specific cost-sharing expectations are stated in the synopsis information provided. The notice suggests such expectations, if any, would be described in the full funding opportunity document.
23) What should applicants rely on for definitive submission requirements?
Applicants should rely on the full funding opportunity document referenced in the related documents section for definitive submission requirements, including formatting, mandatory forms, narrative sections, budget details, and any required coordination or supporting documentation.
24) What is the general focus of the opportunity based on the synopsis?
Based on the information provided, it is an environmental grant opportunity under the Bureau of Reclamation umbrella tied to the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act program. For specific project goals and what work is sought, the full funding opportunity document is described as the controlling source.
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