Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00298
The Ocean Connectors Bird and Habitat Study grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00298) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, focused on education and environmental activities tied to the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The project purpose is straightforward and community-centered: provide funding to coordinate and deliver field-based environmental learning experiences for students from National City schools by bringing them onto refuge lands and associated facilities for hands-on programming that connects wildlife, habitat, and stewardship.
The funded work is intended to support two main student experiences at specific grade levels. First, it supports organizing visits for 4th grade students to the Living Coast Discovery Center, where students can engage with coastal and marine wildlife education in a structured setting that complements refuge-related learning. Second, it supports coordinating 6th grade student participation in habitat restoration activities on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge, giving students direct involvement in practical conservation work such as restoration and stewardship actions that benefit refuge habitats and wildlife. In both cases, the emphasis is on coordination and facilitation of student participation, which typically includes planning, scheduling, logistics, and on-site activity support needed to run safe and effective educational and restoration experiences.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.676, reflecting its alignment with Fish and Wildlife Service assistance programs. The grant has an award ceiling of $25,000, with one award expected, indicating a small, targeted project designed for a single implementing organization to deliver the described student programming within the refuge complex context.
Key administrative details show this was a time-sensitive, short-window opportunity created on July 4, 2017, with an original closing date of July 9, 2017. Overall, the grant is best understood as a modestly funded, place-based environmental education and restoration coordination project intended to connect National City youth with the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex through structured learning visits and hands-on habitat improvement work.Apply for F17AS00298
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the education, environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ocean Connectors Bird and Habitat Study" 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 04, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 09, 2017. (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 $25,000.00 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 Ocean Connectors Bird and Habitat Study grant opportunity?
The Ocean Connectors Bird and Habitat Study grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00298) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports education and environmental activities tied to the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to provide funding to coordinate and deliver field-based environmental learning experiences for students from National City schools. The project brings students onto refuge lands and associated facilities for hands-on programming focused on wildlife, habitat, and stewardship.
Which agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant.
What location or refuge area is this grant connected to?
The funded activities are tied to the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex, including programming that takes place on refuge lands and associated facilities.
Who are the intended student participants?
The intended participants are students from National City schools, with programming focused on specific grade levels (4th grade and 6th grade).
Which grade levels are specifically supported under this opportunity?
The grant is intended to support two main student experiences: one for 4th grade students and another for 6th grade students.
What does the grant support for 4th grade students?
The grant supports organizing visits for 4th grade students to the Living Coast Discovery Center, where students can engage in coastal and marine wildlife education in a structured setting that complements refuge-related learning.
What does the grant support for 6th grade students?
The grant supports coordinating 6th grade student participation in habitat restoration activities on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. This is intended to give students direct involvement in practical conservation work such as restoration and stewardship actions that benefit refuge habitats and wildlife.
What types of activities are included in the 6th grade habitat restoration component?
The opportunity describes practical conservation work, including habitat restoration and stewardship actions that benefit refuge habitats and wildlife.
Does this grant fund classroom-based instruction, or is it focused on field experiences?
The described purpose emphasizes field-based environmental learning experiences that bring students onto refuge lands and associated facilities for hands-on programming.
What kinds of coordination work are expected to be supported by the funding?
The emphasis is on coordination and facilitation of student participation, which typically includes planning, scheduling, logistics, and on-site activity support needed to run safe and effective educational and restoration experiences.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.676.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $25,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected, indicating the project is designed for a single implementing organization.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 4, 2017.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was July 9, 2017.
How should this grant be understood in terms of overall scope?
It is best understood as a modestly funded, place-based environmental education and restoration coordination project intended to connect National City youth with the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex through structured learning visits and hands-on habitat improvement work.
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