Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00213
The "FWS BHA Work Fellow" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00213) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It is offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.676 and is grounded in the legal authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956. The program stems from a proposal submitted to FWS by Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA), with the central purpose of supporting a dedicated work fellow position to help design, grow, and deliver education and outreach efforts that connect people to hunting, angling, conservation, and public lands.
The work fellow role is focused on building hunter- and angler-oriented learning opportunities, especially through online education. A major part of the project is to develop and deliver online learning "pathways" through Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO), aiming to make training and engagement more accessible and structured for participants. Alongside the online component, the fellow is expected to help develop and expand BHA's Hunting/Angling for Sustainability program on a national scale, suggesting an emphasis on responsible participation in outdoor traditions while reinforcing conservation ethics and long-term stewardship.
Another key part of the effort is partnership building, particularly between BHA collegiate programs and the National Wildlife Refuge System. This indicates the grant is not just about producing educational content, but also about strengthening networks that can deliver programming on the ground and create ongoing connections between young adults, universities, and public land conservation institutions. In addition, the fellow is expected to broaden outreach by networking with nontraditional communities at Outdoor Retailer trade shows, using those events to reach audiences who may not typically be engaged through traditional hunting and angling channels and to build relationships that can support more inclusive participation in outdoor recreation and conservation.
In terms of administrative details, the opportunity was posted on May 17, 2017, with an original closing date of May 24, 2017. The stated award ceiling is $52,000, and the listing shows "Expected Awards: 0," which often signals a very specific or proposal-driven cooperative agreement arrangement rather than a broad competition intended to fund multiple recipients. Eligibility is listed as "Others," with clarification referenced in an additional eligibility information field, implying that the intended recipient or eligible group is specialized (consistent with the description referencing BHA and a particular proposed project).Apply for F17AS00213
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FWS BHA Work Fellow" 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 May 17, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 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 $52,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): FWS BHA Work Fellow (F17AS00213)
What is the "FWS BHA Work Fellow" grant opportunity?
The "FWS BHA Work Fellow" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00213) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It is offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.676.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The announcement is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is F17AS00213.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.676.
What is the legal authority for this program?
The legal authority cited is the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956.
What is the central purpose of the grant?
The central purpose is to support a dedicated work fellow position to help design, grow, and deliver education and outreach efforts that connect people to hunting, angling, conservation, and public lands.
Who proposed the project that this funding supports?
The program stems from a proposal submitted to FWS by Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA).
What is the role being supported by the grant?
The grant supports a work fellow role focused on building hunter- and angler-oriented learning opportunities, particularly through online education, and expanding related outreach and partnerships.
What kinds of activities is the work fellow expected to support?
Based on the description provided, the fellow is expected to support education and outreach efforts, develop online learning pathways through Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO), expand BHA programming nationally, build partnerships with the National Wildlife Refuge System via collegiate programs, and broaden outreach through networking at Outdoor Retailer trade shows.
Is online education a major component of this project?
Yes. A major part of the project is to develop and deliver online learning "pathways," with an emphasis on making training and engagement more accessible and structured for participants.
What are the "online learning pathways" referenced in the opportunity?
The opportunity describes developing and delivering online learning "pathways" through Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO). These pathways are intended to provide more accessible and structured training and engagement.
What is Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO) in this context?
Within the scope of this opportunity, Transforming Youth Outdoors (TYO) is the platform or initiative through which online learning pathways will be developed and delivered.
What is the Hunting/Angling for Sustainability program mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement indicates the fellow will help develop and expand BHA's Hunting/Angling for Sustainability program on a national scale, with an emphasis on responsible participation and conservation ethics.
Does the project include partnership building?
Yes. Partnership building is described as a key part of the effort, including strengthening connections between BHA collegiate programs and the National Wildlife Refuge System.
How does the National Wildlife Refuge System relate to this grant?
The opportunity indicates the fellow is expected to build partnerships between BHA collegiate programs and the National Wildlife Refuge System to strengthen networks that can deliver programming and create ongoing connections to public land conservation institutions.
What audiences is the outreach intended to reach?
The outreach is described as connecting people to hunting, angling, conservation, and public lands, with additional emphasis on reaching nontraditional communities through networking at Outdoor Retailer trade shows.
What are Outdoor Retailer trade shows used for in this project?
The opportunity states the fellow is expected to broaden outreach by networking with nontraditional communities at Outdoor Retailer trade shows and to build relationships supporting more inclusive participation in outdoor recreation and conservation.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $52,000.
How many awards are expected?
The listing shows "Expected Awards: 0," which often indicates a very specific or proposal-driven cooperative agreement arrangement rather than a broad competition intended to fund multiple recipients.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 17, 2017.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is May 24, 2017.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in an additional eligibility information field. The description suggests the intended recipient or eligible group is specialized and aligned with the referenced BHA proposal.
Does this appear to be a broad, open competition?
Based on the information provided (including the proposal-driven description referencing BHA and "Expected Awards: 0"), this appears more like a specific cooperative agreement arrangement tied to a particular proposed project rather than a broad solicitation intended to fund multiple unrelated applicants.
What themes or outcomes does the project emphasize?
The project emphasizes education and outreach related to hunting and angling, conservation ethics, stewardship of public lands, accessible online learning, partnership building with conservation institutions, and outreach that includes nontraditional communities.
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