F23AS00356- Conservation Science and Innovation in the Southeast
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Fish and Wildlife Service notices from 2023.
Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals. It expected to make $500,000 in total. Applications closed on June 30, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 1, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$500,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 30, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 30, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals.
All 9 applicant types the notice lists
- State 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
- Individuals
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other minority serving institutions are encouraged to apply. Proposal activities must be based within the SEAFWA geography (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, OK, PR, SC, TN, TX, USVI, VA, WV). Projects that extend into other parts of the US or the Caribbean will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants that are part of a CESU agreement are required to use the indirect rates established under that agreement. There is no limit on the number of pre-proposals an applicant may submit. Matching funds and/or leveraging of other funds and/or past work are highly encouraged but not required. When including matching funds or in-kind support from partners, please include supporting letters indicating the level and extent of the commitment.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Adaptive Science awards averaged $863,007; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (91% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Service is the primary fish and wildlife conservation agency within the Executive Branch of the U.S. government, tasked with a diverse array of responsibilities related to conservation and societal valuation of public trust resources. The Migratory Bird and Science Applications programs of the Southeast Fish & Wildlife Service seek to maximize the conservation of birds and other trust resources by jointly working to maintain bird populations at prescribed levels, provide leadership in conservation and management of trust species and their habitats, manage data and information for use in decision making, and ensure the meaningful inclusion of multiple partners and stakeholders in landscape-scale planning and implementation of conservation actions.
Who has won Adaptive Science grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Adaptive Science (15.670) awarded $117 million across 135 grant awards, an average of $863,007 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | 15 | $96.0 million |
| Wildlife Management Institute, Incorporated | Vermont | 5 | $2.2 million |
| Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies | District of Columbia | 7 | $2.0 million |
| Temple University-of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | Pennsylvania | 1 | $947,501 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Virginia | 5 | $884,614 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is F23AS00356 still open?
No. It closed on June 30, 2023.
Who can apply for F23AS00356- Conservation Science and Innovation in the Southeast?
Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for F23AS00356- Conservation Science and Innovation in the Southeast?
Closed June 30, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $500,000 in total.
Who has won Adaptive Science grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Wildlife Management Institute, Incorporated, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. The program made 135 awards worth $117 million in that time.
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