Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00223
The Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office Fisheries Restoration Opportunities grant (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00223) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. It was created on May 19, 2017, with an original application closing date of August 31, 2017. The program is centered on fisheries restoration and broader aquatic resource stewardship in western Washington, with an emphasis on maintaining and rebuilding self-sustaining fish populations and protecting or improving the habitats those populations depend on, while also supporting high-quality recreational fishing opportunities. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at projects that blend conservation and management goals with on-the-ground restoration or research that benefits fish and aquatic ecosystems.
Funding is offered through multiple instrument types, including cooperative agreements, grants, and other mechanisms, which generally indicates the agency may either provide standard financial assistance (a grant) or take a more hands-on partnership role (a cooperative agreement) depending on the project needs and level of federal involvement. The activity focus spans education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology and other research and development, signaling that eligible projects may include field restoration work, monitoring and assessment, applied research, and potentially education or outreach components tied to fisheries and habitat conservation. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.608, a Fish and Wildlife Service assistance program code commonly associated with fish and wildlife management and restoration work.
The anticipated scale of awards is relatively modest and geared toward multiple projects rather than a single large effort. The award ceiling is $115,000, and the Fish and Wildlife Service expected to make around 10 awards. This structure suggests the program is designed to fund several targeted, actionable efforts across the region, such as habitat improvements, restoration planning and implementation, fish passage or spawning habitat enhancement, monitoring of restoration outcomes, or other fisheries-related conservation actions that align with the office's mission and priorities.
Eligibility is broad and includes most levels of government and a wide range of organizational types. Eligible applicants include state, county, city/township, and special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit entities other than small businesses; and other applicants as clarified in the official eligibility language. This wide eligibility range reflects the reality that fisheries restoration often requires collaboration among state and local agencies, tribes, academic researchers, watershed groups, and other community or technical partners, and it leaves room for diverse project models and partnerships.
Overall, the opportunity can be read as an invitation to propose practical fisheries restoration and aquatic habitat projects in western Washington that help conserve and manage fish populations in a way that supports long-term ecological sustainability and maintains or improves recreational fishing. The Fish and Wildlife Service is positioning the Western Washington FWCO as a partner in advancing locally grounded, science-informed restoration and stewardship efforts that deliver measurable benefits to fish and their habitats.Apply for F17AS00223
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the education, environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office Fisheries Restoration Opportunities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 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 $115,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, 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, Nonprofits that do not have 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Fisheries Restoration Opportunities grant?
The Fisheries Restoration Opportunities grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), administered through the Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO). It supports fisheries restoration and broader aquatic resource stewardship projects in western Washington.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F17AS00223.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 19, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 31, 2017.
What geographic area is the program focused on?
The program is focused on western Washington.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program centers on fisheries restoration and aquatic resource stewardship, with an emphasis on maintaining and rebuilding self-sustaining fish populations, protecting or improving the habitats those populations depend on, and supporting high-quality recreational fishing opportunities.
What kinds of projects are a fit for this opportunity?
Projects are intended to blend conservation and management goals with on-the-ground restoration or research that benefits fish and aquatic ecosystems. Examples described in the opportunity include habitat improvements, restoration planning and implementation, fish passage or spawning habitat enhancement, monitoring of restoration outcomes, and other fisheries-related conservation actions aligned with the Western Washington FWCO mission and priorities.
Does the opportunity support research and monitoring, or only on-the-ground restoration?
Based on the stated activity focus, the opportunity can support field restoration work as well as monitoring and assessment and applied research. It may also include education or outreach components tied to fisheries and habitat conservation.
What activity areas does the opportunity fall under?
The activity focus spans education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology and other research and development.
What funding instrument types may be used?
Funding may be provided through multiple instrument types, including cooperative agreements, grants, and other mechanisms.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this opportunity?
The description indicates that a grant generally reflects standard financial assistance, while a cooperative agreement generally indicates a more hands-on partnership role by the agency, depending on project needs and the expected level of federal involvement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.608.
How much funding is available per award?
The award ceiling is $115,000.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The Fish and Wildlife Service expected to make around 10 awards.
Is this program designed for one large project or multiple projects?
The anticipated scale is described as relatively modest and geared toward multiple projects rather than a single large effort, consistent with a $115,000 award ceiling and an expectation of about 10 awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit entities other than small businesses; and other applicants as clarified in the official eligibility language.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are included in the eligibility list.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status.
Are universities and colleges eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are local governments eligible?
Yes. County governments, city/township governments, and special district governments are listed as eligible applicants.
Are independent school districts eligible?
Yes. Independent school districts are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit entities eligible?
Yes. For-profit entities other than small businesses are included in the eligibility list.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The program is positioned to deliver measurable benefits to fish and their habitats by maintaining and rebuilding self-sustaining fish populations, protecting or improving habitat conditions, and advancing locally grounded, science-informed restoration and stewardship that can also maintain or improve recreational fishing opportunities.
How does this opportunity relate to recreational fishing?
Alongside conservation and habitat goals, the program emphasizes supporting high-quality recreational fishing opportunities, reflecting a combined focus on ecological sustainability and fishing-related public benefits.
What is the role of the Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO)?
The Western Washington FWCO is presented as a partner in advancing locally grounded restoration and stewardship efforts in western Washington, and the program is aligned with the office mission and priorities.
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