Migratory Bird Joint Ventures | F19AS00302

Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00302

The Migratory Bird Joint Ventures grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00302) is a discretionary funding notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.637 (science and technology and other research and development). Although it appears in the general grants system as an opportunity, the notice is specifically written to announce the intent to make a single, targeted financial assistance award to a named organization: the American Bird Conservancy, based in The Plains, Virginia. In other words, it is not structured as an open, competitive call for a wide range of applicants; it is a directed award meant to fund a particular body of work tied to an existing joint venture plan.

The purpose of the award is to support implementation of the Appalachian Mountain Joint Venture (AMJV) Operational Plan, originally approved by the AMJV Management Board in 2015 and updated through later revisions. The funded work aligns with AMJV priorities and goals for calendar years 2017 through 2022, emphasizing landscape-scale and full life-cycle conservation for priority migratory bird species associated with the Appalachian region. The project focus is heavily centered on forest systems, with an emphasis on managing and maintaining a dynamic forest landscape that can meet the needs of species across different forest types and across all seral stages (meaning the full range of forest conditions from early successional habitats through mature forest). This recognizes that many bird species depend on specific habitat conditions that change over time and that conservation outcomes often require active planning across a mosaic of habitat stages rather than concentrating on a single habitat type.

Beyond the broad goal of sustaining a resilient, varied forest landscape, the notice highlights habitat conservation and delivery across the full suite of Appalachian forest habitats as a core objective. The language suggests practical, on-the-ground conservation actions as well as coordinated planning and implementation, consistent with how joint ventures typically operate by organizing partners, directing resources, and tracking outcomes across a region. Another major emphasis is expanding investment and participation in conservation work outside the breeding landscape, specifically on wintering grounds and migratory stopover sites for AMJV priority species. That element reflects an understanding that migratory bird populations are shaped by conditions across their entire annual cycle, so conservation strategies need to extend beyond a single geography and include migratory connectivity.

The opportunity also devotes attention to organizational capacity and effectiveness. It explicitly calls for strengthening AMJV organizational performance, which usually includes improving coordination among partners, refining strategic planning and implementation frameworks, and supporting the management infrastructure that allows a joint venture to function effectively over multiple years. Finally, it underscores communications, education, and outreach as a funded priority, signaling that the project is expected not only to deliver habitat outcomes but also to improve how the AMJV communicates its goals, engages partners and stakeholders, shares science-based guidance, and builds broader support for migratory bird conservation throughout the region.

From an administrative standpoint, the notice lists an award ceiling of $900,000 and anticipates two awards overall, while simultaneously stating the intent to issue a single financial assistance award to the American Bird Conservancy for this particular action. The eligible applicant type is nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), matching the recipient identified in the notice. The opportunity was created on July 15, 2019, with an original closing date of July 19, 2019, reflecting a short posting window that is common for directed or noncompetitive announcements tied to a specific recipient and predefined scope of work.

• The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Migratory Bird Joint Ventures" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.637.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jul 15, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 19, 2019. (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 $900,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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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