Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00330
The Outdoor Outreach Club grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00330) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The program sits at the intersection of education and environmental engagement (CFDA 15.676) and is designed to support hands-on, place-based learning activities connected to the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
The core purpose of the award is to fund Adventure Club outings that bring students onto the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex for structured experiences that combine recreation, learning, and service. The project model described includes at least two complementary components: first, a recreational visit that allows participants to enjoy and explore the refuge and the outdoor opportunities it provides; and second, an additional trip focused on stewardship, where students take part in an activity that supports refuge management or conservation goals. The intent is not only to provide outdoor access, but also to connect that access to practical conservation work so participants understand how public lands are cared for and why stewardship matters.
A major educational goal of the project is career and volunteer pathway awareness. During the outings, students are expected to learn about potential careers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and related conservation fields, as well as the volunteer opportunities available through the refuge system. In practical terms, this typically implies that programming will include interpretation or presentations from refuge staff or partners, exposure to real-world conservation roles, and clear information about how young people can stay involved beyond a single trip.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The announcement indicates it is a sole-source agreement, which generally means the agency intends to make the award to a specific organization rather than running a fully open competition among many applicants. The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $105,105, setting the maximum funding amount anticipated under this opportunity.
Administratively, the opportunity was created on July 22, 2017, with an original closing date of July 28, 2017, reflecting a short application window consistent with a sole-source approach. Overall, the grant is focused on delivering supervised outdoor experiences at the refuge that blend recreation, stewardship service, and exposure to conservation careers and volunteering, using cooperative agreement funding to support a single nonprofit partner in implementing the outings.Apply for F17AS00330
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the education, environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Outdoor Outreach Club" 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 22, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2017 Sole source agreement. (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 $105,105.00 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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