Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00190
The Directors Fellows Program (DFP) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It is designed to support on-the-ground and applied conservation work that directly advances the Service's highest priority fish and wildlife goals. The program centers on placing or supporting DFP Fellows who carry out practical field and analytical tasks that agencies and partners need in order to make better conservation decisions, strengthen programs, and deliver measurable benefits for species, habitats, and the communities connected to them.
The scope of work described for DFP Fellows is broad and strongly oriented toward real-world conservation operations. Fellows may conduct biological and ecological surveys, collect and manage field data, and contribute to wildlife research efforts that inform management actions. The opportunity also highlights analytical and program-support functions such as data analysis tied to conservation planning, policy or program analysis, risk assessments, and literature reviews. In practical terms, this means Fellows are expected to help translate scientific evidence into usable products such as conservation plans, assessments, decision-support materials, and recommendations that help FWS and its partners prioritize actions, address emerging threats, and improve stewardship outcomes.
In addition to technical conservation work, the program explicitly includes education and community engagement as core elements. Fellows are expected to help provide information to partners and to support outreach that educates diverse audiences about the Fish and Wildlife Service mission of conserving the nature of America. This suggests that DFP projects may involve developing educational materials, participating in public-facing events, collaborating with local organizations, and helping ensure that conservation work is understood and supported across different communities, not just within scientific or agency circles.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the performance of the project (for example, coordination, shared technical direction, or close collaboration during implementation). The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, and the CFDA number listed is 15.676. The posted award ceiling is $590,000, though the listing notes an expected awards count of 0 in the source data. The opportunity was created on April 11, 2017, with an original closing date of April 14, 2017, indicating a very short application window for that specific posting. Eligibility is summarized as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in a separate eligibility text field, meaning applicants would have needed to consult the full announcement for the exact eligible entity types and any restrictions.
Overall, the DFP opportunity is aimed at supporting conservation-focused fellowship work that blends field implementation, scientific and program analysis, planning and risk evaluation, and proactive engagement with partners and the public. The intent is to build capacity for priority FWS conservation work while producing actionable information, data, and plans that help conserve fish and wildlife resources across the United States.Apply for F17AS00190
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Directors Fellows Program" 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 Apr 11, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 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 $590,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Directors Fellows Program (DFP) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the Directors Fellows Program (DFP)?
The Directors Fellows Program (DFP) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It is designed to support on-the-ground and applied conservation work that directly advances the Service's highest priority fish and wildlife goals.
Who administers this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the main purpose of the DFP award?
The main purpose is to place or support DFP Fellows who carry out practical field and analytical tasks that agencies and partners need to make better conservation decisions, strengthen conservation programs, and deliver measurable benefits for species, habitats, and the communities connected to them.
What kinds of activities can DFP Fellows support?
The scope is broad and strongly oriented toward real-world conservation operations. Examples mentioned include biological and ecological surveys, collecting and managing field data, and contributing to wildlife research efforts that inform management actions.
Does the program include analytical or planning work, or only fieldwork?
It includes both. In addition to field implementation, the opportunity specifically highlights analytical and program-support functions such as data analysis tied to conservation planning, policy or program analysis, risk assessments, and literature reviews.
What types of deliverables or products are Fellows expected to create?
Fellows are expected to help translate scientific evidence into usable products such as conservation plans, assessments, decision-support materials, and recommendations that help FWS and its partners prioritize actions, address emerging threats, and improve stewardship outcomes.
How does this program support Fish and Wildlife Service priorities?
DFP is intended to directly advance the Service's highest priority fish and wildlife goals by building capacity for priority work and producing actionable information, data, and plans used in conservation decision-making and program delivery.
Is education and community engagement part of the DFP scope?
Yes. Education and community engagement are explicitly included as core elements. Fellows are expected to help provide information to partners and support outreach that educates diverse audiences about the FWS mission of conserving the nature of America.
What might education and outreach activities look like under this opportunity?
Based on the description, outreach could include developing educational materials, participating in public-facing events, collaborating with local organizations, and helping ensure conservation work is understood and supported across different communities.
What funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the performance of the project, such as coordination, shared technical direction, or close collaboration during implementation.
What is the funding activity category for this program?
The funding activity category listed is Environment and Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number for the Directors Fellows Program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.676.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount shown in the listing?
The posted award ceiling is $590,000.
How many awards were expected according to the source listing?
The listing notes an expected awards count of 0 in the source data.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on April 11, 2017, with an original closing date of April 14, 2017.
How long was the application window for the posting described?
Based on the listed dates (April 11, 2017 to April 14, 2017), the application window for that specific posting was very short.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is summarized as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in a separate eligibility text field. Applicants would have needed to consult the full announcement for the exact eligible entity types and any restrictions.
Does this description specify the exact eligible applicant types?
No. It indicates that additional eligibility details were provided elsewhere (in a separate eligibility text field), so the exact eligible entity types are not specified in the information provided here.
What overall outcomes does the program aim to achieve?
The overall intent is to build capacity for priority FWS conservation work while producing actionable information, data, and plans that help conserve fish and wildlife resources across the United States, with measurable benefits for species, habitats, and communities.
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