Tribal Alliance for Pollinators | F17AS00312

Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00312

The Tribal Alliance for Pollinators (TAP) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00312) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. It focuses on community development, education, and natural resources work tied to pollinator and habitat restoration. The project is framed as a native-led effort to build an innovative consortium that can provide hands-on technical support to Tribal nations, starting in Oklahoma but intended to be relevant across North America, especially for Tribes working to restore native plants on Tribal lands.

At its core, TAP is designed to unite Native peoples around restoring habitat for monarch butterflies, other pollinators, and native grassland ecosystems. The opportunity emphasizes that these ecological restoration activities are not only environmental projects, but also directly connected to cultural continuity, since native plants and healthy ecosystems support traditional practices, knowledge, and community well-being. The grant specifically supports building the capacity to deliver guidance, coordination, and operational support that helps Tribes plan and carry out native plant restoration in ways that fit their local priorities.

This funding announcement is structured as a single-source award, meaning it is directed to a specific recipient rather than being openly competitive. The intended recipient is the Learning Center at the Euchee Butterfly Farm, which is expected to facilitate the establishment and operation of the Tribal Alliance for Pollinators. While the eligible applicant category listed is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than institutions of higher education), the notice makes clear that the award is directed to Euchee Butterfly Farm, and the posting is open only for a short period to meet procedural requirements.

The financial scope is modest but focused: the award ceiling is $20,000, with one expected award. The opportunity was created on July 18, 2017, and the original closing date was July 25, 2017, with the notice noting it would be open for five business days as required. In practical terms, the funding is intended to help launch and operate the early stages of TAP through the Euchee Butterfly Farm Learning Center, supporting coordination and technical assistance efforts that help Tribes advance native plant restoration for pollinators and grassland health.

• The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development, education, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tribal Alliance for Pollinators" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.649.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jul 18, 2017.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2017 This is a Single Source directed to Euchee Butterfly Farm and will be open for five business days as required.. (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 $20,000.00 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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