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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitoring of Endangered American Marten in the Apostle Islands NL" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2016. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Monitoring of Endangered American Marten in the Apostle Islands NL" is a National Park Service (NPS) cooperative agreement focused on improving scientific understanding and monitoring of American marten populations within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. It is structured as a continuation and expansion of earlier work already carried out by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, meaning the project is not starting from scratch but is meant to build on established methods, existing knowledge, and prior field experience in the same park setting. The core purpose is to generate stronger, field-based evidence about where martens occur in the park, how they are using the landscape, and what ecological factors might be influencing their presence, persistence, and detectability.
This opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through NPS and is offered under a cooperative agreement mechanism, reflecting a collaborative research relationship rather than a simple purchase of services. The recipient is expected to be part of the Northern Great Lakes Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network and to operate under the existing CESU Master Cooperative Agreement framework (referenced as P12AC31164), which is designed to streamline partnerships between federal land management agencies and research institutions. In practical terms, the eligibility is limited to entities that fit within the CESU arrangement, and the description indicates UW-Madison as the intended participant because it has already been conducting related work and has the specialized capacity needed for the remote, logistically challenging Apostle Islands environment.
The technical approach centers on combining multiple monitoring tools to get a more complete picture of marten status in the park. First, the project uses remote camera surveys, which are a standard wildlife monitoring technique for elusive carnivores and forest species that are difficult to observe directly. Camera systems can operate for long periods with minimal disturbance and provide time-stamped photographic evidence of presence, relative activity patterns, and potentially behavior at sites. Second, the project includes DNA analysis, which commonly involves collecting genetic material from sources such as hair or scat and then using laboratory methods to confirm species identification, potentially distinguish individuals, and support population and occupancy inference. Genetic methods are especially valuable when visual detections are rare or when confirmation is important for an endangered or sensitive species. Third, the effort incorporates small mammal surveys, which help characterize prey availability and broader habitat conditions, supporting a more ecological interpretation of where martens are found and why certain areas may be more suitable than others. Together, these methods are intended to strengthen detection, reduce uncertainty, and allow the park to draw clearer conclusions than any single method could provide alone.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is identified as NOIP16AC01066, categorized under "Other" as the opportunity category, with the funding activity in Natural Resources and the CFDA number listed as 15.945. The posting shows an award ceiling of $100,000 and anticipates a single award, reinforcing that this is a targeted project rather than a broad, open-ended competition for multiple recipients. The opportunity was created on August 5, 2016, with an original closing date of August 19, 2016, suggesting a short application window consistent with a continuation award or a partner-specific cooperative action under an existing CESU relationship.
Overall, the grant supports applied conservation science and management-relevant monitoring in a national park unit, leveraging UW-Madison's demonstrated expertise with remote cameras, marten-focused field research, genetic analysis, and the practical challenges of working across the Apostle Islands. The expected outcome is improved information for NPS decision-making about the distribution and ecological context of martens in the park, achieved through integrated field surveys and laboratory-based genetic tools that expand and refine prior monitoring efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Monitoring of Endangered American Marten in the Apostle Islands NL."
Which federal agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior and administered through the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to improve scientific understanding and monitoring of American marten populations within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore by generating stronger field-based evidence about where martens occur, how they use the landscape, and what ecological factors influence their presence, persistence, and detectability.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (Apostle Islands NL).
Is this a new project or a continuation of previous work?
It is a continuation and expansion of earlier work already carried out by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The project is intended to build on established methods, existing knowledge, and prior field experience in the same park setting.
What type of award mechanism is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which reflects a collaborative research relationship rather than a simple purchase of services.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, the cooperative agreement structure indicates that the project is set up as a partnership-style research effort with NPS involvement, rather than a standard contract for services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to entities that are part of the Northern Great Lakes Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network and can operate under the CESU Master Cooperative Agreement framework.
What CESU agreement framework is referenced for this opportunity?
The opportunity references the existing CESU Master Cooperative Agreement framework identified as P12AC31164.
Is there an intended or named participant for this cooperative agreement?
Yes. The description indicates the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) as the intended participant because it has already been conducting related work and has the specialized capacity needed for the remote and logistically challenging Apostle Islands environment.
Why is the eligibility so limited?
The opportunity is structured under an existing CESU partnership framework and is described as a continuation/expansion of work already underway, which aligns with a targeted cooperative action rather than an open competition.
What are the main monitoring methods included in the project?
The technical approach combines three tools: remote camera surveys, DNA analysis, and small mammal surveys. Together, these methods are intended to strengthen detection, reduce uncertainty, and support clearer conclusions about marten status and ecology in the park.
How will remote camera surveys be used in this project?
Remote cameras will be used as a standard wildlife monitoring technique for elusive species. The cameras can operate for long periods with minimal disturbance and provide time-stamped photographic evidence of presence, relative activity patterns, and potentially behavior at monitored sites.
What role does DNA analysis play in the monitoring effort?
DNA analysis is included to confirm species identification and may help distinguish individuals, supporting population and occupancy inference. Genetic methods can be especially useful when visual detections are rare or when confirmation is important for an endangered or sensitive species.
What kinds of samples are associated with the DNA analysis described?
The description notes genetic material collected from sources such as hair or scat, which can then be analyzed in a laboratory to support species confirmation and other inferences.
Why are small mammal surveys part of a marten monitoring project?
Small mammal surveys help characterize prey availability and broader habitat conditions, which supports a more ecological interpretation of where martens are found and why certain areas may be more suitable than others.
Why use multiple monitoring methods instead of just one?
The opportunity describes an integrated approach because combining cameras, genetics, and prey/habitat context is intended to strengthen detection, reduce uncertainty, and provide clearer conclusions than any single method could provide on its own.
What kinds of questions is the project trying to answer about martens?
The project is designed to improve evidence on where martens occur in the park, how they are using the landscape, and what ecological factors influence their presence, persistence, and detectability.
How will the results be used?
The expected outcome is improved information for NPS decision-making about marten distribution and the ecological context of martens in the park, based on integrated field surveys and laboratory-based genetic tools.
What is the opportunity number or identifier?
The opportunity is identified as NOIP16AC01066.
What is the opportunity category listed for this posting?
The opportunity category is listed as "Other."
What is the funding activity area?
The funding activity is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
What is the maximum (ceiling) funding amount for this award?
The award ceiling shown is $100,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
The posting anticipates a single award, which supports that this is a targeted project rather than a broad competition for multiple recipients.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on August 5, 2016, and the original closing date was August 19, 2016.
How long was the application window based on the dates provided?
Based on the creation date (August 5, 2016) and closing date (August 19, 2016), the posting reflects a short application window.
Why does the posting suggest a short closing window?
The description notes that a short window is consistent with a continuation award or a partner-specific cooperative action under an existing CESU relationship.
What makes this project logistically challenging?
The description characterizes the Apostle Islands environment as remote and logistically challenging, which is one reason UW-Madison is highlighted as having the specialized capacity and prior experience to carry out the work there.
What is the overall conservation and management focus of the project?
The project supports applied conservation science and management-relevant monitoring in a national park unit, with the goal of producing actionable information about the distribution and ecological context of American martens in the park.
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