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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2011 Sea Duck Joint Venture" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.637 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 2, 2010 and posted on Sep 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 29, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2011 Sea Duck Joint Venture (SDJV) funding opportunity is a competitive government grant and cooperative agreement program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support applied research and monitoring that improves the conservation and management of sea ducks under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. SDJV operates as a partnership-based program, and this solicitation is aimed at generating projects that fill important knowledge gaps in sea duck biology and ecology, with an emphasis on producing information that managers can actually use for decision-making.
For 2011, USFWS is requesting proposals that align with three main priority areas. The first is population delineation work focused specifically on scoters and long-tailed ducks in the Atlantic Flyway, which generally means research that clarifies how populations are structured, how groups mix across seasons or regions, and what that implies for monitoring and management. The second priority area is monitoring, supporting efforts that improve the ability to track sea duck populations, distribution, or key demographic indicators over time. The third category covers other high-priority sea duck research topics identified in the SDJV Implementation Plan for 2010 to 2013, which applicants are encouraged to consult to ensure their proposal directly addresses SDJV needs and fits within the partnership's stated science and management agenda.
Funding is provided through financial assistance awards, with the opportunity listing both grants and cooperative agreements as possible instruments. The total estimated funding available for this cycle is about $200,000, with an anticipated number of roughly 10 awards. Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $2,500 up to a ceiling of $100,000. The program is listed under CFDA 15.637 (Migratory Bird Joint Ventures) and is categorized under environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning proposals can come from a wide range of entity types, as long as they meet any requirements described in the full announcement.
Project duration can be either single-year or, in a limited number of cases, multi-year projects lasting up to three years. Multi-year proposals are allowed but are treated cautiously because they commit SDJV funds over multiple funding cycles and reduce flexibility to fund other work later. Even when a multi-year project is selected, funding is issued one year at a time and depends on annual review, satisfactory progress, and availability of funds. Proposals for multi-year work are expected to spell out clear annual deliverables and end-of-project outcomes (for example, expected sample sizes, milestones for analyses, and planned reports or publications). In annual summary reports, the research team must document progress toward both annual benchmarks and the overall project objectives. After three consecutive years of SDJV support, a project may reapply but must compete again and would only be considered for one-year increments, with continued funding judged on merit and results.
Although the posting indicates that there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement as an administrative matter, SDJV signals strongly that competitive proposals should include at least a 1:1 match to SDJV funds. The rationale is that SDJV funding primarily comes from congressional appropriations directed to USFWS for SDJV use, and the program is expected to demonstrate strong leveraging of those federal dollars. They specifically indicate a preference for non-U.S. federal matching resources when possible, reflecting an emphasis on partnerships and shared investment.
This announcement is described as the only solicitation for proposals for this cycle, and applicants are directed to the full text of the solicitation for detailed submission instructions, evaluation criteria (including scoring weights), reporting expectations, and government points of contact. The opportunity was posted September 2, 2010, with a proposal deadline of September 29, 2010, and it was distributed through multiple channels including Grants.gov and the SDJV website. The funding opportunity number is 70181AR053, and the announcement also references a parallel posting labeled FWS #70181AR053. For applicants trying to shape a competitive submission, the core message is to closely follow the SDJV Implementation Plan priorities, propose methods that are realistic and likely to succeed, show clear and measurable deliverables, and bring meaningful partner support or matching funds to demonstrate strong return on investment.
Sea Duck Joint Venture (SDJV) 2011 Funding Opportunity (70181AR053) - FAQs
What is the 2011 Sea Duck Joint Venture (SDJV) funding opportunity?
It is a competitive U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) financial assistance opportunity that can be awarded as either a grant or a cooperative agreement. The program supports applied research and monitoring intended to improve conservation and management of sea ducks under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, with an emphasis on producing information that managers can use for decisions.
Who administers this program?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) through the Sea Duck Joint Venture (SDJV), a partnership-based program.
What kinds of projects is SDJV trying to fund with this solicitation?
Projects that fill important knowledge gaps in sea duck biology and ecology, especially applied research and monitoring that lead to practical, manager-ready information for conservation and management.
What are the main priority areas for 2011 proposals?
USFWS is requesting proposals aligned with three priority areas:
- Population delineation for scoters and long-tailed ducks in the Atlantic Flyway (for example, clarifying population structure, seasonal or regional mixing, and implications for monitoring and management).
- Monitoring (improving the ability to track sea duck populations, distribution, or key demographic indicators over time).
- Other high-priority topics identified in the SDJV Implementation Plan for 2010-2013.
Which species and geography are explicitly highlighted in the priorities?
The first priority area explicitly highlights scoters and long-tailed ducks in the Atlantic Flyway.
What does "population delineation" mean in the context of this announcement?
In this solicitation, population delineation generally refers to research that clarifies how sea duck populations are structured and how groups mix across seasons or regions, and what those patterns mean for effective monitoring and management.
What does the monitoring priority cover?
The monitoring priority supports efforts that improve the ability to track sea duck populations over time, including changes in distribution or key demographic indicators.
What is the SDJV Implementation Plan and why is it important?
The SDJV Implementation Plan for 2010-2013 is referenced as the source of additional high-priority research topics. Applicants are encouraged to consult it so proposed work directly addresses SDJV needs and aligns with the partnership's stated science and management agenda.
What types of awards can be made under this opportunity?
Funding is provided through financial assistance awards, and the opportunity lists both grants and cooperative agreements as possible award instruments.
How much total funding is available in this cycle?
The total estimated funding available is approximately $200,000 for this cycle.
How many awards does SDJV expect to make?
The anticipated number of awards is roughly 10.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards are expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $2,500 to a maximum (ceiling) of $100,000.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.637 (Migratory Bird Joint Ventures).
How is this funding opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning proposals can come from a wide range of entity types, as long as they meet any requirements described in the full announcement.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
The posting indicates there is no formal administrative cost-sharing/matching requirement. However, SDJV strongly signals that competitive proposals should include at least a 1:1 match to SDJV funds.
How strong is SDJV's preference for matching funds?
While not required administratively, the solicitation emphasizes that proposals are expected to demonstrate strong leveraging of federal dollars, and that competitive submissions should include meaningful partner support, ideally at least a 1:1 match.
What types of match are preferred?
SDJV indicates a preference for non-U.S. federal matching resources when possible, reflecting the program's emphasis on partnerships and shared investment.
How long can a project last?
Projects can be either single-year or, in a limited number of cases, multi-year projects lasting up to three years.
Are multi-year proposals allowed, and are they treated differently?
Yes, multi-year proposals are allowed up to three years, but they are treated cautiously because they commit SDJV funds over multiple cycles and reduce flexibility to fund other work later.
If a multi-year project is selected, is the full amount awarded up front?
No. Even for a selected multi-year project, funding is issued one year at a time and depends on annual review, satisfactory progress, and availability of funds.
What should a multi-year proposal include to be competitive?
Multi-year proposals are expected to spell out clear annual deliverables and end-of-project outcomes, such as expected sample sizes, milestones for analyses, and planned reports or publications.
What reporting expectations are described for funded projects?
In annual summary reports, the research team must document progress toward both annual benchmarks and the overall project objectives. The announcement also points applicants to the full solicitation for detailed reporting expectations.
Can a project receive SDJV support for more than three consecutive years?
After three consecutive years of SDJV support, a project may reapply but must compete again and would only be considered for one-year increments, with continued funding judged on merit and results.
Is this the only SDJV solicitation for this funding cycle?
Yes. The announcement states that this is the only solicitation for proposals for this cycle.
Where was the opportunity distributed or posted?
It was distributed through multiple channels including Grants.gov and the SDJV website.
What are the key dates listed in the announcement?
The opportunity was posted on September 2, 2010, with a proposal deadline of September 29, 2010.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 70181AR053. The announcement also references a parallel posting labeled FWS #70181AR053.
What should applicants focus on to shape a competitive proposal?
Based on the announcement, competitive submissions should:
- Closely follow SDJV Implementation Plan priorities (2010-2013).
- Propose methods that are realistic and likely to succeed.
- Include clear, measurable deliverables (including annual deliverables for multi-year work).
- Bring meaningful partner support or matching funds to demonstrate strong return on investment (with at least a 1:1 match strongly encouraged).
Where can applicants find submission instructions and evaluation criteria?
Applicants are directed to the full text of the solicitation for detailed submission instructions, evaluation criteria (including scoring weights), reporting expectations, and government points of contact.
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