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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "A multigene and niche modeling assessment of Zapus hudsonius preblei" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 2, 2012 and posted on Aug 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 9, 2012 This Grant is being awarded to the University of New Mexico under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,850.00 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).
- This Grant is being awarded to the University of New Mexico under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "A multigene and niche modeling assessment of Zapus hudsonius preblei" is a Fish and Wildlife Service research grant focused on resolving conservation and taxonomy questions surrounding Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) by combining broad genetic sampling with modern species distribution and niche modeling. The overall intent is to generate a clearer, evidence-based picture of how this taxon relates to other Zapus hudsonius subspecies across North America, how populations are structured geographically, when key lineages diverged, and how those findings should inform conservation validity and management decisions.
A major part of the work is lab-based molecular genetics carried out across the geographic range of Zapus hudsonius, with particular emphasis on northern populations in western North America. The project calls for DNA extraction, amplification, purification, and sequencing across 12 subspecies using a multigene approach. Specifically, the recipient is expected to sequence six genes total: five nuclear DNA (nDNA) loci and one mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) locus. The sampling targets are substantial for a subspecies-level study, requiring at least 50 individuals for the five nuclear genes and roughly 100 individuals for the mitochondrial gene, with sampling explicitly including skin samples. This design signals that the agency wanted robust coverage both in terms of individuals and genomic markers, since nuclear and mitochondrial datasets can answer complementary questions about lineage history, gene flow, and population structure.
The grant is also structured around two concrete publication deliverables, each framed as a manuscript to be submitted for peer review. The first manuscript is intended to evaluate the conservation validity of the focal taxon from a phylogenetic perspective, emphasizing taxon coverage and genomic sampling. In practical terms, that means building and interpreting evolutionary trees or related phylogenetic analyses to test whether Z. h. preblei is genetically distinct in ways that support its conservation status and to place that distinctiveness in the broader context of the species and its subspecies. The second manuscript is aimed at deeper historical interpretation and hypothesis testing. It is expected to address divergence times, test taxonomic relationships, and assess historical biogeographic hypotheses, including the idea of "exchangeability" among populations, which in this context generally refers to how interchangeable populations might be from a genetic and historical standpoint (for example, whether populations are sufficiently connected or recently diverged that they can be treated similarly for certain management purposes). Together, the two manuscripts indicate that the agency wanted both an applied conservation conclusion and a rigorous evolutionary narrative supported by wide geographic sampling.
In addition to the genetic and publication components, the project includes an applied modeling task: exploring phylogenetically informed species distribution models (SDMs). The opportunity explicitly references ENMTools, Maxent, and ArcGIS, pointing to an expectation that the recipient will use established ecological niche modeling workflows to estimate suitable habitat or potential distribution, while incorporating phylogenetic or lineage information so the models are not purely environmental overlays detached from evolutionary patterns. This kind of integration is commonly used to evaluate whether different lineages occupy different climatic or ecological niches, to identify potential refugia or barriers, and to help interpret genetic breaks in light of geography and environment.
Administratively, the opportunity is a discretionary grant and was issued as a single expected award under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants, Generic) within the Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development activity category. The total listed funding is $150,000, while the award ceiling and floor are both shown as $25,850 in the announcement data, which suggests the posted financial fields may reflect a specific obligated amount or a partial funding action within a broader agreement structure rather than the full project cost stated elsewhere. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date and creation date are August 2, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 9, 2012, and an archive date of August 18, 2012, indicating a short administrative window typical of noncompetitive awards.
The award was made to the University of New Mexico under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit, and it was issued as a single-source action under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4) "Unique Qualifications"). That justification means the agency asserted that competition was not necessary because the chosen applicant had demonstrable unique qualifications to carry out the work, such as specialized technical expertise, capacity, or other factors like location or resources that made them particularly suited to deliver the project outcomes. The point of contact listed for access issues or questions is Peter Plage, Project Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 303-236-4750 and by email at peterplage@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "A multigene and niche modeling assessment of Zapus hudsonius preblei."
Which agency is offering this grant?
This is a Fish and Wildlife Service research grant.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to resolve conservation and taxonomy questions about Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudsonius preblei) by combining broad genetic sampling with modern species distribution and niche (ecological) modeling. The intent is to produce an evidence-based understanding of how this taxon relates to other Zapus hudsonius subspecies across North America, how populations are geographically structured, when lineages diverged, and how those results should inform conservation validity and management decisions.
What species or taxon is the focus of the study?
The focal taxon is Preble's meadow jumping mouse, Zapus hudsonius preblei, evaluated in the context of other Zapus hudsonius subspecies across North America.
What are the core scientific components of the work?
The project combines (1) lab-based molecular genetics across the geographic range of Zapus hudsonius and (2) phylogenetically informed species distribution/niche modeling using established modeling tools.
What kind of genetic approach is expected?
A multigene sequencing approach is required, with DNA extraction, amplification, purification, and sequencing conducted across 12 subspecies.
How many genes are expected to be sequenced, and what types?
The recipient is expected to sequence six genes total: five nuclear DNA (nDNA) loci and one mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) locus.
What sampling effort is required for the nuclear genes?
The sampling target is at least 50 individuals for the five nuclear genes.
What sampling effort is required for the mitochondrial gene?
The sampling target is roughly 100 individuals for the mitochondrial gene.
Are specific sample types mentioned?
Yes. Sampling is explicitly described as including skin samples.
What is the geographic scope of the genetic sampling?
The genetics work is carried out across the geographic range of Zapus hudsonius, with particular emphasis on northern populations in western North America.
Why does the project include both nuclear and mitochondrial data?
The opportunity emphasizes that nuclear and mitochondrial datasets can provide complementary insights into lineage history, gene flow, and population structure, supporting a more robust interpretation than relying on a single marker type.
What are the expected publication deliverables?
Two concrete deliverables are specified, each framed as a manuscript to be submitted for peer review.
What is the focus of the first manuscript?
The first manuscript is intended to evaluate the conservation validity of Zapus hudsonius preblei from a phylogenetic perspective, emphasizing broad taxon coverage and genomic sampling. Practically, this means building and interpreting phylogenetic analyses to test whether the focal taxon is genetically distinct in ways that support its conservation status, and placing that distinctiveness within the broader context of the species and its subspecies.
What is the focus of the second manuscript?
The second manuscript is intended to address divergence times, test taxonomic relationships, and assess historical biogeographic hypotheses, including the idea of "exchangeability" among populations (how interchangeable populations may be from a genetic and historical standpoint for certain management purposes).
What modeling work is included in the project?
The project includes exploring phylogenetically informed species distribution models (SDMs), integrating lineage or phylogenetic information with ecological niche modeling outputs.
Which software tools are referenced for the modeling component?
The opportunity explicitly references ENMTools, Maxent, and ArcGIS.
What is the intended benefit of using phylogenetically informed SDMs?
The integration is meant to help estimate suitable habitat or potential distribution while relating patterns to evolutionary history, such as whether different lineages occupy different niches, where barriers or refugia might exist, and how genetic breaks align with geography and environment.
What type of grant is this administratively?
It is described as a discretionary grant with a single expected award.
What is the CFDA number and program name listed?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.650, "Research Grants, Generic."
What activity category is associated with the opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources, Science and Technology, and other Research and Development.
How much funding is listed for this opportunity?
The total listed funding is $150,000.
Why do the award ceiling and floor fields show a different amount than the total funding?
The announcement data shows both the award ceiling and award floor as $25,850, while also listing total funding of $150,000. Based on the information provided, this suggests the posted financial fields may reflect a specific obligated amount or a partial funding action within a broader agreement structure rather than the full project cost stated elsewhere.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are August 2, 2012.
What were the closing dates for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date are both August 9, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is August 18, 2012.
Does the timeline suggest anything about how the award was handled?
Yes. The short window between posting and closing is described as typical of noncompetitive awards, consistent with the "single expected award" and single-source context provided.
Who received the award?
The award was made to the University of New Mexico under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
The information provided indicates it was issued as a single-source action under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4) "Unique Qualifications"), meaning the agency justified that competition was not necessary because the chosen recipient had demonstrable unique qualifications to perform the work.
What does "Unique Qualifications" mean in this context?
It means the agency asserted the selected recipient had specialized technical expertise, capacity, and/or other factors (such as resources or other distinguishing capabilities) that made them particularly suited to deliver the required outcomes, so a competitive process was not used for this action.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact listed is Peter Plage, Project Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the point of contact be reached?
By phone at 303-236-4750 or by email at peterplage@fws.gov.
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