Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00065
Apply for F15AS00065
- 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 "Abundance and Distribution of Nesting Raptors in the Fox and Paxon Military Operating Areas, Alaska" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 8, 2015 and posted on Jan 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 7, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $207,736.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $207,736.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Abundance and Distribution of Nesting Raptors in the Fox and Paxon Military Operating Areas, Alaska" (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00065), is a U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 7 notice describing an intended single-source cooperative agreement. It is not an open, competitive solicitation. The agency states plainly that it does not intend to accept proposals and expects to make one award roughly 30 days after the notice date. The intended recipient is the University of Alaska Fairbanks, using authority under 505 DM 2.14(B).
The work is being issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Network, a federal partnership framework designed to connect agencies with research institutions for applied studies, technical support, and education relevant to land management and conservation. In practical terms, CESU projects are meant to bring scientific capacity to real management questions across biological, physical, social, cultural, engineering, and related disciplines, typically at landscape scales and with an ecosystem-management perspective.
The project focus is raptors that nest within the U.S. Air Force Fox and Paxon Military Operating Areas in Alaska, with an emphasis on understanding abundance and distribution. Because these areas are remote and logistically challenging, the notice highlights the need for robust field methods and aviation planning. The recipient must be able to design a statistically defensible sampling framework and a rigorous survey protocol suitable for nesting-raptor surveys in remote Alaskan conditions. The recipient must also be capable of arranging air charters to support aerial surveys, which are commonly used in Alaska to cover large areas efficiently and to access terrain that is difficult to reach on the ground.
Beyond survey implementation, the project includes analytical and reporting requirements. The recipient is expected to conduct data analysis that supports credible estimates or assessments of nesting raptor occurrence and distribution, and to participate in writing products that include both gray literature (such as agency technical reports) and peer-reviewed scientific publications tied to the project objectives. The structure as a cooperative agreement signals that FWS anticipates substantial involvement in the work (for example, coordination on study design, field planning, data needs, and deliverables), rather than a simple pass-through grant with minimal federal engagement.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $207,736, which is also the stated award ceiling. The award floor is listed as $10,000. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, and the activity category falls under natural resources science and technology and other research and development. The CFDA number provided is 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation). No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated.
Eligibility in the listing is described broadly as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the narrative makes clear the intent is a single-source award to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, meaning other entities are not being invited to compete. Key timeline fields show the notice posted and created on January 8, 2015, with an original and current closing date of February 7, 2015, and an archive date of March 10, 2015, though the agency also notes the award would be made about 30 days after the notice.
The legal authorities cited for the work include the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (as amended), the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. These statutes collectively support federal involvement in wildlife research, coordination with other activities affecting wildlife resources, conservation actions, and the monitoring and protection of migratory birds, which includes many raptor species.
For additional details or access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Stephen B. Lewis, Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable at 907-780-1163 or steveblewis@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Abundance and Distribution of Nesting Raptors in the Fox and Paxon Military Operating Areas, Alaska."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00065.
Which agency is issuing this notice?
This notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 7.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice describes an intended single-source cooperative agreement and states plainly that the agency does not intend to accept proposals.
Will the agency accept proposals from other organizations?
No. The agency indicates it does not intend to accept proposals and expects to make a single award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
What authority is cited for making this a single-source award?
The notice cites authority under 505 DM 2.14(B).
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
It means FWS anticipates substantial involvement in the work, such as coordination on study design, field planning, data needs, and deliverables, rather than minimal federal involvement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $207,736.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $207,736.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $10,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation).
What is the primary focus of the project?
The project focuses on nesting raptors in the U.S. Air Force Fox and Paxon Military Operating Areas in Alaska, with an emphasis on understanding their abundance and distribution.
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place in Alaska, specifically within the Fox and Paxon Military Operating Areas.
What is the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Network mentioned in the notice?
The CESU Network is a federal partnership framework designed to connect agencies with research institutions for applied studies, technical support, and education relevant to land management and conservation.
What kinds of disciplines can CESU projects involve?
CESU projects can involve biological, physical, social, cultural, engineering, and related disciplines, typically addressing landscape-scale questions with an ecosystem-management perspective.
What makes this fieldwork challenging according to the notice?
The notice describes the areas as remote and logistically challenging and highlights the need for robust field methods and careful aviation planning.
What kind of survey approach is expected for this project?
The recipient is expected to design a statistically defensible sampling framework and a rigorous survey protocol suitable for nesting-raptor surveys in remote Alaskan conditions.
Does the project involve aerial survey work?
Yes. The notice states the recipient must be capable of arranging air charters to support aerial surveys, which are commonly used in Alaska to cover large areas efficiently and reach difficult terrain.
What analytical work is expected as part of the project?
The recipient is expected to conduct data analysis that supports credible estimates or assessments of nesting raptor occurrence and distribution.
What reporting or publication outputs are expected?
The recipient is expected to participate in writing products that include gray literature (such as agency technical reports) and peer-reviewed scientific publications tied to the project objectives.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is natural resources science and technology and other research and development.
Who is eligible according to the listing?
Eligibility is described broadly as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the notice also makes clear the intent is a single-source award to the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted (and created) on January 8, 2015.
What is the closing date listed for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date is February 7, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is March 10, 2015.
When did the agency expect to make the award?
The agency stated it expects to make one award roughly 30 days after the notice date.
What laws or legal authorities are cited to support this work?
The notice cites the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (as amended), the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
How do these legal authorities relate to the project topic?
They collectively support federal involvement in wildlife research, coordination with activities affecting wildlife resources, conservation actions, and monitoring and protection of migratory birds, which includes many raptor species.
Who is the point of contact for this notice?
The point of contact is Stephen B. Lewis, Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Stephen B. Lewis can be reached at 907-780-1163 or steveblewis@fws.gov.
What should someone do if they need additional details or have access issues related to the full announcement?
The notice directs interested parties to contact Stephen B. Lewis (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) for additional details or access issues.
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