Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00159
Apply for F13AS00159
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Pronghorn Population Assessment" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.663 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 25, 2013 and posted on Apr 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B2. See Additional Information of Eligibility Section.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $32,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 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).
- This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B2. See Additional Information of Eligibility Section.
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Opportunity Summary:
The American Pronghorn Population Assessment grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00159) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement focused on understanding why American pronghorn numbers appear to be declining in parts of the Southwest and how ongoing and future climate change may influence those trends. The central aim is to connect pronghorn population trajectories (how abundance changes over time) with climatic shifts occurring both locally and across broader ecosystems, then use that information to produce practical guidance for pronghorn management.
The project is structured around a clear sequence of linked tasks. First, it seeks to determine how widespread pronghorn declines are by compiling and organizing population estimate data (abundance information) from as many herds or management units as possible. The geographic scope is the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Desert ecosystems, plus the Colorado Plateau and nearby semi-arid prairies. In practical terms, that means pulling together population data spanning Arizona, New Mexico, western Texas, Utah, and Colorado, with an additional cross-border component that includes Sonora, Mexico. The intention is to build as complete a regional picture as possible, rather than relying on a small set of well-studied herds.
Second, the opportunity emphasizes identifying climatic drivers that best explain observed population changes. The planned analysis centers on key climate variables that can affect pronghorn survival and recruitment, including precipitation patterns, temperature, and vapor pressure deficit (a measure closely tied to atmospheric dryness and plant water stress). The work is expected to model population trajectories for each pronghorn population alongside these climate variables, potentially testing alternative versions or derivatives of those variables to better capture biologically meaningful conditions such as drought intensity, heat stress periods, or seasonal timing of moisture.
Third, the project calls for comparing results across ecosystems and populations to identify both common patterns and meaningful differences. That comparative element matters because pronghorn in different deserts and plateau/prairie systems may respond differently depending on habitat type, forage dynamics, and local climate regimes. The deliverable is not just a set of individual population models, but a synthesis that clarifies where the same climatic pressures are driving declines broadly versus where local or ecosystem-specific conditions produce different outcomes.
Fourth, the grant is designed to move from explanation to prediction. After building relationships between population change and climate variables, the project would pair those models with downscaled climate projections to forecast how the relevant climatic drivers are expected to shift in magnitude and geographic extent over the next century. Using those projected climate conditions, the project then aims to forecast pronghorn abundance trends for representative populations within each ecosystem over multiple time horizons: approximately 20, 40, and 80 years. This forward-looking component is intended to help managers anticipate where conditions may become less favorable, where declines could intensify, and where pronghorn populations might remain resilient.
Finally, the opportunity requires translating the technical findings into management-relevant recommendations for the Southwest. The stated expectation is overarching, pointed guidance that helps decision-makers place individual population management within the larger context of ecosystem-scale abiotic change. In other words, the project is meant to produce actionable insights, not only about what is happening and why, but about how pronghorn conservation and management strategies may need to adapt as climate conditions evolve.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary cooperative agreement in the environment funding category, with one expected award and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total funding is about $32,000, with an award range listed from $25,000 to $30,000. It is described as a single-source award issued under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B2), meaning eligibility and competition are constrained according to that policy rather than being an open competitive opportunity. The posting date was April 25, 2013, and it was archived on April 26, 2013. A contact is provided for access issues or questions: Adrian Lopez (505-248-6477, AdrianLopez@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the American Pronghorn Population Assessment grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement focused on understanding why American pronghorn numbers appear to be declining in parts of the U.S. Southwest and how ongoing and future climate change may influence those trends.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00159.
What is the central aim of the project?
The central aim is to connect pronghorn population trajectories (how abundance changes over time) with climatic shifts occurring locally and across broader ecosystems, and then use that information to produce practical guidance for pronghorn management.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
It is listed under the environment funding category.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is about $32,000.
What is the typical award size or award range?
The listed award range is $25,000 to $30,000.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
It is described as a single-source award issued under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B2), which means eligibility and competition are constrained under that policy rather than being an open competitive opportunity.
What problem is this project trying to address?
The project is aimed at understanding apparent pronghorn declines in parts of the Southwest and determining how climate variables and climate change may be influencing those population trends.
What are the major tasks or phases described for the project?
The project is organized as a linked sequence: (1) compile and organize pronghorn population estimate data across many herds/management units, (2) identify climatic drivers that best explain population changes, (3) compare results across ecosystems and populations to find common patterns and differences, (4) use downscaled climate projections to forecast future climate drivers and pronghorn abundance trends over multiple time horizons, and (5) translate findings into management-relevant recommendations for the Southwest.
What does the project mean by "population trajectories"?
Population trajectories refer to how pronghorn abundance changes over time, based on population estimate data compiled for herds or management units.
What geographic areas are included in the project scope?
The scope includes the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Desert ecosystems, the Colorado Plateau, and nearby semi-arid prairies.
Which U.S. states are specifically mentioned as part of the data compilation effort?
The opportunity describes pulling together data spanning Arizona, New Mexico, western Texas, Utah, and Colorado.
Does the project include work outside the United States?
Yes. It includes a cross-border component that includes Sonora, Mexico.
What is the purpose of compiling population estimate data from many herds or management units?
The purpose is to determine how widespread pronghorn declines are and to build as complete a regional picture as possible rather than relying on a small number of well-studied herds.
What climate variables are highlighted for analysis?
The opportunity highlights precipitation patterns, temperature, and vapor pressure deficit (VPD).
Why is vapor pressure deficit (VPD) included?
VPD is described as a measure closely tied to atmospheric dryness and plant water stress, which can influence conditions affecting pronghorn survival and recruitment.
How will climate variables be used in the analysis?
The work is expected to model population trajectories for each pronghorn population alongside the climate variables, potentially testing alternative versions or derivatives of those variables to better represent biologically meaningful conditions (for example, drought intensity, heat stress periods, or seasonal timing of moisture).
Will the project compare results across different ecosystems?
Yes. A specific task is to compare results across ecosystems and populations to identify both common patterns and meaningful differences in climate-population relationships.
Why is comparing ecosystems and populations important in this project?
The opportunity notes that pronghorn in different deserts and plateau/prairie systems may respond differently depending on habitat type, forage dynamics, and local climate regimes. The comparison is intended to clarify what is broadly shared versus ecosystem-specific.
What kinds of deliverables are implied beyond individual models?
The opportunity indicates the deliverable is not only individual population models but also a synthesis that explains where the same climatic pressures are driving declines broadly versus where local or ecosystem-specific conditions produce different outcomes.
Does the project include forecasting future conditions?
Yes. After establishing relationships between population change and climate variables, the project would pair those models with downscaled climate projections to forecast how climatic drivers may shift in magnitude and geographic extent over the next century.
What time horizons are mentioned for forecasting pronghorn abundance trends?
The opportunity specifies forecasts over approximately 20, 40, and 80 years.
Are forecasts intended for every population in the region?
The description states forecasts are for representative populations within each ecosystem, rather than explicitly stating every population will be forecasted.
What is the purpose of the forecasting component?
It is intended to help managers anticipate where conditions may become less favorable, where declines could intensify, and where pronghorn populations might remain resilient under projected climate conditions.
What does the opportunity expect in terms of management recommendations?
It requires translating technical findings into management-relevant recommendations for the Southwest, with overarching guidance to help decision-makers place individual population management within the broader context of ecosystem-scale abiotic change.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The posting date was April 25, 2013, and it was archived on April 26, 2013.
Who is the listed contact for access issues or questions?
The contact provided is Adrian Lopez. Phone: 505-248-6477. Email: AdrianLopez@fws.gov.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What does "single-source award" mean in this listing?
The listing describes it as a single-source award under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B2), indicating the award is constrained by that policy rather than offered as an open competitive opportunity.
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