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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Arizona Bald Eagle Management Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 4, 2012 and posted on Jun 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2012. (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 $150,000.00 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 is a notice of intent to award no competition is being sought.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Arizona Bald Eagle Management Study (Funding Opportunity Number R12SF32012) is a continuation grant announced by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, to support ongoing bald eagle management and conservation work in Arizona. The opportunity is framed around the species recovery story: bald eagles were downlisted from federally endangered to threatened in 1995, and in 1999 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed further downlisting based on continued rebound from the low population levels seen in the 1970s. In Arizona specifically, the notice highlights a major increase in known breeding areas, growing from just three breeding areas in 1971 to 62 by 2011, underscoring why continued monitoring and management remain important even after strong recovery trends.
The project purpose is for the Bureau of Reclamation and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) to enter into an agreement that provides funding and operational support for Arizona's established bald eagle management program. The work is focused on practical, field-based conservation activities that track breeding success, population status, and individual bird movements. Core tasks include conducting nest watches and nest searches in key breeding territories, particularly within the Lake Pleasant and Tonto breeding areas. The announcement also leaves room for expanding efforts into other locations where eagles are observed if the available funding allows, suggesting the program can respond to new sightings or shifting use of habitat.
A significant component of the effort involves marking and tracking individual eagles to improve understanding of survival, movement, and site fidelity. The program includes placing leg bands, resighting banded birds over time, and capturing eagles for radio-tagging. These techniques support long-term monitoring by allowing biologists to identify individuals, document dispersal or territory changes, and strengthen population datasets used for management decisions, impact assessments, and coordination with land and water management activities in the region.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a single-award, non-competitive action. The notice explicitly states it is a notice of intent to award and that no competition is being sought, with eligibility listed broadly as "Others" but effectively tied to the intended recipient described in the announcement (AGFD). The grant falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act). The total estimated funding is $150,000, with both the award ceiling and floor set at $150,000, indicating a planned fixed award amount rather than a range. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement noted.
Key dates provided in the announcement include a posted and creation date of June 4, 2012, an original and current closing date of June 15, 2012, and an archive date of July 15, 2012. For access issues or questions related to the full announcement, the listed Bureau of Reclamation grants officer contact is Shawna Thompson (702-293-8570, smthompson@usbr.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Arizona Bald Eagle Management Study (R12SF32012)
What is the Arizona Bald Eagle Management Study funding opportunity?
The Arizona Bald Eagle Management Study is a continuation grant announced by the Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region. It provides funding and operational support for ongoing bald eagle management and conservation work in Arizona under Funding Opportunity Number R12SF32012.
Who is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region.
What is the purpose of this continuation grant?
The purpose is for the Bureau of Reclamation and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) to enter into an agreement that funds and supports Arizona's established bald eagle management program, with an emphasis on field-based monitoring and management activities.
Why is continued bald eagle management highlighted as important in Arizona?
The notice emphasizes that even with strong recovery trends, continued monitoring and management remain important. It points to Arizona's growth in known breeding areas from three in 1971 to 62 by 2011 as a key indicator of both recovery and the ongoing need to track breeding success, population status, and changing habitat use.
How does the announcement describe the bald eagle recovery context?
The opportunity is framed around the species recovery story: bald eagles were downlisted from federally endangered to threatened in 1995, and in 1999 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed further downlisting based on continued rebound from low population levels seen in the 1970s.
What types of activities does the project fund?
The work is focused on practical, field-based conservation activities, including nest watches, nest searches, and monitoring aimed at tracking breeding success and overall population status, as well as documenting individual bird movements.
Where will field work be focused?
Core tasks are focused in key breeding territories, particularly within the Lake Pleasant and Tonto breeding areas.
Can the project expand beyond the Lake Pleasant and Tonto breeding areas?
Yes. The announcement indicates efforts may expand into other locations where eagles are observed if available funding allows, supporting responsiveness to new sightings or shifts in habitat use.
Does the project include capturing and marking eagles?
Yes. A significant component includes marking and tracking individual eagles, including placing leg bands, resighting banded birds over time, and capturing eagles for radio-tagging.
Why are leg bands and radio-tags used in this program?
These methods improve understanding of survival, movement, and site fidelity. They allow biologists to identify individuals over time, document dispersal or territory changes, and strengthen long-term datasets used for management decisions, impact assessments, and coordination with land and water management activities.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is a notice of intent to award and that no competition is being sought. It is described as a single-award, non-competitive action.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," but the notice indicates the award is effectively tied to the intended recipient described in the announcement, which is the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD).
What is the CFDA number and program authority associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.517 under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The grant is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $150,000.
Is there an award range (floor/ceiling), or is it a fixed amount?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are set at $150,000, indicating a planned fixed award amount rather than a funding range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is noted in the information provided.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date and creation date are June 4, 2012. The original closing date and current closing date are June 15, 2012. The archive date is July 15, 2012.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed Bureau of Reclamation grants officer contact is Shawna Thompson. Phone: 702-293-8570. Email: smthompson@usbr.gov.
What does it mean that this is a continuation grant?
Based on the information provided, it means the funding is intended to continue and support an already established bald eagle management and conservation program in Arizona rather than launching a brand-new program.
What kind of monitoring outcomes does this program support?
The described monitoring supports tracking breeding success, population status, and individual movements. It also supports long-term resighting and data collection that can be used for management decisions and coordination with land and water management activities.
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