Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AP00122
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Arizona Bald Eagle Management" 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 Aug 3, 2014 and posted on Aug 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 17, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $230,222.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $230,222.00 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 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R14AP00122) is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary grant intended to fund continued statewide monitoring of bald eagles in Arizona. The core purpose is to support long-running field efforts that track where bald eagles occur, how many pairs are breeding, how productive they are, and how the population is changing over time. The information collected feeds into broader national monitoring and assessment goals for the species, while also meeting Arizona-specific management needs tied to ongoing coordination between the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), the Southwestern Bald Eagle Management Committee (SWBEMC), and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
The funded work focuses on two main activity tracks. First, the award supports the use of contracted Nestwatchers who monitor selected breeding areas during the breeding season, beginning in February and continuing through spring into early summer (generally ending between April and June, depending on timing and site conditions). Second, it funds six helicopter-based survey flights conducted annually from January through June. Together, these efforts enable a statewide bald eagle winter count each January and monthly surveys of breeding areas from January through June. A key deliverable is consistent occupancy and reproductive data at known and newly discovered breeding territories, which is essential for year-to-year comparisons and for documenting trends in population status and productivity.
A major operational feature of the project is the need for Special Use low-level flight operations. Many of the priority survey areas are located in rugged canyon systems and remote terrain that are difficult or impractical to access on the ground. Helicopter surveys are therefore used to locate eagles, confirm territory occupancy, and check nest status across large landscapes on a predictable schedule. Beyond simple counting, the surveys are designed to support timely discovery of breeding activity and to flag sensitive territories where proactive management may be needed to avoid or reduce disturbances and other potentially harmful impacts.
The geographic scope is extensive and includes multiple river systems, tributaries, and key waterbodies across Arizona. Survey flight areas include the Salt River corridor from Granite Reef Dam to the confluence of the Black and White Rivers, along with the Black River, White River, North Fork White River, and tributary areas such as Big and Little Bonito Creeks, Tonto Creek, Salome Creek, Canyon Creek, and Cibecue Creek. Additional coverage includes the Gila River from Kearny to the San Carlos Reservoir and from Safford to Three Way, as well as the San Carlos River, Bonita Creek, Willow Creek, Eagle Creek, the San Francisco River, and the Blue River. Surveys may also occur along the full length of the Verde River and its tributaries, and at other important eagle-use locations including Silver Creek, Crescent Lake, Big Lake, Reservation Lake, and the Greer Lakes.
In terms of award details, the opportunity was posted August 3, 2014, with an original and final closing date of August 17, 2014, and it was archived September 16, 2014. The estimated total funding and maximum award amount are both listed as 230,222 dollars (award floor 0), with one expected award. The CFDA program number is 15.517 under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is listed as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the original announcement, but the notice explicitly states it is a notice of intent to award and that no competition is being sought, indicating a planned, directed award rather than an open competitive solicitation.
For administrative questions, the listed grants officer contact is Shawna Thompson at the Bureau of Reclamation (phone 702-293-8570, email smthompson@usbr.gov).
Arizona Bald Eagle Management Grant (R14AP00122) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arizona Bald Eagle Management grant opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary grant intended to fund continued statewide monitoring of bald eagles in Arizona. The opportunity is titled the Arizona Bald Eagle Management grant opportunity and has Funding Opportunity Number R14AP00122.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to support long-running field efforts that track where bald eagles occur in Arizona, how many pairs are breeding, how productive they are, and how the population is changing over time. The data collected supports national monitoring and assessment goals while also meeting Arizona-specific management needs.
Which agencies or groups are tied to this work?
The monitoring effort is tied to ongoing coordination between the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), the Southwestern Bald Eagle Management Committee (SWBEMC), and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
What kinds of activities does the funded project support?
The work focuses on two main activity tracks: (1) contracted Nestwatchers who monitor selected breeding areas during the breeding season, and (2) six helicopter-based survey flights conducted annually from January through June.
What do Nestwatchers do under this project?
Contracted Nestwatchers monitor selected breeding areas during the breeding season. Their monitoring begins in February and continues through spring into early summer, generally ending between April and June depending on timing and site conditions.
How many helicopter survey flights are included, and when do they occur?
The project funds six helicopter-based survey flights conducted annually from January through June.
What survey outputs are produced from the helicopter flights and field monitoring?
Together, the Nestwatcher monitoring and helicopter surveys enable a statewide bald eagle winter count each January and monthly surveys of breeding areas from January through June.
What is a key deliverable of the monitoring work?
A key deliverable is consistent occupancy and reproductive data at known and newly discovered breeding territories. This information is essential for year-to-year comparisons and for documenting trends in population status and productivity.
Why are helicopter surveys needed for this project?
Many priority survey areas are located in rugged canyon systems and remote terrain that are difficult or impractical to access on the ground. Helicopter surveys are used to locate eagles, confirm territory occupancy, and check nest status across large landscapes on a predictable schedule.
What does "Special Use low-level flight operations" refer to in this project?
It refers to the operational need to conduct low-level helicopter flight work as part of the survey approach. This supports locating eagles, confirming occupancy, and checking nest status in remote and rugged areas.
Beyond counting eagles, what else are the surveys designed to do?
Beyond simple counting, the surveys are designed to support timely discovery of breeding activity and to flag sensitive territories where proactive management may be needed to avoid or reduce disturbances and other potentially harmful impacts.
What is the geographic scope of the monitoring and survey work?
The scope is statewide across Arizona and includes multiple river systems, tributaries, and key waterbodies where bald eagles occur and breed.
Which areas are specifically listed for survey flight coverage?
Listed survey areas include the Salt River corridor (from Granite Reef Dam to the confluence of the Black and White Rivers), the Black River, White River, North Fork White River, and tributaries including Big and Little Bonito Creeks, Tonto Creek, Salome Creek, Canyon Creek, and Cibecue Creek. Additional coverage includes the Gila River (from Kearny to the San Carlos Reservoir and from Safford to Three Way), the San Carlos River, Bonita Creek, Willow Creek, Eagle Creek, the San Francisco River, and the Blue River. Surveys may also occur along the full length of the Verde River and its tributaries, and at other eagle-use locations including Silver Creek, Crescent Lake, Big Lake, Reservation Lake, and the Greer Lakes.
When was this funding opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2014. The original closing date and the final closing date were both August 17, 2014.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The notice indicates it was archived on September 16, 2014.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is listed as 230,222 dollars.
What is the maximum award amount and the award floor?
The maximum award amount is listed as 230,222 dollars, and the award floor is listed as 0.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
One award was expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA program number is associated with this grant?
The CFDA program number listed is 15.517 under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the original announcement.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is a notice of intent to award and that no competition is being sought, indicating a planned, directed award rather than an open competitive solicitation.
Who can I contact for administrative questions about this grant notice?
The listed grants officer contact is Shawna Thompson at the Bureau of Reclamation. Phone: 702-293-8570. Email: smthompson@usbr.gov.
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