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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assessing the Hydrogeology of Springs that Support Stygobromus kenkii and Stygobromus hayii" 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 24, 2015 and posted on Aug 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 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 $48,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $48,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Assessing the Hydrogeology of Springs that Support Stygobromus kenkii and Stygobromus hayii" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) research grant focused on understanding the groundwater systems that feed a small set of seepage springs that provide habitat for rare subterranean amphipods in the Washington, D.C. region. The project is framed as applied conservation science: by figuring out where the spring water is coming from, how it moves through the subsurface, and what land areas contribute recharge to the springs, USFWS can better evaluate current and future threats to these species and their habitat.
USFWS anticipated making a single award with a total budget of exactly $48,000 (award floor and ceiling both listed as $48,000), with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The agency planned to fund the work through a grant agreement under its Research Grants (Generic) program (CFDA 15.650). Although the listing notes that eligibility is generally "unrestricted" (open to any entity type), the announcement also states the Service intended to make the award as a sole source action because of the unique qualifications of the applicant, meaning it was effectively targeted rather than a typical competitive multi-award call.
The technical work described centers on assessing the contributing areas of groundwater seepage springs at three locations: two sites in Washington, D.C. and one site in Montgomery County, Maryland. These springs support federally listed and candidate species in the genus Stygobromus, specifically Stygobromus kenkii and Stygobromus hayii (amphipods associated with groundwater and spring environments). The core purpose is hydrogeologic characterization of the springs and their recharge areas, which can include identifying groundwater flow paths, delineating recharge zones, and determining how surface activities or land use within those zones might influence water quantity and quality at the springs. The results are intended to strengthen threat assessments and inform conservation or management decisions for the species that depend on these sensitive groundwater-fed habitats.
The opportunity was categorized under discretionary funding, with the funding instrument type listed as a grant and the activity area grouped under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development. Key administrative dates in the public notice include a posted date of August 25, 2015 (creation date August 24, 2015), and an original and current closing date of August 31, 2015, with an archive date of September 7, 2015. The anticipated project start date was January 5, 2016, and the planned project period ran through October 31, 2016, setting an approximately ten-month window to complete the study and deliver results.
The legal authorities cited for the Research Grants program and this work include multiple statutes that support federal fish and wildlife research and conservation actions, including the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978, the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, and the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The funding opportunity number is F15AS00446, and the announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov for full details. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact was Christine Guimond (ChristineGuimond@fws.gov, 413-253-8607).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Assessing the Hydrogeology of Springs that Support Stygobromus kenkii and Stygobromus hayii."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to understand the groundwater systems that feed a small set of seepage springs that provide habitat for rare subterranean amphipods in the Washington, D.C. region. The work is framed as applied conservation science to help USFWS evaluate threats and inform management decisions.
What species are the focus of this research?
The springs support amphipods in the genus Stygobromus, specifically Stygobromus kenkii and Stygobromus hayii. The announcement notes these are federally listed and candidate species.
Where will the hydrogeologic work take place?
The technical work is focused on three locations: two sites in Washington, D.C. and one site in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What types of hydrogeologic questions is the study intended to answer?
Based on the notice, the study is intended to characterize the springs and their recharge areas, including identifying where the spring water is coming from, how groundwater moves through the subsurface, and what land areas contribute recharge to the springs (contributing areas).
What kinds of analyses or outputs are implied by the description?
The description points to hydrogeologic characterization activities such as identifying groundwater flow paths, delineating recharge zones, and determining how surface activities or land use within those zones could influence water quantity and quality at the springs. The intended output is information that strengthens threat assessments and supports conservation or management decisions.
How much funding is available?
The total anticipated award amount is exactly $48,000. The listing shows an award floor of $48,000 and an award ceiling of $48,000.
How many awards did USFWS anticipate making?
USFWS anticipated making a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding is this (competitive or targeted)?
The listing indicates eligibility is generally "unrestricted," but it also states USFWS intended to make the award as a sole source action due to the unique qualifications of the applicant. That means it was effectively targeted rather than a typical competitive multi-award solicitation.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant, to be issued as a grant agreement under the Research Grants (Generic) program.
What is the program and CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under the USFWS Research Grants (Generic) program with CFDA 15.650.
How is the opportunity categorized (funding type and subject area)?
It is categorized as discretionary funding. The activity area is grouped under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F15AS00446.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is August 25, 2015 (with a creation date of August 24, 2015).
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is August 31, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 7, 2015.
What was the anticipated project start date?
The anticipated project start date was January 5, 2016.
How long was the planned project period?
The planned project period ran through October 31, 2016, which is approximately a ten-month window from the anticipated start date.
What legal authorities are cited for the program/work?
The notice cites multiple statutes supporting federal fish and wildlife research and conservation actions, including the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978, the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, and the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Where were applicants directed to find full details and apply?
The announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov for full details.
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Christine Guimond. Email: ChristineGuimond@fws.gov. Phone: 413-253-8607.
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