Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R6 GENETICDIVERSITY
Apply for FWS R6 GENETICDIVERSITY
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Physaria (Lesquerella) congesta, Dudley Bluffs bladderpod and Physaria obcordata, Dudley Bluffs twinpod" 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 Jul 1, 2009 and posted on Jun 30, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Federal, State and local government agencies Federally recognized Tribal governments private nonprofit institutions/organizations public nonprofit institutions/organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
This Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant opportunity supports conservation genetics research for two rare Colorado plants: Physaria (Lesquerella) congesta (Dudley Bluffs bladderpod) and Physaria obcordata (Dudley Bluffs twinpod). Both species are largely restricted to the Piceance Creek Basin in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, with all known occurrences clustered in a relatively small area (about 27 miles east to west and 17 miles north to south). The main driver behind the funding is the rapid rise in threats tied to energy development, particularly natural gas drilling and the possibility of future oil shale development, which are expected to intensify and put increasing pressure on the plants and their habitats.
The project focus is a detailed assessment of genetic diversity within and among populations of these two Physaria species. The announcement emphasizes that conserving rare species is not just about protecting locations on a map; it also requires understanding the biological and genetic health of populations so management decisions do not unintentionally weaken long-term survival. The agency highlights well-established conservation genetics principles: populations with higher genetic diversity typically have greater evolutionary potential, better ability to cope with changing environmental conditions, stronger resistance to pests and disease, and often higher reproductive success. In contrast, low-diversity populations are more vulnerable to environmental shifts, pathogens, herbivory, and catastrophic events, and small isolated populations may also experience genetic drift, which can further reduce survival and overall fitness over time.
A major practical reason for doing this genetic work is to guide management and recovery priorities. By mapping how genetic variation is distributed across the species range, researchers can identify which populations contain the highest genetic diversity, which populations may be genetically unique, and which ones are most at risk from isolation or small size. That information can be used to set conservation priorities (for example, deciding where protection or monitoring should be concentrated) and to design restoration actions that maintain genetic integrity. The opportunity also notes risks associated with introduction or reintroduction efforts: moving plant material without genetic guidance can lead to genetic contamination of existing populations or create restored populations with limited, poorly suited genetic stock, reducing the chance that reintroduced plants will adapt and persist. In short, the genetic study is positioned as a foundation for smarter long-term stewardship and potentially more successful restoration outcomes for both species.
Administratively, the opportunity is offered as a Cooperative Agreement under an environment and natural resources funding category. The program anticipates making 2 awards, with funding amounts ranging from an award floor of $35,000 to an award ceiling of $65,000, and it requires cost sharing or matching. The CFDA listing is 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic). Eligible applicants include federal, state, and local government agencies; federally recognized tribal governments; and private or public nonprofit institutions and organizations. The announcement was posted June 30, 2009, created July 1, 2009, originally due July 20, 2009, and later extended to a current closing date of July 28, 2009, with an archive date of August 27, 2009. The listed agency contact for access issues is Andrea Meyer, Contract Specialist (email referenced in the notice).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this grant opportunity supporting?
This Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant opportunity supports conservation genetics research focused on two rare Colorado plants: Physaria (Lesquerella) congesta (Dudley Bluffs bladderpod) and Physaria obcordata (Dudley Bluffs twinpod).
2) Which species are the focus of the project?
The project specifically targets two Physaria species: Physaria (Lesquerella) congesta and Physaria obcordata.
3) Where are these plants found?
Both species are largely restricted to the Piceance Creek Basin in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
4) How geographically limited are the known occurrences?
All known occurrences are clustered in a relatively small area, described as roughly 27 miles east-to-west and 17 miles north-to-south.
5) Why is FWS funding this work now?
The primary driver is the rapid increase in threats tied to energy development, particularly natural gas drilling and the possibility of future oil shale development. These activities are expected to intensify and increase pressure on the plants and their habitats.
6) What is the main scientific focus of the funded project?
The project focuses on a detailed assessment of genetic diversity within and among populations of the two Physaria species.
7) What does the announcement mean by “conservation genetics†in this context?
In this opportunity, conservation genetics refers to studying how genetic variation is distributed within and between plant populations so that conservation and management actions can support long-term population viability rather than unintentionally weakening it.
8) Why does genetic diversity matter for conserving rare plants?
The announcement emphasizes that populations with higher genetic diversity generally have greater evolutionary potential, better capacity to cope with changing environmental conditions, improved resistance to pests and disease, and often higher reproductive success.
9) What are the risks of low genetic diversity?
Low-diversity populations are described as more vulnerable to environmental changes, pathogens, herbivory, and catastrophic events. The notice also highlights that small, isolated populations may experience genetic drift, which can further reduce survival and overall fitness over time.
10) How will the genetic assessment be used for management and recovery?
By mapping genetic variation across the species range, researchers can identify populations with high genetic diversity, populations that are genetically unique, and populations that may be most at risk due to isolation or small size. This information is intended to guide conservation priorities and recovery planning.
11) What kinds of conservation decisions could this research inform?
The notice suggests the results could help determine where protection or monitoring should be concentrated and could help design restoration actions that maintain genetic integrity.
12) Does the opportunity address restoration, introduction, or reintroduction risks?
Yes. It notes that moving plant material without genetic guidance can lead to genetic contamination of existing populations or can result in restored populations with limited or poorly suited genetic stock, reducing the likelihood that reintroduced plants will adapt and persist.
13) What is the award mechanism for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered as a Cooperative Agreement.
14) What funding category is listed for this opportunity?
The funding category is environment and natural resources.
15) How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making 2 awards.
16) What is the funding range per award?
The award floor is $35,000 and the award ceiling is $65,000.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity requires cost sharing or matching.
18) What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The CFDA listing is 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
19) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include federal, state, and local government agencies; federally recognized tribal governments; and private or public nonprofit institutions and organizations.
20) When was the opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted on June 30, 2009, and created on July 1, 2009.
21) What was the original application due date?
The original due date was July 20, 2009.
22) Was the deadline extended, and what is the closing date?
Yes. The due date was extended, and the closing date is listed as July 28, 2009.
23) What is the archive date?
The archive date is August 27, 2009.
24) Who is the listed contact for access issues?
The listed agency contact for access issues is Andrea Meyer, Contract Specialist (email referenced in the notice).
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