Opportunity Information: Apply for FWSR9 MBP SHOREBIRD 1FY09
Apply for FWSR9 MBP SHOREBIRD 1FY09
- The Migratory Birds in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assessment of Red Knots in Washington" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 23, 2009 and posted on Mar 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 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 $25,000.00 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 "Assessment of Red Knots in Washington" grant opportunity is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Migratory Birds program, within Region 9, issued as part of its FY2009 project support for bird conservation. The work is tied to USFWS conservation priorities, with particular emphasis on species listed in the Birds of Conservation Concern (2008). In this case, the target is the roselaari subspecies of the red knot, a shorebird of high conservation interest, and the project is aimed at improving understanding of its population status along the Pacific coast migration route.
The core purpose of the project is to support proposals that develop and apply mark-recapture methods to estimate the population size of Pacific coast migrant red knots, specifically those moving through coastal Washington. In practical terms, the agency is looking for projects that can capture, mark (for example, through banding or other approved identifiers), and later re-detect individuals in a way that produces defensible population estimates. The emphasis on technique development suggests that proposals should not only collect field data, but also refine the approach so it can be reliably used for monitoring over time, particularly in the Washington coastal migration corridor where these birds stage or pass through.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, indicating that USFWS expects substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a hands-off grant. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.655, "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation," and is categorized under Natural Resources. The announcement anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $25,000, meaning the project budget is essentially fixed at $25,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for applicants who may not have additional funds to contribute.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a broad range of applicant types (such as universities, nonprofits, tribes, agencies, and potentially qualified private entities), subject to any additional clarifications that might have appeared in the full announcement. Proposals are to be evaluated by the National Shorebird Coordinator, which signals that scientific rigor, methodological suitability for shorebird monitoring, and direct relevance to red knot conservation needs will likely be central review factors.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number FWSR9 MBP SHOREBIRD 1FY09. The notice was posted and created on March 23, 2009, with an original and current closing date of March 30, 2009, reflecting a short application window. The opportunity was archived on April 29, 2009. For applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically, the listed contact is Brad Andres, Wildlife Biologist, reachable at 303-275-2324.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Assessment of Red Knots in Washington
What is the "Assessment of Red Knots in Washington" funding opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Migratory Birds program (Region 9), issued as part of FY2009 project support for bird conservation. The project is tied to USFWS conservation priorities, with emphasis on species included in the Birds of Conservation Concern (2008).
Which species is the project focused on?
The opportunity targets the roselaari subspecies of the red knot, a shorebird identified as being of high conservation interest.
What geographic area does the project cover?
The work focuses on Pacific coast migrant red knots, specifically those moving through coastal Washington along the Pacific coast migration route.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to support proposals that develop and apply mark-recapture methods to estimate the population size of Pacific coast migrant red knots moving through coastal Washington.
What does "mark-recapture" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the announcement description, it refers to capturing birds, marking them (for example, banding or other approved identifiers), and later re-detecting those individuals to produce defensible population size estimates.
Is the opportunity looking only for field data collection?
No. The announcement emphasizes technique development and refinement, suggesting proposals should collect data and also improve the method so it can be reliably used for monitoring over time, particularly in the Washington coastal migration corridor.
Why is this project being funded?
The project is intended to improve understanding of the population status of the roselaari red knot along the Pacific coast migration route, supporting shorebird conservation priorities and monitoring needs.
What type of award is being offered?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which indicates USFWS expects substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a fully hands-off award.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.655, titled "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation."
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Natural Resources.
How many awards does USFWS expect to make?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling and award floor are both set at $25,000, meaning the project budget is essentially fixed at $25,000.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a broad range of applicant types (such as universities, nonprofits, tribes, agencies, and potentially qualified private entities), subject to any additional clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement.
Who will review or evaluate proposals?
Proposals are to be evaluated by the National Shorebird Coordinator.
What review factors are likely to matter for selection?
The notice indicates evaluation by the National Shorebird Coordinator and a focus on mark-recapture development for red knot monitoring. Based on that, scientific rigor, methodological suitability for shorebird monitoring, and direct relevance to red knot conservation and monitoring needs are likely central considerations.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FWSR9 MBP SHOREBIRD 1FY09.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted and created on March 23, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was March 30, 2009.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted/created date of March 23, 2009 and the closing date of March 30, 2009, the application window was very short (about one week).
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on April 29, 2009.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The announcement lists a contact person for applicants unable to access the full announcement electronically: Brad Andres, Wildlife Biologist, reachable at 303-275-2324.
Which USFWS program and region issued the announcement?
The opportunity is from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Migratory Birds program, within Region 9.
What broader conservation reference is mentioned in the announcement?
The opportunity references USFWS conservation priorities, with particular emphasis on species listed in the Birds of Conservation Concern (2008).
What kind of monitoring outcome is USFWS trying to achieve with this project?
The intent is to produce defensible population estimates for Pacific coast migrant red knots through mark-recapture approaches, and to refine techniques so they can be used reliably for longer-term monitoring in coastal Washington.
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