Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00122
Apply for F15AS00122
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Auburn University Alabama Natural Heritage Program Black Warrior Waterdog" 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 Mar 4, 2015 and posted on Mar 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 2015 THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE, AND THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE.. (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 $37,542.00 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.
- This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Departmental policy (505 DM 2.14,B. (2) and is within the discretion of the Agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding notice (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00122) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic) focused on research and survey work for the Black Warrior Waterdog (Necturus alabamensis). The stated purpose is to support a targeted survey that combines environmental DNA (eDNA) methods with conventional field sampling to detect and document the species, with the work to be conducted under the direction of Dr. James Godwin through Auburn University and the Alabama Natural Heritage Program.
A key point is that this is not an open, competitive grant solicitation. It is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award to a single source, and the agency states there is no full announcement associated with the notice. In practical terms, that means the Fish and Wildlife Service had already identified the intended recipient and planned project approach, and it was publishing the notice primarily for transparency rather than inviting applications from other organizations. The notice also explains that the decision not to compete the award is based on departmental policy (505 DM 2.14, B.(2)) and is within the agency's discretion.
The opportunity is categorized under education, environment, and science and technology/research and development, which fits the nature of the work: field and laboratory methods to improve knowledge of the distribution or presence of a rare aquatic salamander. The use of eDNA implies collecting water samples and analyzing them for trace genetic material shed by the species, which can be paired with traditional sampling approaches (for example, trapping or other accepted survey techniques) to confirm presence and strengthen confidence in results. Although the notice does not provide a workplan narrative, timeline, or deliverables, the title and description indicate the central activity is a structured survey effort aimed at detecting the Black Warrior Waterdog in its range.
Administratively, the posting date and creation date are both March 4, 2015, with an original and current closing date of March 12, 2015, and an archive date of March 13, 2015. The expected number of awards is one. The award ceiling is listed as $37,542, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total funding field shows $0, which sometimes appears in older listings when the amount is not entered consistently, but the presence of an award ceiling suggests the intended award was not to exceed $37,542.
Eligibility is labeled as "Unrestricted" in the standard field, but the text clarifies that this is not a request for applications, so eligibility in the usual sense is effectively moot. Anyone looking for a chance to apply would not have had an application pathway here, because the agency was proceeding with a single-source cooperative agreement rather than a competed grant.
For further information, the notice points to Grants.gov as the additional information link and provides a contact for access issues: Kerri Heywood, Grant Specialist, at 404-679-4066 or kerriheywood@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice is F15AS00122.
Which federal agency is issuing this grant notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (a discretionary grant program).
What CFDA program is this funding associated with?
This notice is under CFDA 15.650, titled Research Grants - Generic.
What species is the work focused on?
The funded work is focused on the Black Warrior Waterdog (Necturus alabamensis).
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The stated purpose is to support a targeted survey that combines environmental DNA (eDNA) methods with conventional field sampling to detect and document the Black Warrior Waterdog.
What research methods are specifically mentioned?
The notice specifically mentions combining eDNA sampling (collecting water samples and analyzing them for trace genetic material) with traditional field sampling methods to improve detection and documentation of the species.
Who is directing the work, and through which organizations?
The work is to be conducted under the direction of Dr. James Godwin, through Auburn University and the Alabama Natural Heritage Program.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award to a single source and states there is no full announcement associated with it. It was published primarily for transparency rather than to invite applications.
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
Based on the notice text, there is no application pathway for other organizations because the agency is proceeding with a single-source award rather than a competed solicitation.
Why is the agency not competing the award?
The notice explains that the decision not to compete the award is based on departmental policy, specifically 505 DM 2.14, B.(2), and that this approach is within the agency's discretion.
What type of award is being used?
The notice indicates the agency was proceeding with a single-source cooperative agreement rather than a competed grant solicitation.
What categories does the opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under education, environment, and science and technology/research and development.
How many awards does the notice anticipate?
The expected number of awards is one (1).
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $37,542, indicating the intended award was not to exceed that amount.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why does the notice show estimated total funding as $0?
The notice shows an estimated total funding field of $0. The description notes this can occur in older listings when amounts are not entered consistently, and the presence of an award ceiling of $37,542 is the clearer indicator of the intended maximum award level.
What are the key dates for this notice?
Posting date: March 4, 2015
Creation date: March 4, 2015
Closing date (original and current): March 12, 2015
Archive date: March 13, 2015
Does "Eligibility: Unrestricted" mean anyone could apply?
The standard field lists eligibility as Unrestricted, but the notice text makes clear this is not a request for applications. In practice, typical eligibility considerations do not apply here because the award was intended as a single-source action with no competitive application process.
Is there a full program announcement or solicitation document?
No. The notice states there is no full announcement associated with it.
Where does the notice direct readers for additional information?
The notice points to Grants.gov as the additional information link.
Who is the listed contact for access issues, and how can they be reached?
The notice lists Kerri Heywood, Grant Specialist, as the contact for access issues.
Phone: 404-679-4066
Email: kerriheywood@fws.gov
What deliverables, timeline, or workplan details are included in the notice?
The notice does not provide a detailed workplan narrative, timeline, or specific deliverables. It describes the central activity at a high level as a structured survey effort focused on detecting the species using eDNA alongside conventional sampling.
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