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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BDJV FY08 Competitive Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 20, 2007 and posted on Dec 11, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 1, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $85,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $85,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Applications are encouraged from nonprofit organizations, public and private educational organizations, federal, state, local, and tribal governments and organizations, foreign governments, and individual companies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BDJV FY08 Competitive Grant Program is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Fish and Wildlife Service) on behalf of the Black Duck Joint Venture (BDJV), a partnership-based conservation effort under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. The program is designed to support research and studies that expand practical and scientific understanding of American Black Duck biology and ecology, with the goal of improving management and conservation outcomes. Proposals are solicited on a competitive basis, and while the BDJV will consider projects covering any aspect of black duck ecology and management, applications that directly address BDJV priority research needs (as outlined in the full announcement) are more likely to be funded.
For Fiscal Year 2008, the BDJV highlights particular interest in work that helps explain an apparent decline in black duck productivity, as well as projects that connect black duck vital rates (for example, survival or reproduction metrics) to specific habitat features. The BDJV notes it is already supporting some projects in high-priority areas, but it is still open to new proposals on those same topics, suggesting a continued need for additional data, replication across regions, or complementary approaches that strengthen overall conclusions.
Funding for the opportunity is estimated at $85,000 total, with an award ceiling of $85,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible to applicants that do not have non-federal match readily available. The funding instrument type is listed as a grant, and the activity category aligns with natural resources.
The program encourages a broad range of applicants, including nonprofit organizations; public and private educational institutions; federal, state, local, and tribal governments and organizations; foreign governments; and individual companies. Eligibility is summarized broadly as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement, but the text explicitly encourages participation from the groups listed above, indicating an inclusive competition spanning academia, government, and non-governmental research and conservation entities.
Project duration can be either annual or multi-year, with multi-year projects allowed up to three years. Even for multi-year selections, funding is provided one year at a time and is contingent on annual review, adequate progress, and the availability of funds. After three consecutive years of funding, a project may continue only by reapplying and competing again for one-year increments, and it will be re-evaluated based on merit rather than receiving automatic continuation.
Key dates for this FY08 competition include a posting date of December 11, 2007, and an application closing date of February 1, 2008, with an archive date of March 2, 2008. The funding opportunity number is 122008. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Patrick Devers, Science Coordinator for the BDJV, at 301-497-5549. Additional background information was available through the Black Duck Joint Venture webpage referenced in the announcement.
BDJV FY08 Competitive Grant Program (Funding Opportunity #122008) - FAQs
What is the BDJV FY08 Competitive Grant Program?
The BDJV FY08 Competitive Grant Program is a discretionary, competitive grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on behalf of the Black Duck Joint Venture (BDJV). It supports research and studies intended to expand practical and scientific understanding of American Black Duck biology and ecology to improve management and conservation outcomes.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Fish and Wildlife Service) administers the program on behalf of the Black Duck Joint Venture (BDJV), a partnership-based conservation effort under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The program funds research and studies that advance knowledge of American Black Duck biology and ecology, with the goal of improving how black ducks are managed and conserved.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Proposals are solicited and evaluated on a competitive basis.
What kinds of projects will be considered?
The BDJV will consider projects covering any aspect of American Black Duck ecology and management. However, proposals that directly address BDJV priority research needs (as described in the full announcement) are more likely to be funded.
What research topics are highlighted as priorities for FY08?
For Fiscal Year 2008, the BDJV highlights particular interest in projects that (1) help explain an apparent decline in black duck productivity, and (2) connect black duck vital rates (such as survival or reproduction metrics) to specific habitat features.
If BDJV is already supporting projects in some priority areas, can applicants still propose work in those same areas?
Yes. The BDJV notes it is already supporting some projects in high-priority areas, but it remains open to new proposals on those same topics, indicating a continued need for additional data, replication across regions, or complementary approaches.
How much funding is available in total for this opportunity?
Total funding is estimated at $85,000 for the FY08 competition.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $85,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this grant program.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category aligns with natural resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity encourages participation from a broad range of applicants, including nonprofit organizations; public and private educational institutions; federal, state, local, and tribal governments and organizations; foreign governments; and individual companies. Eligibility is summarized broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement.
Are universities and research institutions encouraged to apply?
Yes. Public and private educational institutions are explicitly encouraged to participate, which includes many universities and research institutions.
Can nonprofit organizations apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations are explicitly encouraged to apply.
Can government agencies apply?
Yes. Federal, state, local, and tribal governments and organizations are included among the encouraged applicant types.
Can companies apply?
Yes. Individual companies are explicitly listed among the encouraged applicants.
Can foreign governments apply?
Yes. Foreign governments are explicitly listed among the encouraged applicants.
How long can projects last?
Project duration can be annual or multi-year. Multi-year projects are allowed for up to three years.
How is funding handled for multi-year projects?
Even when a multi-year project is selected, funding is provided one year at a time and is contingent on annual review, adequate progress, and the availability of funds.
Can a project be funded beyond three years?
After three consecutive years of funding, a project may continue only by reapplying and competing again for one-year increments. Continued support is not automatic and is re-evaluated based on merit.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 122008.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is December 11, 2007.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is February 1, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is March 2, 2008.
Where can applicants find BDJV priority research needs?
The BDJV priority research needs are referenced as being outlined in the full announcement. Applications that directly address those priorities are noted as more likely to be funded.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Patrick Devers, Science Coordinator for the BDJV, at 301-497-5549.
Is there a place to learn more about the BDJV?
Yes. Additional background information was available through the Black Duck Joint Venture webpage referenced in the announcement.
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