Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00263
Apply for F14AS00263
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Biological Monitoring and to Support the Development of Species Habitat Relationships in the Pearl River, LA." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 25, 2014 and posted on Jun 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2014 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.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $94,339.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $94,339.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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.
- Applicant Eligibility (081) State and local government agencies. Institutions of higher education, including public, private state colleges and universities, nonprofits that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, Native American tribal organizations (other than recognized tribal governments), city, county or township governments, individuals, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), for profit organizations, and small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding opportunity F14AS00263, titled "Biological Monitoring and to Support the Development of Species Habitat Relationships in the Pearl River, LA," is a discretionary cooperative agreement tied to Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Implementation Funds (CFDA 15.657). It was posted on June 25, 2014, with a closing date of July 1, 2014, and an estimated total funding amount (and award ceiling) of $94,339. The core purpose is to expand and strengthen biological monitoring and habitat analysis in the Pearl River Basin so the Service can better understand how aquatic species, especially Gulf sturgeon, use different habitat types and how proposed management actions might affect them.
The project is rooted in a specific incident and subsequent legal response. In 2011, a mortality event involving 26 Gulf sturgeon in the Pearl River was associated with the discharge of industrial effluent. As a result, federal courts designated funds specifically for work that quantifies aquatic habitats and documents the biological communities associated with those habitats. In practical terms, the funding is meant to support data collection and analysis that can describe where key habitat features occur, what organisms are present in those areas, and how those features and communities relate to the needs of sensitive species.
A major driver behind the work is Gulf sturgeon recovery planning and consultation requirements under the Endangered Species Act. Gulf sturgeon have been listed as threatened since 1991, and their recovery often involves evaluating how river conditions, barriers, and human activities influence spawning, migration, feeding, and refuge habitats. The opportunity emphasizes the need for "more detailed quantitative habitat products" and better information on biological communities so that agencies and partners can forecast the impacts of proposed fish passage projects. Fish passage projects can change flow patterns, sediment movement, access to upstream areas, and overall habitat availability, so the Service is looking for stronger, data-backed species-habitat relationships to predict ecological outcomes rather than relying on broad assumptions.
The notice explains that the Service is already collecting subsurface physical habitat data across much of the Pearl River Basin, but that the current level of effort is not enough to fully meet the need. This implies the funded work would complement or extend existing habitat mapping or characterization efforts by filling gaps, improving resolution, and pairing habitat measurements with biological monitoring. In other words, the goal is not just to map the riverbed or measure physical conditions, but to connect those habitat conditions to what species are present and how they respond, which is essential for impact forecasting and recovery decision-making.
Administratively, this posting is not a standard competitive grant announcement. It is explicitly labeled a "Notice of Intent to Award to a Single Source," and it states that there is no full announcement associated with the notice. That language typically signals that the agency has identified a specific recipient for the award and is publicly documenting the intent to make that award, rather than seeking open competition. Even though the eligibility field lists a wide range of potential applicants (including state and local governments, universities, nonprofits, tribes, individuals, and businesses), the single-source intent notice means the practical opportunity for new applicants to compete is likely limited or nonexistent for this particular action.
Two awards were anticipated, cost sharing was not required, and the funding instrument type was a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in guiding or collaborating on the project compared to a more hands-off grant. The archive date was June 25, 2015. For access issues or questions, the listed contact was Kerri Heywood, Grant Specialist, at 404-679-4066 and kerriheywood@fws.gov, with the associated grants.gov link provided in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the official title and opportunity number for this funding?
The funding opportunity is titled "Biological Monitoring and to Support the Development of Species Habitat Relationships in the Pearl River, LA" and the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) opportunity number is F14AS00263.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the federal agency expects to be substantially involved in guiding, collaborating on, or participating in the project activities compared to a more hands-off grant.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The posting is explicitly labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award to a Single Source," and it states there is no full announcement associated with the notice. This typically means the agency has identified a specific recipient and is publicly documenting its intent to make the award rather than soliciting competing applications.
If eligibility lists many applicant types, can new applicants apply anyway?
Although the eligibility field lists a wide range of potential applicant categories (including governments, universities, nonprofits, tribes, individuals, and businesses), the notice is a single-source intent notice. Based on that language, the practical opportunity for new applicants to compete for this particular action is likely limited or nonexistent.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this funding?
This opportunity is tied to Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Implementation Funds, CFDA 15.657.
What is the estimated total funding amount and the award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount is $94,339, and the award ceiling is also $94,339.
How many awards were anticipated?
Two awards were anticipated.
Is cost sharing or match required?
No. Cost sharing was not required.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 25, 2014, and the closing date was July 1, 2014.
What is the geographic focus of the work?
The work is focused on the Pearl River Basin in Louisiana (Pearl River, LA), with the notice discussing basin-wide monitoring and habitat characterization needs in the Pearl River system.
What is the core purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to expand and strengthen biological monitoring and habitat analysis in the Pearl River Basin so the Service can better understand how aquatic species, especially Gulf sturgeon, use different habitat types and how proposed management actions might affect them.
Which species is specifically highlighted as a priority?
The notice specifically highlights Gulf sturgeon as a focal species for developing stronger species-habitat relationships and improving impact forecasting tied to management actions.
Why is this work being funded (what prompted it)?
The project is rooted in a 2011 mortality event involving 26 Gulf sturgeon in the Pearl River that was associated with the discharge of industrial effluent. Following that incident, federal courts designated funds for work to quantify aquatic habitats and document the biological communities associated with those habitats.
What kinds of activities does the notice indicate the funding should support?
Based on the notice, the funding is meant to support data collection and analysis that (1) describes where key habitat features occur, (2) documents what organisms and biological communities are present in those habitat areas, and (3) develops quantitative relationships between habitat conditions and sensitive species needs to support forecasting of management impacts.
What does "species-habitat relationships" mean in the context of this notice?
In this context, it refers to data-backed linkages between aquatic habitat characteristics (such as the occurrence and distribution of key habitat features) and the presence, composition, or use patterns of aquatic species and biological communities, particularly for threatened Gulf sturgeon.
How does the Endangered Species Act relate to this project?
The notice frames the work as supporting Gulf sturgeon recovery planning and consultation requirements under the Endangered Species Act. Gulf sturgeon have been listed as threatened since 1991, and the project aims to improve the information used to evaluate how river conditions and human activities affect sturgeon habitat needs.
What habitat functions or life stages are mentioned for Gulf sturgeon?
The notice references the need to evaluate how river conditions, barriers, and human activities influence spawning, migration, feeding, and refuge habitats for Gulf sturgeon.
Why does the notice emphasize "more detailed quantitative habitat products"?
The notice indicates that stronger, more detailed quantitative habitat products are needed to better predict ecological outcomes from proposed management actions. The goal is to move beyond broad assumptions by using measured habitat data paired with biological monitoring to support more reliable forecasting.
How are fish passage projects connected to this work?
The opportunity emphasizes the need for improved species-habitat relationships to forecast the impacts of proposed fish passage projects. The notice notes that fish passage projects can change flow patterns, sediment movement, access to upstream areas, and overall habitat availability, so the Service is seeking stronger data to predict those effects.
Is the Service already collecting habitat data in the Pearl River Basin?
Yes. The notice states that the Service is already collecting subsurface physical habitat data across much of the Pearl River Basin, but that the current level of effort is not sufficient to fully meet the need described in the notice.
How would the funded work relate to existing Service data collection?
The notice suggests the funded work would complement or extend existing habitat mapping or characterization by filling gaps, improving resolution, and pairing physical habitat measurements with biological monitoring so habitat conditions can be linked to species presence and community composition.
Does the notice describe a full application package or full announcement details?
No. The notice states there is no full announcement associated with it, consistent with its designation as a single-source intent to award.
What is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date listed for the opportunity is June 25, 2015.
Who is the listed point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Kerri Heywood, Grant Specialist. The phone number is 404-679-4066 and the email address is kerriheywood@fws.gov.
Where was the opportunity referenced for access (online listing)?
The notice references an associated grants.gov link for the posting.
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