Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00362
Apply for F15AS00362
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Carr Pond enhancement for the Santa Cruz long toed salamander and California tiger salamander" 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 20, 2015 and posted on Jul 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Carr Pond enhancement for the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander and California tiger salamander grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00362) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic) in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category. The purpose of the award was highly targeted: to improve Carr Pond in southern Santa Cruz County, California, so it functions better as breeding habitat for two federally listed amphibians, the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander and the California tiger salamander. The project focus was practical habitat restoration and assessment work aimed at improving breeding conditions in and around a pond that these species rely on.
The scope of work described for this effort centered on restoring pond and upland-edge conditions that influence salamander breeding success. Planned enhancements included removing non-native trees and grasses surrounding the pond to reduce invasive competition and improve the native habitat structure around the shoreline and adjacent uplands. The work also included clearing accumulated leaf litter from the pond and removing an existing non-functioning pond liner, both of which can affect water quality, pond depth, and the timing and persistence of standing water needed for successful egg laying and larval development. After invasive removal and cleanup, the project called for revegetating areas adjacent to the pond with native plant species, which is intended to stabilize soils, improve ecological function, and support the broader habitat needs of salamanders that use terrestrial areas outside the breeding season.
A key technical element of the project was monitoring the pond hydroperiod, meaning tracking how long the pond holds water across seasons. Hydroperiod is a decisive factor for amphibian breeding ponds because it influences whether larvae have enough time to develop before the pond dries. The opportunity specifically noted that hydroperiod monitoring would be used to determine whether additional adaptive management actions were needed, implying an iterative approach where on-the-ground restoration would be followed by data collection and potential follow-up adjustments if water persistence or other conditions remained inadequate.
Eligibility for this opportunity was limited to special district governments, and the listing indicated a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The announcement was posted July 20, 2015, with a very short application window closing July 24, 2015, and it was archived July 26, 2015. The public listing did not specify an estimated total funding amount or award floor/ceiling (all shown as 0), which typically means those figures were either determined outside the summary listing or provided in the full announcement materials. For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the complete announcement, the provided contact was Yolanda Dacko at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (805-644-1766 ext. 301, YolandaDacko@fws.gov), and additional information was referenced through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and identifier of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Carr Pond enhancement for the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander and California tiger salamander" and has Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00362.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
This was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement.
What type of award was used?
The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program was this opportunity associated with?
It was listed under CFDA 15.650, Research Grants - Generic.
What category was this funding listed under?
The listing placed it in the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" category.
What was the primary purpose of the award?
The purpose was to improve Carr Pond in southern Santa Cruz County, California, so it functions better as breeding habitat for two federally listed amphibians: the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander and the California tiger salamander.
Which species were the restoration actions intended to benefit?
The project targeted two federally listed amphibians: the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander and the California tiger salamander.
Where was the project located?
The work focused on Carr Pond in southern Santa Cruz County, California.
What kind of work did the project focus on?
The scope emphasized practical habitat restoration and assessment work intended to improve breeding conditions in and around a pond used by the targeted salamander species.
What enhancements were planned around the pond shoreline and adjacent uplands?
Planned enhancements included removing non-native trees and grasses surrounding the pond to reduce invasive competition and improve native habitat structure around the shoreline and adjacent uplands.
Did the project include removal of materials within the pond itself?
Yes. The scope included clearing accumulated leaf litter from the pond and removing an existing non-functioning pond liner.
Why did the opportunity mention removing leaf litter and a non-functioning pond liner?
Because these conditions can affect water quality, pond depth, and the timing and persistence of standing water, which are important for successful egg laying and larval development.
Was revegetation part of the planned work?
Yes. After invasive removal and cleanup, the project called for revegetating areas adjacent to the pond with native plant species.
What was the intended purpose of revegetating with native plants?
The native plant revegetation was intended to stabilize soils, improve ecological function, and support broader habitat needs of salamanders that use terrestrial areas outside the breeding season.
What is hydroperiod monitoring in the context of this project?
Hydroperiod monitoring means tracking how long the pond holds water across seasons.
Why was hydroperiod monitoring considered important for this opportunity?
The opportunity described hydroperiod as a decisive factor for amphibian breeding ponds because it influences whether larvae have enough time to develop before the pond dries.
How would hydroperiod monitoring be used after restoration actions?
The announcement specifically noted that hydroperiod monitoring would be used to determine whether additional adaptive management actions were needed, suggesting an iterative approach of restoration followed by data collection and possible follow-up adjustments.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant opportunity?
Eligibility was limited to special district governments.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing indicated a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on July 20, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application window closed on July 24, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing indicates it was archived on July 26, 2015.
Did the public listing provide the expected award amount or funding range?
No. The public listing did not specify an estimated total funding amount or an award floor/ceiling (they were shown as 0), which typically indicates those figures were determined outside the summary listing or provided in the full announcement materials.
Where could applicants find the full announcement details?
Additional information was referenced through Grants.gov, and the contact listed for help accessing the complete announcement was Yolanda Dacko at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Who was the point of contact for questions about the opportunity?
The contact provided was Yolanda Dacko, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, phone 805-644-1766 ext. 301, email YolandaDacko@fws.gov.
Was the project described as research, restoration, or both?
The opportunity described a highly targeted effort focused on habitat restoration and assessment work (including hydroperiod monitoring) to improve breeding conditions at Carr Pond.
What parts of the habitat were addressed besides the pond itself?
The scope included work on the pond and upland-edge conditions, including shoreline and adjacent uplands, recognizing that salamanders rely on both aquatic breeding areas and surrounding terrestrial habitat.
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