Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00031
Apply for F15AS00031
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Characterization of Microhabitat Association of Fish Assemblages in the Pearl and Bogue Chitto Rivers." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.615 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 3, 2014 and posted on Dec 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE. THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. Questions should be directed to Nijua Heard (404) 679 4146 or nijuaheard@fws.gov no later than 12/21/2014.. (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.
- 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.
- 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:
The grant opportunity titled "Characterization of Microhabitat Association of Fish Assemblages in the Pearl and Bogue Chitto Rivers" (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00031) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Southeast Region notice stating the agency's intent to make awards without competition. It is not a typical open funding announcement and does not include a full solicitation package. Instead, it serves as a formal notification that USFWS plans to issue two cooperative agreements on a single-source basis: one to Louisiana State University (LSU) and one to the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). The planned work focuses on understanding how fish assemblages in the Pearl and Bogue Chitto Rivers associate with specific microhabitats, which generally means mapping or quantifying fish use of fine-scale habitat features such as substrate type, flow conditions, depth, cover, and localized water-quality conditions.
Because this is a sole-source action, the notice emphasizes that the decision not to compete the funding is based on internal Departmental policy, specifically Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14 (B)(2). The notice also makes clear that this determination is entirely at the Government's discretion, signaling that the agency has already identified the intended recipients and the general scope of work, and is not seeking proposals from other organizations. Even though the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted," the text clarifies that there is no request for applications and therefore no pathway for new applicants to submit.
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which usually implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project (for example, collaboration on study design, data standards, field coordination, reporting formats, or integration with broader conservation planning). The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number is 15.615, associated with the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund. While the notice does not spell out specific target species, the linkage to endangered species conservation funding and the emphasis on fish assemblages and microhabitat relationships suggests the results are intended to support conservation, management decisions, or recovery-related actions in these river systems.
In terms of scale and logistics, the notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $94,339 across the opportunity, with two expected awards. No award floor or ceiling is provided (both are listed as 0), which typically indicates that the agency is not using the notice to define competitive funding ranges since the recipients and agreements are predetermined. A cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated as "Yes," meaning the recipients are expected to contribute non-federal match (such as university resources, state funds, in-kind support, or other eligible contributions), though the notice does not specify the percentage or allowable forms of match.
Key dates show the notice was posted and created on December 3, 2014, and later archived on December 2, 2015. The "closing date" is essentially not applicable in the usual sense because the opportunity is not open; however, the notice provides a deadline of no later than December 21, 2014 for questions. The point of contact is Nijua Heard, a Grants Specialist, reachable by phone at (404) 679-4146 or by email at nijuaheard@fws.gov. The listing also points users to Grants.gov as the general platform reference, but the central takeaway is that this posting is informational and procedural rather than an invitation to apply.
FAQs: Characterization of Microhabitat Association of Fish Assemblages in the Pearl and Bogue Chitto Rivers (F15AS00031)
What is this grant opportunity?
This posting is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Southeast Region notice of intent for the project titled "Characterization of Microhabitat Association of Fish Assemblages in the Pearl and Bogue Chitto Rivers" under Funding Opportunity Number (FON) F15AS00031. It functions as a formal notification that USFWS plans to make awards, rather than a typical open call for proposals.
Is this an open, competitive grant where new applicants can apply?
No. The notice states that USFWS intends to make awards without competition. It is not a typical open funding announcement and does not include a full solicitation package. The agency is not seeking proposals from other organizations.
Who are the intended recipients of the funding?
USFWS plans to issue two cooperative agreements on a single-source basis: one to Louisiana State University (LSU) and one to the University of Southern Mississippi (USM).
How many awards are expected?
Two awards are expected, corresponding to the planned cooperative agreements with LSU and USM.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed in the notice is $94,339 across the opportunity.
Is there an award minimum or maximum (floor/ceiling)?
No specific award floor or ceiling is provided in the notice (both are listed as 0). This aligns with the fact that the awards are predetermined rather than competed through published ranges.
What funding mechanism will be used?
The notice indicates the funding will be made through cooperative agreements.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
In general, a cooperative agreement implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. Based on the notice description, this could include collaboration on study design, data standards, field coordination, reporting formats, or integration of findings with broader conservation planning.
What is the main purpose or scope of the planned work?
The planned work focuses on understanding how fish assemblages in the Pearl and Bogue Chitto Rivers associate with specific microhabitats. The notice describes this in terms of mapping or quantifying fish use of fine-scale habitat features such as substrate type, flow conditions, depth, cover, and localized water-quality conditions.
Which rivers and geographic areas are involved?
The work described in the notice is focused on the Pearl River and the Bogue Chitto River.
Does the notice identify specific fish species that will be studied?
No. The notice does not spell out specific target species. It references fish assemblages and microhabitat relationships, and it links the funding to endangered species conservation funding, suggesting the results are intended to support conservation and management needs in these river systems.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.615, associated with the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
If eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," why can’t organizations apply?
Although the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted," the notice clarifies that there is no request for applications. The agency has already identified the intended recipients and is proceeding as a single-source action, so there is no pathway for new applicants to submit.
Why is USFWS not competing this funding?
The notice states that the decision not to compete the funding is based on internal Departmental policy, specifically Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14 (B)(2). It also emphasizes that the determination is entirely at the Government's discretion.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement as "Yes," meaning recipients are expected to provide non-federal match. However, the notice does not specify the match percentage or detailed rules for allowable match types.
What kinds of match contributions are implied by the notice?
The notice suggests match could take forms such as university resources, state funds, in-kind support, or other eligible contributions, but it does not provide a specific list or percentage requirement.
What are the key dates for this notice?
The notice was posted/created on December 3, 2014, and archived on December 2, 2015.
Is there an application closing date?
Not in the usual sense. Because this is not an open competition and there is no request for applications, a standard application closing date is not applicable.
Is there a deadline for submitting questions?
Yes. The notice provides a deadline for questions of no later than December 21, 2014.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The point of contact listed is Nijua Heard, Grants Specialist. The notice provides phone (404) 679-4146 and email nijuaheard@fws.gov.
Is Grants.gov involved in this opportunity?
The listing points users to Grants.gov as the general platform reference. However, the central message of the notice is that it is informational and procedural rather than an invitation to apply through Grants.gov.
What should an interested organization do if it wants similar funding opportunities?
Based on this notice alone, there is no mechanism to apply to this specific opportunity because the recipients are already identified. An interested organization would need to look for other USFWS or Grants.gov opportunities that are explicitly competitive and include a request for applications.
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