Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R6 RW LAKEALICENWR
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Characterization of Water and Sediment Quality of Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), North Dakota" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 16, 2008 and posted on May 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 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 $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- This is a single source agreement between the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the University of North Dakota.
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Opportunity Summary:
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Characterization of Water and Sediment Quality of Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), North Dakota." The purpose of this project is to generate detailed, credible baseline and monitoring data on the refuge's water and sediment conditions, with a specific focus on detecting and understanding potential impacts from upstream agricultural activities. A major concern highlighted in the announcement is the emergence of newly constructed Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in the watershed, which can increase nutrient loading, bacteria, sedimentation, and other contaminants that may move downstream into refuge waters.
The work is intended to support practical risk assessment and decision-making for both wildlife conservation and public health. USFWS emphasizes that solid, defensible data are needed to evaluate how changing water quality could affect migratory bird populations that rely on the refuge, and to consider any associated threats to the health and well-being of nearby communities. In other words, the project is framed not only as an environmental monitoring effort, but also as an information foundation for understanding potential ecological and human impacts tied to upstream land use and livestock production.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning USFWS expects to have an active partnership role with the recipient rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. Only one award is anticipated. Eligibility is limited because this is described as a single-source agreement specifically between USFWS and the University of North Dakota (a public/state-controlled institution of higher education). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed.
Funding details indicate an estimated total of $25,000, with an award floor of $5,000. The announcement notes that the initial agreement amount is $5,000, and any additional funding beyond that would depend on availability and annual appropriations. The project period may extend up to five years, but it can end earlier if funding is no longer available, so the structure supports multi-year monitoring while still being contingent on future allocations.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number FWS R6 RW LAKEALICENWR, an activity category of Environment and Natural Resources, and a CFDA listing shown as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified). The opportunity was posted May 28, 2008, created June 16, 2008, originally closed June 2, 2008, and the closing date was extended to June 23, 2008. The archive date is July 23, 2008.
For organizations or individuals interested in potential sub-agreement or collaborative opportunities connected to the University of North Dakota's work, the announcement directs inquiries to Dr. Gregory Vandeberg at the University of North Dakota (701-777-4588) or Cami Dixon at USFWS (701-662-8611, Ext. 334). For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact is Carol Beatty, Financial Assistance Officer, at 303-236-4320. The notice also references an additional information link to the USFWS Lake Alice NWR website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Characterization of Water and Sediment Quality of Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), North Dakota."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity. USFWS expects an active partnership role with the recipient rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to generate detailed, credible baseline and monitoring data on water and sediment conditions at Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge, with a focus on detecting and understanding potential impacts from upstream agricultural activities.
Why is USFWS emphasizing baseline and monitoring data?
USFWS highlights the need for solid, defensible data to support practical risk assessment and decision-making for wildlife conservation and public health, especially as conditions in the watershed change over time.
What upstream activities are of concern in the announcement?
A major concern is the emergence of newly constructed Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in the watershed, which may increase nutrient loading, bacteria, sedimentation, and other contaminants that could move downstream into refuge waters.
What kinds of impacts is this project intended to help evaluate?
The project is framed as an information foundation for understanding potential ecological and human impacts tied to upstream land use and livestock production, including how changing water quality might affect migratory bird populations and any associated threats to nearby communities.
How does this project relate to wildlife conservation?
The monitoring data are intended to help evaluate how changes in water quality could affect migratory bird populations that rely on the refuge.
How does this project relate to public health?
The project is intended to support consideration of potential threats to the health and well-being of nearby communities by providing credible information about water and sediment conditions and potential contaminant movement from upstream sources.
Is this opportunity competitive and open to multiple applicants?
No. Eligibility is limited because it is described as a single-source agreement specifically between USFWS and the University of North Dakota (a public/state-controlled institution of higher education).
Who is eligible to receive the award?
The announcement describes this as a single-source agreement between USFWS and the University of North Dakota, indicating the University of North Dakota is the intended eligible recipient.
How many awards are expected to be made?
Only one award is anticipated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the announcement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total is $25,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $5,000.
What is the initial agreement amount?
The announcement notes the initial agreement amount is $5,000.
Can additional funding be added later?
Yes. Any additional funding beyond the initial amount would depend on availability and annual appropriations.
How long can the project period last?
The project period may extend up to five years.
Can the project end before five years?
Yes. The project can end earlier if funding is no longer available, reflecting that multi-year monitoring is contingent on future allocations.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FWS R6 RW LAKEALICENWR.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
What CFDA listing is shown for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is shown as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified).
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted May 28, 2008, and created June 16, 2008.
What were the closing dates?
The opportunity originally closed June 2, 2008, and the closing date was extended to June 23, 2008.
When was the archive date?
The archive date is July 23, 2008.
Who should be contacted about sub-agreement or collaborative opportunities connected to the University of North Dakota's work?
The announcement directs inquiries to Dr. Gregory Vandeberg at the University of North Dakota (701-777-4588) or Cami Dixon at USFWS (701-662-8611, Ext. 334).
Who can help with accessing the full announcement electronically?
For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact is Carol Beatty, Financial Assistance Officer, at 303-236-4320.
Is there an additional information link referenced?
Yes. The notice references an additional information link to the USFWS Lake Alice NWR website.
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