Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00065
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Bird Inventory" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 17, 2014 and posted on Jan 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 22, 2014 Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $115,120.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This financial assistance opportunity is being issued to the University of Montana under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program Rocky Mountain CESU Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement (#60181AJ402). CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Bird Inventory (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00065) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that supports bird survey and inventory work on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (CMR). The core purpose of the award is to carry out field-based bird monitoring that aligns with the Integrated Bird Monitoring Program (IMBCR), a standardized monitoring framework first implemented in 2008 by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. In practical terms, the work centers on collecting consistent, repeatable bird survey data on the refuge so managers and biologists can better understand bird populations and trends, and use that information for migratory bird monitoring, assessment, and conservation.
This opportunity is offered as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant, meaning the agency anticipates substantial involvement or collaboration during the project. The funding activity is categorized as “Other,” with the explanation that it is being issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, specifically the Rocky Mountain CESU Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement (#60181AJ402). CESUs are formal partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education, and this award is framed within that partnership model.
Eligibility is limited: applicants must be participating partners in the Rocky Mountain CESU, and the announcement states that the financial assistance opportunity is being issued to the University of Montana under the CESU program agreement. As a result, it is not a broadly competitive solicitation open to the general public; it is effectively targeted to an eligible CESU partner (with the University of Montana explicitly identified). The program is associated with CFDA number 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation, and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
The announcement anticipated up to two awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $115,120. Individual award sizes were expected to fall between an award floor of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $150,000. The posting date and creation date were both January 17, 2014, and the closing date was January 22, 2014, with the opportunity archived on February 17, 2014. For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the listed agency contact was Randy Matchett at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (406-535-2800 ext. 17, randymatchett@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Bird Inventory opportunity (F14AS00065)?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support bird survey and inventory work on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (CMR).
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core purpose is to carry out field-based bird monitoring that aligns with the Integrated Bird Monitoring Program (IMBCR), producing consistent and repeatable bird survey data that refuge managers and biologists can use to understand bird populations and trends for migratory bird monitoring, assessment, and conservation.
What types of activities are supported under this award?
The opportunity supports field-based bird surveys and inventory/monitoring work on the CMR refuge, focused on collecting standardized bird survey data consistent with IMBCR methods.
What is the Integrated Bird Monitoring Program (IMBCR) referenced in the announcement?
IMBCR is a standardized bird monitoring framework first implemented in 2008 by the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory. This award is intended to support monitoring work that follows that standardized framework.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is offered as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant, meaning the agency anticipates substantial involvement or collaboration during the project.
How is the funding activity categorized?
The funding activity is categorized as "Other" because it is being issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework.
What is the CESU framework and which CESU applies here?
CESUs (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units) are formal partnerships that connect federal agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. This opportunity is issued under the Rocky Mountain CESU Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement (#60181AJ402).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to participating partners in the Rocky Mountain CESU. The announcement also states the financial assistance opportunity is being issued to the University of Montana under the CESU program agreement, indicating it is not a broadly competitive opportunity.
Is this opportunity open to the general public or broadly competitive?
No. Based on the announcement, it is effectively targeted to an eligible Rocky Mountain CESU partner, with the University of Montana explicitly identified.
What is the CFDA number and program association for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated up to two awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $115,120.
What were the expected minimum and maximum award sizes?
Individual award sizes were expected to range from an award floor of $50,000 to an award ceiling of $150,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date and creation date were both January 17, 2014. The closing date was January 22, 2014.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on February 17, 2014.
Where does the funded work take place?
The work is focused on the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (CMR).
Who should be contacted with questions or access issues about the announcement?
The listed agency contact was Randy Matchett (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), phone (406) 535-2800 ext. 17, email randymatchett@fws.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00065.
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