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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chiricahua Leopard Frog Conservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.611 Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 3, 2009 and posted on Feb 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 9, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $18,947.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $18,947.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This project is intended for the Univ. of AZ. as part of an ongoing project. No other applicants will be accepted for this project.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Chiricahua Leopard Frog Conservation opportunity is a Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement focused on protecting the federally listed Chiricahua leopard frog population on the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. The central goal is to stop the invasive, non-native American bullfrog from re-establishing in refuge waters, since bullfrogs can outcompete native amphibians and undermine long-term recovery work. The project emphasizes practical, on-the-ground conservation actions, especially targeted hand removal of bullfrogs and systematic monitoring of refuge sites to track both the status of Chiricahua leopard frogs and any signs of bullfrog reinvasion. In plain terms, it funds fieldwork designed to keep bullfrogs out and to confirm the native frog is persisting and, ideally, improving in these managed habitats.
This grant is framed as a continuation of a long-running effort that has been active for more than a decade. Because the work is ongoing, the announcement stresses that continuity matters: the techniques have been refined over years, and the people leading the project have detailed site knowledge, including where frogs tend to be found and what removal and monitoring approaches are most effective in this specific landscape. The University of Arizona is identified as the established lead for the work, with herpetologists and supporting biologists who are already deeply familiar with the refuge and have built consistent methods over time. The notice explicitly argues that opening the award to competition would disrupt progress and could set back conservation outcomes for the Chiricahua leopard frog.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity issued as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources activity category, with an expected number of awards listed as one. The total estimated funding is $18,947, and the award ceiling and floor are both $18,947, indicating a single, fixed award amount rather than a range. Cost sharing or matching is required. The CFDA listing included is 15.611 (Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education). The opportunity was posted and created on February 3, 2009, with an original and current closing date of February 9, 2009, and it was archived on March 11, 2009.
Eligibility is intentionally restricted. While the general field shows "Others" with a reference to additional eligibility information, the eligibility statement makes the intent unambiguous: the project is intended for the University of Arizona as part of an ongoing effort, and no other applicants will be accepted. The single-source approach is justified under Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14B), citing criteria #2 (Continuation) and #4 (Unique qualifications). For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact listed is Sally Gall, Assistant Manager, at 520-823-4251.
Chiricahua Leopard Frog Conservation (FWS Cooperative Agreement) - FAQs
What is the Chiricahua Leopard Frog Conservation opportunity?
It is a Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement focused on protecting the federally listed Chiricahua leopard frog population on the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge through hands-on conservation work.
What is the main conservation goal of this project?
The central goal is to prevent the invasive, non-native American bullfrog from re-establishing in refuge waters, because bullfrogs can outcompete native amphibians and undermine long-term recovery efforts for the Chiricahua leopard frog.
What types of activities does the funding support?
The project emphasizes practical, on-the-ground actions, including targeted hand removal of American bullfrogs and systematic monitoring of refuge sites to track both Chiricahua leopard frog status and any signs of bullfrog reinvasion.
Why are American bullfrogs a concern in this refuge?
The opportunity states that bullfrogs are invasive and non-native and can outcompete native amphibians, which can negatively affect the Chiricahua leopard frog and recovery work on the refuge.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on refuge waters at the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge.
Is this project focused on research or field operations?
The description emphasizes fieldwork and operational conservation actions (bullfrog removal and site monitoring) intended to keep bullfrogs out and confirm the native frog is persisting and ideally improving in managed habitats.
Is this a new initiative or a continuation of prior work?
This grant is described as a continuation of a long-running effort that has been active for more than a decade, with techniques refined over years and reliance on detailed, site-specific knowledge.
Why does the announcement emphasize continuity?
Because the work is ongoing and methods have been refined over many years, the announcement states continuity is important to avoid disrupting progress and potentially setting back conservation outcomes.
Who is identified as the established lead for this effort?
The University of Arizona is identified as the established lead, with herpetologists and supporting biologists already familiar with the refuge and consistent methods built over time.
Is this funding opportunity open to competition?
No. The eligibility statement indicates the project is intended for the University of Arizona as part of an ongoing effort, and no other applicants will be accepted.
How is the single-source approach justified?
The notice cites Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14B) and specifically references criteria #2 (Continuation) and #4 (Unique qualifications) as the basis for restricting eligibility.
What federal agency is issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the funding instrument used for this award?
It is offered as a cooperative agreement.
Is the funding discretionary or mandatory?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What activity category is associated with the opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $18,947.
Is there a funding range (ceiling and floor), or a fixed amount?
The award ceiling and award floor are both $18,947, indicating a single fixed award amount rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is required.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing included is 15.611 (Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education).
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on February 3, 2009.
What is the closing date for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date is February 9, 2009.
Has the opportunity been archived?
Yes. It was archived on March 11, 2009.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The contact listed is Sally Gall, Assistant Manager, at 520-823-4251.
Does the eligibility section list a broad eligibility category?
The general field shows "Others" with a reference to additional eligibility information, but the eligibility statement itself specifies the intent to award to the University of Arizona only and to accept no other applicants.
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