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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the information and statistics natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Communicating Landscape Science" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.670 Adaptive Science.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 2, 2014 and posted on Jun 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 2014 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Grant agreement to Prairie Starfish Productions for the purpose of a 2 hr Communicating Science Workshop led by Dr. Randy Olson.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,000.00 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 Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B 1, Unsolicited Proposal. 4, Unique Qualifications
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Communicating Landscape Science" (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00209) is a discretionary grant issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.670 (Adaptive Science). It falls within the broad activity areas of information and statistics, natural resources, and science and technology/other research and development. The opportunity was posted on June 2, 2014, with an original and current closing date of June 10, 2014, and an archive date of July 10, 2014. The agency anticipated making a single award, and the total funding amount was fixed at $7,000, with both the award ceiling and award floor set at $7,000. No cost sharing or matching was required.
Functionally, this announcement is not a competitive, open solicitation. It is a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to Prairie Starfish Productions, justified under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(1) for an unsolicited proposal based on unique qualifications. The stated purpose of the award is to support a focused science communication effort led by Dr. Randy Olson, centered on improving how landscape science is presented to and understood by others, particularly in a professional conference setting.
The work to be carried out under the agreement is specific and time-bound, tied to the Society for Conservation Biology meeting dates in mid-July. Deliverables include one one-hour talk on communicating landscape science scheduled for July 16, followed by two separate two-hour workshops on the same theme scheduled for July 17. In other words, the funding is intended to cover a short series of speaking and training engagements designed to build communication skills around landscape science, likely targeting scientists, practitioners, and conservation professionals attending the conference.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," but the additional eligibility context makes clear that this is a single-source action rather than a general call for applications. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement via Grants.gov was directed to contact Jennifer Turkington at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (303-236-8115, jenniferturkington@fws.gov). The full announcement and related materials were available through the Grants.gov listing linked in the opportunity record.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Communicating Landscape Science (F14AS00209)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Communicating Landscape Science" and the Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00209.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Department of the Interior).
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.670, identified as Adaptive Science.
What broad activity areas does this opportunity fall under?
The announcement falls within the broad activity areas of:
- Information and statistics
- Natural resources
- Science and technology/other research and development
Is this a competitive, open funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is not described as a competitive, open solicitation. It is a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award.
Who is the intended award recipient?
The notice indicates the agency intends to make a single-source award to Prairie Starfish Productions.
Why is the award being made as a single-source action?
The single-source approach is justified under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(1), described as an unsolicited proposal based on unique qualifications.
What is the purpose of the award?
The purpose is to support a focused science communication effort led by Dr. Randy Olson, aimed at improving how landscape science is presented to and understood by others, particularly in a professional conference setting.
What work or deliverables are expected under the agreement?
The work is specific and tied to a professional conference schedule. Deliverables include:
- One one-hour talk on communicating landscape science (scheduled for July 16)
- Two separate two-hour workshops on communicating landscape science (scheduled for July 17)
Which event are the deliverables tied to?
The deliverables are time-bound and connected to the Society for Conservation Biology meeting taking place in mid-July.
What is the total funding amount available?
The total funding amount is fixed at $7,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $7,000, meaning the anticipated single award amount is $7,000.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 2, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date were both listed as June 10, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 10, 2014.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others". However, the additional context clarifies that this is a single-source action rather than a general call for applications.
Does the eligibility listing mean anyone can apply?
Not in practice, based on the text provided. Even though eligibility is shown as "Others," the notice is described as a Notice of Intent for a single-source award to a specific organization, not an open competition.
Where could the full announcement be accessed?
The full announcement and related materials were available through the Grants.gov listing linked in the opportunity record.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the announcement on Grants.gov?
Anyone needing assistance accessing the full announcement via Grants.gov was directed to contact:
Jennifer Turkington
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Phone: 303-236-8115
Email: jenniferturkington@fws.gov
What type of effort is being funded (based on the described activities)?
Based on the deliverables, the funding supports a short series of speaking and training engagements designed to build communication skills around landscape science for a professional audience attending a conference.
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