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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conduct Aerial Surveys for Sonoran Pronghorn within the U.S. and for Desert Bighorn Sheep within Cabeza Prieta NWR" 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 May 23, 2012 and posted on May 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $102,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $102,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Conduct Aerial Surveys for Sonoran Pronghorn within the U.S. and for Desert Bighorn Sheep within Cabeza Prieta NWR" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00179) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement for a single, specific recipient: the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The project is set up as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.615, the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund, and it focuses on routine wildlife monitoring through scheduled aerial survey flights in southwestern Arizona.
The purpose of the award is twofold. First, it funds biennial (every two years) aerial surveys for Sonoran pronghorn within the United States portion of the species range. Second, it funds triennial (every three years) aerial surveys for desert bighorn sheep specifically within the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. These flights are intended to generate consistent population and distribution information that wildlife managers use to track trends over time, assess herd status, and support management decisions in rugged desert environments where ground-based monitoring can be difficult, slow, or incomplete.
The announcement ties the survey work directly to established federal management and recovery documents. For Sonoran pronghorn, the work supports goals and objectives laid out in the 1998 Sonoran Pronghorn Recovery Plan, meaning the survey data are meant to feed into formal recovery actions and progress evaluation for a species of conservation concern. For desert bighorn sheep, the work supports refuge management direction described in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan, Wilderness Stewardship Plan, and associated Environmental Impact Statement. In practical terms, the aerial survey results help the Service evaluate whether management is meeting conservation objectives and provide a defensible basis for future planning, reporting, and coordination.
Funding for the opportunity is fixed at an estimated total of $102,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $102,000, reflecting that the government anticipated issuing one award for one defined amount rather than a competitive range of project budgets. The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) and did not require cost sharing or matching funds. Eligibility was limited to state governments, which aligns with the single-source intent to fund the Arizona Game and Fish Department as the implementing partner.
Key administrative details show the opportunity was posted on May 23, 2012, created the same day, and had an original and current closing date of May 30, 2012, indicating a short application window consistent with a pre-identified recipient or time-sensitive planning. The archive date is July 23, 2012. The listed federal agency is the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the activity category is Natural Resources. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is James Atkinson, Wildlife Biologist, reachable at (520) 387-4989 or jamesatkinson@fws.gov, with a note indicating a refuge contact. The public listing also referenced Grants.gov as the additional information source.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conduct Aerial Surveys for Sonoran Pronghorn within the U.S. and for Desert Bighorn Sheep within Cabeza Prieta NWR."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F12AS00179.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The listed federal agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Fish and Wildlife Service).
What type of funding announcement is this?
This is described as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement.
What kind of award is planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The project is set up as a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is associated with this award?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.615, the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The award supports routine wildlife monitoring through scheduled aerial survey flights in southwestern Arizona to generate consistent population and distribution information used to track trends over time, assess herd status, and support management decisions.
Which species are included in the aerial surveys?
The surveys cover Sonoran pronghorn and desert bighorn sheep.
Where will the Sonoran pronghorn surveys occur?
The Sonoran pronghorn surveys are within the United States portion of the species range.
Where will the desert bighorn sheep surveys occur?
The desert bighorn sheep surveys are specifically within the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).
How often will Sonoran pronghorn aerial surveys be conducted?
The Sonoran pronghorn aerial surveys are biennial, meaning every two years.
How often will desert bighorn sheep aerial surveys be conducted?
The desert bighorn sheep aerial surveys are triennial, meaning every three years.
Why are aerial surveys being used for this work?
The flights are intended to produce population and distribution information in rugged desert environments where ground-based monitoring can be difficult, slow, or incomplete.
How will the survey results be used by wildlife managers?
The data are intended to help managers track population and distribution trends over time, assess herd status, support management decisions, and provide a defensible basis for future planning, reporting, and coordination.
How does the Sonoran pronghorn survey work relate to federal recovery planning?
The announcement ties the work to the 1998 Sonoran Pronghorn Recovery Plan, stating that survey data are meant to feed into formal recovery actions and progress evaluation for the species.
How does the desert bighorn sheep survey work relate to refuge planning documents?
The work supports refuge management direction described in the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plan, Wilderness Stewardship Plan, and the associated Environmental Impact Statement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $102,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $102,000, indicating a single defined award amount rather than a range of budgets.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
Was this opportunity intended for a specific recipient?
Yes. The announcement states it was for a single, specific recipient: the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 23, 2012.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 23, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was May 30, 2012.
What does the short application window suggest about the opportunity?
Based on the provided information, the short window is consistent with a pre-identified recipient and/or time-sensitive planning.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 23, 2012.
Where can applicants or the public find additional information?
The listing references Grants.gov as an additional information source.
Who is the contact person for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact provided is James Atkinson, Wildlife Biologist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Phone: (520) 387-4989. Email: jamesatkinson@fws.gov.
Is the contact associated with the refuge?
Yes. The note indicates the contact is a refuge contact.
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