Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R2 MB FY11 01
Apply for FWS R2 MB FY11 01
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation, Monitoring, and Assessment of Migratory Birds" 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 May 23, 2011 and posted on May 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 27, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation, Monitoring, and Assessment of Migratory Birds opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R2 MB FY11 01) is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 2 discretionary grant for FY 2011 that supports conservation work focused on migratory birds, especially species identified as agency priorities in the USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (2008) and Birds of Management Concern lists. It falls under CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation) and is framed as project support for applied research and monitoring that improves understanding of population status, movements, and conservation needs.
In this specific notice, USFWS Region 2 announces its intent to make a single source grant award rather than run a competitive process. The planned award amount is $30,900, and it is directed to a Mexican biologist to carry out field and analytical work on the Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) in Mexico. The work is positioned as a continuation of an ongoing collaborative research effort involving Texas A&M University, the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, and the USFWS Divisions of Migratory Birds in Regions 2 and 4. The central conservation value of the project is that it strengthens knowledge of where the species nests, how different regional groups are connected, and how individuals move across their annual cycle, all of which can inform management decisions for a species of conservation concern.
The project’s main objectives are threefold. First, it aims to determine the nesting status of Reddish Egrets on the Yucatan Peninsula, addressing a key uncertainty about breeding distribution in that region. Second, it seeks to assess the genetic structure of Yucatan birds by comparing them to other populations that have already been sampled, which helps clarify whether Yucatan birds are part of a broader interconnected population or represent a more distinct group that may need tailored management. Third, it continues color marking and resighting efforts for birds from colonies along the coast of western Mexico, a practical method for tracking dispersal, site fidelity, and movement patterns. Together, these activities build on existing studies of dispersal, age-specific survival, and movement patterns for juvenile, sub-adult, and adult Reddish Egrets throughout the year.
The notice explains the rationale for the single source approach by emphasizing the recipient’s unique qualifications and capacity to carry out this work in Mexico. According to the announcement, the biologist has extensive prior experience studying Reddish Egrets in Mexico, long-standing collaboration with the primary U.S.-based researchers working on the species, and well-established contacts that enable research across multiple Mexican regions. He has organized Mexico-wide surveys for Reddish Egrets, conducted much of the color marking work at western Mexican colonies, and has additional survey experience with other coastal species such as Snowy Plover and Gull-billed Tern, which helped him develop relationships and access in areas important to Reddish Egret conservation. The single source intent is published consistent with Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation citation noted in the announcement (FAR 6.302-1), and it is explicitly labeled as informational rather than a solicitation for competing proposals or quotes.
Administratively, the opportunity anticipated one award, required no cost sharing or match, and listed eligibility as unrestricted in general terms, though the text makes clear that this particular action is a single source award rather than an open competition. Key dates included a posted date of May 13, 2011, with an original and current closing date of May 27, 2011, and an archive date of June 26, 2011. The point of contact provided is William Howe, Regional Nongame Coordinator, with an additional reference to the MB Help Desk for assistance accessing the announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Conservation, Monitoring, and Assessment of Migratory Birds.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is FWS R2 MB FY11 01.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), specifically Region 2.
What fiscal year does this opportunity apply to?
The notice describes this as a FY 2011 discretionary grant opportunity.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.655, described as Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
What types of activities does this grant support?
It is framed as project support for applied research and monitoring that improves understanding of migratory bird population status, movements, and conservation needs.
Which birds are the primary focus of this program area?
The program supports conservation work focused on migratory birds, especially species identified as agency priorities in the USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (2008) and Birds of Management Concern lists.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. In this notice, USFWS Region 2 states its intent to make a single source grant award rather than run a competitive process, and it is explicitly described as informational rather than a solicitation for competing proposals or quotes.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated one award.
What is the planned award amount?
The planned award amount stated in the notice is $30,900.
Who is the intended recipient of this single source award?
The award is directed to a Mexican biologist to carry out field and analytical work on the Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens) in Mexico.
What species is the funded work focused on?
The project focuses on the Reddish Egret (Egretta rufescens), described in the notice as a species of conservation concern.
Where will the work take place?
The notice describes work occurring in Mexico, including the Yucatan Peninsula and colonies along the coast of western Mexico.
What is the main conservation value of the project described in the notice?
The central conservation value described is strengthening knowledge of where the species nests, how regional groups are connected, and how individuals move across their annual cycle, so that information can inform management decisions.
What are the main objectives of the project?
The notice lists three main objectives: (1) determine the nesting status of Reddish Egrets on the Yucatan Peninsula; (2) assess the genetic structure of Yucatan birds by comparing them to other sampled populations; and (3) continue color marking and resighting for birds from colonies along the coast of western Mexico.
What uncertainty is the project trying to address in the Yucatan?
It aims to address a key uncertainty about the Reddish Egret’s breeding distribution by determining the nesting status on the Yucatan Peninsula.
Why does the project include genetic comparisons?
The genetic work is described as a way to clarify whether Yucatan birds are part of a broader interconnected population or represent a more distinct group that may need tailored management.
What does “color marking and resighting” help determine?
The notice characterizes color marking and resighting as a practical method for tracking dispersal, site fidelity, and movement patterns.
How does this project relate to prior research?
The work is positioned as a continuation of an ongoing collaborative research effort and builds on existing studies of dispersal, age-specific survival, and movement patterns for juvenile, sub-adult, and adult Reddish Egrets throughout the year.
Which organizations are named as part of the ongoing collaboration?
The notice references collaboration involving Texas A&M University, the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, and the USFWS Divisions of Migratory Birds in Regions 2 and 4.
Why did USFWS choose a single source approach for this action?
The notice explains the single source rationale by citing the recipient’s unique qualifications and ability to conduct the work in Mexico, including extensive prior experience with Reddish Egrets in Mexico, established collaboration with the primary U.S.-based researchers, and contacts enabling research across multiple Mexican regions.
What experience is highlighted to support the intended recipient’s qualifications?
The notice states the biologist has organized Mexico-wide surveys for Reddish Egrets, conducted much of the color marking work at western Mexican colonies, and gained additional regional access and relationships through survey experience with other coastal species such as Snowy Plover and Gull-billed Tern.
What policy or regulatory references are cited to support the single source intent?
The notice says the single source intent is published consistent with Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) and cites FAR 6.302-1.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice indicates no cost sharing or match was required.
How is eligibility described in the notice?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted in general terms, but the text makes clear the action described is a single source award rather than an open competition.
What are the key dates (posted, closing, archive)?
The notice lists a posted date of May 13, 2011, an original and current closing date of May 27, 2011, and an archive date of June 26, 2011.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact provided is William Howe, Regional Nongame Coordinator.
Where can someone get help accessing the announcement electronically?
The notice references the MB Help Desk for assistance with accessing the announcement electronically.
Does the notice invite proposals or quotes from other applicants?
No. The notice explicitly states it is informational and is not a solicitation for competing proposals or quotes.
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