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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 "Conserve Black footed ferrets and habitats on Lower Brule Reservation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 25, 2012 and posted on Apr 25, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 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 $20,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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 made in accordance with the Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B, #2 continuation of activity to complete it, which allows for award without competition to an applicant. For the successful completion of activity of this activity it is imperative to consider this as a continuation funding sole source agreement. The Lower Brule site is unique because it supports one of the smallest Black tailed Prairie Dog complexes where Black footed Ferrets have been re introduced. The location is also in the eastern portion of the ferrets range in South Dakota and the proposed activity will further the conservation and recovery of this species.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Conserve Black footed ferrets and habitats on Lower Brule Reservation" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00140) is a discretionary grant announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support on-the-ground habitat conservation and species recovery work focused on black-footed ferrets on the Lower Brule Reservation in South Dakota. The stated purpose is to monitor and conserve black-footed ferrets and their habitat, which is closely tied to black-tailed prairie dog colonies that ferrets rely on for both prey and burrow systems. The opportunity sits under CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds, reflecting that the work is part of practical recovery actions for an imperiled species rather than general research.
This notice is structured as a single-source, non-competitive award intended specifically for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. The justification given is based on Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B, #2), which allows a sole-source award when funding is needed as a continuation of an activity to complete it. In other words, the agency is indicating that ongoing efforts at this site should be continued through the same partner to successfully carry the work forward, rather than opened to competition. The site is described as unique because it contains one of the smallest black-tailed prairie dog complexes where black-footed ferrets have been reintroduced, and it is located in the eastern portion of the species range within South Dakota. Because reintroduced ferret populations can be vulnerable in small, fragmented prairie dog complexes, continuity in monitoring and management is emphasized as important for conservation outcomes.
The announcement indicates an expectation of one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $20,000. The funding range listed includes an award floor of $5,000 and an award ceiling of $100,000, which frames the allowable size of an individual award even though the estimate for this specific action is much lower. No cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is not obligated to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant. The funding activity category is essentially habitat conservation (noted under "Other" with a category explanation of Habitat Conservation), consistent with work that typically includes population monitoring, site-based protection actions, coordination with land managers, and measures that support the prairie dog-ecosystem conditions ferrets need to persist.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on April 25, 2012, and carried an original and current closing date of April 26, 2012, with an archive date of May 25, 2012. That short window aligns with the document being a Notice of Intent for a continuation, sole-source award rather than an open solicitation intended for broad competition. For access or assistance with the announcement, the contact listed is Scott Larson at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 605-224-8693 ext. 224, email scottlarson@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conserve Black footed ferrets and habitats on Lower Brule Reservation."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00140.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Department of the Interior).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The stated purpose is to monitor and conserve black-footed ferrets and their habitat on the Lower Brule Reservation in South Dakota. The work is focused on on-the-ground habitat conservation and species recovery actions.
Which species and habitat are the focus of this project?
The project focuses on black-footed ferrets and the habitat conditions they need to persist. The notice emphasizes that ferret conservation at this site is closely tied to black-tailed prairie dog colonies, which ferrets rely on for prey and for burrow systems.
Where will the funded work take place?
The work is intended for the Lower Brule Reservation in South Dakota.
Why are black-tailed prairie dog colonies mentioned in the opportunity?
The notice explains that black-footed ferrets depend on black-tailed prairie dog colonies because prairie dogs provide both a key food source (prey) and the burrow systems ferrets use. Protecting and maintaining these colonies is therefore directly tied to ferret recovery.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.657, "Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds."
Does the opportunity emphasize research or practical recovery actions?
Based on the CFDA listing and the stated purpose, this notice is framed as practical, on-the-ground recovery implementation (monitoring and habitat conservation) rather than general research.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. The notice is structured as a single-source, non-competitive award intended specifically for the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe.
Why is the award being made as a single-source (sole-source) action?
The justification provided cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B, #2), which allows a sole-source award when funding is needed as a continuation of an activity to complete it. The agency indicates this is a continuation effort at the site and that continuity is important to successfully carry the work forward.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $20,000.
What are the minimum and maximum possible award amounts listed?
The funding range lists an award floor of $5,000 and an award ceiling of $100,000. Even though the estimate for this specific action is $20,000, the published floor and ceiling describe the allowable range for an individual award under the notice.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is not obligated to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
What funding activity category does this grant fall under?
The funding activity category is listed under "Other" with a category explanation of "Habitat Conservation."
What kinds of activities does "habitat conservation" imply for this project?
The notice describes the effort as on-the-ground habitat conservation and species recovery work, and references monitoring and conservation of ferrets and their habitat tied to prairie dog colonies. The description is consistent with site-based conservation actions such as population monitoring, protection measures, coordination with land managers, and maintaining conditions within prairie dog complexes that support ferret persistence.
Why is continuity in monitoring and management emphasized?
The site is described as unique because it contains one of the smallest black-tailed prairie dog complexes where black-footed ferrets have been reintroduced, and it is located in the eastern portion of the species range within South Dakota. The notice notes that reintroduced ferret populations can be vulnerable in small, fragmented prairie dog complexes, so continuity in monitoring and management is emphasized for conservation outcomes.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 25, 2012.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as April 26, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 25, 2012.
Why is the application window so short?
The notice characterizes the action as a continuation, sole-source (non-competitive) award rather than an open solicitation intended for broad competition. The very short window is consistent with a Notice of Intent for a continuation award to a specific recipient.
Who is the listed contact for questions or access assistance?
The contact listed is Scott Larson at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What are the contact details provided for Scott Larson?
Phone: 605-224-8693 ext. 224
Email: scottlarson@fws.gov
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