Opportunity Information: Apply for 22571 A J024
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- The Region 2 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Construct a Research Paddock as an extension to the Captive Breeding Pen for Sonoran Pronghorn at Cabeza Prieta NWR" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 16, 2010 and posted on Sep 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 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 is a sole source award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Construct a Research Paddock as an extension to the Captive Breeding Pen for Sonoran Pronghorn at Cabeza Prieta NWR" is a targeted, single-source cooperative agreement intended to support the Arizona Game and Fish Department in building new infrastructure that directly improves how Sonoran pronghorn are managed and released from captivity back into the wild. The work would take place at Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge, where a captive breeding pen has been operating since 2003 as a key tool for boosting the species population in the United States and Mexico and for providing animals that can help establish or supplement additional herds in the region. The overall purpose of the project is practical and research-driven: create an adjacent research paddock that makes it safer and more effective to temporarily hold selected pronghorn after capture, and to test different release approaches under controlled conditions so long-term release methods can be refined.
The core deliverable is the design and construction of a research paddock immediately next to the existing captive breeding pen. The planned paddock is not just an open holding area; it is described as a purpose-built facility with multiple components that support both animal handling and experimental release planning. Required elements include perimeter fence walls and perimeter electric fencing to provide secure containment, internal partitions to separate animals as needed, and a capture boma, which is a specialized enclosure used to safely funnel and restrain animals during capture and handling. The paddock is also expected to include an internal irrigation system designed to irrigate native vegetation, reflecting an intent to maintain habitat conditions that better match what the pronghorn will experience after release. In addition, the paddock must have at least one water source, which is critical for animal welfare during temporary holding periods and for supporting vegetation and habitat conditions within the enclosure.
The justification for the project is tied to recurring management needs and conservation risks that come with running a captive breeding program. Each year, a subset of pronghorn must be removed from the captive breeding pen to prevent overcrowding and reduce the risk of inbreeding. Without an intermediate, secure area to stage animals, managers have fewer options when animals need time to recover from capture stress or when environmental conditions in the wild are not immediately suitable for release. This paddock would give the program the flexibility to remove targeted individuals from the pen, hold them temporarily, and then release them at the right time, rather than being forced into releases that are dictated solely by pen capacity or short-term logistics. At the same time, the facility is explicitly framed as a research paddock because it will enable experimental release scenarios, allowing managers to evaluate which approaches lead to better survival and adaptation once animals are released.
The opportunity is closely connected to the broader interagency effort that has been underway for years. Since December 2006, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Arizona Game and Fish Department have worked alongside other partners, including the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, branches of the U.S. military, and zoological partners such as the Los Angeles Zoo and the Phoenix Zoo, to plan releases and move animals from captive management to free-ranging populations. This construction project supports that ongoing collaboration by adding a missing piece of infrastructure that strengthens the transition step between captivity and release. Ultimately, the results from the experimental releases supported by this paddock are intended to inform and improve the long-term release protocol for Sonoran pronghorn, aligning with the goals and objectives laid out in the 1998 Sonoran Pronghorn Recovery Plan, which guides recovery actions for the species.
From an administrative standpoint, the announcement lists the opportunity as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement instrument under a natural resources activity category. It is explicitly a sole-source award, meaning it is not open to broad competition and is intended for a single eligible recipient, the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Only one award is expected, and the funding amount is fixed: an estimated total of $50,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $50,000, and no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding opportunity number is 22571 A J024, and it is associated with CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic). The posting and creation date are September 16, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 23, 2010, and an archive date of October 23, 2010. The listed agency is Region 2. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the contact provided is James Atkinson, Wildlife Biologist, at (520) 387-4989 or Jamesatkinson@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Construct a Research Paddock as an extension to the Captive Breeding Pen for Sonoran Pronghorn at Cabeza Prieta NWR."
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is discretionary funding offered through a cooperative agreement instrument under a natural resources activity category.
Is this a competitive grant open to multiple applicants?
No. The announcement describes this as a targeted, single-source (sole-source) cooperative agreement and is not open to broad competition.
Who is the intended recipient?
The sole eligible recipient identified in the announcement is the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
How many awards will be made?
Only one award is expected.
What is the funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding is $50,000. The award ceiling is $50,000 and the award floor is also $50,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to build new infrastructure that improves how Sonoran pronghorn are managed after capture and released from captivity back into the wild, including the ability to test and refine release approaches under controlled conditions.
Where will the work take place?
The work would take place at Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge (Cabeza Prieta NWR).
How does this project relate to existing pronghorn management efforts?
It extends the existing captive breeding pen at Cabeza Prieta NWR, which has been operating since 2003 as a key tool to boost the Sonoran pronghorn population in the United States and Mexico and to provide animals to establish or supplement additional herds.
What is the core deliverable under this award?
The core deliverable is the design and construction of a research paddock immediately adjacent to the existing captive breeding pen.
Why is the new facility described as a "research paddock"?
It is framed as a research paddock because it will support experimental release scenarios, allowing managers to evaluate which release approaches lead to better survival and adaptation after animals are released.
Why is an intermediate holding area needed?
Each year, a subset of pronghorn must be removed from the captive breeding pen to prevent overcrowding and reduce the risk of inbreeding. The paddock is intended to provide a secure place to temporarily hold selected animals when they need time to recover from capture stress or when conditions in the wild are not suitable for immediate release.
What management flexibility does the paddock provide?
It allows managers to remove targeted individuals from the breeding pen, hold them temporarily, and then release them at the right time, instead of being forced into releases driven only by pen capacity or short-term logistics.
What required security and containment features must the paddock include?
Required elements include perimeter fence walls and perimeter electric fencing to provide secure containment.
Are internal divisions within the paddock required?
Yes. The paddock is expected to include internal partitions to separate animals as needed.
What is a capture boma and is it required?
A capture boma is a specialized enclosure used to safely funnel and restrain animals during capture and handling. The announcement specifies that the paddock must include a capture boma.
Is irrigation part of the project requirements?
Yes. The paddock is expected to include an internal irrigation system designed to irrigate native vegetation.
Is a water source required within the paddock?
Yes. The paddock must have at least one water source.
How does this construction project connect to interagency collaboration?
The project supports a broader interagency effort underway for years. Since December 2006, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Arizona Game and Fish Department have worked with other partners (including the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, branches of the U.S. military, and zoological partners such as the Los Angeles Zoo and the Phoenix Zoo) to plan releases and move animals from captive management to free-ranging populations.
What recovery framework does this project align with?
The project aligns with the goals and objectives in the 1998 Sonoran Pronghorn Recovery Plan, which guides recovery actions for the species.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 22571 A J024.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
It is associated with CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date listed is September 16, 2010.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is September 23, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 23, 2010.
Which agency region is listed on the announcement?
The listed agency is Region 2.
Who should be contacted with questions or access issues?
The contact provided is James Atkinson, Wildlife Biologist. Phone: (520) 387-4989. Email: Jamesatkinson@fws.gov.
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