Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00336
Apply for F12AS00336
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Research Program on Fish Nutrition and Diet Development" 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 Jul 24, 2012 and posted on Jul 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 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 $90,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Research Program on Fish Nutrition and Diet Development (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00336) is a Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding opportunity in the Environment and Natural Resources category, structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. The notice is essentially a statement of intent by the government to make a single expected award to Montana State University (MSU) to create and carry out a coordinated research program focused on fish nutrition and the development or improvement of fish diets. The total estimated funding is $90,000, with an award ceiling of $90,000 and an award floor of $1,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
A central feature of this opportunity is the “cooperative” nature of the agreement, meaning USFWS is not just providing funds, but is expected to be actively involved in the technical work and direction of the research. Under the proposed arrangement, USFWS will provide funding support and will share responsibility with MSU for setting research priorities, evaluating progress, and adjusting project direction through frequent communication and coordination with all cooperators. USFWS also commits to hands-on scientific participation, including involvement in planning, experimental design, implementation, and sampling; as well as compiling and analyzing data, interpreting results, and disseminating findings. In addition, USFWS will contribute specialized expertise in fish culture systems and fish nutritional requirements, support diet development work, and make available feed manufacturing capabilities and analytical laboratory resources. USFWS staff are also expected to participate directly in drafting progress reports, preparing final reports, and developing publications suitable for peer-reviewed scientific journals.
MSU’s role is framed as a full research partner bringing complementary expertise and capacity, particularly from the Department of Animal and Range Sciences. MSU will share responsibility for determining research direction and ensuring project requirements are met through ongoing coordination with the other parties. The university will provide scientific expertise in animal nutrition and will be actively involved in designing studies, conducting experiments, carrying out sampling, and managing data compilation, analysis, interpretation, and communication of results. MSU will also contribute staff time for feed manufacturing activities, executing fish nutrition trials, and completing laboratory analyses of fish tissues, formulated feeds, and feed ingredients. Beyond technical labor, MSU will provide practical infrastructure such as office space, supplies, and computers needed for data processing and report and manuscript preparation. The university will also provide staff time for consultation on experimental design and statistical analysis, and will participate in the same suite of reporting and publication responsibilities described for USFWS.
This opportunity is explicitly described as a single-source award, justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4)), which allows an award without competition when a specific organization is uniquely suited to perform the work. The notice explains why MSU is being selected: MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana, and has established expertise in animal nutrition, including nutritional physiology, and established protocols for nutrition trials, laboratory methods, and statistical analyses. The announcement also emphasizes that the Bozeman Fish Technology Center and MSU already have a working foundation for collaboration on research of mutual interest, including existing connections through faculty roles as principal and co-advisors on projects and graduate programs involving Fish Technology Center personnel. Taken together, the opportunity is positioned as a continuation and formalization of an existing collaborative research environment aimed at producing actionable results in fish diet formulation, fish culture nutrition practices, and publishable scientific findings.
Key administrative details reflect that the opportunity was posted on July 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 25, 2012, and an archive date of December 31, 2012, indicating a very short posting window consistent with a notice of intent for a noncompetitive award. While the general eligibility list in the data includes a wide range of governmental and nonprofit entity types, the text of the notice makes clear the intent to award directly to Montana State University. The CFDA listing provided is 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic). For questions or access issues related to the announcement, the listed point of contact is Robert Muth at USFWS (phone 406-994-9902, email robertmuth@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
The Cooperative Research Program on Fish Nutrition and Diet Development (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00336) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding opportunity in the Environment and Natural Resources category. It is intended to support a coordinated research program focused on fish nutrition and the development or improvement of fish diets.
Is this a grant or something else?
This award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. That means USFWS is expected to be actively involved in the technical work and the direction of the research, not only providing funding.
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The purpose is to create and carry out a coordinated research program focused on fish nutrition and fish diet development or improvement, producing actionable results for fish diet formulation and fish culture nutrition practices, along with publishable scientific findings.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $90,000. The award ceiling is $90,000 and the award floor is $1,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
Who is expected to receive the award?
The notice states the government intends to make a single expected award to Montana State University (MSU).
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. It is explicitly described as a single-source (noncompetitive) award. The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4)) as the justification for making an award without competition when a specific organization is uniquely suited to perform the work.
Why was Montana State University selected for this single-source award?
The notice explains that MSU is located in Bozeman, Montana, and has established expertise in animal nutrition (including nutritional physiology), established protocols for nutrition trials, laboratory methods, and statistical analyses. It also emphasizes an existing foundation for collaboration between the Bozeman Fish Technology Center and MSU, including ongoing connections through faculty roles as principal and co-advisors on projects and graduate programs involving Fish Technology Center personnel.
What makes this a "cooperative" agreement in practical terms?
USFWS is expected to be actively involved throughout the project. The agencies plan to share responsibility with MSU for setting research priorities, evaluating progress, and adjusting project direction through frequent communication and coordination with all cooperators.
What technical role will USFWS play in the research?
USFWS commits to hands-on scientific participation, including involvement in planning, experimental design, implementation, and sampling. USFWS will also compile and analyze data, interpret results, and disseminate findings. In addition, USFWS will contribute specialized expertise in fish culture systems and fish nutritional requirements, support diet development work, and provide access to feed manufacturing capabilities and analytical laboratory resources. USFWS staff are also expected to participate directly in drafting progress reports, preparing final reports, and developing peer-reviewed publications.
What role will Montana State University play?
MSU is described as a full research partner, bringing complementary expertise and capacity, particularly through the Department of Animal and Range Sciences. MSU will share responsibility for determining research direction and meeting project requirements through ongoing coordination with other parties. MSU will contribute scientific expertise in animal nutrition and participate in designing studies, conducting experiments, carrying out sampling, and managing data compilation, analysis, interpretation, and communication of results.
What specific capabilities or resources will MSU provide?
MSU will contribute staff time for feed manufacturing activities, executing fish nutrition trials, and completing laboratory analyses of fish tissues, formulated feeds, and feed ingredients. MSU will also provide practical infrastructure such as office space, supplies, and computers needed for data processing and for preparing reports and manuscripts. The notice also describes MSU participation in consultation on experimental design and statistical analysis, as well as involvement in progress reporting, final reporting, and publication development.
What kinds of outputs are expected from the project?
The notice describes outputs including progress reports, a final report, and publications suitable for peer-reviewed scientific journals, along with dissemination of findings.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2012. The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as July 25, 2012. The archive date is December 31, 2012.
Why is the posting window so short?
The administrative dates (posted July 24, 2012 and closed July 25, 2012) are consistent with a notice of intent for a noncompetitive, single-source award rather than an open competitive solicitation.
The eligibility list includes many entity types. Does that mean other organizations could apply?
While the general eligibility list in the data includes a broad range of governmental and nonprofit entity types, the text of the notice states the intent to make a single expected award directly to Montana State University.
Who should be contacted with questions about the announcement or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Robert Muth at USFWS. Phone: 406-994-9902. Email: robertmuth@fws.gov.
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