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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the information and statistics natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Research Program on the Swimming Abilities of Native Stream Fishes in the Northern Rockies Upper Great Plains Regions of Montana" 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 Feb 20, 2014 and posted on Feb 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 27, 2014 This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B4 Unique Qualifications, which allows for award without competition to an applicant.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $175,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $99,000.00 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 Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement to Montana State University (MSU), Department of Ecology for the purpose of transferring funds and services in order to form the structure of a cooperative research program between U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bozeman Fish Technology Center (Technology Center) and MSUs Department of Ecology.
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity, titled "Cooperative Research Program on the Swimming Abilities of Native Stream Fishes in the Northern Rockies Upper Great Plains Regions of Montana" (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00090), is a Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding announcement focused on building and carrying out a coordinated research program on how native stream fishes swim and how that information can be applied in real management and conservation settings. The work is framed as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which signals that FWS expects to be actively involved as a partner in shaping, coordinating, and using the research outputs, not just passively receiving reports.
The core purpose is to support a structured collaboration between the FWS Bozeman Fish Technology Center and Montana State University (MSU), specifically MSU's Department of Ecology. The research emphasis is practical and applied: measuring and interpreting swimming performance of native fishes in the region and translating those findings into usable knowledge for fisheries management, fish passage design, habitat connectivity decisions, and related conservation engineering problems. In other words, it is not only about generating academic knowledge of fish physiology or behavior, but also about producing data and interpretations that can be used by agencies and practitioners who make decisions affecting streams and fish populations.
The announcement is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to MSU, meaning it is not a competitive opportunity open broadly to multiple institutions. The justification given is Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B4 (Unique Qualifications), which allows an award without competition when a specific recipient is uniquely positioned to carry out the work. In practical terms, the document is telling readers that FWS plans to fund MSU directly because MSU is considered the appropriate partner for the cooperative research program with the Bozeman Fish Technology Center.
The tasks described for the recipient are detailed and reflect an ongoing, hands-on role in research planning, execution, analysis, and publication. First, the recipient is expected to share responsibility for setting the direction of the overall research program, which includes frequent communication and coordination with all project cooperators to keep the work aligned with requirements. Second, MSU is expected to bring scientific expertise to projects that assess and apply swimming abilities of native fishes, and to be directly involved in planning, experimental design, implementation, and sampling. This includes the full chain of research work: collecting data, compiling and analyzing results, interpreting findings, and disseminating them to relevant audiences.
The agreement also calls for dedicated staff time to conduct fish swimming experiments and to complete any required laboratory analyses. Beyond personnel, the recipient must provide in-kind support in the form of office space, supplies, and computing resources for data management and analysis. The announcement explicitly mentions the need for computers capable of analyzing fish swimming video, indicating that video-based measurement and performance assessment is likely a key method in the research approach. Additional expectations include providing staff time to advise on experimental design and statistical analysis, suggesting that rigorous study design and quantitative interpretation are central to the project.
Reporting and publication are built into the work plan. The recipient is expected to participate in writing progress reports as well as draft final and final project reports, and to contribute to publications intended for scientific peer-reviewed journals. That combination points to a dual output track: formal deliverables for the agency partner (reports documenting methods, results, and implications) and scholarly products that undergo external scientific review.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity falls under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic) and is categorized under funding activity areas such as information and statistics, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development. The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $175,000, with an award ceiling of $99,000 and an award floor of $1,000. No cost sharing or matching is required. The expected number of awards is one, consistent with the single-source intent. The posting date and creation date are both February 20, 2014, with an original and current closing date of February 27, 2014, and an archive date of March 20, 2014.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Robert Muth, Project Officer, reachable at 406-994-9902 or by email at robertmuth@fws.gov.
FAQs: Cooperative Research Program on the Swimming Abilities of Native Stream Fishes (F14AS00090)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Research Program on the Swimming Abilities of Native Stream Fishes in the Northern Rockies Upper Great Plains Regions of Montana" and the Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00090.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of the Interior opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The purpose is to build and carry out a coordinated, applied research program on the swimming abilities of native stream fishes in the region, and to translate those findings into practical tools and knowledge for fisheries management, conservation, and related engineering decisions.
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
This is framed as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. That signals that FWS expects to be actively involved as a partner in shaping, coordinating, and using the research outputs (not simply receiving reports at the end).
What kind of research is expected under this cooperative agreement?
The research focus is practical and applied: measuring and interpreting swimming performance of native fishes and applying those results to real management needs such as fish passage design, habitat connectivity decisions, and other fisheries conservation and engineering problems.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states an intent to make a single-source award to Montana State University (MSU), specifically MSU's Department of Ecology, in collaboration with the FWS Bozeman Fish Technology Center.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. The announcement is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to MSU, meaning it is not presented as a broadly competitive opportunity.
Why is it being awarded without competition?
The justification cited is Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B4 (Unique Qualifications), which allows an award without competition when a specific recipient is uniquely positioned to carry out the work.
What collaboration is at the center of this program?
The core collaboration described is between the FWS Bozeman Fish Technology Center and Montana State University (MSU), with MSU expected to play a key scientific role in the cooperative research program.
What responsibilities are described for the recipient?
The recipient is expected to share responsibility for setting the direction of the overall research program, coordinate frequently with project cooperators, and contribute scientific expertise across planning, experimental design, implementation, sampling, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of results.
What kinds of hands-on research activities are specifically mentioned?
The announcement describes direct involvement in experimental planning and design, conducting fish swimming experiments, sampling, completing required laboratory analyses, compiling and analyzing results, and interpreting findings for management and conservation use.
Are staff time and technical expertise part of the expected contribution?
Yes. The recipient is expected to provide dedicated staff time to conduct experiments and lab analyses, and also provide staff time to advise on experimental design and statistical analysis.
Is any in-kind support required from the recipient?
Yes. The announcement states that the recipient must provide in-kind support including office space, supplies, and computing resources for data management and analysis.
Does the announcement mention any specific equipment or computing needs?
Yes. It explicitly mentions the need for computers capable of analyzing fish swimming video, indicating that video-based measurement and assessment are likely central to the research approach.
What deliverables are expected (reports and publications)?
The recipient is expected to participate in writing progress reports, draft final and final project reports, and to contribute to publications intended for scientific peer-reviewed journals.
What subject areas or funding activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The announcement lists funding activity areas including information and statistics, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
How much funding is available under this announcement?
The estimated total funding amount is $175,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $99,000 and the award floor is $1,000.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one, which matches the single-source intent described in the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date (and creation date) is February 20, 2014. The original and current closing date is February 27, 2014.
Is this opportunity archived?
Yes. The archive date is March 20, 2014.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Robert Muth, Project Officer. Phone: 406-994-9902. Email: robertmuth@fws.gov.
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