Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00168
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Desert Toirtoise Monitoring Field Data Collection" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 9, 2013 and posted on May 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2013 This is a Notice of Intent to Award to a Single Source. NO COMPETITION IS EXPECTED, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $382,252.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $382,252.00 in funding.
- 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.
- This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Single Source. NO COMPETITION IS EXPECTED, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Desert Toirtoise Monitoring Field Data Collection" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00168) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement focused on ongoing, range-wide monitoring of the Mojave population of the desert tortoise. The central purpose is to continue collecting standardized field data that can be used to describe long-term trends in tortoise density, supporting a sustained, multi-year understanding of population status across the species range. The work is part of an established monitoring effort happening at the same time across multiple jurisdictions, specifically southern Nevada, the California desert regions, and parts of Arizona and Utah, which indicates the program is intended to feed into a coordinated, large-scale dataset rather than a one-off local study.
This announcement is categorized as a discretionary opportunity under the Environment activity area, and it is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency expects substantial involvement or collaboration during the project period rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The listing references CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance), and it states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The total anticipated funding amount is $382,252, with both the award floor and award ceiling set at $382,252, signaling the agency planned a single, fixed-size award. The opportunity lists an expected number of awards of one.
Most importantly, the posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award to a Single Source, with repeated language stating that no competition is expected and that applicants should not apply. Although the eligibility field is broadly described as "unrestricted" in a general sense, the controlling instruction in the notice makes clear that the award is intended for a specific recipient, consistent with a non-competitive, single-source cooperative agreement.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on May 9, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 28, 2013, and it was archived on May 29, 2013. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Brenda Krone at the Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 775-861-6314, email brendakrone@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Desert Tortoise Monitoring - Field Data Collection" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement opportunity focused on ongoing, range-wide monitoring of the Mojave population of the desert tortoise. The primary activity described is continued collection of standardized field data to support long-term monitoring and understanding of population status across the species range.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00168.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That format indicates the agency expects substantial involvement or collaboration during the project period, rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the notice?
The central purpose is to continue collecting standardized field data that can be used to describe long-term trends in desert tortoise density. The intent is to support a sustained, multi-year understanding of population status across the Mojave desert tortoise range.
Is this project described as a one-time study or part of an ongoing monitoring effort?
It is described as part of an established monitoring effort, with ongoing, range-wide monitoring and continued field data collection aimed at long-term trend analysis.
What geographic areas are included in the coordinated monitoring effort?
The notice describes monitoring occurring across multiple jurisdictions at the same time, specifically southern Nevada, the California desert regions, and parts of Arizona and Utah.
What activity area/category does the announcement fall under?
The announcement is categorized as a discretionary opportunity under the Environment activity area.
What CFDA program is referenced in the listing?
The listing references CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
How much funding is anticipated for this opportunity?
The total anticipated funding amount is $382,252.
Is there an award range (floor and ceiling), and what does it indicate?
Yes. Both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $382,252. This indicates a single, fixed-size award amount was planned.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. The posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award to a Single Source, with repeated language stating that no competition is expected.
Should organizations submit an application in response to this posting?
No. The notice states that applicants should not apply.
Does the listing mention eligibility, and how should it be interpreted?
The eligibility field is described as "unrestricted" in a general sense, but the notice also states it is a single-source intent to award with no competition expected and that applicants should not apply. Based on the notice language, the award is intended for a specific recipient as a non-competitive, single-source cooperative agreement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 9, 2013.
What was the closing date for the announcement?
The original and current closing date listed is May 28, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 29, 2013.
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Brenda Krone at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact details are provided for Brenda Krone?
Phone: 775-861-6314
Email: brendakrone@fws.gov
What kind of data collection is emphasized in the project description?
The notice emphasizes continued collection of standardized field data, intended to be usable for describing long-term trends in tortoise density across the species range.
How does the notice describe the broader context for the data being collected?
The notice indicates the work will contribute to a coordinated, large-scale dataset spanning multiple jurisdictions, supporting range-wide monitoring rather than a standalone local effort.
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