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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 "Determining the densities of breeding birds within the upland and wet meadow habitats of Lacreek NWR" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 19, 2015 and posted on Feb 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 26, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative agreement to Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 (4) Unique Qualifications. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,359.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,359.00 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 Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 (4) Unique Qualifications
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Determining the densities of breeding birds within the upland and wet meadow habitats of Lacreek NWR," is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement focused on estimating breeding bird densities in specific habitat types at Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge. The project centers on systematic field surveys during the peak breeding season, with an emphasis on collecting standardized bird and habitat data that can support monitoring, assessment, and conservation planning for migratory birds.
The on-the-ground work consists of conducting point-based bird surveys over a defined window running from May 20, 2015 through July 3, 2015. Each survey point is visited twice during that period to strengthen the dataset and improve density estimates by accounting for variation in detectability and day-to-day differences in bird activity. Observers use handheld GPS units to navigate to predetermined points, ensuring consistency and repeatability in sampling locations across visits and among different surveyors, if applicable.
Survey timing is tightly controlled to align with periods when breeding birds are most detectable. Field crews begin surveys a half hour before sunrise and must finish no later than 11:00 AM, which reflects standard bird monitoring practice since singing and other breeding behaviors tend to decline later in the day as temperatures rise and wind increases. In addition to bird detections, habitat conditions are documented to connect species presence and abundance with upland and wet meadow characteristics, supporting later analysis of habitat associations and management implications.
Data collection follows established protocols using the Integrated Monitoring in Bird Conservation Region (IMBCR) forms. Bird and habitat observations are recorded on the same day, and habitat and GPS-related information is collected immediately before the bird survey at each point. This sequencing helps ensure the habitat description accurately reflects conditions present at the time of the bird count and reduces the chance of mismatched or delayed recording. The use of IMBCR forms also promotes compatibility with broader regional monitoring efforts and increases the utility of the data for comparisons across years or locations.
Administratively, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00110) is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement funding instrument under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation. The announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory, justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14(4)) on the basis of unique qualifications. As a result, it is not a typical open competition: it signals the agency’s plan to fund a specific partner rather than solicit proposals broadly. The expected number of awards is one, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The total estimated funding is $5,359, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $5,359, indicating a fixed anticipated award amount for the defined scope of work. The posting date and creation date are February 19, 2015, and the closing date is February 26, 2015, with the opportunity archived on March 19, 2015. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed FWS contact is Shilo Comeau at 605-685-6508 or shilocomeau@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Determining the densities of breeding birds within the upland and wet meadow habitats of Lacreek NWR."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a cooperative agreement.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The announcement is a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award, meaning it signals the agency's plan to fund a specific partner rather than solicit proposals broadly.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The Notice of Intent indicates the award is intended for the Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory.
Why is it being issued as a single-source award?
The single-source approach is justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14(4)) on the basis of unique qualifications, as stated in the announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00110.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.655, "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation."
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on estimating breeding bird densities in upland and wet meadow habitats at Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge, using systematic field surveys during the peak breeding season and collecting standardized bird and habitat data to support monitoring, assessment, and conservation planning for migratory birds.
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place at Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge (Lacreek NWR), specifically in upland and wet meadow habitats.
What field methods are used to estimate breeding bird densities?
The work consists of point-based bird surveys conducted at predetermined survey points. Observers navigate to points using handheld GPS units to ensure consistency and repeatability in sampling locations.
What is the survey period for the on-the-ground field work?
The defined survey window is May 20, 2015 through July 3, 2015.
How many times is each survey point visited?
Each survey point is visited twice during the survey window.
Why are survey points visited twice?
Two visits help strengthen the dataset and improve density estimates by accounting for variation in detectability and day-to-day differences in bird activity.
What time of day must surveys be conducted?
Field crews begin surveys a half hour before sunrise and must finish no later than 11:00 AM.
Why is the survey timing restricted to mornings?
The timing reflects standard bird monitoring practice because singing and other breeding behaviors tend to decline later in the day as temperatures rise and wind increases, reducing detectability.
What data are collected besides bird observations?
Habitat conditions are documented in addition to bird detections, to connect species presence and abundance with upland and wet meadow characteristics and support later analysis of habitat associations and management implications.
What forms or protocols are used for data collection?
Data collection follows established protocols using the Integrated Monitoring in Bird Conservation Region (IMBCR) forms.
When is habitat and GPS-related information recorded relative to the bird survey?
Habitat and GPS-related information is collected immediately before the bird survey at each point, and bird and habitat observations are recorded on the same day.
Why collect habitat information immediately before the bird count?
Collecting habitat data right before the bird count helps ensure the habitat description reflects conditions present at the time of the survey and reduces the chance of mismatched or delayed recording.
How does using IMBCR forms affect the value of the data?
Using IMBCR forms promotes compatibility with broader regional monitoring efforts and increases the utility of the data for comparisons across years or locations.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding is $5,359.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
The award floor is $5,359 and the award ceiling is $5,359, indicating a fixed anticipated award amount for the defined scope of work.
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) is February 19, 2015.
What is the closing date for this announcement?
The closing date is February 26, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 19, 2015.
Who is the listed contact for access issues or questions?
The listed FWS contact is Shilo Comeau.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Shilo Comeau can be reached at 605-685-6508 or shilocomeau@fws.gov.
What is the broader conservation or management relevance of the work?
The standardized bird and habitat data collected through systematic surveys are intended to support monitoring, assessment, and conservation planning for migratory birds, including analysis of habitat associations and potential management implications within upland and wet meadow habitats at Lacreek NWR.
What does "discretionary award" mean in this announcement?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award and is presented as a Notice of Intent for a single-source cooperative agreement. Based on the information provided, it indicates the agency plans to make a specific award rather than run a broad proposal competition.
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