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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 "Developing a Proactive Framework for Adaptive Management of Chronic Wasting Disease on the National Elk Refuge" 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 14, 2014 and posted on Jul 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2014 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Grant to Colorado State University in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (1) Unsolicited Proposal and (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 $42,170.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,170.00 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 Grant to Colorado State University in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (1) Unsolicited Proposal and (4) Unique Qualifications
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Developing a Proactive Framework for Adaptive Management of Chronic Wasting Disease on the National Elk Refuge," is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) notice of intent to make a single-source grant award to Colorado State University. The purpose is to strengthen the Refuge and partners' ability to anticipate, quantify, and respond to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) risks in the Jackson Hole elk herd by building a rigorous decision-support modeling framework and then using that framework to estimate likely population impacts under different CWD scenarios.
The core technical deliverable is the development of a Bayesian state-space model tailored to the Jackson elk population. In practical terms, this means creating a statistical and population-dynamics model that can combine multiple streams of information (such as survey counts, demographic classifications, recruitment indicators, and survival estimates) into a single coherent system. A key reason for using a Bayesian state-space approach is that it explicitly separates true but unobserved biological processes (like real population size, survival, and disease prevalence over time) from observation error (like imperfect detection in surveys). It also produces forecasts that include transparent uncertainty bounds rather than a single deterministic prediction, which is important for adaptive management because managers need to know not only what might happen, but how confident they can be in those expectations when choosing actions.
The second major task is to apply the model using existing data to estimate the potential effect of CWD on elk that use the National Elk Refuge and the broader Jackson Hole wintering area. This includes quantifying how increasing CWD prevalence (the proportion of elk infected) is expected to affect the population growth rate of the herd. The opportunity specifies that this estimate must be informed by at least two sources of data: (1) herd-specific recruitment and population data for elk that winter in Jackson Hole but disperse to a wide variety of summer ranges, and (2) survival data from free-ranging elk naturally infected with CWD in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, identified in the notice as the only currently available dataset of its kind for naturally infected, free-ranging elk. In other words, the work is meant to bridge locally relevant monitoring information (Jackson Hole counts and demographics) with the best available empirical evidence on how CWD changes survival in wild elk, then translate that into projections of population trajectories under varying disease conditions.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic). It is explicitly described as a notice of intent rather than an open competitive solicitation, citing Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B) under authorities related to an unsolicited proposal and unique qualifications. The expected number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $42,170 (also listed as the award ceiling), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The posting date was July 14, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 21, 2014, and an archive date of August 14, 2014. Eligibility is effectively limited by the single-source intent to Colorado State University, consistent with the rationale provided in the notice.
For questions or access issues related to the announcement, the listed contact is Steve Kallin at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with phone number 307-201-5409 and email stevekallin@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The title is "Developing a Proactive Framework for Adaptive Management of Chronic Wasting Disease on the National Elk Refuge."
Which agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. It is a notice of intent to make a single-source award rather than an open competitive solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice states the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to make a single-source grant award to Colorado State University.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $42,170.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $42,170.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the purpose of the project being funded?
The purpose is to strengthen the Refuge and partners' ability to anticipate, quantify, and respond to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) risks in the Jackson Hole elk herd by building a rigorous decision-support modeling framework and using it to estimate likely population impacts under different CWD scenarios.
What is the primary technical deliverable?
The core deliverable is the development of a Bayesian state-space model tailored to the Jackson elk population.
What does the Bayesian state-space model do in practical terms?
It is described as a statistical and population-dynamics model that combines multiple streams of information (such as survey counts, demographic classifications, recruitment indicators, and survival estimates) into a single coherent system.
Why does the opportunity specify a Bayesian state-space approach?
The notice explains that a Bayesian state-space approach explicitly separates true but unobserved biological processes (such as real population size, survival, and disease prevalence over time) from observation error (such as imperfect detection in surveys). It also provides forecasts with transparent uncertainty bounds rather than a single deterministic prediction, which supports adaptive management decisions.
What is the second major task after building the model?
The second major task is to apply the model using existing data to estimate the potential effect of CWD on elk that use the National Elk Refuge and the broader Jackson Hole wintering area.
What specific CWD-related impact must be quantified?
The opportunity specifies quantifying how increasing CWD prevalence (the proportion of elk infected) is expected to affect the population growth rate of the herd.
What data sources must inform the CWD impact estimate?
The estimate must be informed by at least two sources of data: (1) herd-specific recruitment and population data for elk that winter in Jackson Hole but disperse to a variety of summer ranges, and (2) survival data from free-ranging elk naturally infected with CWD in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado.
Why is the Rocky Mountain National Park dataset specifically mentioned?
The notice identifies it as the only currently available dataset of its kind for naturally infected, free-ranging elk.
What broader management approach is this work intended to support?
The project is intended to support adaptive management by producing model-based projections of population trajectories under varying CWD conditions, including explicit uncertainty bounds that can inform decision-making.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this grant?
The notice lists CFDA 15.650, described as "Research Grants - Generic."
What is the administrative type of this grant?
It is described as a discretionary grant.
What policy rationale is given for making a single-source award?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B) and indicates the award is being made under authorities related to an unsolicited proposal and unique qualifications.
What are the key dates for this announcement?
The posting date is July 14, 2014. The original closing date is July 21, 2014, and the current closing date is also July 21, 2014. The archive date is August 14, 2014.
Who should be contacted for questions or access issues related to the announcement?
The listed contact is Steve Kallin at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact details are provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 307-201-5409. Email: stevekallin@fws.gov.
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