Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00370
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Developing Predictive Approaches to Identify Mixtures of Contaminants of Emerging Concern Adversely Impacting Great Lakes Tributaries" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2015 and posted on Jul 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2015 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to St. Cloud State University under justification 505DM 2.14B (2) and (4).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $490,467.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $490,467.00 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).
- There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to St. Cloud State University under justification 505DM 2.14B (2) and (4).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding notice describes a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 15.662) focused on contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in Great Lakes tributaries. The core idea is to take advantage of a large, existing dataset built over the first five years of USFWS work for the initiative, including both chemical measurements and biological information, and use it to build predictive tools that can better explain and anticipate where and when CECs and CEC mixtures may harm fish populations.
The technical emphasis is on developing predictive models in two connected areas. First, the project aims to identify which individual CEC chemicals and, importantly, which mixtures of chemicals are most concerning in Great Lakes tributaries based on their occurrence patterns and concentrations. Second, it aims to link (or couple) those pollution and exposure predictions with fish population models so the research can move beyond simply detecting contaminants and toward identifying specific stream reaches that are most likely to experience population-level impacts. In practical terms, the expected output is a modeling framework that helps pinpoint hotspots, prioritize tributaries or reaches for management attention, and clarify which combinations of chemicals are most associated with adverse fish health outcomes.
The ultimate goal stated in the notice is risk-focused: to determine the CECs and chemical mixtures most likely to threaten fish population health in Great Lakes tributaries because of their presence and measured concentrations. The announcement notes that reaching this endpoint requires accomplishing multiple objectives, but it frames the overall effort as a continuation and expansion of prior work rather than a brand-new competitive program.
Administratively, this is not an open, competitive grant opportunity. There is no application process, and the notice functions as a public notification of the governments intent to make a single-source award. USFWS indicates it plans to issue one cooperative agreement to St. Cloud State University (SCSU), specifically the SCSU Aquatic Toxicology Laboratory, citing single-source justification under departmental policy (505 DM 2.14B, parts (2) and (4)). The rationale provided is continuity: SCSU is already performing related activities with USFWS, is considered uniquely qualified to continue and complete the work, and maintaining the same partner is viewed as necessary for satisfactory completion of the project.
Key funding details are straightforward and fixed. The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00370) was posted July 20, 2015, with an original/current closing date of July 27, 2015, and an archive date of July 28, 2015. The expected number of awards is one, and the total estimated funding is $490,467, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $490,467, indicating the planned single award amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, and the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project compared with a standard grant.
For reference and administrative follow-up, the notice points readers to Grants.gov for the full announcement and provides a USFWS contact: Annette Trowbridge (612-713-5104, annettetrowbridge@fws.gov) for issues accessing the announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This notice describes a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (CFDA 15.662) focused on contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in Great Lakes tributaries. The main purpose is to use an existing, multi-year dataset (chemical measurements plus biological information) to build predictive tools that better explain and anticipate where and when CECs (including mixtures of CECs) may harm fish populations.
What are "contaminants of emerging concern" (CECs) in the context of this notice?
In this notice, CECs refer to chemicals found in Great Lakes tributaries that are of concern due to their occurrence patterns and concentrations, especially where they may contribute to adverse effects on fish. The opportunity specifically emphasizes evaluating both individual chemicals and mixtures of chemicals.
What is the technical focus of the project?
The technical work is centered on building predictive models in two connected areas: (1) identifying which individual CEC chemicals and which mixtures are most concerning based on occurrence patterns and measured concentrations in tributaries, and (2) coupling those contamination/exposure predictions with fish population models so the work can move beyond detection and toward predicting population-level impacts in specific stream reaches.
What outcomes or deliverables are expected from the work described?
The expected outcome is a modeling framework that can help pinpoint "hotspots," prioritize tributaries or stream reaches for management attention, and clarify which combinations of chemicals are most associated with adverse fish health outcomes. The stated goal is risk-focused: determine which CECs and chemical mixtures are most likely to threaten fish population health due to their presence and measured concentrations.
How does this project build on previous work?
The notice describes the effort as a continuation and expansion of prior USFWS work conducted over the first five years of the initiative. It specifically aims to take advantage of a large, existing dataset collected during that period rather than starting from scratch.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states this is not an open, competitive grant opportunity. There is no application process. It is a public notice of the government's intent to make a single-source award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
USFWS indicates it plans to issue one cooperative agreement to St. Cloud State University (SCSU), specifically the SCSU Aquatic Toxicology Laboratory.
Why is this being issued as a single-source award?
The rationale provided is continuity: SCSU is already performing related activities with USFWS, is considered uniquely qualified to continue and complete the work, and keeping the same partner is viewed as necessary for satisfactory completion of the project. The notice cites single-source justification under departmental policy (505 DM 2.14B, parts (2) and (4)).
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. The notice also notes that a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project compared with a standard grant.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $490,467. The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $490,467, indicating a planned single award amount of $490,467.
How many awards does USFWS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice.
What is the program or initiative associated with this award?
The cooperative agreement is under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and is identified with CFDA 15.662.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00370.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on July 20, 2015. The original/current closing date was July 27, 2015, and the archive date was July 28, 2015.
Where can someone find the full announcement?
The notice points readers to Grants.gov for the full announcement.
Who is the USFWS contact for problems accessing the announcement electronically?
The contact listed is Annette Trowbridge. Phone: 612-713-5104. Email: annettetrowbridge@fws.gov. The notice specifies this contact is for issues accessing the announcement electronically.
Does the notice include an application process or submission instructions?
No. The notice explicitly states there is no application process because this is not a competitive opportunity and serves as notification of an intended single-source award.
What is the main risk-focused goal stated in the notice?
The ultimate goal is to determine which CECs and chemical mixtures are most likely to threaten fish population health in Great Lakes tributaries because of their presence and measured concentrations.
How will the modeling approach be used in practical terms?
In practical terms, the modeling framework is expected to help identify specific stream reaches most likely to experience population-level impacts, support hotspot identification, and help prioritize tributaries or reaches for management attention based on predicted risk and chemical mixture associations.
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