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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Early Warning Program to Detect and Identify Emerging Contaminants and Their Effects to Fish and Wildlife" 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 Dec 19, 2012 and posted on Dec 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the (St. Cloud State Univeristy) under jnstification 505DM 2.14B (1),(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 $193,677.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $193,677.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Early Warning Program to Detect and Identify Emerging Contaminants and Their Effects to Fish and Wildlife" is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement focused on understanding how contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) may be affecting fish and aquatic wildlife in streams that drain into the Great Lakes. The core purpose is to build an early-warning style evidence base that connects specific field locations with measurable biological effects in fish, so natural resource managers can better target actions that reduce harm from these contaminants.
The work is to be carried out with the support of the St. Cloud State University (SCSU) Aquatic Toxicology Laboratory, which will help FWS collect, analyze, and interpret fish and water-related samples across several sites. The field component centers on sampling multiple segments of three streams within the Great Lakes watershed. The project uses both wild fish and caged fish to strengthen interpretation: wild fish such as walleye and bass (and potentially other species) represent real-world exposure conditions, while caged sunfish can be placed in specific stream segments to help standardize exposure and link effects more directly to particular sites.
The biological assessments are designed to detect both physiological and anatomical signs consistent with exposure to CECs. On the physiological side, the study measures plasma vitellogenin concentrations, a commonly used biomarker that can indicate exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, especially those with estrogen-like activity. On the anatomical and tissue-level side, the study includes histopathology (microscopic examination of tissues for lesions or abnormalities) and organosomatic indices (comparisons of organ size relative to body size), which can reflect stress, contaminant exposure, reproductive disruption, or other health impacts. Together, these indicators provide a multi-layered picture of fish health that is more informative than any single metric on its own.
In addition to field sampling, the project includes a laboratory exposure study to connect site water quality with functional ecological outcomes. The SCSU lab will expose fathead minnow larvae to water collected from the field sites and then evaluate predator avoidance performance. This behavioral endpoint is emphasized because it is considered a sensitive indicator of contaminant-related impairment and has immediate ecological consequences; if larvae become less able to detect or evade predators, survival and recruitment can drop even when more obvious signs of toxicity are not present.
The expected result is an integrated dataset that links specific stream segments to measurable health and performance effects in fish, helping managers identify where CEC risks may be higher and what types of effects are occurring. By combining biomarkers (like vitellogenin), tissue and organ assessments, and behavior-based outcomes, the project aims to provide actionable insight that supports Great Lakes restoration and protection efforts, particularly by informing strategies to reduce or mitigate CEC impacts on exposed fish populations.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed as a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement instrument under the FWS. It falls within environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development categories, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration). The total estimated funding is $193,677, which is also the award ceiling, with an award floor of $0. Only one award is expected. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Importantly, it is not an open, competitive application: the notice states there is no application process because it is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to St. Cloud State University under specified justification authority (505 DM 2.14B (1) and (4)). The posting and creation date are December 19, 2012, with an archive date of December 26, 2012. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Annette Trowbridge at 612-713-5104 or AnnetteTrowbridge@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Early Warning Program to Detect and Identify Emerging Contaminants and Their Effects to Fish and Wildlife."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and uses a cooperative agreement instrument.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to build an early-warning evidence base that links specific field locations (stream segments) to measurable biological effects in fish. This is intended to help natural resource managers better target actions that reduce harm from contaminants of emerging concern (CECs).
What are "contaminants of emerging concern" (CECs) in the context of this project?
Within this opportunity, CECs are chemicals or contaminants that may be affecting fish and aquatic wildlife, particularly in streams draining into the Great Lakes. The project is designed to detect and interpret measurable biological effects that may be associated with these contaminants.
What geographic area does the work focus on?
The work focuses on streams within the Great Lakes watershed, specifically streams that drain into the Great Lakes.
What types of field sites will be sampled?
The field component centers on sampling multiple segments of three streams within the Great Lakes watershed.
Which organization is identified as supporting the technical work?
The St. Cloud State University (SCSU) Aquatic Toxicology Laboratory is identified as supporting FWS by helping collect, analyze, and interpret fish and water-related samples across several sites.
What kinds of fish will be used in the field sampling?
The project uses both wild fish and caged fish. Examples of wild fish mentioned include walleye and bass (and potentially other species). Caged sunfish are used as a standardized exposure organism that can be placed in specific stream segments.
Why does the project use both wild fish and caged fish?
Wild fish (such as walleye and bass) reflect real-world exposure conditions. Caged sunfish can be deployed in specific stream segments to help standardize exposure and more directly link observed effects to particular sites.
What biological indicators will be measured to assess fish health?
The assessments include physiological and anatomical/tissue-level indicators. Physiological assessment includes plasma vitellogenin concentrations. Anatomical and tissue-level assessment includes histopathology and organosomatic indices.
What is vitellogenin and why is it measured?
Vitellogenin is measured as a biomarker. The opportunity notes it is commonly used to indicate exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals, especially those with estrogen-like activity, by evaluating plasma vitellogenin concentrations.
What is histopathology in this project?
Histopathology is described as microscopic examination of tissues to look for lesions or abnormalities that may be consistent with contaminant exposure or other health impacts.
What are organosomatic indices and what do they indicate?
Organosomatic indices are comparisons of organ size relative to body size. In this project, they are used because they can reflect stress, contaminant exposure, reproductive disruption, or other health impacts.
Does the project include laboratory work in addition to field sampling?
Yes. In addition to field sampling, the project includes a laboratory exposure study to connect site water quality with functional ecological outcomes.
What is the laboratory exposure study described in the opportunity?
The SCSU laboratory will expose fathead minnow larvae to water collected from the field sites and then evaluate predator avoidance performance.
Why is predator avoidance performance being evaluated?
The opportunity emphasizes predator avoidance as a sensitive behavioral endpoint with immediate ecological consequences. If larvae become less able to detect or evade predators, survival and recruitment can drop even when more obvious signs of toxicity are not present.
What outcomes or deliverables are expected from the project?
The expected result is an integrated dataset linking specific stream segments to measurable health and performance effects in fish. By combining biomarkers (including vitellogenin), tissue and organ assessments, and behavior-based outcomes, the project aims to provide actionable insight for Great Lakes restoration and protection efforts and inform strategies to reduce or mitigate CEC impacts.
What type of funding action is this?
This is listed as a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement instrument under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Which categories does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is associated with environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development categories.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration).
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $193,677, and that amount is also listed as the award ceiling.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $0. The award ceiling is $193,677.
How many awards are expected to be made?
Only one award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice states there is no application process because it is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to St. Cloud State University under specified justification authority.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice indicates the intent is to make a single-source award to St. Cloud State University (SCSU).
What justification authority is cited for the single-source award?
The notice cites justification authority 505 DM 2.14B (1) and (4).
What are the posting, creation, and archive dates for this announcement?
The posting and creation date are December 19, 2012. The archive date is December 26, 2012.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Annette Trowbridge at 612-713-5104 or AnnetteTrowbridge@fws.gov.
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