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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 "Evaluation of Grazing Treatments on Lake Mason NWR for Greater Sage Grouse Population and Habitat Management" 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 Aug 29, 2014 and posted on Aug 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 6, 2014 This Single Source Award is being awarded to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks 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 $98,478.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This Single Source Award is being awarded to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks 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:
The grant opportunity titled "Evaluation of Grazing Treatments on Lake Mason NWR for Greater Sage Grouse Population and Habitat Management" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement focused on improving how the Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge in Montana monitors and manages Greater sage-grouse populations and the habitat conditions they depend on. The core purpose is to apply an established study design and field data collection approach already used by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), while also leveraging existing sage-grouse datasets collected across Montana. By building on standardized methods and previously collected information, the project is meant to produce reliable, comparable results over time and across different sampling conditions, which is especially important for wildlife populations that fluctuate and for monitoring programs that may vary in effort from year to year.
The work under the agreement centers on five main outcomes. First, it aims to generate refuge-wide estimates of Greater sage-grouse density and/or occupancy, essentially answering where birds are present and in what relative numbers across the refuge. Second, it focuses on identifying and characterizing the habitat composition sage-grouse require at Lake Mason, which generally means documenting vegetation and landscape features tied to sage-grouse use, and translating those measurements into management-relevant habitat descriptions. Third, it is intended to establish long-term trend monitoring at both local and regional scales, so managers can track changes through time rather than relying on one-off assessments. Fourth, it explicitly targets the production of robust estimates even when sampling intensity varies between years, signaling an emphasis on sound statistical design and analysis techniques that can account for uneven effort while still supporting defensible conclusions. Fifth, it includes evaluating and processing historic grazing systems data for both private and federal lands surrounding the refuge, indicating that grazing history and treatment patterns in the broader landscape are considered important context for interpreting sage-grouse habitat conditions and population responses.
Administratively, this funding was posted on August 29, 2014, and closed on September 6, 2014, with an archive date of September 29, 2014. It is listed as a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement funding instrument, meaning the agency expects substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The opportunity is a single-source award directed to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks under Department of the Interior policy authorities related to an unsolicited proposal and unique qualifications, which indicates FWP was selected without a competitive process because it proposed the work and was determined to have specific expertise, capacity, or access to the relevant data and methods needed to carry it out.
Financially, the estimated total funding is $98,478, with an award floor of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $150,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.655, "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation," which aligns with the monitoring and assessment goals described in the tasks. The listed agency contact for access or assistance is Bridget Nielsen of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (406-557-6145, bridgetnielsen@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Evaluation of Grazing Treatments on Lake Mason NWR for Greater Sage Grouse Population and Habitat Management."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Department of the Interior).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial federal involvement and collaboration during the project.
Is this a discretionary or mandatory opportunity?
It is listed as a discretionary opportunity.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project is intended to improve how Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge (Montana) monitors and manages Greater sage-grouse populations and the habitat conditions they depend on, using an established study design and field methods and leveraging existing statewide datasets.
Where will the work take place?
The work focuses on Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge in Montana, with additional context drawn from surrounding private and federal lands when evaluating historic grazing systems data.
Why does the project emphasize using established study designs and existing datasets?
By building on standardized methods already used by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and incorporating existing Montana sage-grouse datasets, the project aims to produce results that are reliable and comparable over time and across different sampling conditions.
What are the main outcomes the project is expected to deliver?
The work centers on five outcomes: (1) refuge-wide estimates of Greater sage-grouse density and/or occupancy; (2) identification and characterization of sage-grouse habitat composition at Lake Mason; (3) establishment of long-term trend monitoring at local and regional scales; (4) robust estimates even when sampling intensity varies between years; and (5) evaluation and processing of historic grazing systems data for surrounding private and federal lands.
What does "density and/or occupancy" mean in the context of this project?
It refers to producing refuge-wide estimates that describe where Greater sage-grouse are present (occupancy) and, where possible, their relative numbers or concentration (density) across the refuge.
What does "habitat composition" mean for this opportunity?
In this project, habitat composition generally means documenting vegetation and landscape features tied to sage-grouse use at Lake Mason and translating those measurements into management-relevant habitat descriptions.
What is meant by "long-term trend monitoring" in this announcement?
It means setting up monitoring at both local and regional scales so managers can track changes in sage-grouse populations and habitat conditions over time, rather than relying on a single assessment.
Why is there a focus on producing robust estimates when sampling intensity varies by year?
The announcement highlights that monitoring effort can differ from year to year. The project therefore emphasizes statistical design and analysis approaches that can still support defensible conclusions even when the amount of sampling is uneven across years.
How does grazing information factor into the project?
The scope includes evaluating and processing historic grazing systems data for both private and federal lands surrounding the refuge, indicating grazing history and treatment patterns are important context for interpreting habitat conditions and population responses.
Is this project tied to a specific program or CFDA number?
Yes. It is associated with CFDA 15.655, "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation."
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $98,478.
What is the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $50,000 and the award ceiling is $150,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on August 29, 2014 and closed on September 6, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 29, 2014.
Was this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. It is described as a single-source award directed to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, indicating it was not competed.
Why was it issued as a single-source award?
The notice states it was issued under Department of the Interior policy authorities related to an unsolicited proposal and unique qualifications, meaning Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks was selected without competition because it proposed the work and was determined to have specific expertise, capacity, or access to the relevant data and methods needed.
Who is the intended awardee?
The opportunity is directed to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP).
Who can be contacted for more information?
The listed agency contact is Bridget Nielsen, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 406-557-6145. Email: bridgetnielsen@fws.gov.
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