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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 "Expansion of Probability of Being Cropped Analysis to Minnesota and Iowa" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.637 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2013 and posted on Jul 16, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2013 This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B 4 Unique Qualifications (See Additional Information in Eligibility Section).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,519.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 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 Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B 4 Unique Qualifications, which allows for award without competition to an applicant. This recipient and project meet this criterion because the PPJV has been working with the Nature Conservancy to expand their probability of cropping model into Minnesota and Iowa.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Expansion of Probability of Being Cropped Analysis to Minnesota and Iowa" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement intended to extend an existing grassland conversion risk modeling effort into the Minnesota and Iowa portions of the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV). The core purpose is to produce a probability model showing where grasslands are most likely to be converted to cropland, using the same approach that has already been developed and applied in other PPJV-relevant states, specifically Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. By keeping the methodology consistent across states, the PPJV can use the outputs as a seamless, comparable planning layer for conservation targeting across the broader region.
The primary work described is the creation of a grassland conversion probability surface for PPJV areas in Minnesota and Iowa. The announcement emphasizes that the model must follow the exact techniques previously pioneered and successfully implemented elsewhere in the PPJV footprint, particularly referencing work completed in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. The modeling approach is specified as a Random Forest non-linear prediction method, and the end product must be suitable for projection and use within a GIS environment. In practical terms, this implies a spatially explicit dataset (typically a raster or mapped probability layer) that conservation planners can overlay with habitat, land ownership, and other decision-support layers to identify high-risk grasslands and prioritize actions accordingly.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, with an expected single award. It is issued as a Notice of Intent to make a non-competitive, single-source award to The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The justification provided is based on Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4), "Unique Qualifications"), indicating the agency believes TNC is uniquely positioned to perform this expansion because PPJV has already been working with TNC on the probability of cropping model and seeks continuity with the established methods and prior work products. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.637, "Migratory Bird Joint Ventures," aligning the work with joint venture-driven habitat and conservation planning for migratory birds in the Prairie Pothole Region.
In terms of funding, the announcement lists an estimated total of $8,519, with an award ceiling of $10,000 and an award floor of $1,000, and it states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Key dates show it was posted and created on July 16, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 22, 2013, and an archive date of August 16, 2013. A point of contact is provided for access issues or questions: Kevin Doherty, Project Officer, at 701-355-8528 and kevindoherty@fws.gov.
Overall, the opportunity is narrowly scoped and geared toward delivering a standardized, GIS-ready Random Forest model of grassland-to-cropland conversion probability for Minnesota and Iowa PPJV areas, ensuring the PPJV can perform consistent, region-wide conservation planning using comparable risk estimates across multiple states.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Expansion of Probability of Being Cropped Analysis to Minnesota and Iowa."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The announcement specifies a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is a Notice of Intent to make a non-competitive, single-source award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states the award is intended for The Nature Conservancy (TNC).
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity indicates an expected single award.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to extend an existing grassland conversion risk modeling effort into the Minnesota and Iowa portions of the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV), producing a probability model showing where grasslands are most likely to be converted to cropland.
What geographic area will the project cover?
The work focuses on the Minnesota and Iowa portions of the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV) area.
What specific product or deliverable is expected?
The primary deliverable is a grassland conversion probability surface for PPJV areas in Minnesota and Iowa.
What modeling approach is required?
The announcement specifies a Random Forest non-linear prediction method.
Does the project need to use an existing methodology?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that the model must follow the exact techniques previously pioneered and successfully implemented in other PPJV-relevant states, with particular reference to work completed in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana.
Why is consistency across states important for this project?
The opportunity explains that keeping the methodology consistent allows the PPJV to use the outputs as a seamless, comparable planning layer for conservation targeting across the broader region.
Which other states have already had this approach developed and applied?
The notice lists Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming as PPJV-relevant states where the approach has already been developed and applied.
What format should the final model output be in?
The end product must be suitable for projection and use within a GIS environment, implying a spatially explicit dataset such as a raster or mapped probability layer that can be overlaid with other decision-support layers.
How will the results be used?
The modeled probability layer is intended to support conservation planning by helping planners identify high-risk grasslands and prioritize actions by overlaying the risk surface with habitat, land ownership, and other planning layers.
What is the estimated funding amount?
The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $8,519.
What are the minimum and maximum possible award amounts?
The award floor is $1,000 and the award ceiling is $10,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.637, "Migratory Bird Joint Ventures."
What is the posting date for the opportunity?
The notice indicates it was posted (and created) on July 16, 2013.
What is the closing date for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is July 22, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 16, 2013.
Why is this being issued as a single-source award?
The justification given is based on Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4), "Unique Qualifications"). The notice indicates the agency believes The Nature Conservancy is uniquely positioned to perform the expansion because the PPJV has already been working with TNC on the probability of cropping model and seeks continuity with established methods and prior work products.
Who can be contacted with questions or access issues?
The point of contact is Kevin Doherty, Project Officer. Phone: 701-355-8528. Email: kevindoherty@fws.gov.
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