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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Florida Marsh Survey" 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 Jan 22, 2010 and posted on Jan 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 26, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Florida Marsh Survey grant opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Division of Migratory Bird Management, to support statewide bird surveys in Florida saltwater and freshwater marshes. The work is meant to align with the broader continental marsh bird monitoring effort, using standardized survey approaches so Florida data can be compared and combined with marsh bird information collected elsewhere in the United States. The announcement anticipates a single award and is directed to state government applicants, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FFWCC) identified as the intended partner.
The project is planned for up to 21 months total, with the possibility of continued funding into a second year if two conditions are met: first, the recipient demonstrates progress that the FWS considers satisfactory toward the program goals; and second, continuation is determined to be in the government’s best interest and/or additional funds are available. Even with continued support, the total project period is capped at 21 months, meaning the effort is designed as a time-limited survey and reporting initiative rather than an open-ended program.
The division of responsibilities is a key feature of the opportunity. FFWCC’s role is to carry out the fieldwork across Florida by conducting marsh bird surveys at locations selected by the FWS. Those locations are to be chosen using the continental marsh bird survey design, and the on-the-ground survey work must follow standard methods used nationally under the continental monitoring program. After the field season ends, FFWCC is responsible for entering the collected data into the national database maintained at Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge, ensuring the results become part of the centralized dataset used for marsh bird assessment and conservation planning. The announcement notes that FFWCC already has trained wildlife biologists distributed across the state and has access to essential field equipment such as vehicles and boats, enabling broad geographic coverage and access to marsh habitats.
FWS is not simply providing funding; it anticipates substantial involvement, which is why the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. FWS staff will provide the survey design and the count methodology, deliver training as needed, and participate in data collection and analysis. The analytical focus includes producing estimates and models for detection probability, occupancy, abundance, and density at the surveyed sites and across the broader area or region. This emphasis highlights that the project is intended to produce statistically defensible monitoring outputs, not just raw counts, and to support population assessment work that accounts for imperfect detection in marsh environments.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $50,000 with an award ceiling of $50,000 and no stated award floor. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, and the announcement explains that cost sharing will be achieved through the use of state personnel, volunteers, and existing equipment contributed by FFWCC to support the monitoring work. The program is associated with CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation). The posting dates indicate it was posted on January 22, 2010, with an original and current closing date of January 26, 2010, and an archive date of February 25, 2010, reflecting a short application window typical of targeted cooperative agreements.
For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Mark Seamans, Wildlife Biologist, reachable by phone at 301-497-5866 or by email at markseamans@fws.gov, with additional information referenced through Grants.gov.
Florida Marsh Survey Cooperative Agreement (FWS) - FAQs
What is the Florida Marsh Survey grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Division of Migratory Bird Management, to support statewide bird surveys in Florida saltwater and freshwater marshes.
Who is the issuing federal agency and office?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Division of Migratory Bird Management.
What is the purpose of this project?
The purpose is to conduct standardized marsh bird surveys across Florida and contribute the results to a broader continental marsh bird monitoring effort so Florida data can be compared and combined with marsh bird information collected elsewhere in the United States.
What habitats are included in the surveys?
The surveys are intended for both Florida saltwater marshes and freshwater marshes.
How does this effort connect to national or continental monitoring?
The work is meant to align with the continental marsh bird monitoring program by using standardized survey approaches and a continental survey design, enabling Florida results to be integrated with data from other parts of the country.
What funding instrument is being used and why?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant) because FWS anticipates substantial involvement in the project, including providing survey design and methodology, training as needed, and participating in data collection and analysis.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is directed to state government applicants.
Who is the intended partner for this cooperative agreement?
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FFWCC) is identified as the intended partner.
What is the total project duration?
The project is planned for up to 21 months total.
Is continued funding into a second year possible?
Yes, continued funding into a second year is possible if two conditions are met: (1) the recipient demonstrates progress that FWS considers satisfactory toward program goals, and (2) continuation is determined to be in the government’s best interest and/or additional funds are available.
Does continued funding extend the total project period beyond 21 months?
No. Even with continued support, the total project period is capped at 21 months.
What work is FFWCC expected to perform?
FFWCC is expected to carry out fieldwork statewide by conducting marsh bird surveys at locations selected by FWS, using the continental marsh bird survey design and standardized national methods. After the field season ends, FFWCC must enter collected data into the national database maintained at Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge.
Who selects the survey locations?
Survey locations are selected by the FWS using the continental marsh bird survey design.
What survey methods must be used?
The on-the-ground survey work must follow standard methods used nationally under the continental marsh bird monitoring program.
What data management and reporting is required?
After the field season ends, the recipient (FFWCC) is responsible for entering the collected data into the national database maintained at Patuxent National Wildlife Refuge so the results become part of the centralized dataset used for marsh bird assessment and conservation planning.
What role will FWS play during the project?
FWS staff will provide the survey design and count methodology, deliver training as needed, and participate in data collection and analysis.
What types of analysis are emphasized?
The project emphasizes producing statistically defensible outputs, including estimates and models for detection probability, occupancy, abundance, and density at surveyed sites and across the broader area or region.
Why is detection probability specifically mentioned?
The announcement highlights that marsh bird monitoring should account for imperfect detection in marsh environments, which is why detection probability modeling is part of the analytical focus.
What is the estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $50,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
Is there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor is stated in the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies.
How is cost sharing expected to be met?
The announcement explains that cost sharing will be achieved through the use of state personnel, volunteers, and existing equipment contributed by FFWCC to support the monitoring work.
What existing resources does the announcement note for successful implementation?
The announcement notes that FFWCC already has trained wildlife biologists distributed across the state and has access to essential field equipment such as vehicles and boats, enabling broad geographic coverage and access to marsh habitats.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on January 22, 2010.
What were the closing dates for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is January 26, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on February 25, 2010.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (January 22, 2010) and the closing date (January 26, 2010), the application window was very short, consistent with a targeted cooperative agreement.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Mark Seamans, Wildlife Biologist. Phone: 301-497-5866. Email: markseamans@fws.gov.
Where is additional opportunity information referenced?
Additional information is referenced through Grants.gov.
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