Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R9 NWI SDSU
Apply for FWS R9 NWI SDSU
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FWS R9 NWI SDSU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.665 National Wetlands Inventory.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 31, 2012 and posted on Aug 31, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $38,250.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $38,250.00 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 opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Department policy (505 DM 2.14, B), 4. Unique Qualifications and is within the discretion of the Agency. See Notice of Intent justification under Full Announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
FWS R9 NWI SDSU is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under CFDA 15.665, National Wetlands Inventory. The project is focused on natural resources work tied to the USFWS Status and Trends program and the National Wetlands Inventory, specifically involving technical wetlands-related mapping and monitoring support. The core purpose is for South Dakota State University to collaborate directly with the USFWS Status and Trends coordinator to carry out image analysis and the identification and attribution work needed to update sample plots across multiple states. In practical terms, the work centers on interpreting imagery, classifying what is present on the ground, and attributing updates to designated sample plots so the USFWS can maintain consistent, comparable datasets used to track wetlands status and changes over time.
The funding profile is straightforward: one expected award with total estimated funding of $38,250, and both the award ceiling and floor set at $38,250, indicating a single, fixed-size award rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on August 31, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 8, 2012, and an archive date of October 8, 2012, meaning it is long closed and preserved for recordkeeping.
Eligibility is unusual because it is explicitly not a request for applications. While the listing includes “Others” as an eligible applicant category, the announcement clarifies that the agency chose not to compete the award based on Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14, B) related to “Unique Qualifications,” and that this decision is within the agency’s discretion. In other words, the funding notice functions more like a public notice of intent to make a cooperative agreement with a specific partner (South Dakota State University) rather than an open competition where multiple applicants submit proposals.
The administering agency is the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the named point of contact is Tom Dahl, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, reachable by phone at 608-238-9333, with guidance to contact him if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "FWS R9 NWI SDSU" grant opportunity?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under CFDA 15.665, National Wetlands Inventory.
Which federal program does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.665, National Wetlands Inventory, and it is tied to USFWS Status and Trends program work.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is for South Dakota State University (SDSU) to collaborate directly with the USFWS Status and Trends coordinator to complete image analysis and the identification and attribution work needed to update designated sample plots across multiple states. This supports consistent, comparable datasets used to track wetlands status and changes over time.
What kinds of activities or work does the project involve?
The work involves technical wetlands-related mapping and monitoring support, including interpreting imagery, classifying what is present on the ground, and attributing updates to designated sample plots for the National Wetlands Inventory and the USFWS Status and Trends effort.
What is meant by "image analysis" in this context?
Based on the description, image analysis refers to interpreting imagery in order to identify features or conditions on the ground and then using those interpretations to update the classification and attributed information for specific sample plots.
What are "sample plots" and why are they being updated?
The opportunity references designated sample plots used by USFWS to maintain consistent, comparable datasets. Updating these plots through imagery interpretation and attribution helps the USFWS track wetlands status and changes over time across multiple states.
Is this opportunity focused on wetlands specifically?
Yes. The description centers on wetlands-related mapping and monitoring support connected to the National Wetlands Inventory and USFWS Status and Trends program datasets.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $38,250.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $38,250, indicating a single, fixed-size award rather than a range.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 31, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as September 8, 2012.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The closing date was September 8, 2012, and an archive date of October 8, 2012 is listed, indicating it is long closed and preserved for recordkeeping.
What does the archive date mean?
The archive date (October 8, 2012) indicates the listing has been archived and is maintained as a record rather than an active, open funding opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
The listing includes "Others" as an eligible applicant category, but the announcement also clarifies that it is explicitly not a request for applications and that the agency chose not to compete the award.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open competition?
No. The announcement states it is not a request for applications. It functions as a public notice of intent to make a cooperative agreement with a specific partner rather than an open competition where multiple applicants submit proposals.
Why was the award not competed?
The agency states it chose not to compete the award under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14, B) related to "Unique Qualifications," and that this decision is within the agency's discretion.
Who is the intended partner for this cooperative agreement?
The core purpose described is for South Dakota State University to collaborate with the USFWS Status and Trends coordinator, indicating SDSU is the specific partner for this cooperative agreement.
Which agency is administering this opportunity?
The administering agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Fish and Wildlife Service).
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The named point of contact is Tom Dahl, Fish and Wildlife Biologist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Tom Dahl can be reached by phone at 608-238-9333.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice instructs people to contact Tom Dahl if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically.
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