Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R9 NWI SMUMN
Apply for FWS R9 NWI SMUMN
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FWS R9 NWI SMUMN" 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 Jul 29, 2011 and posted on Jul 29, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $240,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $240,000.00 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 opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Department policy (505 DM 2.14, B)4. Unique Qaulifications and is within the discretion of the Agency. See Notice of Intent justification under Full Announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FWS R9 NWI SMUMN opportunity is a Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement tied to the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) program, specifically supporting the National Standards and Support Team (NSST). The core purpose is to improve how wetlands mapping data are updated by developing and putting into practice modern methods for digitally capturing and analyzing source imagery. The work focuses on taking raster image scans and annotated aerial photographs (including hardcopy markups) and converting them into updated wetlands map data for a selected coastal watershed. In plain terms, this project is about turning older, paper-based and image-based wetlands delineations into accurate, standards-compliant GIS datasets using improved digital workflows.
A central feature of the project is the technical and methodological development work. Saint Marys University of Minnesota (SMUMN) is expected to collaborate closely with FWS to refine techniques for raster-to-vector conversion, converting hardcopy annotations into digital features, and applying image analysis approaches that take advantage of advances in GIS and remote sensing tools. This builds on earlier joint work between FWS and SMUMN that produced prototype methods for converting hardcopy wetland photo delineations into GIS databases. The new effort continues that trajectory but explicitly emphasizes updating workflows to reflect newer technology and improved processing approaches, rather than simply repeating earlier methods.
Quality assurance is also a major deliverable. Beyond creating or updating wetlands map data, SMUMN and FWS will continue their partnership to develop data verification and quality control procedures so that the resulting datasets meet FWS quality standards. This implies attention to repeatable processes, documentation, and checks that ensure the converted and updated wetlands information is reliable, consistent, and usable within the NWI framework.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning the agency anticipates substantial involvement and collaboration during performance rather than a hands-off grant. The total funding is listed as $240,000, and both the award floor and ceiling are $240,000, indicating a single fixed-size award. One award is expected. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA number is 15.665 (National Wetlands Inventory), and the activity category is Natural Resources.
Eligibility and competition are unusual here because the notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications. The decision not to compete is justified under department policy on unique qualifications and agency discretion, indicating that SMUMN was selected because of specialized expertise and prior successful collaboration relevant to this specific work. In practical terms, this functions as a directed award rather than an open competition.
Key dates show the announcement was posted and created on July 29, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 5, 2011, and an archive date of September 4, 2011. A point of contact is provided for access issues: Jo Ann Mills at 703-358-2161.
FAQs: FWS R9 NWI SMUMN (National Wetlands Inventory) Cooperative Agreement
What is the FWS R9 NWI SMUMN opportunity?
This opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement connected to the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) program. It is specifically intended to support the National Standards and Support Team (NSST) by improving how wetlands mapping data are updated using modern digital methods.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The core purpose is to improve wetlands mapping update workflows by developing and putting into practice modern methods for digitally capturing and analyzing source imagery. The project focuses on converting older raster image scans and annotated aerial photographs (including hardcopy markups) into updated, standards-compliant wetlands map data for a selected coastal watershed.
What does this project do in plain terms?
It turns older paper-based and image-based wetlands delineations into accurate GIS datasets. That means taking scanned images and marked-up aerial photos and translating those wetland boundaries and classifications into digital map features that can be used within the National Wetlands Inventory framework.
Which FWS program is this associated with?
It is associated with the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) program (CFDA 15.665) and supports the National Standards and Support Team (NSST).
What types of source materials are being converted?
The work involves raster image scans and annotated aerial photographs, including hardcopy markups. These legacy materials are converted into updated wetlands map data through improved digital workflows.
What is meant by "raster-to-vector conversion" in this project?
Within the context provided, raster-to-vector conversion refers to translating scanned images (raster data) and their annotations into digital GIS features (vector data) that represent wetlands map information.
What geographic area does the mapping work focus on?
The project targets a selected coastal watershed. The specific watershed name is not provided in the information, only that it is a coastal watershed chosen for this effort.
What is the role of Saint Marys University of Minnesota (SMUMN)?
SMUMN is expected to collaborate closely with FWS on technical and methodological development. The work includes refining techniques for converting scanned/annotated imagery into GIS datasets, converting hardcopy annotations into digital features, and applying image analysis approaches that use advances in GIS and remote sensing tools.
How will FWS be involved if this is a cooperative agreement?
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, FWS anticipates substantial involvement during performance. That implies active collaboration with SMUMN while the work is carried out, rather than a hands-off arrangement.
Is this opportunity focused only on producing map data, or also on improving methods?
It is explicitly focused on both. Creating or updating wetlands map data is part of the work, but a central feature is technical and methodological development to modernize and improve the digital workflows used for updating wetlands mapping data.
How does this project relate to earlier work between FWS and SMUMN?
It builds on earlier joint work that produced prototype methods for converting hardcopy wetland photo delineations into GIS databases. This new effort continues in that direction, with an explicit emphasis on updating workflows to reflect newer technology and improved processing approaches, rather than simply repeating earlier methods.
What kinds of technology approaches are mentioned?
The description mentions improved digital capture and analysis methods, raster-to-vector conversion techniques, conversion of hardcopy annotations into digital features, and image analysis approaches that take advantage of advances in GIS and remote sensing tools.
What is the quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) component?
Quality assurance is a major deliverable. SMUMN and FWS will continue their partnership to develop data verification and quality control procedures so the resulting datasets meet FWS quality standards. This implies repeatable processes, documentation, and checks to ensure the updated wetlands information is reliable and consistent within the NWI framework.
What standards must the resulting datasets meet?
The resulting datasets are expected to meet FWS quality standards and be usable within the National Wetlands Inventory framework. The specific standard documents are not named in the provided information, but compliance with FWS/NWI expectations is clearly required.
What is the total funding amount?
The total funding listed is $240,000.
Is the award amount flexible, or is it fixed?
It appears to be a fixed-size award. The award floor is $240,000 and the award ceiling is $240,000, indicating a single fixed amount.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The information states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.665, which corresponds to the National Wetlands Inventory.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
Is this an open competition or a request for applications?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications.
Why is this not being competed?
The decision not to compete is justified under department policy related to unique qualifications and agency discretion. The notice indicates SMUMN was selected due to specialized expertise and prior successful collaboration relevant to the specific work described.
Who is eligible to apply?
The information provided indicates this functions as a directed award rather than an open competition. While detailed eligibility categories are not listed, the notice explains that SMUMN was selected due to unique qualifications and that it is not a request for applications.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The announcement was posted/created on July 29, 2011. The original closing date and the current closing date are both August 5, 2011. The archive date is September 4, 2011.
Who is the point of contact?
For access issues, the point of contact listed is Jo Ann Mills at 703-358-2161.
What should someone do if they have access issues related to the opportunity announcement?
The notice provides a contact specifically for access issues: Jo Ann Mills, reachable by phone at 703-358-2161.
What type of funding opportunity is this (discretionary vs. mandatory)?
This is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What does it mean that this is intended to support the National Standards and Support Team (NSST)?
Based on the information provided, supporting NSST means the work is aimed at strengthening the technical standards, methods, and support processes used to update wetlands mapping data under the NWI program, including improved digital workflows and quality control procedures.
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