Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00356
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "GOLDEN EAGLE POPULATION ESTIMATION" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2014 and posted on Jul 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND HAS BEEN AWARDED TO HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERISTY. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $57,290.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $57,290.00 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 IS A NOTICE OF INTENT AND HAS BEEN AWARDED TO HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
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Opportunity Summary:
The GOLDEN EAGLE POPULATION ESTIMATION opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00356) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement designed to produce improved estimates of golden eagle populations across the western United States. The project centers on a partnership between the Western Golden Eagle Team and scientists at Humboldt State University, with the goal of combining large-scale habitat modeling with on-the-ground ecological measurements to translate habitat conditions into credible population estimates.
The technical approach described in the notice relies on three main building blocks. First, the team planned to develop species distribution models across broad landscapes using CEC Level III Ecoregions as the primary mapping units. Those models would generate mapped outputs in the form of Relative Habitat Suitability (RHS), which is essentially a spatial depiction of where habitat conditions are more or less favorable for golden eagles. Second, the work would incorporate ecoregion-specific field-derived parameters such as territory spacing, home range size, and local density. These inputs were to come from intensive study areas distributed across the golden eagle range in the West, meaning the project was not just a desktop modeling exercise but intended to be grounded in empirical data collected in multiple regions. Third, the project would analyze resource availability at known golden eagle territories by linking those territory locations to RHS values from the distribution models, helping connect what the model says about habitat quality with what is actually being used by eagles on the landscape.
Administratively, this grant was listed as a discretionary funding opportunity under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, and it used a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement or collaboration during project execution rather than a simple pass-through award. The notice specifies there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The total funding amount was $57,290, and because both the award ceiling and floor were the same, it was effectively a single fixed-size award. The opportunity anticipated one award, and it is tied to CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance).
In practical terms, this posting functioned as a notice of intent rather than an open competition. The announcement explicitly states that it has already been awarded to Humboldt State University, and both the original and current closing dates repeat that the award has been made. Eligibility is therefore not broadly applicable in this case, even though the general eligibility field is present, because the agency indicated the recipient in advance.
The overarching deliverable implied by the description is a defensible, spatially explicit framework for estimating golden eagle population levels by ecoregion, integrating predictive habitat suitability maps with measured spacing and density information, and validating or calibrating those relationships using data from known territories. The listed point of contact for access issues with the full announcement was Misty Bradford, Cooperative Agreements Assistant, at 530-842-5763.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the GOLDEN EAGLE POPULATION ESTIMATION opportunity?
GOLDEN EAGLE POPULATION ESTIMATION (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00356) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement focused on producing improved estimates of golden eagle populations across the western United States.
Which agency offered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The notice specifies a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial federal involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a simple pass-through award.
Was this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The posting functioned as a notice of intent rather than an open competition. The announcement explicitly states it has already been awarded to Humboldt State University, and the closing dates repeat that the award has been made.
Who was the intended/identified recipient?
The announcement states the award was made to Humboldt State University.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
What was the total funding amount?
The total funding amount listed was $57,290.
What were the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were the same amount, meaning it was effectively a single fixed-size award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice specifies there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What program or CFDA number was this tied to?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance).
What activity category did this funding fall under?
The grant was listed under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What was the primary goal of the project?
The goal was to combine large-scale habitat modeling with on-the-ground ecological measurements in order to translate habitat conditions into credible golden eagle population estimates across the western United States.
Who were the main partners described in the project?
The project centered on a partnership between the Western Golden Eagle Team and scientists at Humboldt State University.
What are the main technical building blocks described in the notice?
The technical approach was described as having three main building blocks: (1) developing species distribution models across broad landscapes using CEC Level III Ecoregions, producing mapped Relative Habitat Suitability (RHS); (2) incorporating ecoregion-specific, field-derived parameters such as territory spacing, home range size, and local density from intensive study areas distributed across the West; and (3) analyzing resource availability at known golden eagle territories by linking territory locations to RHS values to connect modeled habitat quality with actual territory use.
What mapping or geographic units were used for modeling?
The notice describes using CEC Level III Ecoregions as the primary mapping units for developing species distribution models.
What is Relative Habitat Suitability (RHS) in this project?
RHS is described as a mapped output from the species distribution models that provides a spatial depiction of where habitat conditions are more or less favorable for golden eagles.
What kinds of field-derived inputs were planned for the population estimation framework?
The notice lists ecoregion-specific field-derived parameters, including territory spacing, home range size, and local density. These were intended to come from intensive study areas distributed across the golden eagle range in the West.
How did the project plan to connect modeled habitat quality to real eagle territory use?
The project planned to analyze resource availability at known golden eagle territories by linking territory locations to RHS values from the distribution models, helping connect what the model indicates about habitat quality with what is actually being used on the landscape.
What was the overarching deliverable implied by the description?
The implied deliverable was a defensible, spatially explicit framework for estimating golden eagle population levels by ecoregion, integrating predictive habitat suitability maps with measured spacing and density information, and validating or calibrating those relationships using data from known territories.
Why does the notice still mention eligibility if it was already awarded?
Even though the general eligibility field is present, the agency indicated the recipient in advance and stated the award had already been made, so eligibility was not broadly applicable in practice for this posting.
Who was the point of contact listed for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Misty Bradford, Cooperative Agreements Assistant, at 530-842-5763.
What does it mean that the original and current closing dates both state the award has been made?
It indicates the posting was not meant to solicit new applications. The notice repeats that the award had already been made, consistent with a notice of intent or already-awarded announcement.
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