Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00276
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the information and statistics natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Graham and White River Penstemon Distribution Assessment" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 29, 2013 and posted on Jul 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 3, 2013 This is a Notice of Intent to award under the Rocky Mountains CESU agreement # 60181AJ402. To Univ of Wyoming for the purpose of a distribution assessment on two proposed species of penstemons located in the Uintah Basin. (See eligible applicants).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $17,318.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $17,318.00 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 to award under the Rocky Mountains CESU agreement # 60181AJ402. To University of Wyoming (University) for the purpose of a distribution assessment on two proposed species of penstemons located in the Uintah Basin. The University is uniquely qualified to conduct the proposed work. The University has performed research and conservation activities on federally listed plant species in the Uinta Basin for the past two decades and has extensive data and information on these species. In the past year the University has completed distribution assessments for five rare endemic plant species in the Uinta Basin for the USFWS.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Graham and White River Penstemon Distribution Assessment (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00276) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service focused on producing practical, decision-ready habitat and species distribution products for two proposed penstemon species in Utah's Uintah Basin. The central purpose is to model where these plants are likely to occur and deliver map outputs and supporting documentation that can be used during planning for future oil and gas development. The intent is to help developers and government agencies identify areas with higher likelihood of sensitive plant presence early in the planning process, so they can avoid or reduce conflicts with species that are listed or under consideration for protection.
The work described is largely analytical and mapping-oriented. The project requires building species distribution models using maximum entropy modeling (commonly referred to as MaxEnt) for each of the target penstemon species. In addition to MaxEnt, the recipient is expected to apply secondary modeling approaches as time and available data allow, including general linear techniques such as logistic regression, and potentially machine-learning style clustering or classification methods like random forests. These parallel methods are meant to strengthen confidence in the results, provide alternative perspectives on habitat suitability, and help evaluate model robustness across techniques.
The primary deliverables are (1) species distribution maps showing probability of occurrence, provided in raster format, and (2) a written report documenting methods, inputs, and results. The report is expected to explain how the models were built, what data layers were used, how occurrence records were handled, what performance or validation steps were taken, and what the outputs mean for interpreting potential habitat. Along with the narrative report, the opportunity specifies that all datasets used within the habitat assessment tools must be provided, which supports transparency, reuse, and future updates by the agency or partners.
Administratively, this posting is a Notice of Intent to award under the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) agreement number 60181AJ402, with the award directed to the University of Wyoming. The announcement indicates the University of Wyoming is considered uniquely qualified because of its long-standing research and conservation work on federally listed plant species in the Uinta Basin, existing data holdings, and recent completion of similar distribution assessments for multiple rare endemic plants for the Fish and Wildlife Service. The opportunity anticipates a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $17,318, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $17,318, and no cost sharing or matching requirement. It was posted on July 29, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 3, 2013, and an archive date of August 29, 2013. The CFDA listing is 15.657 (Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds), and the activity category is aligned with information and statistics, natural resources, science and technology, and research and development. For questions, the project officer listed is Larry Crist at the Fish and Wildlife Service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled The Graham and White River Penstemon Distribution Assessment.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F13AS00276.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to produce practical, decision-ready habitat and species distribution products for two proposed penstemon species in Utah's Uintah Basin. The work focuses on modeling where these plants are likely to occur and delivering map outputs and documentation that can be used during planning for future oil and gas development.
Why is this work being funded?
The intent is to help developers and government agencies identify areas with a higher likelihood of sensitive plant presence early in the planning process, so they can avoid or reduce conflicts with species that are listed or under consideration for protection.
Where is the project focused geographically?
The project is focused on Utah's Uintah Basin.
Which species are being assessed?
The assessment targets two proposed penstemon species: the Graham and White River penstemons.
What kind of work is expected under this grant?
The work is largely analytical and mapping-oriented, centered on building species distribution models and producing map outputs and supporting documentation.
What primary modeling method is required?
The project requires building species distribution models using maximum entropy modeling (MaxEnt) for each of the target penstemon species.
Are additional modeling approaches expected beyond MaxEnt?
Yes. In addition to MaxEnt, the recipient is expected to apply secondary modeling approaches as time and available data allow. Examples listed include general linear techniques such as logistic regression, and potentially machine-learning style clustering or classification methods like random forests.
Why include multiple modeling approaches?
Parallel methods are intended to strengthen confidence in the results, provide alternative perspectives on habitat suitability, and help evaluate model robustness across techniques.
What are the main deliverables?
The primary deliverables are:
- Species distribution maps showing probability of occurrence, provided in raster format.
- A written report documenting methods, inputs, and results.
What should the written report cover?
The report is expected to document how the models were built, what data layers were used, how occurrence records were handled, what performance or validation steps were taken, and what the outputs mean for interpreting potential habitat.
Do applicants have to provide the datasets used in the analysis?
Yes. The opportunity specifies that all datasets used within the habitat assessment tools must be provided, supporting transparency, reuse, and future updates by the agency or partners.
Is this a competitive solicitation open to multiple applicants?
The posting is a Notice of Intent to award under the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) agreement, with the award directed to the University of Wyoming, and it anticipates a single award.
Under what agreement mechanism is the award being made?
The notice is issued under the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) agreement number 60181AJ402.
Who is the intended recipient?
The award is directed to the University of Wyoming.
Why is the University of Wyoming identified as uniquely qualified?
The announcement states the University of Wyoming is considered uniquely qualified due to its long-standing research and conservation work on federally listed plant species in the Uinta Basin, its existing data holdings, and its recent completion of similar distribution assessments for multiple rare endemic plants for the Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $17,318.
What are the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $17,318.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 29, 2013.
What is the closing date for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is August 3, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as August 29, 2013.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA listing is 15.657 (Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds).
What activity categories does this project align with?
The activity category is aligned with information and statistics, natural resources, science and technology, and research and development.
Who is the project officer listed for questions?
The project officer listed is Larry Crist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What format are the map outputs expected to be delivered in?
The species distribution maps are expected to be delivered in raster format and show probability of occurrence.
How are the outputs intended to be used?
The outputs are intended to support planning for future oil and gas development by helping identify areas with higher likelihood of sensitive plant presence early, allowing avoidance or conflict reduction during planning.
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