Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS ES GLRI 10WW
Apply for FWS ES GLRI 10WW
- The Region 3 in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Great Lakes Wind Power Making it Wildlife Friendly" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 19, 2011 and posted on Apr 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 6, 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 $100,000.00 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 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- We will not accept applications directly from consulting firms. We will consider proposals that sub contract with consulting firms only if the Applicant has adequate credentials such that we would generally grant to them without the consultant (e.g. the Applicant has expertise and status in their own right although they may rely on the consultant for specific skills or resources). We will consider proposals that have consultant sub contractors on a case by case basis and will tend to select them only when they provide unique services or capabilities that are not found with other Applicants.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Great Lakes Wind Power Making it Wildlife Friendly" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: FWS ES GLRI 10WW) is a competitive funding program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Region 3) under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Its purpose is to support research and monitoring that helps wind energy development in the Great Lakes region proceed in a way that better protects migratory birds (a federal trust resource) and bats. In practical terms, the program is meant to fill key information gaps that affect how wind projects are planned and sited, especially in places where migration pathways and stopover habitats overlap with potential wind development.
The Service is targeting two specific data needs. First, it seeks projects that monitor migratory bird and/or bat use of selected Great Lakes islands during fall 2011 and/or spring 2012 migration, and then convert those monitoring results into spatially explicit data (for example, mapped or GIS-ready datasets that can be used for planning and risk assessment). Second, it seeks projects focused on digitizing historic bird migration datasets from spring and/or fall surveys that took place along U.S. Great Lakes shorelines or on islands within the U.S. Great Lakes. The underlying idea is that both current, site-specific monitoring and organized, accessible historic migration records can improve the evidence base used to evaluate wind-wildlife interactions and guide decisions toward more wildlife-friendly outcomes.
Funding is provided as discretionary grants, with activities aligned to environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development. The program anticipated making about 7 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $100,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $5,000 (floor) to $50,000 (ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for organizations that can carry out the work but do not have non-federal funds available.
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education). A key restriction is that the Service will not accept applications submitted directly by consulting firms. However, proposals may include consulting firms as subcontractors when the main applicant has strong credentials and would be fundable on its own merits; consultant involvement is considered case by case and is generally favored only when the consultant provides specialized capabilities not readily available through other applicants.
In addition to the technical work, selected projects must address federal compliance considerations in coordination with the Service. The announcement specifically highlights compliance responsibilities related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). For successful applicants, the Service indicated it would provide further guidance on how to meet these requirements, reflecting that even data-collection or data-management projects can trigger compliance steps depending on methods, locations, species involved, and potential impacts.
The opportunity was posted April 6, 2011, created April 19, 2011, and closed May 6, 2011 (with the same original and current closing dates). It was archived June 5, 2011. The CFDA listing associated with the funding is 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration). For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Megan Seymour, Wildlife Biologist, at 614-416-8993 ext. 16.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Great Lakes Wind Power Making it Wildlife Friendly (FWS ES GLRI 10WW)
What is the "Great Lakes Wind Power Making it Wildlife Friendly" grant?
It is a competitive discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Region 3) under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The program funds research and monitoring that helps wind energy development in the Great Lakes region move forward in ways that better protect migratory birds and bats.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fill key information gaps that influence how wind projects are planned and sited in the Great Lakes region, especially where migration pathways and stopover habitats overlap with potential wind development. The focus is on improving the evidence base used to evaluate wind-wildlife interactions and guide more wildlife-friendly outcomes.
Which wildlife species or groups are the focus of this opportunity?
The opportunity specifically targets migratory birds (a federal trust resource) and bats in the Great Lakes region.
What are the two specific project types the Service is targeting?
The announcement targets two specific data needs:
- Monitoring migratory bird and/or bat use of selected Great Lakes islands during fall 2011 and/or spring 2012 migration, and converting the results into spatially explicit data (such as mapped or GIS-ready datasets).
- Digitizing historic bird migration datasets from spring and/or fall surveys conducted along U.S. Great Lakes shorelines or on islands within the U.S. Great Lakes.
What does "spatially explicit data" mean in the context of this grant?
It refers to monitoring results that are converted into mapped, location-based outputs suitable for planning and risk assessment, such as GIS-ready datasets.
What geographic area does the opportunity focus on?
The work is focused on the U.S. Great Lakes region, including selected Great Lakes islands and U.S. Great Lakes shorelines (and islands within the U.S. Great Lakes) where relevant migration monitoring or historic survey data exist.
What migration seasons are specifically mentioned for new monitoring work?
The opportunity specifies monitoring during fall 2011 and/or spring 2012 migration.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the total funding level?
The program anticipated making about 7 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $100,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $5,000 (minimum) to $50,000 (maximum).
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding mechanism is used?
Funding is provided as discretionary grants.
What types of activities or disciplines are aligned with this opportunity?
The announcement aligns activities with environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofits, including 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Can consulting firms apply as the primary applicant?
No. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will not accept applications submitted directly by consulting firms.
Can a project include a consulting firm in some role?
Yes. Proposals may include consulting firms as subcontractors when the main applicant has strong credentials and would be fundable on its own merits. Consultant involvement is considered case by case and is generally favored only when the consultant provides specialized capabilities not readily available through other applicants.
What compliance requirements are mentioned for selected projects?
Selected projects must address federal compliance considerations in coordination with the Service. The announcement highlights compliance responsibilities related to:
- NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act)
- NHPA (National Historic Preservation Act)
- ESA (Endangered Species Act)
Will the Service provide guidance on meeting compliance requirements?
Yes. For successful applicants, the Service indicated it would provide further guidance on how to meet NEPA, NHPA, and ESA requirements.
Why would compliance requirements apply to data-collection or data-management projects?
The announcement notes that even data-collection or data-management projects can trigger compliance steps depending on methods, locations, species involved, and potential impacts.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted April 6, 2011 and closed May 6, 2011 (with the same original and current closing dates).
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived June 5, 2011.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS ES GLRI 10WW.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The CFDA listing associated with the funding is 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration).
Who was the contact person listed for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Megan Seymour, Wildlife Biologist, at 614-416-8993 ext. 16.
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