Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00438
Apply for F16AS00438
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Illegal marijuana cultivation impacts on prey and carnivore dynamics in fisher, Humboldt marten, and Northern Spotted Owl habitat." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 29, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 05, 2016 This is a Notification of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement award to Integral Ecology Research Center in the amount of 59,856.00.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $59,856.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Illegal marijuana cultivation impacts on prey and carnivore dynamics in fisher, Humboldt marten, and Northern Spotted Owl habitat" (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00438), is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.608 (Natural Resources). The notice functions as a Notification of Intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement to the Integral Ecology Research Center for a total amount of $59,856, with an award ceiling of $59,856 and an expectation of one award. It was created on August 29, 2016, with an original closing date of September 5, 2016, indicating a short window consistent with a single-source intent rather than an open competitive solicitation.
The core purpose of the project is to examine how illegal marijuana cultivation sites, particularly trespass grows on public or otherwise unauthorized lands, may be affecting wildlife food webs and predator-prey relationships in habitats used by several sensitive forest species: the fisher, the Humboldt marten, and the Northern Spotted Owl. The focus on "prey and carnivore dynamics" signals an ecological investigation into how these illicit operations can change the availability and distribution of prey species, alter carnivore behavior and movements, and potentially introduce additional stressors (such as habitat disturbance, human activity, or associated toxicants and trash) that could indirectly or directly affect these animals. The targeted species are all closely tied to forest structure and ecosystem health, so impacts to their prey base or their habitat conditions can have outsized conservation consequences.
The work is described as a cooperative effort among the Integral Ecology Research Center, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Wildlife Investigations Lab, and Hoopa Tribal Forestry. That partnership suggests the project is meant to blend field ecology expertise with state wildlife investigative capacity and local/tribal land and forest management knowledge. A major practical challenge highlighted in the notice is that locating and safely accessing illegal grow sites requires coordination with law enforcement. The description explicitly notes the need for cooperation from multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and a Federal Drug Task Force, along with county law enforcement entities across a broad region of Northern California (Humboldt, Trinity, Del Norte, Siskiyou, Shasta, Mendocino, and Tehama Counties). This emphasis underscores that the research is not simply standard wildlife monitoring; it must be conducted in environments that may pose safety risks due to criminal activity, hazardous materials, or environmental contamination, making law-enforcement involvement central to field logistics and risk management.
Administratively, the Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office is noted as having no substantial involvement, which clarifies that while the Fish and Wildlife Service is the awarding agency, the on-the-ground or programmatic workload for that particular office is expected to be limited. The anticipated period of performance runs from October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017, giving roughly 15 months for planning, field access coordination, data collection, and reporting. The award is made under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a-742j), which provides a broad legal basis for federal support of projects that advance fish and wildlife conservation and management objectives.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education. In practice, however, the document makes clear this is intended as a single-source award to Integral Ecology Research Center, meaning other eligible entities are not being actively solicited to compete for the funds. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted, time-limited conservation research effort designed to quantify and better understand the ecological impacts of illegal marijuana cultivation on key predators and their prey in Northern California forests, carried out through a structured partnership and with extensive law-enforcement coordination to ensure safe and lawful access to study sites.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Illegal marijuana cultivation impacts on prey and carnivore dynamics in fisher, Humboldt marten, and Northern Spotted Owl habitat."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00438.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.608 (Natural Resources).
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice functions as a Notification of Intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement, which indicates it is not structured as an open competitive solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice indicates the cooperative agreement is intended for the Integral Ecology Research Center.
How many awards are expected to be made?
One award is expected.
What is the total funding amount for this award?
The total amount is $59,856.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $59,856.
When was this opportunity created?
The notice was created on August 29, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was September 5, 2016.
Why is the application window so short?
Based on the notice description, the short window is consistent with a single-source intent rather than an open, competitive solicitation.
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The project is intended to examine how illegal marijuana cultivation sites, particularly trespass grows on public or otherwise unauthorized lands, may affect wildlife food webs and predator-prey relationships in habitats used by the fisher, Humboldt marten, and Northern Spotted Owl.
Which species are specifically mentioned as the focus of the research?
The fisher, the Humboldt marten, and the Northern Spotted Owl are specifically identified.
What does "prey and carnivore dynamics" mean in the context of this project?
As described, it refers to investigating how illicit cultivation operations may change the availability and distribution of prey species, alter carnivore behavior and movements, and introduce additional stressors that could directly or indirectly affect these animals.
What types of impacts from illegal grow sites are implied in the notice?
The notice points to potential impacts such as habitat disturbance, increased human activity, and associated toxicants and trash, along with broader changes to prey availability and predator behavior.
Where is the project work expected to take place?
The notice describes coordination across a broad region of Northern California, including Humboldt, Trinity, Del Norte, Siskiyou, Shasta, Mendocino, and Tehama Counties.
Which organizations are described as partners in the cooperative effort?
The work is described as a cooperative effort among the Integral Ecology Research Center, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Wildlife Investigations Lab, and Hoopa Tribal Forestry.
Why is law-enforcement coordination emphasized?
The notice highlights that locating and safely accessing illegal grow sites requires coordination with law enforcement and cooperation from multiple agencies, reflecting safety risks and the sensitive nature of working in areas associated with criminal activity and hazardous materials.
Which federal agencies are mentioned as needing to cooperate for site access and logistics?
The notice mentions the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and a Federal Drug Task Force.
Are local (county) law enforcement entities involved?
Yes. The notice states coordination is needed with county law enforcement across the listed Northern California counties.
What makes this research different from standard wildlife monitoring?
According to the notice, the research must be conducted in environments that may pose safety risks due to criminal activity, hazardous materials, or environmental contamination, making law-enforcement involvement central to field logistics and risk management.
What is the period of performance for the project?
The anticipated period of performance is from October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017.
About how long is the project timeline?
From October 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017 is roughly 15 months.
What is the legal authority cited for making the award?
The award is made under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a-742j).
What type of award instrument is described?
The notice describes the award as a single-source cooperative agreement.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the eligibility statement?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility language specifies nonprofits that are not institutions of higher education.
If a nonprofit is generally eligible, can it compete for this funding?
In practice, the notice indicates this is intended as a single-source award to the Integral Ecology Research Center, meaning other eligible entities are not being actively solicited to compete.
What Fish and Wildlife Service office is mentioned, and what is its role?
The Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office is noted as having no substantial involvement, indicating limited expected on-the-ground or programmatic workload for that particular office.
What is the overall goal of funding this project?
Overall, the opportunity is described as a targeted, time-limited conservation research effort to quantify and better understand ecological impacts of illegal marijuana cultivation on key predators and their prey in Northern California forests, carried out through a structured partnership and extensive law-enforcement coordination to support safe and lawful access to study sites.
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