Opportunity Information: Apply for MBM R9 PHAB0902
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improvement of BBS Survey Design and Count Methodology in New Jersey" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 27, 2009 and posted on Jul 28, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 4, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 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 advertisement is an announcement of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Audobon Society of New Jersey. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is not seeking proposals from other applicants for this project.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Improvement of BBS Survey Design and Count Methodology in New Jersey" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Division of Migratory Bird Management cooperative agreement intended to strengthen how grassland landbirds are surveyed in New Jersey, especially in areas connected to the Land Incentive Program (LIP). The focus is on improving both survey design and bird count methods so that resulting data are more reliable for evaluating conservation actions. The work targets grasslands that are actively managed under LIP as well as comparable grasslands that are not managed under the program, allowing the project to better assess whether habitat management is producing measurable benefits for bird populations.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation) with an estimated total funding amount of $10,000, which is also listed as the award ceiling. The project is designed as a single award cooperative agreement with a 15-month performance period, and the notice specifies that the total project period will not exceed 15 months. While the announcement mentions that continued funding could be considered if progress is satisfactory and funds are available, the stated structure for this award is capped at that 15-month window. A cost-sharing requirement applies, and the New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) is expected to provide approximately 21% in matching funds.
The project work itself centers on conducting landbird surveys in New Jersey grasslands using both on-road and off-road approaches. On-road surveys are tied to Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) routes, while off-road surveys cover additional habitats not captured by road-based sampling. Methodologically, the surveys will combine multiple covariate distance sampling with removal-based repeated count sampling. In practical terms, these approaches are meant to address a key challenge in bird monitoring: not every bird present is detected during a count. By using methods that explicitly model detectability and how it varies with conditions (such as observer, vegetation structure, distance, and other covariates), the project aims to produce stronger estimates of population metrics rather than relying on raw counts alone.
A central deliverable implied by the description is a set of improved analytical outputs that go beyond simple presence or count data. With the proposed design and methods, the partners intend to model and estimate detection probability as well as infer broader ecological measures including occupancy (where species occur), abundance (how many individuals are present), and density (how many per unit area) at both surveyed sites and more regional scales. This matters for program evaluation because it provides a clearer picture of whether LIP-related grassland management is associated with changes in bird populations, and it helps separate true population differences from differences caused by survey conditions or imperfect detection.
The roles of the partners are clearly defined and reflect why the instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a more hands-off grant. NJAS is the primary recipient and will implement the field surveys, building on work it has been conducting since 2004 to assess grassland bird responses to state and federal land incentive programs. FWS anticipates substantial involvement, including providing guidance on survey design and count methodology, offering training, and participating directly in data collection and analysis. FWS staff will also collaborate on the modeling work used to estimate detectability and population parameters, indicating an active technical partnership rather than simple funding support.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number MBM-R9-PHAB0902) was posted July 28, 2009, with an application closing date of August 4, 2009, and later archived September 3, 2009. Eligibility is effectively restricted because the announcement states it is an intent to award a single-source cooperative agreement to the Audubon Society of New Jersey, and the agency is not seeking proposals from other applicants. A listed point of contact is Frank F. Rivera Milan, Wildlife Biologist, reachable by phone at 703-358-2103 or by email at frankrivera@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Improvement of BBS Survey Design and Count Methodology in New Jersey".
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Division of Migratory Bird Management.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a cooperative agreement, meaning FWS expects substantial involvement in the project (for example, guidance, training, and collaboration on fieldwork and analysis).
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The purpose is to strengthen how grassland landbirds are surveyed in New Jersey by improving both survey design and bird count methodology, so the resulting data are more reliable for evaluating conservation actions.
What conservation program is this project tied to?
The work is especially focused on grasslands connected to the Land Incentive Program (LIP).
What kinds of sites will be surveyed?
The project targets (1) grasslands actively managed under LIP and (2) comparable grasslands not managed under LIP, so the project can better assess whether habitat management is producing measurable benefits for bird populations.
What survey approaches will be used (on-road vs. off-road)?
The work includes both:
- On-road surveys tied to Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) routes
- Off-road surveys to cover additional habitats not captured by road-based sampling
What survey and counting methods are proposed?
The surveys will combine multiple covariate distance sampling with removal-based repeated count sampling.
Why focus on detectability instead of using raw bird counts?
A key challenge in bird monitoring is that not every bird present is detected during a count. The proposed methods explicitly model detection probability and how it changes with conditions (such as observer, vegetation structure, distance, and other covariates), supporting stronger population estimates than raw counts alone.
What kinds of results or analytical outputs are expected?
The description emphasizes improved analytical outputs beyond simple presence or count data, including the ability to estimate or model:
- Detection probability
- Occupancy (where species occur)
- Abundance (how many individuals are present)
- Density (how many per unit area)
These are intended at both surveyed sites and more regional scales.
How does this help evaluate LIP grassland management?
By surveying both LIP-managed and non-LIP grasslands and by modeling detectability, the project is designed to help distinguish true population differences from differences caused by survey conditions or imperfect detection, improving evaluation of whether LIP-related habitat management is associated with changes in bird populations.
What is the CFDA number and program name for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $10,000, and this is also listed as the award ceiling.
How many awards are expected?
The notice describes a single award cooperative agreement.
What is the project performance period?
The performance period is 15 months, and the notice specifies the total project period will not exceed 15 months.
Is there any possibility of continued funding beyond the stated period?
The announcement mentions that continued funding could be considered if progress is satisfactory and funds are available, but the stated structure for this award is capped at a 15-month window.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing requirement applies, and the New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) is expected to provide approximately 21% in matching funds.
Who is the intended recipient?
The opportunity states it is an intent to award a single-source cooperative agreement to the Audubon Society of New Jersey (NJAS), and the agency is not seeking proposals from other applicants.
What role will NJAS play in the project?
NJAS is the primary recipient and will implement the field surveys, building on work it has conducted since 2004 assessing grassland bird responses to state and federal land incentive programs.
What role will FWS play during the project?
FWS anticipates substantial involvement, including guidance on survey design and count methodology, training, and participation in data collection and analysis. FWS staff will also collaborate on modeling detectability and population parameters.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is MBM-R9-PHAB0902.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted July 28, 2009, with an application closing date of August 4, 2009.
Has the opportunity been archived?
Yes. It was archived on September 3, 2009.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed contact is Frank F. Rivera Milan, Wildlife Biologist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 703-358-2103
Email: frankrivera@fws.gov
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