Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00078
Apply for F14AS00078
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Inventory and Monitoring of Ecosystems" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 4, 2014 and posted on Feb 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $73,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $73,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Inventory and Monitoring of Ecosystems opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00078) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement under the Department of the Interior (DOI) focused on strengthening ecosystem inventory and long-term monitoring across a broad landscape. The award is set at a total of $73,000 (with the ceiling and floor both equal to $73,000), indicating a single, fixed-size award. It was posted February 4, 2014, with an application closing date of February 18, 2014. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is expected to involve meaningful involvement or collaboration from the federal agency during the period of performance rather than functioning as a hands-off grant. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding within the Natural Resources activity area and is listed under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic). No cost sharing or matching funds are required. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and the description specifically references an agreement between DOI/USFWS and the Tucson Audubon Society entered under 505 DM 2.14 B(4), which is an internal DOI policy citation often used to justify certain cooperative relationships and partnerships.
At its core, the project is built around the USFWS National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) program’s need to monitor biotic indicators of conservation concern in a way that is not isolated to a single site. The central idea is to generate monitoring information that works at multiple scales by applying consistent, rigorous protocols across a large geographic region. By standardizing methods and collecting comparable data across different lands, the project aims to support both local management decisions (what is happening at a particular refuge or park) and landscape-level inference (how patterns and trends look across the broader region, including across administrative boundaries). Another notable feature is that the monitoring is designed to span both USFWS units and National Park Service (NPS) units, reflecting an intentional cross-agency approach that can help managers interpret ecosystem conditions beyond the borders of any one refuge or park.
The opportunity lays out several concrete field objectives. One major component is avian monitoring using point count surveys conducted at USFWS and NPS units. Point counts are a widely used bird sampling method designed to produce repeatable estimates of bird occurrence, relative abundance, and community composition when implemented under consistent protocols. A second component is the use of camera traps to inventory and monitor medium and large mammals, leveraging passive, standardized detection methods that can operate continuously over long periods and provide data on species presence, activity patterns, and distribution. A third component is the establishment of long-term monitoring plots for upland vegetation communities, including collection of baseline data related to vegetation composition and site stability. Alongside plot-based vegetation work, the project also includes collecting floristic data more broadly, which typically means documenting plant species occurrence and building comprehensive plant lists that can be verified and updated over time.
The expected outcomes emphasize how these data streams will be used by managers and how they will improve monitoring capacity. The project is intended to make it possible to evaluate relationships between bird communities and floristic (plant) communities, which can help interpret habitat quality, ecological change, and potential drivers of wildlife trends. The mammal work is positioned not only as an inventory effort but also as a way to generate information that can refine and support implementation of a protocol for inventorying and monitoring medium and small mammals in parks and refuges, helping move from ad hoc efforts toward repeatable, scalable monitoring. For vegetation and flora, the deliverables are explicitly management-oriented: land managers are expected to receive plant inventories, verified checklists, and refuge-specific flora field guides, all of which support planning, restoration decisions, invasive species management, and general resource stewardship. Finally, because the project is designed to be consistent across multiple units and agencies, it is intended to enable analysis both within individual management units and across boundaries, improving the ability to compare conditions, detect trends, and coordinate conservation actions at a landscape level.
For additional details or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Michelle Willcox, Program Analyst, at 505-248-7486 or MichelleWillcox@fws.gov, and the opportunity references Grants.gov as the additional information source.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Inventory and Monitoring of Ecosystems.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00078.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the Department of the Interior (DOI).
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the project is expected to involve meaningful involvement or collaboration from the federal agency during the period of performance, rather than operating as a hands-off grant.
How much funding is available?
The total award amount is $73,000.
Is this a fixed award amount or a range?
It is a fixed amount. The ceiling and floor are both $73,000, which indicates a single, fixed-size award.
Does the opportunity indicate how many awards are expected?
Based on the fixed ceiling and floor both being $73,000, the announcement indicates a single fixed-size award.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on February 4, 2014.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is February 18, 2014.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What is the activity area or focus category for this funding?
The opportunity is categorized under the Natural Resources activity area.
Is this funding discretionary or mandatory?
This opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and it excludes institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility language specifies nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status excluding institutions of higher education.
Does the announcement reference a specific partner organization?
Yes. The description specifically references an agreement between DOI/USFWS and the Tucson Audubon Society.
What is the DOI policy citation mentioned, and why might it matter?
The opportunity references 505 DM 2.14 B(4)
The project is intended to strengthen ecosystem inventory and long-term monitoring across a broad landscape by applying consistent, rigorous monitoring protocols across a large geographic region. The stated need is to monitor biotic indicators of conservation concern in a way that is not isolated to a single site. By standardizing methods across many lands, the monitoring information can support both local management decisions and landscape-level inference across administrative boundaries. The monitoring is designed to span both USFWS units and National Park Service (NPS) units, reflecting a cross-agency approach. The opportunity describes several field objectives: (1) avian monitoring using point count surveys, (2) camera traps to inventory and monitor medium and large mammals, and (3) establishing long-term upland vegetation monitoring plots, alongside broader floristic data collection. The opportunity specifies point count surveys conducted at USFWS and NPS units. Point counts are described as a widely used method intended to produce repeatable estimates of bird occurrence, relative abundance, and community composition when implemented using consistent protocols. The opportunity calls for using camera traps to inventory and monitor medium and large mammals. Camera traps are described as passive, standardized detection methods that can operate continuously and provide data on species presence, activity patterns, and distribution. The project includes establishing long-term monitoring plots for upland vegetation communities and collecting baseline data related to vegetation composition and site stability. In this context, floristic data refers to documenting plant species occurrence and building comprehensive plant lists that can be verified and updated over time. The project is intended to help managers evaluate relationships between bird communities and plant (floristic) communities, interpret ecosystem conditions, and support decisions at both individual units and across the broader landscape. Yes. The mammal work is positioned to help refine and support implementation of a protocol for inventorying and monitoring medium and small mammals in parks and refuges, moving toward repeatable, scalable monitoring. The opportunity states land managers are expected to receive plant inventories, verified checklists, and refuge-specific flora field guides. The described deliverables support planning, restoration decisions, invasive species management, and general resource stewardship. Consistent methods and comparable data are intended to enable analysis within individual management units and across boundaries, improving the ability to compare conditions, detect trends, and coordinate conservation actions at a landscape level. The opportunity references Grants.gov as the additional information source. The listed contact is Michelle Willcox, Program Analyst. Phone: 505-248-7486What is the overall purpose of the project?
Why does the opportunity emphasize monitoring across a broad landscape?
Which land management units are included in the monitoring approach?
What are the main field components described in the opportunity?
What is the avian monitoring method mentioned?
What is the expected benefit of using point count surveys for birds?
How will mammals be inventoried and monitored?
What kind of information can camera traps provide in this project context?
What vegetation monitoring work is expected?
What does “floristic data†refer to in this opportunity?
How are the different data streams expected to be used by managers?
Does the project aim to support protocol development for mammal monitoring?
What management-oriented deliverables are expected for vegetation and flora?
How can these deliverables be used by land managers?
Why does the opportunity emphasize consistent protocols across units?
Where can applicants find additional information about the announcement?
Who is the contact person listed for questions or access issues?
How can Michelle Willcox be reached?
Email: MichelleWillcox@fws.gov
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