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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "INVENTORY OF BAT SPECIES AND EVALUATION OF NICHE PARTITIONING AT THE SAM D. HAMILTON NOXUBEE NATIONAL WILDIFE REFUGE" 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 Jun 25, 2014 and posted on Jun 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2014 THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE,AND THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. Questions should be directed to Kerri Heywood (404) 679 4066 or kerriheywood@fws.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $95,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $95,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Departmental policy (505 DM 2.14,B. (2) and is within the discretion of the Agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fish and Wildlife Service grant opportunity titled "Inventory of Bat Species and Evaluation of Niche Partitioning at the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge" (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00262) is a discretionary, natural resources research grant listed under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants, Generic). It was posted on June 25, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 1, 2014, and an archive date of July 1, 2015. The total funding amount is fixed at $95,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $95,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
This notice is not a competitive solicitation and is explicitly described as a notice of intent to make a single-source award, meaning the agency has already identified an intended recipient and does not plan to accept or review applications from the public. The posting states there is no full announcement associated with the notice. The decision not to compete the award is cited as being consistent with departmental policy (505 DM 2.14, B.(2)) and is described as falling within the agency's discretion. While the eligibility field is marked as "unrestricted," the text clarifies that this is not a request for applications, so the practical effect is that outside entities are not being invited to submit proposals.
The research itself focuses on bats (order Chiroptera) within forest habitats at the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. The primary scientific objective is to conduct an inventory and evaluate how bats use habitat across multiple spatial scales, with emphasis on identifying which habitat characteristics drive species occupancy patterns and shape overall bat community structure across different forest community types. In other words, the project aims to connect where different bat species are present (and in what assemblages) to measurable features of the forest environment, potentially ranging from stand-level conditions to broader landscape context.
A secondary objective is to examine trophic niche partitioning among targeted bat species, meaning the study will look at how different bat species divide up food resources and feeding opportunities rather than all relying on the same prey base in the same way. This part of the work is intended to be evaluated in relation to prey availability and compared across sampling seasons and habitat types, which suggests a design that can detect seasonal changes in insect communities and bat diets or foraging behavior, and how those changes vary among forest conditions on the refuge.
The intended outcome is not just academic results but management-relevant synthesis. The notice indicates that information gained will be integrated into conservation and management plans that reflect both current conditions and potential future conditions. The future-looking component is tied to anticipated influences on bat communities such as shifts in community composition, surrounding human land use patterns, and climate change. In practice, that implies the refuge expects the project to translate ecological findings into actionable guidance for habitat management, monitoring priorities, and long-term conservation decision-making for bat species and the forest ecosystems they depend on.
For questions, the notice directs inquiries to Kerri Heywood, Grant Specialist, at (404) 679-4066 or kerriheywood@fws.gov, and it references an additional information link at grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov), though the notice repeatedly emphasizes that no full announcement is associated with this award.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Inventory of Bat Species and Evaluation of Niche Partitioning at the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00262.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of grant is this?
It is a discretionary natural resources research grant, listed under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants, Generic).
How much funding is available?
The total funding amount is fixed at $95,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award floor is $95,000 and the award ceiling is also $95,000, meaning the expected award amount is $95,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states this is not a competitive solicitation.
Does the agency plan to accept applications from the public?
No. This is described as a notice of intent to make a single-source award, and it is not a request for applications. The practical effect is that outside entities are not being invited to submit proposals.
What does "single-source award" mean in this notice?
In this notice, it means the agency has already identified an intended recipient and does not plan to compete the award or review proposals from other applicants.
The eligibility field says "unrestricted." Does that mean anyone can apply?
Although the eligibility field is marked "unrestricted," the notice clarifies that this is not a request for applications. As described, the agency does not plan to accept or review applications from the public.
Is there a full announcement or full funding opportunity description available?
No. The posting states there is no full announcement associated with the notice.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on June 25, 2014.
What is the closing date for this notice?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as July 1, 2014.
When is (or was) the archive date?
The archive date is listed as July 1, 2015.
Where will the research take place?
The research focuses on forest habitats at the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.
What species or group of animals is the research focused on?
The research focuses on bats (order Chiroptera).
What is the primary scientific objective of the project?
The primary objective is to conduct an inventory of bat species and evaluate how bats use habitat across multiple spatial scales, with emphasis on identifying which habitat characteristics drive species occupancy patterns and shape overall bat community structure across different forest community types.
What does the notice mean by evaluating habitat use across multiple spatial scales?
Based on the description, the study is intended to connect where different bat species are present (and in what assemblages) to measurable forest habitat features, potentially ranging from stand-level conditions to broader landscape context.
What is meant by "species occupancy patterns" and "bat community structure" in this context?
In this context, "occupancy patterns" refers to which bat species are present in particular habitats, and "community structure" refers to how bat species occur together as an assemblage across different forest community types.
What is the secondary objective of the project?
A secondary objective is to examine trophic niche partitioning among targeted bat species.
What does "trophic niche partitioning" mean in the notice?
As described, it refers to how different bat species divide up food resources and feeding opportunities, rather than relying on the same prey base in the same way.
How will trophic niche partitioning be evaluated according to the notice?
The notice indicates it will be evaluated in relation to prey availability and compared across sampling seasons and habitat types.
Does the notice indicate anything about seasonal or habitat comparisons?
Yes. It suggests the study design will compare results across sampling seasons and across different habitat types, with attention to prey availability.
What outcomes or deliverables does the notice emphasize?
The notice emphasizes management-relevant synthesis, stating that information gained will be integrated into conservation and management plans reflecting both current and potential future conditions.
How is the project expected to support future management decisions?
The notice links the future-looking component to anticipated influences on bat communities such as shifts in community composition, surrounding human land use patterns, and climate change, implying the results should inform long-term conservation decision-making for bats and forest ecosystems on the refuge.
Why is the award not being competed?
The notice states the decision not to compete is consistent with departmental policy (505 DM 2.14, B.(2)) and is within the agency's discretion.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
Questions are directed to Kerri Heywood, Grant Specialist.
What are the contact details provided in the notice?
The notice provides (404) 679-4066 and kerriheywood@fws.gov.
Is there an external site referenced for additional information?
Yes. The notice references grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) as an additional information link, while also emphasizing that no full announcement is associated with this award.
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