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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Inventory of vegetation cover for uplands of Bowdoin NWR" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654 Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 19, 2013 and posted on Dec 19, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 26, 2013 This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (1) Unsolicited Proposal and (5) Emergencies, which allows for award without competition to an applicant.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $23,295.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $23,295.00 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 is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative agreement to University of Wyoming for the purpose of continuing a baseline inventory of Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge Complex uplands to determine abundance and overall health of current vegetation state. This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (1) Unsolicited Proposal and (5) Emergencies, which allows for award without competition to an applicant. This recipient and project meet this criteria due to the fact this University one of few schools close to the Refuge Complex that has a degree in Range Science. By focusing on Universities with this degree and within similar habitat to the Refuge, it is better made certain that students hired are knowledgeable and capable of the work at hand. The skill set needed for vegetation identification is critical in ensuring high quality data, of which is found in students trained in Range Science.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Inventory of vegetation cover for uplands of Bowdoin NWR" (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00047) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement aimed at continuing a baseline inventory of upland vegetation conditions across the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The overall purpose is to document the abundance, composition, and general health of the refuge's current vegetation state, creating or extending a dataset that can be used to understand trends, support habitat management decisions, and evaluate how well the uplands are meeting refuge objectives over time.
This funding notice is explicitly described as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to the University of Wyoming rather than a competitive solicitation. The rationale provided is that the award is being made under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B, citing both (1) an unsolicited proposal and (5) emergencies as bases for awarding without competition. The announcement emphasizes that the University of Wyoming is one of the few nearby institutions with a Range Science degree program, and that proximity and specialized training are important because the work requires strong plant identification skills and practical range science knowledge to ensure reliable, high-quality vegetation data collection in habitat similar to that found at Bowdoin.
The project structure centers on hiring two range technicians. Applicants for these technician positions would be selected jointly by Bowdoin NWR staff and University of Wyoming staff, but the actual hiring process would be handled through the University of Wyoming. Oversight is shared between University personnel and USFWS staff, with the intent of maintaining both the quality and the quantity of field work performed. In practical terms, this means the technicians would be working under coordinated supervision, aligning field protocols and data standards with refuge needs while also fitting within the university's management and training environment.
The technicians' primary duties are field data collection and data entry, along with beginning stages of data analysis. The field work is to be conducted using the belt transect method, a common vegetation sampling approach used to quantify plant cover and species presence along defined transects. In addition to vegetation cover observations, the technicians are expected to collect Robel pole readings and litter depth measurements. Robel pole readings are typically used as a standardized way to estimate vegetation structure and visual obstruction, which can be particularly relevant for wildlife habitat assessments (for example, evaluating nesting or cover conditions). Litter depth measurements help describe ground-layer conditions and can be tied to soil moisture retention, plant community function, and habitat quality.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, indicating there is expected to be substantial involvement by the agency in carrying out the project compared with a more hands-off grant. The activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation clarifying that the work is focused on continuing a baseline inventory of upland vegetation conditions. The CFDA number referenced is 15.654, labeled "Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife," even though the described work is primarily a biological inventory and monitoring effort rather than visitor infrastructure; this likely reflects the broader program or accounting category used for the award.
The anticipated number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $23,295. The award ceiling is also $23,295, and the award floor is $1,000. No cost sharing or matching is required. Key dates show the posting date as December 19, 2013, with an original and current closing date of December 26, 2013, and an archive date of January 18, 2014, which fits the pattern of a short open period typical of a notice signaling an intended noncompetitive award rather than a broad call for applications.
Eligibility is effectively limited to the intended single-source recipient, the University of Wyoming, as reinforced throughout the eligibility and category explanation fields. The announcement stresses that the specialized training found in Range Science students is critical to the success of the project, particularly for accurate vegetation identification and consistent data collection, which are central to creating a trustworthy baseline inventory.
For further information, the listed point of contact is Jessica Larson, Wildlife Biologist, reachable by phone at 406-654-2863 x221 or by email at jessicalarson@fws.gov, with the note that she can assist if there are issues accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Inventory of vegetation cover for uplands of Bowdoin NWR."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00047.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What type of award is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates the agency expects substantial involvement in carrying out the project.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. This notice is explicitly described as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award rather than a competitive solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The intended recipient is the University of Wyoming.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B as the basis for a noncompetitive award, referencing (1) an unsolicited proposal and (5) emergencies as the reasons supporting the single-source approach.
Why is the University of Wyoming specifically identified for this project?
The announcement explains that the University of Wyoming is one of the few nearby institutions with a Range Science degree program. Proximity and specialized training are described as important because the work requires strong plant identification skills and practical range science knowledge in habitat similar to Bowdoin.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to continue a baseline inventory of upland vegetation conditions across the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge Complex by documenting the abundance, composition, and general health of current vegetation.
What is the project expected to produce or support over time?
The intent is to create or extend a dataset that can be used to understand trends, support habitat management decisions, and evaluate how well the uplands are meeting refuge objectives over time.
What kinds of activities will be conducted under this project?
The work centers on field data collection and data entry, with the beginning stages of data analysis also included.
How many technicians will be hired for the work described?
The project structure centers on hiring two range technicians.
Who selects the technicians, and who actually hires them?
Technician applicants would be selected jointly by Bowdoin NWR staff and University of Wyoming staff, but the actual hiring process would be handled through the University of Wyoming.
How will the project be supervised?
Oversight is shared between University personnel and USFWS staff, with the stated intent of maintaining both the quality and quantity of field work performed.
What vegetation sampling method will be used in the field?
The field work is to be conducted using the belt transect method.
Besides vegetation cover, what other measurements are technicians expected to collect?
In addition to vegetation cover observations, technicians are expected to collect Robel pole readings and litter depth measurements.
What are Robel pole readings used for in this project context?
The notice describes Robel pole readings as a standardized way to estimate vegetation structure and visual obstruction, which can be relevant for wildlife habitat assessments (for example, evaluating nesting or cover conditions).
Why are litter depth measurements included?
The notice indicates litter depth helps describe ground-layer conditions and can be tied to soil moisture retention, plant community function, and habitat quality.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
What is the listed activity category?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation that the work is focused on continuing a baseline inventory of upland vegetation conditions.
What CFDA number is referenced in the notice?
The notice references CFDA 15.654, labeled "Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife."
Does the CFDA label match the described work?
The description notes that, although the CFDA label references visitor facility enhancements, the work described in the notice is primarily a biological inventory and monitoring effort, and the CFDA reference likely reflects the broader program or accounting category used for the award.
How many awards are anticipated?
The anticipated number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $23,295.
What are the award ceiling and floor amounts?
The award ceiling is $23,295, and the award floor is $1,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
What are the key dates for this notice?
The posting date is December 19, 2013. The original and current closing date is December 26, 2013. The archive date is January 18, 2014.
Why is the open period so short?
The notice indicates it is a Notice of Intent for a noncompetitive, single-source award, and the short open period is consistent with an announcement signaling an intended noncompetitive award rather than a broad call for applications.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is effectively limited to the intended single-source recipient, the University of Wyoming, as reinforced in the notice.
What skills or background does the notice emphasize as critical to success?
The notice emphasizes strong plant identification skills and practical range science knowledge to ensure reliable, high-quality vegetation data collection and a trustworthy baseline inventory.
Who is the point of contact for more information?
The point of contact is Jessica Larson, Wildlife Biologist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Jessica Larson can be reached by phone at 406-654-2863 x221 or by email at jessicalarson@fws.gov.
What kind of help can the point of contact provide?
The notice states she can assist if there are issues accessing the full announcement electronically.
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