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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 "Investigating Long Term Monitoring Protocols in support of Quivira NWR Habitat Objectives" 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 4, 2015 and posted on Jun 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2015 This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Fort Hays State University in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (2) Continuation and (4) Unique Qualifications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 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 is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Fort Hays State University in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (2) Continuation and (4) Unique Qualifications.
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Opportunity Summary:
Investigating Long Term Monitoring Protocols in support of Quivira NWR Habitat Objectives (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00259) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement focused on building practical, long-term monitoring approaches that directly support habitat objectives and day-to-day management decisions at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. The central purpose is not just to collect wildlife and habitat data for a single season, but to develop, test, and refine monitoring protocols over multiple years so the Refuge has repeatable methods that are scientifically credible and also realistic to carry out with typical staffing, time, and budget constraints.
The work is organized around designing surveys, writing clear protocols, conducting field sampling, analyzing the resulting data, and then evaluating how well each survey method performs. A major component involves reptiles and amphibians: the project would develop and implement survey designs for these groups, document step-by-step field procedures, analyze findings, and assess whether the approach is effective for detecting trends or informing management. A parallel effort is planned for birds, again emphasizing protocol development, implementation, analysis, and an explicit evaluation of whether the monitoring method is actually useful and efficient for long-term Refuge needs. The opportunity also leaves room for additional wildlife monitoring where it can help meet the main goal, such as surveys for other groups like small mammals.
Habitat monitoring is another core element. The agreement supports development of habitat survey designs and written protocols, followed by fieldwork and analysis, with an added emphasis on testing whether the habitat methods are effective and feasible over the long run. Importantly, the project is intended to connect habitat data with wildlife data rather than treating them as separate efforts. That linkage is meant to strengthen Quivira NWR species habitat objectives by showing how species presence, abundance, or use patterns relate to habitat conditions and management actions, ultimately improving decision making about habitat management, restoration, and operational priorities.
Administratively, this is a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $250,000 (award floor listed as $6,000). The notice indicates a single expected award and explicitly states it is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to Fort Hays State University under Department of the Interior policy provisions related to continuation and unique qualifications. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted. The posting date was June 4, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 11, 2015, and the archive date listed as July 4, 2015. The CFDA listing is 15.650 (Research Grants, Generic). For questions, the listed contact is Rachel Laubhan at 620-486-2393 or rachellaubhan@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Investigating Long Term Monitoring Protocols in support of Quivira NWR Habitat Objectives.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00259.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity.
What type of award is it?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states it is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to Fort Hays State University under Department of the Interior policy provisions related to continuation and unique qualifications.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates a single expected award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $250,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $250,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
Yes. The award floor is listed as $6,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the notice.
What is the central purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to develop, test, and refine long-term monitoring protocols that are repeatable, scientifically credible, and realistic to implement within typical Refuge constraints (staffing, time, and budgets), and that directly support habitat objectives and day-to-day management decisions at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (Quivira NWR).
Is the goal just to collect data for a single season?
No. The opportunity emphasizes building monitoring approaches over multiple years, not simply collecting wildlife and habitat data for one field season.
What kinds of tasks and deliverables are included?
The work is organized around: designing surveys, writing clear protocols, conducting field sampling, analyzing the resulting data, and evaluating how well each survey method performs for long-term monitoring needs.
Which wildlife groups are specifically emphasized?
A major component focuses on reptiles and amphibians, with a parallel effort for birds.
What is planned for reptiles and amphibians?
The project would develop and implement survey designs for reptiles and amphibians, document step-by-step field procedures, analyze findings, and assess whether the approach is effective for detecting trends or informing management.
What is planned for birds?
The bird effort similarly emphasizes protocol development, implementation, data analysis, and an explicit evaluation of whether the monitoring method is useful and efficient for long-term Refuge needs.
Does the opportunity allow monitoring of other wildlife groups?
Yes. The notice leaves room for additional wildlife monitoring where it supports the main goal, including surveys for other groups such as small mammals.
Is habitat monitoring included?
Yes. Habitat monitoring is described as a core element, including development of habitat survey designs and written protocols, fieldwork, analysis, and testing whether the methods are effective and feasible over the long run.
How should habitat monitoring relate to wildlife monitoring in this project?
The project is intended to connect habitat data with wildlife data rather than treating them as separate efforts. The goal is to strengthen Quivira NWR species habitat objectives by relating species presence, abundance, or use patterns to habitat conditions and management actions.
How is the monitoring work expected to support Refuge management?
By producing repeatable, credible, and workable monitoring protocols and linking habitat and wildlife information, the project is intended to improve decision making about habitat management, restoration, and operational priorities at Quivira NWR.
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The CFDA listing is 15.650, described as Research Grants, Generic.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is listed as June 4, 2015.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date are both listed as June 11, 2015.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as July 4, 2015.
Who is the contact for questions?
The listed contact is Rachel Laubhan.
How can the contact be reached?
Phone: 620-486-2393
Email: rachellaubhan@fws.gov
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