Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 ES 09 016
Apply for FWS R5 ES 09 016
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lee County Cave Monitoring" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 10, 2009 and posted on Aug 10, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 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 $52,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $52,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Lee County Cave Monitoring" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 ES 09 016) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Natural Heritage (DNH). It falls under the Endangered Species Conservation program (CFDA 15.657, Recovery Implementation Funds) and is focused on environmental conservation work tied directly to a federally endangered cave-dwelling species, the Lee County cave isopod (Lirceus usdagalun).
The central purpose of the project is to define the species range and carry out monitoring of both the isopod and its cave habitat in Lee County, Virginia. The practical aim is to produce enough consistent, credible monitoring and distribution data to support a determination of the species recovery status. In other words, the work is intended to answer questions like where the species is currently found, how populations are doing over time, and whether trends and habitat conditions suggest the species is moving toward recovery or still requires intensive protection.
This notice makes clear that the award is intended for DNH specifically, and it explains why DNH is considered uniquely qualified. First, DNH and the Fish and Wildlife Service have been jointly monitoring the Lee County cave isopod for roughly a decade, and the proposed effort is described as a continuation of that long-running collaboration. The project would also complete a broader five-year plan designed to comprehensively monitor isopod populations. Second, DNH is expected to bring additional value through voluntary support and cost share by contributing some staff time, even though the funding opportunity itself states there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement. Third, the staff involved already have the required permits and have direct, hands-on familiarity with the species and the specialized cave habitat where it lives, which reduces startup time and lowers the risk of mistakes in a sensitive setting. Fourth, the caves involved are highly sensitive environments and the exact locations are confidential; DNH is identified as the state authority for karst resource information and already manages conservation activities associated with protecting this species, making it an appropriate steward of sensitive location data. The notice also mentions that a cooperative approach is of interest to partners (including DGIF, as stated in the text) because it can make the resulting conservation and restoration-related activities more cost-effective.
From an administrative standpoint, this is categorized as a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, with an expectation of a single award. The estimated total funding is $52,000, with an award ceiling of $52,000 and an award floor of $10,000. Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, consistent with the intent to work through DNH. The posting date and creation date are both August 10, 2009, with an original and current closing date of August 15, 2009, and an archive date of August 16, 2009. The notice explicitly states that there is no full announcement associated with it, which is typical of a notice of intent to award where the agency is signaling an intended recipient rather than running an open competition.
For assistance related to access issues, the listed contact is Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413-253-8233, noted as the point of contact for electronic errors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Lee County Cave Monitoring (FWS R5 ES 09 016)
What is the "Lee County Cave Monitoring" grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement for conservation work in Lee County, Virginia. The project focuses on defining the range of the Lee County cave isopod and monitoring both the species and its cave habitat to support decisions about the species recovery status.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this award?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R5 ES 09 016.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What program does this funding fall under?
It is under the Endangered Species Conservation program, identified as CFDA 15.657 (Recovery Implementation Funds).
What species is the project focused on?
The work is tied directly to a federally endangered cave-dwelling species: the Lee County cave isopod (Lirceus usdagalun).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to define the species range and conduct monitoring of the Lee County cave isopod and its cave habitat in Lee County, Virginia. The intent is to generate consistent and credible monitoring and distribution data to support a determination of the species recovery status.
What kinds of questions is the monitoring meant to answer?
Based on the notice, the monitoring is intended to help determine where the species is currently found, how populations are doing over time, and whether population trends and habitat conditions indicate progress toward recovery or continued need for intensive protection.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. This is a notice of intent to award, meaning the agency is signaling an intended recipient rather than running an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient?
The notice indicates the award is intended for the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Natural Heritage (DNH).
Why is DNH identified as uniquely qualified for this project?
The notice provides several reasons: DNH and the Fish and Wildlife Service have jointly monitored the Lee County cave isopod for roughly a decade; the proposed effort continues that established collaboration and would complete a broader five-year monitoring plan; DNH staff already have the required permits and direct familiarity with the species and its specialized cave habitat; and DNH is identified as the state authority for karst resource information and already manages conservation activities connected to protecting this species, making it an appropriate steward of sensitive location information.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
It means the award is structured as a cooperative effort between the agency and the recipient, rather than a standard grant described as purely financial assistance.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The notice states there is an expectation of a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $52,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $52,000 and the award floor is $10,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Does the notice mention any voluntary cost share or additional support?
Yes. Even though cost sharing is not required, the notice notes that DNH is expected to add value through voluntary support and cost share by contributing some staff time.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, consistent with the intent to work through DNH.
Where will the project work take place?
The work is focused on caves and cave habitat in Lee County, Virginia.
Are the cave locations publicly available?
No. The notice states the caves involved are highly sensitive environments and that the exact locations are confidential.
Why is confidentiality emphasized for this project?
The notice characterizes the cave environments as highly sensitive and notes that DNH already serves as the state authority for karst resource information, making it an appropriate steward for sensitive location data related to the species and its habitat.
Does the notice describe how long monitoring has been happening?
Yes. It states that DNH and the Fish and Wildlife Service have been jointly monitoring the Lee County cave isopod for roughly a decade.
How does this project relate to a longer-term monitoring plan?
The notice describes the proposed work as a continuation of long-running collaboration and states it would complete a broader five-year plan designed to comprehensively monitor isopod populations.
Are permits required for the field work?
The notice indicates that the staff involved already have the required permits.
Why does the notice highlight existing permits and familiarity with the habitat?
Because the project involves specialized cave habitat and a sensitive environment, the notice suggests that having already-permitted staff with hands-on experience reduces startup time and lowers the risk of mistakes.
Does the notice mention any partners or stakeholders besides DNH and the Fish and Wildlife Service?
Yes. It notes that a cooperative approach is of interest to partners, including DGIF (as stated in the notice text), because it can make resulting conservation and restoration-related activities more cost-effective.
What are the key dates for this posting?
The posting date and creation date are both August 10, 2009. The original and current closing date is August 15, 2009. The archive date is August 16, 2009.
Is there a full announcement associated with this notice?
No. The notice explicitly states there is no full announcement associated with it, which is typical for a notice of intent to award.
Who should be contacted for help with electronic access issues?
The listed contact for assistance related to electronic errors is Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413-253-8233.
What type of opportunity is this categorized as?
It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity.
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