Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R8 KFFWO FY11 001
Apply for FWS R8 KFFWO FY11 001
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Leonas Little Blue Butterfly" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 5, 2011 and posted on May 5, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $36,320.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Leonas Little Blue Butterfly grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R8 KFFWO FY11 001) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding notice issued as a Notice of Intent to Award a single cooperative agreement to Applegate Forestry LLC. The project sits in the Environment and Natural Resources category under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). It was posted on May 5, 2011, with an application window closing on May 19, 2011, and later archived on June 18, 2011. The total anticipated award amount is fixed, with both the award ceiling and floor set at $36,320, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to for-profit organizations other than small businesses, consistent with the identified intended recipient.
The work is driven by a conservation and regulatory need tied to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Leonas Little Blue butterfly (LLBB) has been petitioned for listing under the ESA, and the petitioner claimed the species occurs only on the Mazama Tree Farm in the Sand Creek area of southern Oregon. Because the existing claim may not fully capture the species actual range, the Fish and Wildlife Service is supporting efforts to determine whether LLBB may also occur in other parts of Oregon and into northern California. A core objective is to make field survey efforts more efficient and strategically targeted by building a predictive model that highlights areas most likely to support LLBB, rather than relying only on broad or random searches across large landscapes.
Alongside the modeling work, the project proposes targeted biological sampling focused on LLBB habitat during all three life stages of the butterfly: adult, egg, and larval stages. This sampling is intended not only to improve understanding of where LLBB is present, but also to document the invertebrate community that co-occurs with the butterfly. By characterizing that assemblage, the study can identify potential ecological pressures such as competitors and predators that may influence LLBB survival and reproduction. The results are meant to directly support the Fish and Wildlife Service in completing the required 12-month status review associated with the ESA listing petition, strengthening the evidence base for any subsequent listing decision and informing possible conservation actions.
For additional details or help accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Tia Adams, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, reachable at 541-885-8481 or tiaadams@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Leonas Little Blue Butterfly grant opportunity?
The Leonas Little Blue Butterfly grant opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding notice issued as a Notice of Intent to Award a single cooperative agreement. It is identified by Funding Opportunity Number FWS R8 KFFWO FY11 001.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What type of award is being made?
The notice describes a single cooperative agreement.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Based on the notice language, it is a Notice of Intent to Award a single cooperative agreement to a named recipient, rather than an open competitive solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient named in the notice is Applegate Forestry LLC.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What category does this project fall under?
The project is in the Environment and Natural Resources category.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on May 5, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application window closed on May 19, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 18, 2011.
How much funding is available under this award?
The total anticipated award amount is fixed at $36,320.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $36,320, indicating a fixed award amount.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to for-profit organizations other than small businesses, consistent with the identified intended recipient.
What conservation or regulatory need is driving the project?
The work is driven by a conservation and regulatory need tied to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Leonas Little Blue butterfly (LLBB) has been petitioned for listing under the ESA, and the project supports efforts to improve the information needed for that process.
Why is additional survey work needed for Leonas Little Blue butterfly?
The petitioner claimed the species occurs only on the Mazama Tree Farm in the Sand Creek area of southern Oregon, but that claim may not reflect the butterfly's full actual range. The project supports determining whether LLBB may also occur in other parts of Oregon and into northern California.
What is the main purpose of the predictive modeling component?
A core objective is to make field survey efforts more efficient and strategically targeted by building a predictive model that highlights areas most likely to support LLBB, rather than relying only on broad or random searches across large landscapes.
What biological sampling is proposed as part of the project?
The project proposes targeted biological sampling focused on LLBB habitat during all three life stages of the butterfly: adult, egg, and larval stages.
Why does the project focus on all three life stages (adult, egg, larval)?
Sampling across adult, egg, and larval stages is intended to strengthen understanding of where LLBB is present and to support targeted habitat-focused investigation tied to the butterfly's life cycle.
Does the project include work beyond the butterfly itself?
Yes. The sampling is also intended to document the invertebrate community that co-occurs with the butterfly.
How will documenting the co-occurring invertebrate community be used?
By characterizing the invertebrate assemblage, the study can identify potential ecological pressures such as competitors and predators that may influence LLBB survival and reproduction.
How will the results be used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
The results are intended to directly support USFWS in completing the required 12-month status review associated with the ESA listing petition, strengthening the evidence base for any subsequent listing decision and informing possible conservation actions.
Where is the project area described in the notice?
The notice references the Mazama Tree Farm in the Sand Creek area of southern Oregon as the location cited in the petition, and it notes survey expansion into other parts of Oregon and into northern California.
Who is the point of contact for more information?
The point of contact listed is Tia Adams, Fish and Wildlife Biologist.
How can I reach the point of contact?
Tia Adams can be reached at 541-885-8481 or by email at tiaadams@fws.gov.
What should I do if I need help accessing the full announcement?
The notice states that for additional details or help accessing the full announcement, you can contact the listed point of contact: Tia Adams at 541-885-8481 or tiaadams@fws.gov.
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