Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00467
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- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Louisiana Pinesnake Programmatic CCAA and Population Monitoring" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.615.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 2016. (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 $40,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Louisiana Pinesnake Programmatic CCAA and Population Monitoring" (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00467) is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant announcement that serves as a notice of intent to make a single, noncompetitive award rather than an open call for applications. In practical terms, it is not inviting proposals from multiple organizations. Instead, it states the agency plans to issue one grant agreement directly to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), which is the only eligible recipient identified for this particular award.
The purpose of the funding is focused on conservation management for the Louisiana pinesnake (LPS) through two closely related activities. First, the award supports administration of a statewide programmatic Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA). A CCAA is a conservation tool used for species that are not currently listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) but could become listed in the future. Under a CCAA, non-federal landowners who voluntarily carry out agreed-upon conservation measures can receive assurances that, if the species is later listed, they will not be required to implement additional conservation actions beyond what they already committed to, and they may receive authorization for incidental take consistent with the agreement. In this case, the grant supports LDWF in running and coordinating that statewide programmatic framework for the Louisiana pinesnake, which typically involves outreach to landowners and partners, maintaining participation records, coordinating with the Fish and Wildlife Service, supporting implementation guidance, and ensuring the agreement is functioning as intended across Louisiana.
Second, the grant funds population monitoring for the Louisiana pinesnake. Monitoring generally means collecting field data to understand where the species occurs, how populations are trending, and whether conservation actions are making a measurable difference. For a rare, habitat-specialist snake like the Louisiana pinesnake, monitoring can include standardized surveys, tracking detections over time, evaluating habitat conditions, and producing reporting that can inform management decisions. These monitoring results are also important for demonstrating conservation outcomes under the CCAA and for informing any future federal or state decisions about the species, including potential listing considerations.
The total funding amount listed is $40,000, with an award ceiling of $40,000 and an expected number of awards of one, reflecting the single-source nature of the action. The opportunity is categorized under natural resources and is associated with CFDA number 15.615. The eligible applicant type is state governments, and the intended awardee is explicitly LDWF. The opportunity record shows a creation date of September 18, 2016, and an original closing date of September 20, 2016, which is consistent with a brief public notice period often used for sole-source intent announcements rather than a competitive application window.
Finally, the legal authority for the funding is the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended. That citation signals that the work is tied to federal endangered species conservation responsibilities and tools, including proactive conservation approaches like CCAAs that aim to improve species status before listing becomes necessary.
FAQs: Louisiana Pinesnake Programmatic CCAA and Population Monitoring (F16AS00467)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Louisiana Pinesnake Programmatic CCAA and Population Monitoring".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00467.
Which federal agency is associated with this funding?
This is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant announcement.
Is this an open, competitive grant where multiple organizations can apply?
No. This notice states an intent to make a single, noncompetitive award rather than an open call for proposals. It is not inviting applications from multiple organizations.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The only eligible recipient identified is the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and the agency plans to issue one grant agreement directly to LDWF.
Who is eligible to apply based on the announcement?
The eligible applicant type listed is state governments. For this specific action, the intended awardee is explicitly LDWF.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one (1), reflecting the single-source nature of the announcement.
What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The total funding amount listed is $40,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $40,000.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding supports conservation management for the Louisiana pinesnake (LPS) through two related efforts: (1) administration of a statewide programmatic Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA), and (2) population monitoring for the species.
What is a Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA)?
A CCAA is a conservation tool used for species that are not currently listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) but could become listed in the future. Under a CCAA, non-federal landowners who voluntarily implement agreed conservation measures can receive assurances that if the species is later listed, they will not be required to implement additional conservation actions beyond what they already committed to, and they may receive authorization for incidental take consistent with the agreement.
What does "statewide programmatic CCAA" mean in this context?
It refers to a statewide framework coordinated by LDWF for Louisiana pinesnake conservation, typically involving outreach to landowners and partners, maintaining participation records, coordinating with the Fish and Wildlife Service, supporting implementation guidance, and ensuring the agreement functions as intended across Louisiana.
What kinds of activities are supported under administration of the CCAA?
Based on the description provided, the supported administrative activities typically include outreach to landowners and partners, maintaining participation records, coordination with the Fish and Wildlife Service, providing implementation guidance, and tracking whether the statewide agreement is functioning as intended.
What does the population monitoring component cover?
Population monitoring generally involves collecting field data to understand where the Louisiana pinesnake occurs, how populations are trending, and whether conservation actions are making a measurable difference. The description notes that monitoring can include standardized surveys, tracking detections over time, evaluating habitat conditions, and producing reporting that informs management decisions.
Why is population monitoring important for this program?
The monitoring results help demonstrate conservation outcomes under the CCAA and can inform future federal or state decisions about the species, including potential Endangered Species Act listing considerations.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under natural resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.615.
When was this opportunity record created?
The record shows a creation date of September 18, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is September 20, 2016.
Why is the public notice period so short?
The description notes that a brief public notice period is often consistent with sole-source intent announcements, which are used to notify the public of an intended single, noncompetitive award rather than run a competitive application process.
What legal authority is cited for this funding?
The legal authority is the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended.
How does the Endangered Species Act relate to this grant?
The cited authority indicates the work is tied to federal endangered species conservation responsibilities and tools, including proactive approaches like CCAAs that aim to improve a species' status before listing becomes necessary.
Is this grant specifically about the Louisiana pinesnake?
Yes. The purpose described is focused on conservation management for the Louisiana pinesnake, including CCAA administration and population monitoring.
Does the CCAA apply to species already listed under the ESA?
The description provided characterizes a CCAA as a tool for species that are not currently listed under the ESA but could become listed in the future.
What assurances can non-federal landowners receive under a CCAA?
As described, participating non-federal landowners can receive assurances that if the species is later listed, they will not be required to implement additional conservation actions beyond their agreed measures, and they may receive authorization for incidental take consistent with the agreement.
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