Opportunity Information: Apply for FWSVENTURA 1108
Apply for FWSVENTURA 1108
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Marsh Sandwort Propagation and Outplanting at Golden Gate National Recreation Area" 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 Jul 27, 2011 and posted on Jul 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 10, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $9,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Marsh Sandwort Propagation and Outplanting at Golden Gate National Recreation Area grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWSVENTURA 1108) was a small, targeted Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding announcement focused on recovering a critically endangered plant, marsh sandwort (Arenaria paludicola). The work was to be carried out in cooperation with the FWS by the University of California, Santa Cruz, with the broader conservation aim of rebuilding the species in and around San Francisco, California, close to where it historically occurred. Golden Gate National Recreation Area, in the greater San Francisco region, is especially important because it is the species type locality, meaning it is the place tied to the original scientific description of the species.
The project was designed to do two things at once: establish a new, viable population near the historical San Francisco population, and generate practical, field-based data about which reintroduction methods work best. That second goal matters because the grant was not just about a single planting effort in one park; it was meant to inform a broader strategy for introducing marsh sandwort into other suitable sites across its historical range, using evidence gathered during propagation, transplantation, and monitoring.
The main on-the-ground activities included harvesting up to 2,500 marsh sandwort plants that were already being grown at a facility in Los Osos, California, transporting them to propagation facilities, and then reintroducing them to selected sites within Golden Gate National Recreation Area. After outplanting, the project would track how well the transplanted propagules performed by collecting data on establishment and success. To improve the odds of creating a self-sustaining population, the plan also included holding back and maintaining a reserve of propagules (up to 500 plants) across multiple sites for the duration of the project. Those reserve plants could be used to augment the introduced populations if early plantings suffered losses or if adaptive management showed that additional supplementation was needed.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on July 27, 2011, and closed on August 10, 2011, with an archive date of September 9, 2011. The anticipated award profile was a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with total estimated funding of $9,000, which also served as the award ceiling; there was no stated award floor beyond $0. The funding instrument type was listed as "Other," under the Environment activity category, and the CFDA number referenced was 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, and eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the named partner, UC Santa Cruz.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed contact was Mark A. Elvin, Project Manager, reachable by phone at 805-644-1766 ext 258 or by email at markelvin@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Marsh Sandwort Propagation and Outplanting at Golden Gate National Recreation Area opportunity?
It was a small, targeted U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity focused on recovery actions for a critically endangered plant, marsh sandwort (Arenaria paludicola). The work centered on propagating plants and reintroducing them (outplanting) at selected sites within Golden Gate National Recreation Area, while also gathering practical data on which reintroduction methods work best.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was FWSVENTURA 1108.
Which agency offered this funding?
The funding opportunity was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What species is this project intended to help?
The project focused on marsh sandwort (Arenaria paludicola), described as a critically endangered plant.
Where was the project planned to take place?
The outplanting and monitoring activities were planned for selected sites within Golden Gate National Recreation Area, in the greater San Francisco region of California.
Why is Golden Gate National Recreation Area important to marsh sandwort?
The area is especially important because it is the species type locality, meaning it is tied to the original scientific description of marsh sandwort and close to where it historically occurred.
Who was the intended project partner or cooperating institution?
The work was to be carried out in cooperation with the FWS by the University of California, Santa Cruz.
What were the two main goals of the project?
The project was designed to (1) establish a new, viable population near the historical San Francisco population, and (2) generate field-based data about which reintroduction methods are most effective, so that information could support a broader reintroduction strategy across the species historical range.
What kinds of activities were included in the project work plan?
The main activities included harvesting up to 2,500 marsh sandwort plants already being grown at a facility in Los Osos, California; transporting them to propagation facilities; reintroducing them to selected sites within Golden Gate National Recreation Area; and collecting monitoring data to evaluate establishment and success after outplanting.
How many plants were expected to be harvested and outplanted?
The project included harvesting up to 2,500 marsh sandwort plants that were already being grown at a facility in Los Osos, California, for use in propagation and reintroduction efforts.
Was there a plan to keep reserve plants in case early outplantings failed?
Yes. The plan included holding back and maintaining a reserve of propagules (up to 500 plants) across multiple sites for the duration of the project. Those reserve plants could be used to augment introduced populations if early plantings suffered losses or if adaptive management indicated supplementation was needed.
What does the opportunity mean by "propagules" in this context?
The opportunity described propagules as the plants being maintained and used for reintroduction efforts, including a reserve of up to 500 plants held back for possible future supplementation during the project.
What kind of results or data collection was expected after outplanting?
The project was expected to track how well transplanted propagules performed by collecting data related to establishment and overall success following outplanting.
Was this opportunity intended to benefit only one site, or inform broader recovery work?
It was intended to do both. In addition to establishing a viable population at Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the project aimed to generate evidence about reintroduction methods that could inform a broader strategy for introducing marsh sandwort into other suitable sites across its historical range.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2011.
When did the opportunity close?
The opportunity closed on August 10, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for the opportunity was September 9, 2011.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding was $9,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $9,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
There was no stated award floor beyond $0.
What was the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type was listed as "Other."
What activity category was associated with this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as Environment.
What CFDA number was referenced?
The opportunity referenced CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How did the eligibility requirements relate to the planned project partner?
The eligibility limitation to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education aligned with the named partner for the work, the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Who was the point of contact for questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact was Mark A. Elvin, Project Manager.
How could applicants contact the project manager listed for this opportunity?
Mark A. Elvin could be reached by phone at 805-644-1766 ext 258 or by email at markelvin@fws.gov.
What should someone do if they had trouble accessing the full announcement?
The opportunity listing indicated that for questions or issues accessing the full announcement, interested parties could contact Mark A. Elvin using the provided phone number or email address.
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