Opportunity Information: Apply for FWSR2 SJV MBQUAIL MEX FY2010
Apply for FWSR2 SJV MBQUAIL MEX FY2010
- The Migratory Birds in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Masked Bobwhite Quail Survey Mexico" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.637 Migratory Bird Joint Ventures.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 25, 2010 and posted on Aug 25, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $28,100.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $28,100.00 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 TO A SINGLE SOURCE THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. This Notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. In accordance with Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM2 at 2.14) the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) hereby provides notice of intent to make a single source award for this project under criterion #2 (Continuation) and #4 (Unique Qualifications) to Eduardo Gomez in the amount of 28,100 via a modification to an existing agreement with the recipient. The objective of the agreement is to maintain a long term Masked Bobwhite Quail (MBQ) Survey Program in Sonora, Mexico. The MBQ is arguably the most endangered bird in North America and a high priority species for recovery efforts by the Service. They are extinct in the wild in the United States and there are very few left in Mexico. The key to its recovery is to annually monitor areas in Sonora where they are still known to exist, survey other parts of their historic range to find new populations and to identify and record areas where good habitat still exists for use as introduction sites in the future. Further competition would jeopardize the MBQ Survey Program by interrupting the surveys in the middle of the breeding season at a critical time in the recovery efforts for this species by the FWS. In addition, the recipient is a Mexican biologist and a MBQ expert, the only MBQ expert in northwestern Mexico. Since 2006, Mr. Gomez has been coordinating MBQ surveys in Sonora for the FWS under the existing cooperative agreement. Because he lives in Sonora and can speak Spanish, he has been extremely effective in training other Mexican biologists to assist in the surveys, working with land owners in Sonora to gain access to lands to conduct surveys, interviewing ranchers about areas where MBQ might be found, and monitoring areas where the FWS currently has conservation agreements with some landowners. Mr. Gomez s combination of education and experience make him uniquely qualified to coordinate and execute MBQ surveys and facilitate outreach to landowners. His participation has been invaluable.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Masked Bobwhite Quail Survey - Mexico," is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement focused on keeping a long-term survey and monitoring program running in Sonora, Mexico for the Masked Bobwhite Quail (MBQ). The MBQ is described as arguably the most endangered bird in North America, with the species already extinct in the wild in the United States and only a small number remaining in Mexico. The central idea behind the award is that recovery efforts depend on dependable, year-after-year field monitoring in the places where the bird is still known to occur, combined with surveys across other parts of its historic range to locate any additional populations and to map and document remaining high-quality habitat that could support future reintroductions.
A key point in the notice is that this is not an open, competitive funding announcement. It is a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award, issued under Department of the Interior guidance, based on the award being a continuation of an existing effort and the recipient having unique qualifications. The FWS states that introducing competition at this stage could disrupt the survey program in the middle of the breeding season, which is considered a critical time for collecting consistent data needed for recovery planning. In practical terms, the award is structured as a modification to an existing cooperative agreement rather than a brand-new, widely competed grant.
The planned work centers on maintaining the current level of survey effort and keeping methods consistent so that the program does not lose momentum or miss data that can only be collected during narrow seasonal windows. The surveys are intended to (1) annually monitor known occupied areas in Sonora, (2) search additional areas within the species historic range to detect any undiscovered groups, and (3) identify and record habitat conditions and locations that might serve as future introduction or reintroduction sites. The emphasis on continuity reflects the reality that long-term wildlife monitoring is most useful when data are collected in the same way over time, allowing trends in presence, distribution, and habitat condition to be compared from year to year.
Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, FWS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project rather than simply providing funds and receiving a final report. The notice lays out specific responsibilities for FWS staff, including training the recipient and field assistants on current survey techniques and standardized data recording procedures, participating directly in surveys during the peak breeding season, reviewing collected data to ensure it matches FWS monitoring protocols, holding monthly meetings with the recipient to check progress and provide input, serving as the connection between the recipient and the Masked Bobwhite Quail Recovery Team, and working with the recipient to provide updates to that Recovery Team. This structure highlights that the effort is meant to be tightly coordinated and consistent with broader recovery planning rather than operating as an independent research project.
The intended recipient is Eduardo Gomez, identified as a Mexican biologist and MBQ specialist described as the only MBQ expert in northwestern Mexico. According to the notice, he has coordinated MBQ surveys in Sonora for FWS since 2006 under the existing agreement. His on-the-ground location in Sonora and Spanish language ability are presented as practical advantages for running the program effectively, particularly for training other Mexican biologists, working with landowners to secure access for surveys, interviewing ranchers about potential bird locations, and monitoring areas where FWS already has conservation agreements with landowners. These factors are used to justify the single-source continuation as both time-sensitive and dependent on specialized, local expertise and relationships.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with a cooperative agreement as the instrument type and an environment/natural resources activity focus. The expected number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount and award ceiling of $28,100, and no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding opportunity number is FWSR2 SJV MBQUAIL MEX FY2010, and it is associated with CFDA 15.637 (Migratory Bird Joint Ventures). The posting date was August 25, 2010, with a closing date of September 10, 2010, and an archive date of October 10, 2010. A point of contact is provided for access questions: Robert Mesta, Sonoran Joint Venture Coordinator, at 520-882-0047.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Masked Bobwhite Quail Survey - Mexico
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Masked Bobwhite Quail Survey - Mexico."
Which agency is offering this funding?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of award is this?
This funding is planned as a cooperative agreement, meaning FWS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the project (not just providing funds).
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award. It is described as a continuation of an existing effort based on the recipient having unique qualifications, and it is structured as a modification to an existing cooperative agreement rather than a brand-new competed grant.
Why is the award being made as a single-source continuation?
FWS states that introducing competition at this stage could disrupt the survey program in the middle of the breeding season, which is a critical period for collecting consistent, year-after-year data needed for recovery planning. The notice also emphasizes the recipient's specialized expertise, local presence in Sonora, and established working relationships that support the continuity of the program.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is Eduardo Gomez, identified as a Mexican biologist and Masked Bobwhite Quail (MBQ) specialist, described in the notice as the only MBQ expert in northwestern Mexico.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on Sonora, Mexico, with additional surveys across other parts of the species' historic range as described in the notice.
What species is the project focused on?
The project focuses on the Masked Bobwhite Quail (MBQ), described in the notice as arguably the most endangered bird in North America, extinct in the wild in the United States, with only a small number remaining in Mexico.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to keep a long-term survey and monitoring program operating year after year in the areas where MBQ is still known to occur, while also surveying other areas of the bird's historic range to locate any additional populations and document remaining high-quality habitat that could support future reintroductions.
What are the primary project activities described?
The notice describes three main survey goals: (1) annually monitor known occupied areas in Sonora, (2) search additional areas within the species' historic range to detect any undiscovered groups, and (3) identify and record habitat conditions and locations that might serve as future introduction or reintroduction sites.
Why does the notice emphasize using consistent methods over time?
The planned work emphasizes maintaining the current level of survey effort and keeping methods consistent so the program does not lose momentum or miss data collected during narrow seasonal windows. Long-term monitoring is most useful when data are collected the same way over time, allowing year-to-year comparisons of presence, distribution, and habitat condition.
What does "substantial involvement" by FWS mean in this project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, FWS staff are expected to be actively involved. The notice lists responsibilities such as training the recipient and field assistants in survey techniques and standardized data procedures, participating in surveys during the peak breeding season, reviewing collected data for alignment with FWS protocols, and holding monthly meetings to review progress and provide input.
Will FWS participate directly in field surveys?
Yes. The notice states that FWS will participate directly in surveys during the peak breeding season.
How often will FWS and the recipient meet during the project?
The notice specifies monthly meetings between FWS and the recipient to check progress and provide input.
How does this project connect to broader recovery planning?
FWS staff are expected to serve as the connection between the recipient and the Masked Bobwhite Quail Recovery Team and to work with the recipient to provide updates to that Recovery Team, keeping the monitoring effort coordinated with recovery planning.
How long has the intended recipient been coordinating MBQ surveys for FWS?
According to the notice, Eduardo Gomez has coordinated MBQ surveys in Sonora for FWS since 2006 under the existing agreement.
What qualifications are highlighted for the intended recipient?
The notice highlights that he is an MBQ specialist located on the ground in Sonora, is Spanish-speaking, and is positioned to train other Mexican biologists, work with landowners to secure survey access, interview ranchers about potential bird locations, and monitor areas where FWS already has conservation agreements with landowners.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FWSR2 SJV MBQUAIL MEX FY2010.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The notice associates the opportunity with CFDA 15.637 (Migratory Bird Joint Ventures).
How much funding is expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount is $28,100, and the award ceiling is also $28,100.
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How is the opportunity categorized (funding type and activity area)?
Administratively, it is categorized as discretionary funding. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, and the activity focus is environment/natural resources.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The posting date is August 25, 2010. The closing date is September 10, 2010. The archive date is October 10, 2010.
Who can be contacted for access questions?
The notice provides a point of contact for access questions: Robert Mesta, Sonoran Joint Venture Coordinator, at 520-882-0047.
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