Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00252
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Migratory Bird Management, Shorebird Section" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 20, 2014 and posted on Jun 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $190,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $190,000.00 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) For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- This agreement is to be awarded without competition because the University of Missouri Columbia has participated in the initial design of this study project, and contributed substantially to the planning and logistical procurement related to work done on this project during the past two years. The University of Missouri Columbia has experienced staff that can conduct or supervise development of statistically sound population models and simulation matrices, and have helped write papers about this work in the past.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Migratory Bird Management, Shorebird Section grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00252) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement focused on the conservation of North American migratory birds, with an emphasis on shorebirds. It was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expected to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The program aligns with federal natural resources research and development activities and is tied to CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation, indicating the work was intended to support monitoring, assessment, and science-based conservation decisions for migratory bird populations.
Funding under this announcement was expected to support a single award, with an estimated total of $190,000. The stated award ceiling was $190,000 and the award floor was $10,000, suggesting the agency envisioned one main project award at or near the full amount, while also defining a minimum project size. No cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants would not have been obligated to provide non-federal funds to receive the award. The announcement was posted on June 20, 2014, with a very short application window closing on June 27, 2014, and it was later archived on September 30, 2014.
Eligibility language in the listing indicates that, while the eligibility category included certain non-traditional applicants (noted as "Others") and even for-profit organizations other than small businesses, the award was planned to be made without competition. The agency justified a noncompetitive award because the University of Missouri Columbia had already played a key role in the project: participating in the initial study design, contributing substantially to planning and logistics over the previous two years, and providing experienced staff capable of developing or supervising statistically sound population models and simulation matrices. The description also notes that the University of Missouri Columbia had helped write papers related to this work previously, reinforcing the idea that continuity, existing investment, and specialized expertise were central reasons for limiting the award to that partner.
From a project-content standpoint, the opportunity was framed around conserving North American migratory birds, which in practice often involves integrating field monitoring data with analytical approaches that can translate observations into population status, trends, and management implications. The explicit mention of statistically sound population models and simulation matrices suggests the work likely emphasized quantitative modeling, scenario testing, and decision-support tools that help managers evaluate risks, prioritize conservation actions, and understand how populations may respond to changing conditions. Because the listing is connected to migratory bird monitoring and assessment, the overall purpose appears to have been to generate robust science products that can inform shorebird management and broader migratory bird conservation efforts.
Administrative and contact details were provided for prospective applicants or stakeholders needing access to the full announcement. The agency pointed to an additional information page hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Alaska funding opportunity page), and listed Katherine Smiley as the contact person, including a phone number (907-786-3412) and email address (KatherineSmiley@fws.gov) for assistance with accessing the announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Migratory Bird Management, Shorebird Section.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00252.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. FWS).
What CFDA program is this opportunity tied to?
It is tied to CFDA 15.655 - Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
What was the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose was to support the conservation of North American migratory birds, with an emphasis on shorebirds, through monitoring, assessment, and science-based conservation decision support.
What type of award was expected (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The announcement indicated a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency anticipated substantial involvement in the project rather than a hands-off award.
How much funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding was $190,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $190,000 and the award floor was $10,000.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
Funding was expected to support a single award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing stated that no cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants would not have been obligated to provide non-federal funds to receive the award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 20, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application window closed on June 27, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on September 30, 2014.
Who was listed as eligible to apply?
The eligibility language indicated categories including "Others" and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Was the award competitive?
No. The announcement described the award as planned to be made without competition.
Why was a noncompetitive award justified?
The agency justified a noncompetitive award based on the University of Missouri Columbia having already contributed significantly to the effort, including participation in the initial study design, substantial planning and logistics over the prior two years, and having staff capable of developing or supervising statistically sound population models and simulation matrices. The description also notes prior involvement in writing papers related to the work.
Which organization was identified as the intended noncompetitive partner?
The listing identified the University of Missouri Columbia as the organization central to the noncompetitive justification.
What kinds of activities or work products were implied by the project description?
Based on the information provided, the work emphasized quantitative and analytical conservation support, including integration of monitoring data with statistically sound population models and simulation matrices to inform shorebird management and broader migratory bird conservation decisions.
How does this opportunity relate to migratory bird monitoring and assessment?
Because it is tied to CFDA 15.655, the effort was positioned to support monitoring, assessment, and science-based decision-making for migratory bird populations, particularly shorebirds.
Where could applicants or stakeholders find additional information?
The agency pointed to an additional information page hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, referenced as an Alaska funding opportunity page, for access to the full announcement.
Who was the point of contact for questions or help accessing the announcement?
The contact person listed was Katherine Smiley.
What contact details were provided for the listed point of contact?
Phone: 907-786-3412
Email: KatherineSmiley@fws.gov
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