Opportunity Information: Apply for FWSR2 MBP NONGAME FY10
Apply for FWSR2 MBP NONGAME FY10
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MIGRATORY BIRD PROJECT SUPPORT MONITORING RED KNOTS IN TEXAS" 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 Sep 14, 2010 and posted on Sep 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 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 $25,600.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,600.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "MIGRATORY BIRD PROJECT SUPPORT MONITORING RED KNOTS IN TEXAS" is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 2 FY 2010 continuation award focused on migratory bird conservation, with particular emphasis on species identified as agency priorities in the USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (2008) and Birds of Management Concern lists. The project is centered on improving scientific understanding of the Red Knot (Calidris canutus) along the Texas coast, specifically during migration and winter, where key uncertainties remain about how different populations use the region and how those populations are connected to broader hemispheric migration systems.
This notice is not a competitive funding announcement. Instead, it is a sole-source, single-recipient amendment to an existing agreement between USFWS and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation (referred to as the Foundation). USFWS states it is issuing the amendment under Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) and consistent with the federal sole-source authority cited (FAR 6.302-1). The agency explicitly notes that this is for informational purposes only, that it is not requesting quotes or applications, and that there is no full competitive announcement associated with the posting.
The amendment provides $25,600 in additional funding to extend the work for one more year. The goals of the extension are to continue investigating Red Knot distribution patterns on the Texas coast, refine understanding of migration timing and movement, and clarify genetic affiliations and likely subspecies composition of birds using Texas habitats. A major component is linking Texas coastal birds to their wintering and breeding areas, using a combination of stable isotope analysis, color marking, and geolocators. In practical terms, this means the project blends field-based capture and marking with laboratory and analytical methods to connect individual birds and groups of birds to specific geographic regions, which is essential for diagnosing population declines and targeting conservation actions where they will matter most.
USFWS justifies the sole-source approach by emphasizing that the Foundation and its partners are uniquely positioned to deliver the work effectively. The Foundation, together with the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences, is described as having initiated and led a hemisphere-wide effort to understand the causes of Red Knot declines. The notice highlights that they already have the specialized technical capacity for both field and lab work, have established collaborative networks, and have published extensively on Red Knot population status and genetic relationships among breeding and wintering populations. The Texas-focused work is framed as a continuation of an effort started in 2008, intended to fill remaining gaps in knowledge about Red Knot population dynamics and connectivity as they relate to the Texas coast.
The project is described as cooperative and multi-partner in nature, involving researchers from the Foundation and Manomet, USFWS Region 2 staff from the Divisions of Migratory Birds and Ecological Services, and state and nonprofit partners including Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Chapter of the National Audubon Society, along with local participants. The single expected award amount equals the total estimated funding and matches both the floor and ceiling ($25,600), and the listing indicates no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a continuation grant under CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation), was posted September 14, 2010, and had a closing date of September 20, 2010, with the notice later archived October 20, 2010. The listed point of contact is William Howe, Regional Nongame Coordinator, at 505-248-6875.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "MIGRATORY BIRD PROJECT SUPPORT MONITORING RED KNOTS IN TEXAS."
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2.
What type of award is this?
It is a continuation award (an amendment to an existing agreement) for FY 2010, extending work for one additional year.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice states it is not a competitive funding announcement and is posted for informational purposes only.
Can new organizations apply for this funding?
No. USFWS states it is not requesting quotes or applications, and there is no full competitive announcement associated with the posting.
Who is the intended recipient of the funding?
The amendment is described as a sole-source, single-recipient action to the Conserve Wildlife Foundation (referred to as the Foundation).
What is the total amount of additional funding provided under this amendment?
The amendment provides $25,600 in additional funding to extend the work for one more year.
What is the expected award range (floor and ceiling)?
The single expected award amount equals the total estimated funding, with both the floor and ceiling listed as $25,600.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What program or CFDA number is this listed under?
It is categorized under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
What is the main conservation focus of the project?
The project focuses on migratory bird conservation, with particular emphasis on Red Knots (Calidris canutus) along the Texas coast during migration and winter.
Why is the Red Knot the focus in this work?
The project description emphasizes that key uncertainties remain about how different Red Knot populations use the Texas coast and how those populations connect to broader hemispheric migration systems, which affects understanding of declines and conservation targeting.
What are the goals of the one-year extension?
The extension is intended to continue investigating Red Knot distribution patterns on the Texas coast, refine understanding of migration timing and movement, and clarify genetic affiliations and likely subspecies composition of birds using Texas habitats.
What scientific methods are mentioned for linking Texas birds to other parts of their range?
The notice describes using stable isotope analysis, color marking, and geolocators to link birds using Texas coastal habitats to wintering and breeding areas.
What kinds of activities does the project include?
It blends field-based capture and marking with laboratory and analytical methods, aiming to connect individuals and groups of birds to specific geographic regions.
How does this work support conservation decisions?
The notice frames connectivity and population-linkage information as essential for diagnosing population declines and targeting conservation actions where they will matter most.
How does USFWS justify using a sole-source approach?
USFWS states the amendment is issued under Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) and consistent with the federal sole-source authority cited (FAR 6.302-1), noting that the Foundation and its partners are uniquely positioned to deliver the work.
What experience is highlighted for the Foundation and its partners?
The notice states the Foundation and the Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences initiated and led a hemisphere-wide effort to understand causes of Red Knot declines, have specialized technical capacity for field and lab work, maintain established collaborative networks, and have published extensively on Red Knot population status and genetic relationships among populations.
When did this Texas-focused effort begin, according to the notice?
The Texas-focused work is described as a continuation of an effort started in 2008, intended to fill remaining knowledge gaps related to the Texas coast.
Who are the project partners mentioned in the notice?
Partners mentioned include researchers from the Foundation and Manomet, USFWS Region 2 staff from the Divisions of Migratory Birds and Ecological Services, and state and nonprofit partners such as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Chapter of the National Audubon Society, along with local participants.
Does the notice tie the work to specific USFWS bird priority lists?
Yes. The notice references agency priorities in the USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern (2008) and Birds of Management Concern lists.
What are the key geographic and seasonal areas of emphasis?
The work is centered on the Texas coast, specifically focusing on Red Knots during migration and winter.
What are the posting and closing dates listed for this notice?
The notice was posted on September 14, 2010, and lists a closing date of September 20, 2010.
When was the notice archived?
The notice indicates it was archived on October 20, 2010.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is William Howe, Regional Nongame Coordinator.
What contact phone number is provided?
The phone number provided is 505-248-6875.
Does the notice indicate that USFWS is seeking proposals, bids, or quotes?
No. The notice explicitly states it is for informational purposes only and that USFWS is not requesting quotes or applications.
Is there a full competitive announcement associated with this posting?
No. The notice states there is no full competitive announcement associated with the posting.
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