Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 RW 09 008
Apply for FWS R5 RW 09 008
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitoring of Atlantic White Cedar" 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 May 27, 2009 and posted on May 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,200.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,200.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Monitoring of Atlantic White Cedar" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 RW 09 008) is a small, targeted project funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to assess how Atlantic White Cedar (AWC) is regenerating after disturbance. The work focuses on approximately 750 acres of AWC stands that were salvage logged and then burned, and the goal is to document post-disturbance seedling recruitment and growth patterns in a consistent, repeatable way that can guide refuge management decisions.
The project requires establishing a systematic monitoring design across the AWC management units by setting up a grid and sampling at a fixed density of one plot per five acres. Because the area of interest is 750 acres, the minimum sampling effort is 150 plots. Each plot is intended to be permanently relocatable: plot centers must be physically marked in the field and labeled using orange glow painted PVC pipe posts that extend at least three feet above ground. The refuge staff will provide these PVC posts, but the grant-supported work includes installing, marking, and using them to anchor the monitoring network so that future crews can return to the same points.
Field data collection is centered on counting AWC seedlings by height-based size classes. The announcement specifies classes in half-meter increments (for example 0 to 0.5, 0.5 to 1, 1 to 1.5, 1.5 to 2 meters, and so on), which implies the recipient will tally the number of seedlings observed at each plot and assign each individual to the appropriate height class. The purpose of using discrete size classes is to capture not just presence or absence, but the structure of regeneration, which helps indicate whether seedlings are newly established, surviving, and moving into taller classes over time.
Deliverables are explicitly analytical and map-based in addition to raw counts. The recipient must analyze the monitoring results and provide a written report that, at a minimum, includes (1) the number of seedlings in each height class for every sampled point, (2) GPS coordinates for each plot center (with the note that sub-meter accuracy is not required, so standard recreational or mapping-grade GPS is acceptable if it is consistent and well documented), and (3) a map that shows the spatial distribution of seedlings across the units. The mapping component is meant to translate plot-level measurements into a landscape view of where regeneration is succeeding or lagging, which can be critical for identifying areas needing follow-up management.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and would be awarded as either a cooperative agreement or a grant under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic). The expected number of awards is one, indicating the agency likely intends to fund a single organization to complete the full monitoring effort. Total estimated funding is $5,200, with an award ceiling of $5,200 and a floor of $1,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include a broad range of entities: nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, tribal governments and tribal organizations, and local, county, and state government entities. Key dates show it was posted May 27, 2009, with a closing date of June 5, 2009, and an archive date of June 15, 2009, reflecting a short application window typical of small, project-specific field monitoring needs.
For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413-253-8233, noted as the point of contact for electronic errors. The opportunity also references an attached link to view a map, which suggests the full announcement included spatial context for the AWC units where plots would be installed and monitored.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Monitoring of Atlantic White Cedar (FWS R5 RW 09 008)
What is the "Monitoring of Atlantic White Cedar" grant opportunity?
This funding opportunity is a small, targeted project supported by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to assess how Atlantic White Cedar (AWC) is regenerating after disturbance. The project is focused on documenting post-disturbance seedling recruitment and growth patterns in a consistent, repeatable way that can inform refuge management decisions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R5 RW 09 008.
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The goal is to document AWC seedling recruitment and growth after disturbance, using a systematic monitoring approach that can be repeated over time. The monitoring results are intended to guide management decisions by showing where regeneration is succeeding and where it may be lagging.
What area will be monitored?
The work focuses on approximately 750 acres of AWC stands that were salvage logged and then burned.
What monitoring design is required?
The project requires a systematic monitoring design across the AWC management units. A grid must be established, and sampling must occur at a fixed density of one plot per five acres.
How many monitoring plots are required at minimum?
Because the area of interest is approximately 750 acres and the sampling density is one plot per five acres, the minimum sampling effort is 150 plots.
Do plots need to be permanent and relocatable?
Yes. Each plot is intended to be permanently relocatable so future crews can return to the same points and repeat measurements over time.
How must plot centers be physically marked?
Plot centers must be physically marked in the field and labeled using orange glow painted PVC pipe posts that extend at least three feet above ground.
Who provides the PVC posts used to mark plot centers?
The refuge staff will provide the PVC posts. The grant-supported work includes installing, marking, and using the posts to anchor the monitoring network.
What field data must be collected at each plot?
Field data collection centers on counting Atlantic White Cedar seedlings and recording them by height-based size classes. The intent is to tally the number of seedlings observed at each plot and assign each individual to the appropriate height class.
How are seedlings categorized for data collection?
Seedlings are categorized using height classes in half-meter increments (for example: 0 to 0.5 meters, 0.5 to 1 meter, 1 to 1.5 meters, 1.5 to 2 meters, and so on).
Why does the project use height-based size classes instead of just presence/absence?
Discrete size classes capture the structure of regeneration, not just whether seedlings exist. This helps indicate whether seedlings are newly established, surviving over time, and transitioning into taller classes.
What deliverables are required?
Deliverables include both analytical and map-based products in addition to plot-level counts. At a minimum, the recipient must provide a written report that includes: (1) the number of seedlings in each height class for every sampled point, (2) GPS coordinates for each plot center, and (3) a map showing the spatial distribution of seedlings across the units.
What GPS accuracy is required for plot locations?
Sub-meter accuracy is not required. Standard recreational or mapping-grade GPS is acceptable, as long as the approach is consistent and well documented.
What is the mapping component expected to show?
The map must show the spatial distribution of seedlings across the management units. The purpose is to translate plot-level measurements into a landscape-scale view of where regeneration is doing well or poorly.
What type of funding is this considered?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
How will the award be issued?
The award would be issued as either a cooperative agreement or a grant.
What CFDA number applies to this opportunity?
The CFDA program referenced is 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one, suggesting the agency intends to fund a single organization to complete the monitoring effort.
How much funding is available?
Total estimated funding is $5,200.
What are the award ceiling and floor amounts?
The award ceiling is $5,200 and the award floor is $1,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, tribal governments and tribal organizations, and local, county, and state government entities.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 27, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was June 5, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 15, 2009.
How long was the application window?
Based on the dates provided (posted May 27, 2009 and closed June 5, 2009), the application window was short, which is typical of small, project-specific field monitoring needs.
Who should be contacted if there are access issues with the full announcement?
The listed contact for electronic errors is Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413-253-8233.
Does the opportunity include any map reference or spatial attachment?
Yes. The opportunity references an attached link to view a map, which suggests the full announcement included spatial context for the AWC units where plots would be installed and monitored.
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