Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R2MB FY11 02
Apply for FWS R2MB FY11 02
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Movements and Genetics of Red Knots" 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 Aug 18, 2011 and posted on Aug 18, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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).
- The USFWS Division of Migratory Birds determined that this funding opportunity meets single source criteria under Department policy 505 DM 2.14 B 2 (Continuation) and B 4 (Unique Qualifications) and will be awarded without competition. Only the entity identified in the Notice of Intent (contact Bill Howe for copy) is eligible for this award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Movements and Genetics of Red Knots opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 2 continuation grant from Fiscal Year 2011 focused on Red Knot (Calidris canutus) conservation along the Texas coast. It sits under the broader USFWS priority of conserving species identified in Birds of Conservation Concern (2008) and Birds of Management Concern (2011). The project is structured as a continuation of existing work rather than a new, open call for proposals, and the announcement is mainly intended to document the federal intent to fund an ongoing effort.
The main purpose of the project is to improve understanding of where Red Knots occur on the Texas coast, how they move through the region during migration, and how they use the coast during winter. A key scientific element is determining subspecific affiliations, meaning the work aims to identify which Red Knot populations or subspecies are present in Texas at different times. In addition to mapping distribution and movement patterns locally, the project also targets larger-scale connectivity questions by identifying the wintering and breeding regions associated with the knots that migrate along the Texas coast. In practical terms, this kind of information supports more targeted habitat protection and management decisions because it links Texas stopover and winter habitats to the broader flyway and to breeding areas.
The effort is explicitly collaborative and continues a cooperative research partnership among several organizations and offices. Partners named in the announcement include the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas Chapter of the National Audubon Society, and USFWS Region 2 programs within the Divisions of Migratory Birds and Ecological Services, along with additional local individuals. This multi-partner structure signals that the work likely integrates field monitoring on the Texas coast with analytical components such as migration tracking and genetic or population-assignment methods to clarify which breeding groups are represented in the birds passing through or wintering in the region.
Administratively, this is not a request for applications and there is no competitive application process. USFWS determined the award meets single-source criteria under Department policy for continuation and unique qualifications, meaning only the organization identified in the Notice of Intent to Award Without Competition is eligible to receive the funding. The announcement lists an expected number of awards of one, indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, and places the activity under the Natural Resources category. The grant is tied to CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation). Key dates in the posting show it was posted on Aug 18, 2011, with an original and current closing date of Aug 30, 2011, and an archive date of Sep 29, 2011.
For access to the full announcement or the Notice of Intent naming the sole eligible entity, the contact provided is William Howe, Regional Nongame Coordinator, with a phone number listed as 505-248-6875, along with a Nongame Project Help Desk reference for assistance if the materials cannot be accessed electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Movements and Genetics of Red Knots
What is the "Movements and Genetics of Red Knots" grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 2 continuation grant (from Fiscal Year 2011) focused on Red Knot (Calidris canutus) conservation along the Texas coast. The posting mainly documents the federal intent to fund an ongoing effort rather than launching a new program.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), specifically USFWS Region 2.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement states it is not a request for applications and there is no competitive application process.
Can new applicants apply for this grant?
No. USFWS determined the award meets single-source criteria for a continuation award and unique qualifications. Only the organization identified in the Notice of Intent to Award Without Competition is eligible to receive the funding.
How many awards does USFWS expect to make under this opportunity?
The announcement lists an expected number of awards of one.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project aims to improve understanding of where Red Knots occur on the Texas coast, how they move through the region during migration, and how they use the Texas coast during winter.
What does "genetics" or "subspecific affiliations" mean in this project?
A key scientific element is determining subspecific affiliations, meaning the work is intended to identify which Red Knot populations or subspecies are present in Texas at different times.
Does the project look at larger migration or flyway connections beyond Texas?
Yes. In addition to mapping local distribution and movement patterns on the Texas coast, the project targets larger-scale connectivity by identifying the wintering and breeding regions associated with the Red Knots that migrate along the Texas coast.
Why is this type of movement and population information important for conservation?
The announcement indicates that linking Texas stopover and winter habitats to broader flyway and breeding areas supports more targeted habitat protection and management decisions.
What geographic area is the project focused on?
The work is focused on Red Knot conservation along the Texas coast.
Is this a new project or a continuation of previous work?
It is explicitly described as a continuation of existing work rather than a new, open call for proposals.
Which conservation priorities does this project align with?
The opportunity sits under the broader USFWS priority of conserving species identified in Birds of Conservation Concern (2008) and Birds of Management Concern (2011).
Who are the partners involved in this project?
The announcement describes a collaborative partnership involving the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas Chapter of the National Audubon Society, and USFWS Region 2 programs within the Divisions of Migratory Birds and Ecological Services, along with additional local individuals.
Which USFWS programs within Region 2 are referenced as part of the collaboration?
USFWS Region 2 programs within the Divisions of Migratory Birds and Ecological Services are named in the announcement.
What type of grant category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity is placed under the Natural Resources category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The grant is tied to CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the key posting and closing dates listed for this opportunity?
The posting indicates it was posted on Aug 18, 2011. The original and current closing date are both Aug 30, 2011. The archive date is Sep 29, 2011.
If there is no application process, why does the opportunity show a closing date?
Based on the announcement, the posting is primarily intended to document the federal intent to fund an ongoing, single-source continuation effort. The listed dates appear as part of the public posting details rather than a competitive application window.
Who can be contacted for the full announcement or the Notice of Intent naming the sole eligible entity?
The contact provided is William Howe, Regional Nongame Coordinator. The phone number listed is 505-248-6875.
What should someone do if they cannot access the materials electronically?
The announcement references a Nongame Project Help Desk for assistance if the materials cannot be accessed electronically.
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