Opportunity Information: Apply for 2015 PANOCESU NEW001
Apply for 2015 PANOCESU NEW001
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent Raptor Management Cooperative Agreements" 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 Feb 5, 2015 and posted on Feb 5, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $26,085.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Intent Raptor Management Cooperative Agreements (Funding Opportunity Number 2015-PANOCESU-NEW001) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity that will be issued as a cooperative agreement under the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). It is specifically described as a single-source award made under the Pacific Northwest CESU Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement, meaning the agency intends to fund one CESU member university rather than run an open competition among all possible applicants. CESUs are structured partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education, and the notice emphasizes that CESU host institutions were originally selected through formal competitions (1999 to 2003) and are periodically reapproved. The announcement also notes that use of the CESU Network system-wide indirect cost rate is expected, consistent with CESU policies.
The core purpose of the award is to support collaborative, science-based raptor management work focused on bald eagles and golden eagles, with an emphasis on updating and strengthening population and take-management models used for regional and project-level decision-making. The planned work includes completing revised regional population models for both bald and golden eagles so that managers can better evaluate the effects of total regional take across different sources (for example, different categories of authorized or incidental take). It also includes improving the adaptive decision framework used to manage and allocate total take of golden eagles at the regional scale, which implies refining how management actions are selected over time in response to monitoring results and uncertainty. In addition, the project calls for updating the underlying Bayesian predictive model used to estimate lethal take at the project site level, along with building and comparing alternative models that add more complexity where warranted. Finally, the work includes exploring whether a bald-eagle-specific collision model (a "collision prior") can be developed by leveraging information from white-tailed eagle data, which would require a targeted literature review plus data acquisition and analysis.
A defining feature of this opportunity is the expected substantial involvement by FWS, which is why it is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a more hands-off grant. The Service anticipates working closely with the selected university collaborators throughout the project, including providing direct input on analytical methods, modeling approaches, and the use of data (as needed and as data are available). The notice also anticipates close coordination on deliverables such as manuscripts and reports, with FWS participating through co-authorship and/or formal review. Practical collaboration is expected to include organizing meetings (in person and remote) and sharing relevant datasets and supporting information to enable the modeling and analyses.
The announcement places strong emphasis on scientific integrity requirements tied to Department of the Interior (DOI) policy. It states that all work must comply with the DOI Scientific Integrity Policy (or an equivalent policy applicable to the recipient), reflecting the importance of trustworthy methods, accurate reporting, and transparent scientific practice in federal decision-making. The notice warns that failures of scientific integrity can undermine both the quality of results and public trust, and it explicitly notes that contractors may be required to investigate allegations of scientific misconduct. Noncompliance, including failure to conduct or accurately report on a requested investigation, may trigger government remedies as allowed under the referenced DOI policy provisions.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources, uses the Cooperative Agreement instrument, and is tied to CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation). The expected number of awards is one, with an award ceiling of $26,085 and no stated cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligned with the CESU single-source intent and the goal of partnering with a Pacific Northwest CESU member university. Key dates provided in the notice are a posted and creation date of February 5, 2015, an original and current closing date of February 12, 2015, and an archive date of February 19, 2015, indicating a short window consistent with a notice of intent for a targeted CESU action rather than a broad competitive solicitation.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Emily Bjerre at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Migratory Bird Management, located at Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge in Laurel, Maryland, with phone number 301-497-5903 and email emilybjerre@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Notice of Intent titled Raptor Management Cooperative Agreements, Funding Opportunity Number 2015-PANOCESU-NEW001. It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity planned as a cooperative agreement issued under the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Which federal agency is offering the award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), with the notice referencing the Division of Migratory Bird Management.
Is this an open competitive grant?
No. The notice describes this as a single-source award under the Pacific Northwest CESU Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement. The agency indicates it intends to fund one CESU member university rather than run an open competition among all potential applicants.
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
The notice lists an expected number of awards of one (1).
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, which is intended for projects where the federal agency will have substantial involvement in the work.
What does "substantial involvement" mean for this project?
FWS anticipates working closely with the selected university throughout the project. This includes providing direct input on analytical methods and modeling approaches, coordinating on how data are used (as needed and as data are available), and collaborating on deliverables such as manuscripts and reports through co-authorship and/or formal review. The collaboration is also expected to include organizing meetings (in person and remote) and sharing relevant datasets and supporting information for modeling and analysis.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to support collaborative, science-based raptor management work focused on bald eagles and golden eagles, with an emphasis on updating and strengthening population and take-management models used for regional and project-level decision-making.
What major activities or tasks are described in the notice?
The planned work includes:
- Completing revised regional population models for both bald and golden eagles to help managers evaluate effects of total regional take from different sources (including different categories of authorized or incidental take).
- Improving the adaptive decision framework used to manage and allocate total take of golden eagles at the regional scale.
- Updating the underlying Bayesian predictive model used to estimate lethal take at the project site level, and building/comparing alternative models that add complexity where warranted.
- Exploring whether a bald-eagle-specific collision model (a "collision prior") can be developed by leveraging information from white-tailed eagle data, including a targeted literature review plus data acquisition and analysis.
Which species are specifically covered by the work?
The notice specifically identifies work focused on bald eagles and golden eagles. It also references using information from white-tailed eagle data to explore development of a bald-eagle-specific collision prior.
What geographic or program framework is this tied to?
The award is to be issued under the Pacific Northwest CESU framework, and it is described as being made under the Pacific Northwest CESU Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement.
What is a CESU and why is it relevant here?
CESUs are structured partnerships designed to connect federal agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. The notice emphasizes that CESU host institutions were originally selected through formal competitions (1999 to 2003) and are periodically reapproved, and that this opportunity is being executed through the CESU mechanism as a single-source action.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the CESU single-source intent and partnering with a Pacific Northwest CESU member university.
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The notice ties the opportunity to CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation) and categorizes it under Natural Resources.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $26,085.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
The notice states there is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement.
Are indirect costs addressed?
Yes. The notice indicates that use of the CESU Network system-wide indirect cost rate is expected, consistent with CESU policies.
Are there scientific integrity requirements?
Yes. The notice places strong emphasis on compliance with the Department of the Interior (DOI) Scientific Integrity Policy (or an equivalent policy applicable to the recipient). The notice highlights the importance of trustworthy methods, accurate reporting, and transparent scientific practice for federal decision-making.
What happens if there is a scientific integrity issue or misconduct allegation?
The notice warns that failures of scientific integrity can undermine results and public trust. It also states that contractors may be required to investigate allegations of scientific misconduct, and that noncompliance (including failure to conduct or accurately report on a requested investigation) may trigger government remedies as allowed under the referenced DOI policy provisions.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The notice lists:
- Posted/Creation date: February 5, 2015
- Original and current closing date: February 12, 2015
- Archive date: February 19, 2015
Why does the opportunity appear to have a very short application window?
Based on the notice description, it is a notice of intent for a targeted CESU single-source action rather than a broad competitive solicitation, which aligns with the short window between posting and closing dates.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Emily Bjerre, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Migratory Bird Management, Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge, Laurel, Maryland. Phone: 301-497-5903. Email: emilybjerre@fws.gov.
Where is the FWS office listed for the point of contact located?
The notice lists the point of contact location as Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge in Laurel, Maryland.
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