Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 ES 09 013
Apply for FWS R5 ES 09 013
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award Bat Fatality at Wind Turbine Study" 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 Jul 11, 2009 and posted on Jul 11, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2009. (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 $132,844.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a discretionary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding notice titled "Notice of Intent to Award - Bat Fatality at Wind Turbine Study" (Funding Opportunity Number: FWS R5 ES 09 013). It is not a broad, open competition; it is a formal notice that the agency intends to make a single grant award to a specific organization, Bat Conservation International, to continue an ongoing research effort. The project focus is environmental research connected to wildlife impacts from wind energy, specifically a Pennsylvania wind facility where bat fatalities have been occurring.
The proposed work is described as a continuation of an existing study called "Evaluating the effectiveness of operational curtailment on reducing bat fatalities at a wind facility in Pennsylvania." Operational curtailment generally refers to adjusting wind turbine operations (for example, changing cut-in speeds or limiting operation during certain wind conditions or times of year) to reduce bat deaths while attempting to limit power losses. In practical terms, the study is aimed at generating evidence on whether those operational changes meaningfully reduce bat mortality, information that can guide future conservation practices, wind facility operations, and potential recommendations or requirements for minimizing wildlife impacts.
The anticipated funding amount is fixed, with both the award ceiling and award floor listed as $132,844, signaling that the agency expects to fund the project at that specific level rather than within a range. Only one award is expected. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Environment." The assistance listing (CFDA) number is 15.650, labeled "Research Grants (Generic)," which indicates the award is structured as a research-oriented assistance grant under FWS authorities rather than a procurement contract for services.
Eligibility categories in the notice list nonprofit organizations, including those with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). Despite that general eligibility language, the key point of the announcement is that it is explicitly a notice of intent to award to Bat Conservation International, which typically means the agency is not soliciting proposals from other applicants. These types of postings are often used to satisfy transparency and public notice practices by documenting that federal funding will be directed to a named recipient for a defined purpose, particularly when the work is a continuation of an established project.
The opportunity was posted on July 11, 2009, created the same day, and had an original and current closing date of July 17, 2009, with an archive date of July 18, 2009. Those dates reflect the short window typical for intent-to-award notices, since they are not structured like an open solicitation where multiple applicants need time to develop and submit competing applications. The administering agency is the Fish and Wildlife Service.
For access issues related to the full electronic announcement, the notice provides a point of contact: Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413-253-8233, identified as the point of contact for electronic errors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The funding notice is titled "Notice of Intent to Award - Bat Fatality at Wind Turbine Study."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R5 ES 09 013.
Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
The administering agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding notice is this?
This posting is a discretionary FWS funding notice issued as a Notice of Intent to Award. It is not described as a broad, open competition.
Is this an open, competitive grant where multiple organizations can apply?
No. The notice states the agency intends to make a single grant award to a specific organization (Bat Conservation International) to continue an ongoing research effort. Based on that, it is not positioned as an open solicitation for competing proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient named in the notice is Bat Conservation International.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
Only one award is expected.
What is the total anticipated funding amount?
The anticipated funding amount is $132,844.
Is the funding amount a range or a fixed amount?
It appears to be fixed. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $132,844, which signals the agency expects to fund the project at that specific level rather than within a range.
What is the funding instrument type (grant, cooperative agreement, contract, etc.)?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number and program label?
The assistance listing (CFDA) number is 15.650, labeled "Research Grants (Generic)."
What is the main purpose or focus of the funded project?
The project supports environmental research focused on wildlife impacts from wind energy, specifically bat fatalities occurring at a wind facility in Pennsylvania.
What study is being continued under this notice?
The work is described as a continuation of an existing study called "Evaluating the effectiveness of operational curtailment on reducing bat fatalities at a wind facility in Pennsylvania."
What does "operational curtailment" mean in the context of this project?
Operational curtailment generally refers to adjusting wind turbine operations (for example, changing cut-in speeds or limiting operation during certain wind conditions or times of year) to reduce bat deaths while attempting to limit power losses.
Where is the wind facility involved in the study located?
The notice references a wind facility in Pennsylvania.
What category or activity area is associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Environment."
Why would the government post a Notice of Intent to Award instead of running an open competition?
Based on the notice description, this type of posting is used to document that federal funding will be directed to a named recipient for a defined purpose, particularly when the work is a continuation of an established project. It is described as part of transparency and public notice practices rather than a typical open solicitation.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on July 11, 2009, created on July 11, 2009, and had an original and current closing date of July 17, 2009. The archive date is July 18, 2009.
Why is the application window so short?
The notice describes a short window that is typical for intent-to-award postings because they are not structured like open solicitations where multiple applicants need time to prepare and submit competing applications.
What eligibility categories are listed in the notice?
The notice lists nonprofit organizations as eligible, including those with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
If nonprofits are listed as eligible, can an organization other than the named recipient apply?
The notice is explicitly described as an intent to award to Bat Conservation International and not a broad, open competition. Based on that, it does not indicate the agency is soliciting proposals from other applicants.
Who should be contacted for electronic access problems or errors with the full announcement?
The notice provides a point of contact for electronic errors: Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413-253-8233.
What is the contact person's role according to the notice?
Christal Cutler is identified as a Contract Specialist and the point of contact for electronic errors related to the full electronic announcement.
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