Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00354
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award for Cooperative Agreement with the University of Hawaii, Hilo" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.669 Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 8, 2012 and posted on Aug 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $142,486.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $142,486.00 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:
This opportunity is a notice of intent from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to make a single cooperative agreement award to the University of Hawaii (UH), Hilo. It is not an open, competitive funding announcement and there is no separate full solicitation tied to the notice. The purpose of the agreement is to maintain and strengthen data management and GIS (geographic information system) support for the Pacific Islands Climate Change Cooperative (PICCC), a partnership focused on helping conservation efforts in the Pacific Islands adjust to climate change and other shifting environmental conditions. The core idea is that PICCC needs reliable systems to organize, store, and share both field-collected and model-generated datasets from multiple partner agencies and research projects, and to translate those data into GIS products that managers can use for planning and decision-making.
A major reason this award is being issued is continuity. The cooperative agreement is intended to replace an earlier Interagency Agreement (12200AH026) that was set up in 2010 with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Basin Information Node (PBIN). Under that earlier arrangement, UH Hilo managed the funds that supported PICCCs data and GIS functions. Because of internal reorganization within USGS, PBIN was dissolved and the interagency agreement is being terminated, creating a need to shift the same operational support into a new agreement structure. The Department of the Interior policy cited (505 DM 2.14 B(2)) supports a noncompetitive continuation award when ongoing work must continue without disruption and when competing it would significantly harm the continuity or completion of the activity. In practice, the notice signals that USFWS views UH Hilo as the appropriate continuation partner to avoid breaking workflows, losing institutional knowledge, or interrupting data services that PICCC and its partners depend on.
Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), USFWS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the work. The notice states that PICCC staff from USFWS will participate in selecting project staff, planning and directing work activities, and closely monitoring performance by the university. This level of federal involvement is explicitly tied to Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.9 B) and is meant to ensure the work stays aligned with PICCC program priorities and produces usable, timely data products for conservation managers.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number F12AS00354 and the CFDA program number 15.669 (Cooperative Landscape Conservation). The activity category is environmental work, with one expected award. The total estimated funding is $142,486, and both the award floor and ceiling are listed as $142,486, indicating a single fixed amount for the intended award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The eligible applicant category is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, though the notice is framed as a single-source intent specifically naming UH Hilo. The posting date is August 8, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2012, and an archive date of September 7, 2012.
For additional context or program information, the notice points to PICCC-related funding opportunity resources and provides a contact: Deanna Spooner, PICCC Coordinator, at 808-687-6175 ext. 1001 and Deanna.Spooner@piccc.net.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this an open grant opportunity that anyone can apply for?
No. This is a notice of intent from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to make a single cooperative agreement award to the University of Hawaii (UH), Hilo. It is not an open, competitive funding announcement.
Is there a full solicitation or separate application package associated with this notice?
No. The notice states there is no separate full solicitation tied to it.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Hawaii (UH), Hilo, as specifically named in the notice of intent.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
One award is expected.
What is the funding instrument being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant).
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means USFWS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out the work. The notice explains that PICCC staff from USFWS will participate in selecting project staff, planning and directing work activities, and closely monitoring performance by the university.
Why is this award being made as a noncompetitive, single-source action?
The notice emphasizes continuity. The cooperative agreement is intended to replace an earlier Interagency Agreement (12200AH026) that supported PICCC data management and GIS functions. The earlier agreement is being terminated due to internal reorganization within USGS and dissolution of the USGS Pacific Basin Information Node (PBIN). Department of the Interior policy cited in the notice (505 DM 2.14 B(2)) supports a noncompetitive continuation award when ongoing work must continue without disruption and competition would significantly harm continuity or completion of the activity.
What is the purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to maintain and strengthen data management and GIS (geographic information system) support for the Pacific Islands Climate Change Cooperative (PICCC), helping conservation efforts in the Pacific Islands adjust to climate change and other shifting environmental conditions.
What kinds of activities or deliverables are supported by this agreement?
Based on the notice, the supported work includes maintaining reliable systems to organize, store, and share field-collected and model-generated datasets from multiple partner agencies and research projects, and translating those data into GIS products that conservation managers can use for planning and decision-making.
What is PICCC?
PICCC stands for the Pacific Islands Climate Change Cooperative. The notice describes it as a partnership focused on helping conservation efforts in the Pacific Islands adjust to climate change and changing environmental conditions.
What is the relationship to the previous agreement mentioned in the notice?
This cooperative agreement is intended to replace an earlier Interagency Agreement (12200AH026) established in 2010 with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pacific Basin Information Node (PBIN). Under that earlier arrangement, UH Hilo managed the funds supporting PICCC data and GIS functions.
Why is the earlier Interagency Agreement being terminated?
The notice states that internal reorganization within USGS led to PBIN being dissolved, and as a result the interagency agreement is being terminated, creating the need for a new agreement structure to keep the operational support in place.
What Department of the Interior policies are referenced in the notice?
The notice references 505 DM 2.14 B(2) to support a noncompetitive continuation award for continuity reasons, and 505 DM 2.9 B to describe the expectation of substantial federal involvement under a cooperative agreement.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $142,486.
Is the funding amount flexible (a range), or is it fixed?
It is presented as a fixed amount. The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $142,486, indicating a single fixed amount for the intended award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is environmental work.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F12AS00354.
What is the CFDA program number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number is 15.669, titled Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant?
The eligible applicant category is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the notice is specifically framed as a single-source intent naming UH Hilo.
What are the key dates for this notice?
The posting date is August 8, 2012. The original closing date and current closing date are both August 31, 2012. The archive date is September 7, 2012.
Who can I contact for additional information about the program or notice?
The notice lists Deanna Spooner, PICCC Coordinator, as the contact. Phone: 808-687-6175 ext. 1001. Email: Deanna.Spooner@piccc.net.
What role will USFWS PICCC staff play during the project?
According to the notice, USFWS PICCC staff will participate in selecting project staff, planning and directing work activities, and closely monitoring performance by the university to ensure the work aligns with PICCC program priorities and produces usable, timely products.
Why is data management and GIS support emphasized in this notice?
The notice explains that PICCC relies on dependable systems to organize, store, and share datasets from multiple partners and projects, and to convert those data into GIS products that resource managers can use for planning and decision-making.
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