Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R6 NWIMAPPING
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NWI Mapping" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.665 National Wetlands Inventory.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 16, 2011 and posted on Aug 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $165,777.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $165,777.00 in funding.
- 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).
- This is a notice of intent to award this agreement to St. Marys University of Minnesota under the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "NWI Mapping" (Funding Opportunity Number: FWS R6 NWIMAPPING), was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the National Wetlands Inventory (CFDA 15.665). It is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, and it falls within the Environment and Natural Resources activity category. The synopsis provided serves as the full announcement, meaning there is no separate lengthy notice beyond what is described in the posting.
The core purpose of the project is to produce updated, usable digital wetlands habitat data for Kansas by converting existing wetland delineation materials into modern GIS-ready datasets. Specifically, the work involves scanning and digitizing wetland delineation photo overlays or mylar separates, orthorectifying those source materials so they align accurately with real-world coordinates, and then vectorizing and attributing the wetland features. In practical terms, that means turning older, often hand-drawn or film-based wetland boundary information into geospatial polygons and associated attribute tables that meet National Wetlands Inventory mapping standards. The project scope is substantial: it covers 317 quadrangles ("quads") in Kansas, indicating statewide-scale data production rather than a small pilot.
In addition to data conversion and map production, the agreement includes a planning and methodology component: developing a protocol to identify potentially restorable wetlands. That portion of the work suggests the resulting dataset is not only intended to describe existing wetland resources, but also to support restoration planning by creating a repeatable method for flagging areas that may be suitable for wetland restoration. While the announcement does not spell out the specific criteria to be used, a protocol in this context typically defines data inputs, decision rules, and documentation steps so that restoration potential can be assessed consistently across a large geographic area.
Funding for the opportunity was set at a fixed amount, with an estimated total funding of $165,777. The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $165,777, which usually indicates the agency anticipated making a single award at that exact amount rather than a range of possible award sizes. The opportunity expected one award and did not require any cost sharing or matching funds, so the recipient would not be expected to provide a non-federal match as a condition of funding.
Eligibility is effectively limited because the notice states it is a notice of intent to award to St. Marys University of Minnesota under the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit. That kind of language typically means the agency had already selected an intended recipient through an existing partnership framework (in this case, a CESU), and the public posting functions more as a transparency and administrative requirement than an open competition. The posting and closing dates were very short (posted Aug 16, 2011; closed Aug 19, 2011), reinforcing that it was not designed as a broadly competitive solicitation. The opportunity was archived on Sep 18, 2011.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact was Andrea Meyer, Contracting Officer, reachable at 303-236-5412 (email referenced but not provided in the text you shared).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - NWI Mapping (FWS R6 NWIMAPPING)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "NWI Mapping."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R6 NWIMAPPING.
Which agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What program is this associated with (CFDA number)?
The opportunity is under the National Wetlands Inventory (CFDA 15.665).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the funding instrument for this award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
Is there a separate full announcement or lengthy notice?
No. The synopsis provided in the posting serves as the full announcement, with no separate lengthy notice beyond what is described.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to produce updated, usable digital wetlands habitat data for Kansas by converting existing wetland delineation materials into modern GIS-ready datasets that meet National Wetlands Inventory mapping standards.
What work products or tasks are included in the project?
The work includes scanning and digitizing wetland delineation photo overlays or mylar separates, orthorectifying the source materials so they align accurately with real-world coordinates, and then vectorizing and attributing wetland features into geospatial polygons with associated attribute tables.
What kinds of source materials are being converted?
The source materials include wetland delineation photo overlays and mylar separates, described as older materials that may be hand-drawn or film-based.
What does orthorectifying mean in this context?
In this project, orthorectifying refers to adjusting the scanned source materials so they align accurately with real-world geographic coordinates before features are converted to GIS data.
What does vectorizing and attributing mean in this context?
Vectorizing means converting mapped wetland boundaries into digital polygon features, and attributing means assigning the appropriate data fields/attributes to those features consistent with National Wetlands Inventory mapping standards.
What geographic area does the project cover?
The project covers Kansas.
How large is the mapping scope?
The scope includes 317 quadrangles ("quads") in Kansas, indicating statewide-scale data production.
Does the project include anything beyond data conversion and map production?
Yes. It also includes developing a protocol to identify potentially restorable wetlands, supporting restoration planning in addition to describing existing wetland resources.
Does the announcement specify the criteria for identifying potentially restorable wetlands?
No. The announcement notes that a protocol will be developed, but it does not spell out specific criteria.
What is the total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding is $165,777.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award floor is $165,777 and the award ceiling is also $165,777, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity expected one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is effectively limited because the notice states it is a notice of intent to award to St. Marys University of Minnesota under the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit.
Was this an open, competitive solicitation?
Based on the posting language, it was not designed as a broadly competitive solicitation. It was a notice of intent to award to a specific entity through an existing partnership framework.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on Aug 16, 2011 and closed on Aug 19, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on Sep 18, 2011.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact listed is Andrea Meyer, Contracting Officer.
What contact information is provided for the point of contact?
A phone number is provided: 303-236-5412. The posting also referenced an email address, but it was not included in the information provided here.
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