Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R2 FY09 PECOS SUNFLOWER
Apply for FWS R2 FY09 PECOS SUNFLOWER
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pecos Sunflower Habitat Restoration Protection" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 12, 2009 and posted on Aug 12, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $98,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $68,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This award is to two single source applicants New Mexico Division of Forestry, in New Mexico and The Nature Conservancy in west Texas. These applicants are uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location and technical expertise. Each of the isolated stands involved in this project is located on either public land owned by the City of Santa Rosa in New Mexico or land owned by The Nature Conservancy in west Texas for protection of the Pecos sunflower. Basis of Recommendations The New Mexico Division of Forestry has developed and possesses the technical expertise to successfully restore, enhance and protect Pecos sunflower habitat and will be conducting the restoration on City of Santa Rosa property located in New Mexico. The Nature Conservancy possesses technical expertise and they will be conducting the restoration on land they own in west Texas where Pecos sunflower exists. The Nature Conservancy will provide in kind assistance to help implement these recovery actions.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pecos Sunflower Habitat Restoration and Protection grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R2 FY09 PECOS SUNFLOWER) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding program offered through a cooperative agreement to support on-the-ground conservation actions for the Pecos sunflower in the wild. The work is tied directly to the Final Pecos Sunflower Recovery Plan, which sets specific, measurable recovery criteria aimed at building long-term, resilient populations across the species four distinct recovery regions.
At the center of the Recovery Plan is a two-part conservation strategy in each recovery region: first, establishing at least one core conservation area capable of sustaining more than 5,000 Pecos sunflower individuals for seven out of ten years, and second, securing an additional isolated stand that can serve as a safeguard if a catastrophic event damages the main population centers. For these isolated stands, the plan calls for protection of at least 1,600 individuals for seven out of ten years. Because long-term recovery depends on permanence, the plan recommends durable protection tools such as site-specific management plans, conservation easements, or land acquisition to ensure these areas remain protected over time.
By the time this funding opportunity was posted, progress had already been made: the four core conservation areas had been identified and protected, and two of the four targeted isolated stands had also been secured. This grant was designed to close the remaining gap by protecting the last two identified isolated stands. In practical terms, that means implementing restoration and protection actions that keep those sites viable as long-term refuges for the species and that reduce the risk that a single disaster could wipe out a regionally important population.
The announcement emphasizes activities that promote research and recovery of the Pecos sunflower in its natural habitat. It explicitly includes habitat restoration and supplemental seeding, indicating a focus not only on protecting land in name, but on improving site conditions so the plant can persist and reproduce reliably. In a cooperative agreement structure, this typically reflects an expectation of active collaboration and shared technical involvement between the agency and the award recipients while the project is carried out.
Funding was limited and targeted. The estimated total funding available was $98,000, with an anticipated two awards. Individual awards were expected to fall between $30,000 (award floor) and $68,000 (award ceiling). No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, although the opportunity notes that in-kind assistance would be provided by at least one partner, which helps stretch federal dollars further even when matching is not formally required.
Eligibility was not open competition. The grant was intended for two single-source applicants judged uniquely qualified due to their location, authority, and technical capacity. The New Mexico Division of Forestry was selected to conduct restoration, enhancement, and protection work on public land owned by the City of Santa Rosa in New Mexico where one isolated stand occurs. The Nature Conservancy was selected to conduct restoration on land it owns in west Texas that supports Pecos sunflower, and it was also expected to contribute in-kind support to help implement the recovery actions. The justification provided is that both entities have demonstrable expertise and direct control or stewardship over the specific lands where the isolated stands occur, making them the most practical and capable implementers for this final step in securing the species recovery network.
Key timing details show this was a short window opportunity: it was posted on August 12, 2009, with an original and current closing date of August 14, 2009, and an archive date of September 13, 2009. The agency contact listed for access issues or questions was Patricia Zenone, PhD, Senior Fish and Wildlife Biologist, at 505-761-4718.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Pecos Sunflower Habitat Restoration and Protection
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Pecos Sunflower Habitat Restoration and Protection.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R2 FY09 PECOS SUNFLOWER.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
This was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding program.
What type of award mechanism was used?
The funding was offered through a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates active collaboration and shared technical involvement between the agency and the award recipient during project implementation.
What species is the funding intended to support?
The funding is intended to support on-the-ground conservation actions for the Pecos sunflower in the wild.
What plan or framework guides the work funded under this opportunity?
The work is tied directly to the Final Pecos Sunflower Recovery Plan, including its specific and measurable recovery criteria focused on building long-term, resilient populations across the species four distinct recovery regions.
What are the core recovery targets described in the Recovery Plan?
The Recovery Plan describes a two-part conservation strategy in each recovery region:
- Core conservation area: Establish at least one core conservation area capable of sustaining more than 5,000 Pecos sunflower individuals for seven out of ten years.
- Isolated stand (safeguard site): Secure an additional isolated stand to safeguard against catastrophic events, protecting at least 1,600 individuals for seven out of ten years.
Why does the Recovery Plan call for an isolated stand in addition to a core area?
The isolated stand is intended to serve as a safeguard in case a catastrophic event damages the main population centers, reducing the risk that a single disaster could eliminate a regionally important population.
What kinds of long-term protection tools are recommended for these conservation areas?
Because long-term recovery depends on permanence, the plan recommends durable tools such as site-specific management plans, conservation easements, or land acquisition to ensure areas remain protected over time.
What gap was this grant designed to address?
At the time this opportunity was posted, the four core conservation areas had been identified and protected, and two of the four targeted isolated stands had been secured. This grant was designed to close the remaining gap by protecting the last two identified isolated stands.
What types of activities were emphasized in the announcement?
The announcement emphasizes activities that promote research and recovery of the Pecos sunflower in its natural habitat. It explicitly includes habitat restoration and supplemental seeding, indicating a focus on improving site conditions so the plant can persist and reproduce reliably.
Was this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. Eligibility was not open competition. The grant was intended for two single-source applicants considered uniquely qualified based on their location, authority, and technical capacity.
Who were the intended recipients (single-source applicants)?
The opportunity identified two intended recipients:
- New Mexico Division of Forestry
- The Nature Conservancy
What work was the New Mexico Division of Forestry expected to perform?
The New Mexico Division of Forestry was selected to conduct restoration, enhancement, and protection work on public land owned by the City of Santa Rosa in New Mexico where one isolated stand occurs.
What work was The Nature Conservancy expected to perform?
The Nature Conservancy was selected to conduct restoration on land it owns in west Texas that supports Pecos sunflower.
Was any partner support mentioned beyond the federal funding?
Yes. While no formal cost sharing or match requirement was listed, the opportunity notes that in-kind assistance would be provided by at least one partner. The Nature Conservancy was also expected to contribute in-kind support to help implement recovery actions.
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding available was $98,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated two awards.
What was the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to range from $30,000 (award floor) to $68,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed for this opportunity, although in-kind assistance from a partner was noted.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 12, 2009.
What were the closing dates for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date were both August 14, 2009, indicating a very short application window.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 13, 2009.
Who was the listed agency contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Patricia Zenone, PhD, Senior Fish and Wildlife Biologist.
How can the listed agency contact be reached by phone?
Patricia Zenone, PhD could be reached at 505-761-4718.
Why were these two applicants considered uniquely qualified?
The justification provided is that both entities had demonstrable expertise and direct control or stewardship over the specific lands where the isolated stands occur, making them the most practical and capable implementers for securing the final two isolated stands in the recovery network.
What is the practical conservation outcome this grant aimed to achieve?
In practical terms, the grant aimed to implement restoration and protection actions that keep the last two identified isolated stand sites viable as long-term refuges for the species, and that reduce the risk that a single disaster could eliminate a regionally important population.
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