Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R6 ES08ND004
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Piping Plover Reproductive Success in McLean and Sheridan Counties, ND" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.632 Conservation Grants Private Stewardship for Imperiled Species.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 28, 2008 and posted on Jul 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 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 opportunity is a single source award to The Nature Conservancy.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fish and Wildlife Service posted a discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R6 ES08ND004) titled "Piping Plover Reproductive Success in McLean and Sheridan Counties, ND" under CFDA 15.632, Conservation Grants Private Stewardship for Imperiled Species. It is designed to support hands-on monitoring and recovery work for piping plovers during the 2008 breeding season, specifically on alkali lakes in McLean County, North Dakota and Sheridan County, Montana. The core purpose is straightforward: improve understanding of nesting outcomes and boost reproductive success by protecting nests and tracking whether eggs hatch and chicks survive.
This announcement is a single-source award to The Nature Conservancy (TNC), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, meaning it is not an open competition for the broader public. The project work described includes locating piping plover nests, installing predator deterrent cages over nests (a common protective technique intended to reduce predation pressure while allowing adult birds access), and carrying out regular monitoring to measure nest success and chick success. In practical terms, the grant is supporting field staff time and operational capacity to find nests early, protect them, and collect consistent data across the breeding season so managers can evaluate how well these interventions are working.
The opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement or grant and was planned to run for five years, with the note that any additional funding beyond the initial amount would depend on future availability of funds and congressional appropriations. The posting listed an estimated total funding amount of $10,000 and an award floor of $10,000, while also listing an award ceiling of $1,000,000. No cost sharing or matching funds were required. Only one award was expected.
Key dates in the notice show it was posted and created on July 28, 2008, with an original and current closing date of July 31, 2008, and an archive date of August 30, 2008. Because it was single-source to TNC, the short application window mainly reflects administrative timing rather than a competitive solicitation.
For parties interested in potential sub-grant opportunities connected to the work, the announcement directs inquiries to Eric Rosenquist at The Nature Conservancy (701-794-8741). For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the federal contact listed is Carol Beatty, Financial Assistance Officer, at 303-236-4320.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Piping Plover Reproductive Success in McLean and Sheridan Counties, ND" (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R6 ES08ND004).
Which federal agency posted this funding opportunity?
It was posted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Fish and Wildlife Service).
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.632, "Conservation Grants Private Stewardship for Imperiled Species."
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to improve understanding of piping plover nesting outcomes and increase reproductive success by protecting nests and monitoring whether eggs hatch and chicks survive during the 2008 breeding season.
What species does this project focus on?
The project focuses on piping plovers.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on alkali lakes in McLean County, North Dakota and Sheridan County, Montana (as described in the notice).
What time period or season does the project target?
The project is designed to support hands-on monitoring and recovery work during the 2008 breeding season.
What kinds of activities are funded under this announcement?
The work described includes locating piping plover nests, installing predator deterrent cages over nests, and conducting regular monitoring to measure nest success and chick success.
What are predator deterrent cages, in the context of this opportunity?
The announcement describes them as a common protective technique placed over nests to reduce predation pressure while still allowing adult birds access.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice states it is a single-source award to The Nature Conservancy (TNC), meaning it is not an open competition for the broader public.
Who is the intended award recipient?
The intended recipient is The Nature Conservancy (TNC), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
What type of award instrument is anticipated?
The opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement or a grant.
How long was the project planned to run?
The notice indicates the project was planned to run for five years, with additional funding beyond the initial amount dependent on future availability of funds and congressional appropriations.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $10,000.
What is the award floor for this opportunity?
The award floor is listed as $10,000.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice shows it was posted (and created) on July 28, 2008.
What was the closing date for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is July 31, 2008.
When was the announcement archived?
The archive date listed is August 30, 2008.
Why was the application window so short?
Because it was a single-source award to TNC, the short window is described as reflecting administrative timing rather than a competitive solicitation.
Who should be contacted about potential sub-grant opportunities connected to this work?
The announcement directs inquiries to Eric Rosenquist at The Nature Conservancy at (701) 794-8741.
Who is the federal contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
The federal contact listed is Carol Beatty, Financial Assistance Officer, at (303) 236-4320.
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