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- The DOI-FWS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pollinators of the Endangered Dwarf Bear Poppy" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.678.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 09, 2016 and posted on May 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2016. (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 $18,501.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pollinators of the Endangered Dwarf Bear Poppy grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00217) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) under CFDA 15.678. Its purpose is to support field-based research focused on the pollinator community and pollination effectiveness associated with the endangered dwarf bear poppy (Arctomecon humilis, abbreviated in the notice as A. humilis). The project is designed to strengthen understanding of which insects are visiting these flowers, which of those visitors are actually functioning as meaningful pollinators, and how pollination relates to reproductive outcomes like fruit set and seed production. In practical terms, the work is intended to fill gaps left by prior years of monitoring by carrying out a more intensive pollinator study than has recently been done.
The core of the work is seasonal field sampling across four known poppy populations: Beehive Dome, Webb Hill (or Red Bluff), Shinob Kibe, and Warner Ridge. The research is expected to run through the full blooming season, roughly from late March or early April through mid or late May. During that window, the recipient would collect pollinators on a limited schedule, meaning collection is planned and constrained rather than continuous or daily. Collection is not limited to insects found directly on dwarf bear poppy flowers; it also includes pollinators visiting co-blooming plant species in the same areas, which helps clarify whether pollinators are specializing on the poppy or are shifting among multiple floral resources as flowering progresses.
Beyond collection, the opportunity emphasizes direct behavioral observation of bees on flowers. The stated goal is to determine the insects "import as pollinators," which typically means documenting behaviors that indicate effective pollination rather than simple visitation. This can include where the bee contacts the flower, whether it contacts reproductive structures in a way that can transfer pollen, how long it spends on flowers, whether it is foraging for pollen versus nectar, and whether its movement patterns suggest it will carry pollen between individual poppy plants. These observations help distinguish high-value pollinators from casual or inefficient visitors.
The grant also requires measuring plant reproductive output at the same four populations by gathering estimates of fruit set and seed production from selected plants. Fruit set generally refers to the proportion of flowers that develop into fruits, while seed production addresses the number of seeds produced per fruit or per plant, depending on the sampling design. Including these measures ties pollinator activity to biological outcomes, allowing researchers to examine whether differences in pollinator communities or visitation behavior correspond with differences in reproduction across sites or across the season.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on May 9, 2016, with an original and current closing date of May 16, 2016. The anticipated number of awards was one, with an award ceiling of $18,501, indicating a small, targeted project rather than a large multi-year research program. Eligibility is broadly categorized as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice. Overall, the project is structured as a focused, short-season field effort that combines insect sampling, behavioral pollination observations, and reproductive success metrics to better inform conservation and management of an endangered plant species.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Pollinators of the Endangered Dwarf Bear Poppy (F16AS00217)
What is this grant opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled Pollinators of the Endangered Dwarf Bear Poppy.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00217.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.678.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support field-based research on the pollinator community and pollination effectiveness associated with the endangered dwarf bear poppy (Arctomecon humilis, noted as A. humilis in the notice). The work is intended to improve understanding of:
- Which insects visit dwarf bear poppy flowers
- Which visitors are actually effective pollinators
- How pollination relates to reproductive outcomes like fruit set and seed production
Why is this research being funded now?
The project is described as filling gaps left by prior years of monitoring by conducting a more intensive pollinator study than has recently been done.
What species is the focus of the research?
The research centers on the endangered dwarf bear poppy, Arctomecon humilis (A. humilis).
What types of activities does the grant support?
The work described includes three connected components:
- Seasonal field sampling of pollinators across multiple poppy populations
- Direct behavioral observation of bees on flowers to evaluate pollination effectiveness
- Measurement of plant reproductive output, including fruit set and seed production
Where will fieldwork take place?
Field sampling is expected across four known dwarf bear poppy populations:
- Beehive Dome
- Webb Hill (or Red Bluff)
- Shinob Kibe
- Warner Ridge
What is the expected field season or sampling window?
The research is expected to run through the full blooming season, roughly from late March or early April through mid or late May.
Is pollinator collection expected to be daily or continuous?
No. The notice indicates pollinators would be collected on a limited schedule, meaning collection is planned and constrained rather than continuous or daily.
Are pollinators collected only from dwarf bear poppy flowers?
No. Collection is not limited to insects found directly on dwarf bear poppy flowers. It also includes pollinators visiting co-blooming plant species in the same areas.
Why include pollinators visiting co-blooming plant species?
Including co-blooming species helps clarify whether pollinators are specializing on the poppy or shifting among multiple floral resources as flowering progresses.
What does the opportunity mean by determining the insects "import as pollinators"?
The notice emphasizes distinguishing between insects that merely visit flowers and those that are meaningful pollinators. This generally involves documenting behaviors that indicate effective pollination rather than simple visitation.
What kinds of bee behaviors are expected to be observed?
The opportunity highlights direct behavioral observations that can help indicate pollination effectiveness, such as:
- Where the bee contacts the flower
- Whether it contacts reproductive structures in a way that can transfer pollen
- How long it spends on flowers
- Whether it forages for pollen versus nectar
- Whether movement patterns suggest pollen transfer between individual poppy plants
How does the project connect pollinators to plant reproduction?
In addition to pollinator sampling and behavior observations, the grant requires measuring reproductive output at the same four populations. This ties pollinator activity to biological outcomes and supports examining whether differences in pollinator communities or behavior relate to differences in reproduction.
What reproductive measures must be collected?
The notice specifies collecting estimates of:
- Fruit set (generally, the proportion of flowers that develop into fruits)
- Seed production (the number of seeds produced per fruit or per plant, depending on sampling design)
How many awards are expected to be made?
The anticipated number of awards is one.
What is the maximum funding amount for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $18,501.
Is this described as a large or long-term research program?
No. Based on the award ceiling and the seasonal scope, it is described as a small, targeted project rather than a large multi-year research program.
What are the posting and closing dates listed for the opportunity?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 9, 2016. The original and current closing date is May 16, 2016.
What is the eligibility category for applicants?
The eligibility is broadly categorized as "Others", with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice.
What is the overall project design described in the notice?
The project is structured as a focused, short-season field effort combining:
- Insect sampling (including pollinators on poppy and co-blooming plants)
- Behavioral observations to assess pollinator effectiveness
- Reproductive success metrics (fruit set and seed production)
The overall intent is to improve information that can support conservation and management of an endangered plant species.
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