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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Prairie Dog Population and Habitat Monitoring" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.615 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 10, 2012 and posted on Apr 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 11, 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 $32,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $32,500.00 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 Single Source Award is being made in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4), which allows for award without competition to an applicant. The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based on location, technical expertise, and continuity in methodology given their past work on this project for the last five years.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Prairie Dog Population and Habitat Monitoring opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00130) is a discretionary grant issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.615, the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund. The purpose of the grant is to support work that estimates black-tailed prairie dog populations, population densities, and prairie dog colony area on lands surrounding a black-footed ferret reintroduction site. In practical terms, the project is designed to generate reliable, up-to-date monitoring data on prairie dog abundance and habitat extent near an active ferret restoration area, since prairie dogs are the primary prey base and their colony footprint is a key habitat component for the success of black-footed ferret recovery efforts.
This announcement is presented as a full notice of intent to award, and it is explicitly described as a single-source (non-competitive) award. The intended recipient is Kansas State University, which the agency identifies as uniquely qualified to carry out the work based on three main factors: its geographic location relative to the project area, its technical expertise, and the value of continuity in monitoring methods. The notice emphasizes that Kansas State University has conducted this same project work for the previous five years, which supports consistent methodology and comparability of results across time. The single-source approach is justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B (4)), which allows an award without competition when those conditions are met.
The funding instrument is a grant, with an anticipated number of awards listed as one. The estimated total funding available is $32,500, with an award ceiling of $32,500 and an award floor of $1,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The funding activity category is listed as community development, though the technical scope is clearly centered on wildlife population and habitat monitoring tied to endangered species recovery and management decision-making.
Key dates in the posting indicate this was a very short-fuse notice tied to an intended award: it was posted on April 10, 2012, created the same day, and carried an original and current closing date of April 11, 2012, with an archive date of May 10, 2012. For administrative or access questions related to the full announcement, the agency provided a point of contact: Mike LeValley (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), reachable at 785-539-3474 or mikelevalley@fws.gov.
Prairie Dog Population and Habitat Monitoring (F12AS00130) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Prairie Dog Population and Habitat Monitoring.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00130.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What CFDA program is this grant associated with?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.615, the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support work that estimates black-tailed prairie dog populations, population densities, and prairie dog colony area on lands surrounding a black-footed ferret reintroduction site.
What kind of project activities does this grant support?
The project is intended to generate reliable, up-to-date monitoring data on:
- Prairie dog abundance (population estimates)
- Prairie dog population densities
- Prairie dog colony footprint/colony area (habitat extent)
Why does prairie dog monitoring matter for black-footed ferret recovery?
The notice explains that prairie dogs are the primary prey base for black-footed ferrets, and the colony footprint is a key habitat component. Monitoring prairie dog abundance and colony extent near an active ferret restoration area supports the success of black-footed ferret recovery efforts.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is explicitly described as a single-source (non-competitive) award and is presented as a full notice of intent to award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is Kansas State University.
Why is the award being made as a single-source (non-competitive) grant?
The agency states Kansas State University is uniquely qualified based on:
- Its geographic location relative to the project area
- Its technical expertise
- The value of continuity in monitoring methods
The notice also emphasizes that Kansas State University conducted the same project work for the previous five years, supporting consistent methodology and comparability of results across time.
What policy is cited to justify awarding without competition?
The single-source approach is justified under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How many awards does the agency anticipate making?
The anticipated number of awards is one.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding available is $32,500.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $32,500.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $1,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What funding activity category is listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as community development.
What is the technical focus of the work described in the notice?
Even though the activity category is listed as community development, the notice describes a technical scope centered on wildlife population and habitat monitoring tied to endangered species recovery and management decision-making.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on April 10, 2012.
When was the opportunity created?
The posting indicates it was created on April 10, 2012.
What was the closing date for the notice?
The original and current closing date was April 11, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as May 10, 2012.
Who can be contacted for administrative or access questions about the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Mike LeValley (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service).
What are the contact details for the point of contact?
Phone: 785-539-3474
Email: mikelevalley@fws.gov
What geographic area does the monitoring work cover?
The notice describes monitoring on lands surrounding a black-footed ferret reintroduction site. No additional site name or location is provided in the information given.
What species are directly referenced in the grant description?
The notice directly references the black-tailed prairie dog (population and habitat monitoring) and the black-footed ferret (reintroduction/restoration and recovery context).
What outputs or results is the project designed to produce?
Based on the notice description, the intended result is reliable, up-to-date monitoring data on prairie dog abundance, densities, and colony area near an active black-footed ferret restoration area, supporting recovery-focused management decisions.
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