Opportunity Information: Apply for F11PS00677
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Precipitation Trends In Alaska" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.664 Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 5, 2011 and posted on May 5, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 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 $41,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $41,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Precipitation Trends In Alaska" opportunity is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 cooperative agreement intended to improve understanding of how Alaska's precipitation has changed in the recent historical record, and how that history can be used to sharpen projections of future conditions that matter for fish, wildlife, and habitat management. The agency frames the need around a basic challenge in Alaska: precipitation is highly variable across short distances and is also difficult to measure reliably, which makes long-term trends harder to detect with confidence. Because land managers rely on downscaled climate models for planning and adaptation, the grant is designed to strengthen the underlying historical precipitation record so model inputs and interpretations are more trustworthy.
This is not an open competition. USFWS states it intends to make a single-source award to The Wilderness Society (TWS) in Anchorage, Alaska, under the authority referenced as 505 DM 2.14 (B). The notice explicitly says it is not a request for proposals and that the government does not plan to accept proposals from other applicants. The award is expected to be made about 15 days after the notice.
The technical work described focuses on reconciling inconsistencies and variability in precipitation data to distinguish real climate signals from artifacts created by measurement issues. TWS is expected to compile precipitation and related climate data from weather stations across Alaska, then evaluate those station records for homogeneity, meaning they will test whether the time series behave consistently through time or show breaks that could indicate non-climatic disruptions. When inhomogeneities are detected, the work will attempt to determine whether they are linked to station moves, equipment changes, observation practices, or operational shifts, versus reflecting actual climatic variability. After cleaning and diagnosing the data, the project will evaluate precipitation trends using two analytical approaches over both shorter and longer time windows, and will characterize historical climate variability in Alaska's Arctic and other key habitats important to species that migrate into Arctic regions.
USFWS justifies the single-source approach by pointing to TWS staff qualifications that match the specific methodological needs of the project. The notice highlights demonstrated expertise in homogeneity testing for both station-based and gridded datasets, and in nonparametric Mann-Kendall trend analysis, including prior applications to temperature datasets in Bulgaria and Colorado and to broader circulation-related datasets. It also notes experience using "trend-free pre-whitening" methods to address autocorrelation (specifically removing AR(1) structure) so trend significance and magnitude are not overstated due to serial correlation in climate time series. Additional cited experience includes a detailed homogeneity analysis of gridded precipitation products for the Colorado River Basin using multiple absolute homogeneity tests, as well as doctoral-level research on precipitation bias in general circulation models using a range of gridded datasets, reanalyses, and station-based products. Finally, USFWS notes that TWS has already been involved in related preparatory work, including surveying and partially compiling Alaska weather station availability, which reduces startup time and improves feasibility.
In terms of administrative details, the opportunity is listed as discretionary funding through a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.664 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs). It anticipates one award with an estimated total funding amount of $41,000, with an award ceiling of $41,000 and no required cost share or match. The posting date is May 5, 2011, with a closing date of May 20, 2011, and an archive date of June 19, 2011. Although the eligibility field references certain nonprofit organizations, the notice makes clear that this particular action is a directed, single-source award rather than a competitive solicitation. For access issues with the announcement, the contact listed is Richard Primmer, Contract Specialist, at 907-786-3611.
FAQs: Precipitation Trends In Alaska (USFWS Region 7)
What is the "Precipitation Trends In Alaska" grant opportunity?
It is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 cooperative agreement intended to improve understanding of how Alaska's precipitation has changed in the recent historical record, and how that historical record can be used to sharpen projections of future conditions relevant to fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Why is USFWS focusing on precipitation trends in Alaska?
USFWS describes a basic challenge in Alaska: precipitation varies greatly over short distances and is difficult to measure reliably. Those factors make long-term trends harder to detect with confidence. Because land managers rely on downscaled climate models for planning and adaptation, the project aims to strengthen the underlying historical precipitation record so model inputs and interpretations are more trustworthy.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice states this is not an open competition. It explicitly says it is not a request for proposals and that the government does not plan to accept proposals from other applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
USFWS states it intends to make a single-source award to The Wilderness Society (TWS) in Anchorage, Alaska.
What type of award mechanism is being used?
The opportunity is described as discretionary funding through a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.664 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs).
What is the statutory/administrative authority cited for the single-source award?
The notice references authority as 505 DM 2.14 (B) in support of the single-source approach.
How many awards are expected?
One award is anticipated.
What is the estimated funding amount and maximum award size?
The estimated total funding amount is $41,000, and the award ceiling is also $41,000.
Is a cost share or match required?
No. The notice states there is no required cost share or match.
When was the opportunity posted and when does it close?
The posting date is May 5, 2011, and the closing date is May 20, 2011. The archive date is June 19, 2011.
When does USFWS expect to make the award?
The notice states the award is expected to be made about 15 days after the notice.
What technical work will the project perform?
The work focuses on reconciling inconsistencies and variability in precipitation data so analysts can distinguish real climate signals from artifacts caused by measurement issues. TWS is expected to compile precipitation and related climate data from weather stations across Alaska and evaluate those station records for homogeneity.
What does "homogeneity testing" mean in this project context?
In this notice, homogeneity testing refers to evaluating whether station time series behave consistently through time or show breaks that could indicate non-climatic disruptions. The goal is to identify potential discontinuities in records that might come from measurement or operational changes rather than actual climate variability.
What kinds of non-climatic issues will be investigated if inhomogeneities are found?
The notice says the project will attempt to determine whether detected inhomogeneities are linked to station moves, equipment changes, observation practices, or operational shifts, versus reflecting actual climatic variability.
How will precipitation trends be evaluated?
After cleaning and diagnosing the data, the project will evaluate precipitation trends using two analytical approaches over both shorter and longer time windows.
What regions or habitats are emphasized in the analysis?
The project will characterize historical climate variability in Alaska's Arctic and other key habitats that are important to species that migrate into Arctic regions.
Why did USFWS select The Wilderness Society (TWS) for a single-source award?
USFWS justifies the single-source approach by citing TWS staff qualifications and specific methodological expertise that match the project needs. The notice highlights expertise in homogeneity testing for station-based and gridded datasets and in nonparametric Mann-Kendall trend analysis, plus experience with methods intended to address autocorrelation so trend significance and magnitude are not overstated.
What analytical methods are mentioned in the notice as part of TWS expertise?
The notice references nonparametric Mann-Kendall trend analysis and "trend-free pre-whitening" methods to address autocorrelation, specifically removing AR(1) structure, to reduce the risk of overstating trend significance and magnitude due to serial correlation in climate time series.
Does the notice mention prior relevant work by TWS?
Yes. USFWS notes that TWS has already been involved in related preparatory work, including surveying and partially compiling Alaska weather station availability, which is described as reducing startup time and improving feasibility. The notice also cites experience including homogeneity analysis of gridded precipitation products for the Colorado River Basin and doctoral-level research on precipitation bias in general circulation models using multiple dataset types.
If someone has trouble accessing the announcement, who is the contact?
For access issues with the announcement, the listed contact is Richard Primmer, Contract Specialist, at 907-786-3611.
Does the eligibility language mean other nonprofits can apply?
Although the eligibility field references certain nonprofit organizations, the notice makes clear that this particular action is a directed, single-source award and that the government does not plan to accept proposals from other applicants.
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