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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Predictive Modeling of Breeding Area Habitat for Golden Eagles in the Western U.S." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2014 and posted on Feb 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This opportunity is being awarded to the Colorado State University under the CESU Program. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (RMCESU).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $104,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $120,000.00 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 is a notice of intent to award to the Colorado State University under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program Rocky Mountain CESU Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement (#60181AJ402).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Predictive Modeling of Breeding Area Habitat for Golden Eagles in the Western U.S." is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement focused on improving how agencies and partners understand and map breeding-season habitat for golden eagles across the western United States. The central aim is to build predictive, science-based habitat models that describe where breeding golden eagles are most likely to occur and which environmental conditions they tend to select. Specifically, the project is designed to develop two related modeling products: Resource Selection Function (RSF) models (following Johnson et al. 2006) and Relative Habitat Suitability (RHS) models (aligned with USFWS 2010 guidance). Both approaches support landscape-level planning by translating observations and habitat variables into spatial predictions of habitat selection or suitability.
A key feature of the project is its broad geographic and ecological scope. Rather than focusing on a single state or local study area, the modeling is intended to cover major ecoregions across the western U.S., using Level II ecoregions defined under the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) framework for North America. In practical terms, this means the results are meant to be comparable across large regions that differ in climate, topography, vegetation, and land use, and the models should be useful for regional conservation planning, impact assessment, and management decisions affecting golden eagles during the breeding season.
This funding opportunity was posted on February 13, 2014, and later archived on March 15, 2014. It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project (for example, coordination on methods, data integration, review of deliverables, and alignment with agency standards). The assistance listing (CFDA) associated with this opportunity is 15.655, "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation," signaling that the work is part of broader migratory bird science and conservation efforts.
The award was not an open competition. It was issued as a notice of intent to award specifically to Colorado State University through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, under the Rocky Mountain CESU (RMCESU). Eligibility was limited to participating partners of the Rocky Mountain CESU, and the announcement explicitly states it is being awarded to Colorado State University under the Rocky Mountain CESU Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement (#60181AJ402). The "closing date" fields reflect that same intent-to-award structure rather than a standard application deadline, reinforcing that this was a directed award rather than a broadly competed solicitation.
In terms of funding, the opportunity anticipated up to two awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $104,000. The stated award floor was $63,000 and the award ceiling was $120,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated, meaning the recipient was not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
For access or questions about the announcement, the listed federal contact was Brian Woodbridge, with a phone number of 530-841-3101 and the email address brianwoodbridge@fws.gov. Overall, the opportunity centers on producing regionally relevant, defensible predictive models of breeding-season golden eagle habitat that can support consistent management and conservation decisions across the varied ecoregions of the western United States.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Predictive Modeling of Breeding Area Habitat for Golden Eagles in the Western U.S."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project aims to improve how agencies and partners understand, map, and plan for breeding-season habitat for golden eagles across the western United States by developing predictive, science-based habitat models.
What is being modeled in this project?
The modeling focuses on breeding-season habitat for golden eagles, including where breeding eagles are most likely to occur and the environmental conditions they tend to select during the breeding season.
What modeling products are expected from this project?
The project is designed to produce two related modeling products: Resource Selection Function (RSF) models (following Johnson et al. 2006) and Relative Habitat Suitability (RHS) models (aligned with USFWS 2010 guidance).
What are Resource Selection Function (RSF) models in the context of this opportunity?
RSF models, as referenced here (Johnson et al. 2006), are intended to translate observations and habitat variables into spatial predictions describing habitat selection by breeding golden eagles.
What are Relative Habitat Suitability (RHS) models in the context of this opportunity?
RHS models, as described in this announcement (aligned with USFWS 2010 guidance), are intended to represent relative habitat suitability across the landscape to support planning and decision-making.
Why does the opportunity include both RSF and RHS approaches?
Both approaches are described as supporting landscape-level planning by converting observations and habitat variables into spatial predictions of habitat selection or suitability, helping partners use the results for consistent regional planning and management decisions.
What is the geographic scope of the modeling effort?
The modeling is intended to cover major ecoregions across the western United States rather than focusing on a single state or local study area.
How are the regions defined for this project?
The project uses Level II ecoregions defined under the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) framework for North America.
What is the benefit of using Level II ecoregions for the modeling?
Using CEC Level II ecoregions is intended to make results comparable across large regions that differ in climate, topography, vegetation, and land use, supporting broader regional conservation planning and analysis.
What types of decisions are these models intended to support?
The models are intended to be useful for regional conservation planning, impact assessment, and management decisions affecting golden eagles during the breeding season.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project, such as coordination on methods, data integration, review of deliverables, and alignment with agency standards.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing (CFDA) associated with this opportunity is 15.655, titled "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation."
How does CFDA 15.655 relate to this project?
The CFDA listing indicates the work is part of broader migratory bird science and conservation efforts, under the program "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation."
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 13, 2014.
When was this opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 15, 2014.
Was this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The award was not an open competition. It was issued as a notice of intent to award.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The notice of intent to award was specifically directed to Colorado State University through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program under the Rocky Mountain CESU (RMCESU).
Who was eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility was limited to participating partners of the Rocky Mountain CESU, and the announcement states it is being awarded to Colorado State University under the Rocky Mountain CESU Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement (#60181AJ402).
What does the "closing date" indicate for this opportunity?
The "closing date" fields reflect the intent-to-award structure rather than a standard application deadline, reinforcing that this was a directed award rather than a broadly competed solicitation.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated up to two awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $104,000.
What was the award floor and award ceiling?
The stated award floor was $63,000 and the award ceiling was $120,000.
Was cost sharing or a matching requirement required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated, meaning non-federal matching funds were not required as a condition of the award.
Who is the federal contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed federal contact is Brian Woodbridge.
What are the contact details for the federal point of contact?
Brian Woodbridge can be reached by phone at 530-841-3101 and by email at brianwoodbridge@fws.gov.
What is the overall expected outcome of this project?
The overall outcome is to produce regionally relevant, defensible predictive models of breeding-season golden eagle habitat that support consistent management and conservation decisions across varied western U.S. ecoregions.
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