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- The Region 2 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Provide GIS mapping through graduate students to add attributes to current maps." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 19, 2009 and posted on Aug 19, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 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 is a sole source opportunity restricted to Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Provide GIS mapping through graduate students to add attributes to current maps," is a continuation cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Region 2) for work supporting the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in South Texas. The core purpose is to help the refuge update and modernize its scientific and management foundation for Tamaulipan brushland habitats by revising U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Report 88(36). That report, originally produced in 1988, covers the description of the Tamaulipan brushland ecosystem, the human impacts affecting it, and management options. Since conditions and land use in the Lower Rio Grande Valley have changed substantially over the decades, the refuge is seeking updated descriptions and refreshed management recommendations that reflect current realities, especially changes in native brushland habitats and how human activities are influencing native plants and wildlife.
A major feature of this continuation award is additional funding and a two-year extension of the period of performance specifically to add GIS capacity through graduate student expertise. The intent is to improve existing Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR tract maps by adding attributes to current map products, which typically means building richer geospatial datasets that do more than show boundaries. In practice, this kind of work often involves linking mapped tracts to descriptive information that helps refuge staff manage land and habitats more effectively, such as habitat types, management units, restoration status, disturbance history, land acquisition details, or other standardized fields that make maps more useful for planning, reporting, and long-term monitoring. The refuge indicates it will provide guidance and work closely with the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit throughout the cooperative agreement, signaling a collaborative approach where the refuge sets priorities and management needs while the research unit and associated graduate students provide technical GIS and analytical support.
Administratively, this is a sole-source continuation opportunity restricted to a single eligible applicant: the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. It is offered as a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), which generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in coordinating the work. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and it falls under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic). Only one award is expected, with total estimated funding of $40,000; the award ceiling and floor are both listed as $40,000, indicating a fixed award amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted on August 19, 2009, with an original and current closing date of August 24, 2009, and an archive date of September 23, 2009.
For questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Imer De La Garza, Wildlife Biologist at the Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR, reachable by phone at 956-784-7561 or by email at imerdelagarza@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Provide GIS mapping through graduate students to add attributes to current maps."
What type of federal funding opportunity is this?
This is a continuation cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Region 2). A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial federal agency involvement in coordinating or guiding the work, rather than operating as a more hands-off grant.
Who is issuing and supporting the work under this cooperative agreement?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Region 2), and the work supports the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in South Texas.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to help the Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR update and modernize its scientific and management foundation for Tamaulipan brushland habitats by revising U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Report 88(36).
What is U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Report 88(36), and why does it need updating?
Biological Report 88(36) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service report originally produced in 1988 that describes the Tamaulipan brushland ecosystem, human impacts affecting it, and management options. The refuge is seeking updated descriptions and refreshed management recommendations because conditions and land use in the Lower Rio Grande Valley have changed substantially over the decades, including changes to native brushland habitats and the ways human activities influence native plants and wildlife.
What new work is emphasized in this continuation award?
A major feature of this continuation award is additional funding and a two-year extension of the period of performance specifically to add GIS capacity through graduate student expertise.
What does "add attributes to current maps" mean in this context?
The intent is to improve existing Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR tract maps by adding attributes to current map products. This generally means building richer geospatial datasets that do more than display tract boundaries by linking mapped tracts to descriptive information that supports planning, reporting, and long-term monitoring.
What kinds of attributes might be added to the refuge tract maps?
The announcement indicates attributes can include information that helps refuge staff manage land and habitats more effectively. Examples mentioned include habitat types, management units, restoration status, disturbance history, land acquisition details, and other standardized fields that make map products more useful.
How will graduate students be involved?
The continuation award is designed to add GIS capacity through graduate student expertise. Graduate students associated with the eligible applicant are expected to provide technical GIS and analytical support to improve and attribute the refuge tract maps.
How will the refuge participate in the project work?
The refuge indicates it will provide guidance and work closely with the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit throughout the cooperative agreement. This suggests a collaborative approach where the refuge sets priorities and management needs and the research unit and graduate students support the technical GIS work.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
This is a sole-source continuation opportunity restricted to a single eligible applicant: the Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit.
How many awards will be made?
Only one award is expected.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $40,000. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $40,000, indicating the award amount is fixed at that level.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category and CFDA number?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources. The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on August 19, 2009. The original and current closing date is August 24, 2009. The archive date is September 23, 2009.
Who can be contacted with questions or if there is trouble accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Imer De La Garza, Wildlife Biologist at the Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR. Phone: 956-784-7561. Email: imerdelagarza@fws.gov.
Where is the project work focused geographically?
The work supports the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in South Texas and is focused on habitats and tract mapping relevant to the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
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