Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00466
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- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Unit 2 Western Snowy Plover" 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 Sep 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 23, 2016 This is a Notification of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement to Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation. (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 $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Recovery Unit 2 Western Snowy Plover opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00466) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement focused on supporting field monitoring and related coordination work for the Western Snowy Plover in Recovery Unit 2. The project is aimed at generating consistent, decision-ready biological information about the species during the breeding season, including annual measures of productivity and survivorship, as well as population size estimates and distribution data. In addition to monitoring, the work explicitly includes training and other associated activities needed to carry out effective surveys and data collection in the recovery unit.
This announcement is structured as a discretionary, single-source award under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Network, and it is presented as a Notification of Intent to make the award to the Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation (HSU). The eligible applicant category listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the intended recipient. Only one award is expected, with an award ceiling of $30,000, indicating a modest, targeted funding level designed to support a defined scope of monitoring and reporting rather than a broad multi-recipient grant competition.
The agreement period runs from May 1, 2017 through September 30, 2022, which sets up a multi-year framework for continuity in data collection across breeding seasons. Initial funding is specified for the earlier segment of the project, from May 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, suggesting that subsequent funding increments would depend on continued project needs, performance, and available funds. Reporting requirements are clearly laid out: HSU is expected to prepare and submit an annual report for each funded year by November 1, and to provide informal weekly updates during the breeding season, reflecting the time-sensitive nature of breeding monitoring and the need for ongoing coordination with the Service.
Administratively, the opportunity sits within the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, and is tied to CFDA 15.678. The stated legal authority is the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958 (16 U.S.C. 661), which supports cooperative efforts to conserve fish and wildlife resources. The opportunity was created on September 18, 2016, with an original closing date of September 23, 2016, consistent with a short window typical of single-source notices rather than an open competitive solicitation. Overall, the grant is designed to maintain sustained monitoring capacity for the Western Snowy Plover in Recovery Unit 2, ensuring standardized annual metrics and regular communication that can inform recovery planning and on-the-ground management.
Recovery Unit 2 Western Snowy Plover (F16AS00466) - FAQs
What is the Recovery Unit 2 Western Snowy Plover funding opportunity (F16AS00466)?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement intended to support field monitoring and related coordination for the Western Snowy Plover in Recovery Unit 2. The work focuses on breeding-season monitoring and producing consistent, decision-ready biological information to support recovery planning and management.
Which agency is offering this cooperative agreement?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of award is this (competitive or non-competitive)?
It is a discretionary, single-source award. The announcement is presented as a Notification of Intent to make the award, rather than an open competitive solicitation.
What program network is this award associated with?
The award is structured under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Network.
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The notice identifies the Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation (HSU) as the intended recipient.
Who is eligible to apply based on the listed eligibility category?
The eligible applicant category listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the intended recipient described in the notice.
How many awards are expected to be made?
Only one award is expected.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $30,000.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to maintain sustained monitoring capacity for the Western Snowy Plover in Recovery Unit 2 and to generate standardized, decision-ready biological information during the breeding season. This includes annual metrics and regular communication that can inform recovery planning and on-the-ground management.
What specific data or metrics is the project expected to produce?
The project is intended to generate annual measures of productivity and survivorship, along with population size estimates and distribution data for the Western Snowy Plover during the breeding season.
Does the scope include activities beyond field monitoring?
Yes. In addition to monitoring, the work explicitly includes training and other associated activities needed to carry out effective surveys and data collection in the recovery unit.
What is the period of performance for the cooperative agreement?
The agreement period runs from May 1, 2017 through September 30, 2022.
Is the funding provided all at once or in increments?
The information provided indicates initial funding for May 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, suggesting that later increments could depend on continued project needs, performance, and availability of funds.
What are the formal reporting requirements?
The recipient is expected to prepare and submit an annual report for each funded year by November 1.
Are there any ongoing or informal communication requirements during the breeding season?
Yes. The recipient is expected to provide informal weekly updates during the breeding season, reflecting the need for time-sensitive coordination related to breeding monitoring.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.678.
What legal authority is cited for this opportunity?
The stated legal authority is the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958 (16 U.S.C. 661), which supports cooperative efforts to conserve fish and wildlife resources.
When was the opportunity created and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was created on September 18, 2016, and the original closing date was September 23, 2016. The short window is consistent with a single-source notice rather than a broad, open competition.
Why does this opportunity have a short application window?
Based on the information provided, it is structured as a discretionary, single-source Notification of Intent to make an award to a named recipient, which commonly results in a shorter posting window than a competitive, multi-applicant grant opportunity.
What makes this opportunity "decision-ready" in terms of expected outputs?
The intent is to produce consistent, standardized biological information (such as productivity, survivorship, population size estimates, and distribution data) collected during the breeding season, along with regular updates and annual reporting, so the information can be used for recovery planning and management decisions.
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