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Opportunity Summary:

The Region 6 Migratory Bird Program grant opportunity (USFWS Mountain Prairie Region, FY 2009) is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service designed to support projects that conserve migratory bird species across the Region 6 footprint. The program is strongly oriented toward science, planning, and decision-support work that helps agencies and partners understand bird populations and prioritize conservation actions. It places special emphasis on species already identified in USFWS conservation and management priority lists, such as Birds of Conservation Concern (2002), focal species lists, and Birds of Management Concern, with the expectation that funded projects will clearly link their objectives to these priority species or groups.

A central goal of the program is to move forward established bird conservation plans at multiple scales, including national, regional, flyway, Bird Conservation Region, and state plans. Proposals that directly implement priorities from widely used planning frameworks like the Partners in Flight North American Landbird Conservation Plan, the U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, the North American Waterbird Conservation Plan, the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, and State Wildlife Action Plans are positioned to receive the highest funding consideration. In practical terms, applicants are expected to show how their work fills recognized information gaps, strengthens monitoring programs, improves management guidance, or otherwise supports the conservation actions called for in these plans.

The program funds projects that fit one or more of three main activity types. First, it supports population surveys and monitoring efforts that determine the status, trends, and distribution of priority bird species, with a stated preference for landscape-level work (projects that produce results applicable across larger geographies rather than a single site). Second, it supports applied research that can directly inform conservation decisions, including studies of habitat needs, best management practices, limiting factors, and population responses to conservation actions. This research category also includes developing new monitoring techniques for species that are poorly surveyed and building models that connect birds and habitats in ways that help identify priority habitat focus areas. Third, it funds compilation and synthesis of technical information, such as status assessments for species of concern, development of habitat management and restoration guidelines, and creation of outreach and education tools that translate technical findings into usable products for practitioners. Notably, the announcement clarifies that on-the-ground habitat management projects are generally not covered under this program, meaning applicants should not treat it as a habitat restoration or acquisition grant unless their work is primarily tied to monitoring, research, or technical guidance.

From an administrative standpoint, proposals and budgets are reviewed and approved by the Region 6 Migratory Bird Program staff. Funding decisions are typically made within 180 days after a proposal is received, although the agency notes that new funding may become available later, and previously submitted projects could be reconsidered at that time. The evaluation criteria emphasize alignment with migratory bird priorities, relevance to bird conservation plans, and focus on priority species. Projects are also judged on biological and statistical rigor, feasibility, geographic applicability of results, and cost effectiveness. In addition to internal review, proposals may be sent to external reviewers, including other federal staff, state and local government personnel, or subject-matter experts, mainly to validate methodology, feasibility, and value for money.

While the listing indicates there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement, the program explicitly states that proposals including matching funds or in-kind contributions (services, materials, equipment, or other partner support) may be viewed more favorably than similar proposals without leveraged resources. Once a proposal is selected, the parties finalize deliverables and funding terms and then execute a formal agreement; work can begin after signatures are in place. Depending on the determination of the USFWS Program Officer, some agreements may have periods of performance of up to five years, and funding may be increased during the agreement term if funds become available, so long as it aligns with program priorities and remains subject to appropriations.

The funding instrument for this opportunity can be a cooperative agreement or a grant, and the activity category is Environment and Natural Resources. Award sizes range from a $500 minimum to a $250,000 maximum (award floor and ceiling). Eligible applicants are broad and include state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and state-controlled higher education institutions and private higher education institutions; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) organizations as well as nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those categories); and small businesses. The opportunity was posted March 27, 2008, with the listed closing date extending through September 30, 2009 (and archived October 30, 2009), under Funding Opportunity Number FWS R6 MB 01.

For applicants who need help accessing the full announcement or have questions, the contact listed is Suzanne D. Fellows, Assistant Nongame Migratory Bird Coordinator, at 303-236-4417, and the additional information link points to the USFWS Mountain Prairie Region Migratory Birds website.

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