Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00287
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Grants (Generic)" 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 Jun 22, 2015 and posted on Jun 22, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 6, 2015 This is a NOTICE OF INTENT to single source to Environmental Solutions and Innovations. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
This Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00287), titled "Research Grants (Generic)," supports a focused natural resources research project aimed at improving understanding of how a federally threatened species, the northern long-eared bat, uses a key cave site in Oklahoma. The bat was listed as threatened largely because of white-nose syndrome (WNS), and the agency notes that Oklahoma-specific occurrence data are limited. Duncan Field Cave, located on the Sally Bull Hollow Unit of the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge in Adair County, is one of only nine known hibernation sites (hibernacula) for the species in the state. Winter cave surveys typically observe around 10 to 20 individuals there, but the refuge believes that number likely underrepresents actual use because northern long-eared bats often tuck into narrow cracks and crevices and because the cave system is extensive, with more than nine miles of passage. As a result, the refuge does not yet have a clear picture of the cave's overall importance for the species during winter.
The proposed work is a two-year field study built around fall and spring bat surveys and a banding effort designed to document use of the cave more effectively than winter visual counts alone. Field crews would conduct mist-netting and/or trapping at three of the cave's 11 entrances. Sampling would occur for two nights each season: in October 2015 and October 2016 (fall sessions), and in March 2016 and March 2017 (spring sessions). Across all sessions, the project specifies a minimum of 24 net-nights over the life of the award. Each northern long-eared bat captured would be fitted with a band to allow future identification and improve understanding of movement, site fidelity, and seasonal use of the cave area. The project also requires photographic documentation of each species captured, with additional emphasis on photographing any listed (protected) bats.
A disease surveillance component is included to help track potential WNS impacts. If captured bats show wing damage or other signs consistent with possible exposure to the fungus associated with WNS, staff would collect a swab sample for follow-up analysis. For all captured bats, the study would record standard biological and condition metrics, including species identification, sex, age class, reproductive condition, right forearm length, weight, and wing condition. These data are intended to support better population and health assessments, and to inform refuge and broader conservation decisions about the site and the species.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this is a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants (Generic)). The estimated total funding is $35,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $35,000, meaning the agency anticipated a single award at that amount. Cost sharing or matching is not required. The notice states it is a "Notice of Intent" to make a single-source award to Environmental Solutions and Innovations (ESI), and eligibility is listed as small businesses, aligning with that intent. The opportunity was posted June 22, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 6, 2015, and an archive date of June 21, 2016. Deliverables include an annual report and a final report at the end of the project. For access issues or administrative questions, the listed contact is Michelle L. Willcox, Program Analyst/Grants Specialist, at 505-248-7486 or MichelleWillcox@fws.gov, and the general listing reference points to Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Research Grants (Generic)" and the Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00287.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Fish and Wildlife Service).
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support a focused natural resources research project that improves understanding of how the federally threatened northern long-eared bat uses a key cave site in Oklahoma, especially during winter.
Which species is the project focused on?
The project focuses on the northern long-eared bat, which is federally listed as a threatened species.
Why is the northern long-eared bat listed as threatened?
The listing is largely due to impacts from white-nose syndrome (WNS).
What is the research site for the proposed study?
The study site is Duncan Field Cave on the Sally Bull Hollow Unit of the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge in Adair County, Oklahoma.
Why is Duncan Field Cave considered important for this research?
Duncan Field Cave is one of only nine known hibernation sites (hibernacula) for the northern long-eared bat in Oklahoma. However, current winter visual survey counts likely underrepresent actual use because bats can hide in cracks and crevices and the cave system is extensive (more than nine miles of passage).
How many northern long-eared bats are typically observed in winter cave surveys at this site?
Winter cave surveys typically observe around 10 to 20 individuals.
Why might winter visual counts underestimate bat use of the cave?
The refuge believes winter visual counts may be low because northern long-eared bats often tuck into narrow cracks and crevices, and because the cave system is extensive and complex.
How long is the proposed research project?
The proposed work is a two-year field study.
What field methods are described in the project?
The project is built around fall and spring bat surveys and a banding effort, using mist-netting and/or trapping at three of the cave's 11 entrances.
How many cave entrances will be sampled?
Sampling would be conducted at three of the cave's 11 entrances.
When are the planned survey sessions?
The plan includes two nights of sampling each season: October 2015 and October 2016 (fall sessions), and March 2016 and March 2017 (spring sessions).
How much sampling effort is required across the project?
Across all sessions, the project specifies a minimum of 24 net-nights over the life of the award.
What happens to northern long-eared bats that are captured?
Each captured northern long-eared bat would be fitted with a band to allow future identification and to improve understanding of movement, site fidelity, and seasonal use of the cave area.
Is photography required as part of the field work?
Yes. The project requires photographic documentation of each species captured, with additional emphasis on photographing any listed (protected) bats.
Is disease surveillance included in this project?
Yes. A disease surveillance component is included to help track potential white-nose syndrome (WNS) impacts.
When are swab samples collected for white-nose syndrome follow-up analysis?
If captured bats show wing damage or other signs consistent with possible exposure to the fungus associated with WNS, staff would collect a swab sample for follow-up analysis.
What biological data will be recorded for captured bats?
For all captured bats, the study would record standard biological and condition metrics including species identification, sex, age class, reproductive condition, right forearm length, weight, and wing condition.
How will the collected data be used?
The data are intended to support better population and health assessments and to inform refuge and broader conservation decisions about the site and the species.
What is the type of award instrument?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA is 15.650 (Research Grants (Generic)).
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $35,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are set at $35,000, indicating the agency anticipated a single award at that amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
The notice is described as a "Notice of Intent" to make a single-source award to Environmental Solutions and Innovations (ESI), which indicates the agency intended a single recipient rather than an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The notice states an intent to make a single-source award to Environmental Solutions and Innovations (ESI).
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as small businesses, aligning with the stated intent to make a single-source award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 22, 2015.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date is July 6, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is June 21, 2016.
What deliverables are required?
Deliverables include an annual report and a final report at the end of the project.
Who is the contact person for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed contact is Michelle L. Willcox, Program Analyst/Grants Specialist. Phone: 505-248-7486. Email: MichelleWillcox@fws.gov.
Where is the general listing reference located?
The general listing reference points to Grants.gov.
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