Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00147
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Science Applications TAMU CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.669 Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 14, 2012 and posted on May 14, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 2012. (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 $1,000,000.00 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 "Science Applications TAMU CESU" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00147) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement that serves as a notice of intent to issue a single-source continuation award under an existing cooperative agreement. Rather than being a broadly competed grant, it is structured as a cooperative agreement modification that continues work through the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (GCCESU) in partnership with the Institute for Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR) at Texas A and M University. The legal basis for the single-source approach is tied to Public Law 105-391, Section 203, which authorizes the Department of the Interior to establish and support Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units with universities (including land-grant institutions) and other federal and state partners to carry out multidisciplinary research and applied conservation work.
The project focus is a time-sensitive natural resources action in Texas: relocating a population of protected freshwater mussels from a segment of the San Saba River that is at high risk of going dry. The announcement explains that ongoing drought conditions have driven historically low flows across the region, leaving portions of the river dry or reduced to isolated pools. Because many freshwater mussel species cannot tolerate extended exposure to such intermittent conditions, prolonged drought can cause severe mortality and long-lasting damage to local populations. This is especially concerning for rare or protected species, where losses at a single locality can translate into meaningful setbacks for conservation and recovery. The stated objective of the agreement modification is therefore to proactively move mussels out of the at-risk reach to prevent population collapse if drought conditions continue.
Funding is fixed at exactly 1,000,000 dollars, with an award floor and ceiling both listed as 1,000,000, and the announcement anticipates a single award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. The assistance listing associated with the opportunity is CFDA 15.669 (Cooperative Landscape Conservation), and the eligible applicant category is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the CESU model and the specific continuation to Texas A and M University through IRNR.
In terms of timing and status, the notice was posted May 14, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 18, 2012, and it was later archived on June 17, 2012. Questions or issues accessing the announcement were directed to Melanie Dabovich, Executive Assistant, at 505-248-6277.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Science Applications TAMU CESU."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00147.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement.
Is this a competitive grant open to broad applicants?
No. The announcement functions as a notice of intent to issue a single-source continuation award under an existing cooperative agreement, rather than a broadly competed grant.
What type of award is being issued?
It is structured as a cooperative agreement modification that continues work under an existing cooperative agreement.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
Funding is fixed at exactly $1,000,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the announcement.
What is the Assistance Listing/CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing associated with the opportunity is CFDA 15.669 (Cooperative Landscape Conservation).
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Which partner institution is specifically referenced in the announcement?
The continuation work is described as proceeding through the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (GCCESU) in partnership with the Institute for Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR) at Texas A&M University.
What is the CESU connection mentioned in the announcement?
The project is framed within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) model, specifically through the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (GCCESU).
What is the legal basis for using a single-source approach?
The announcement ties the single-source approach to Public Law 105-391, Section 203, which authorizes the Department of the Interior to establish and support Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units with universities and other partners for multidisciplinary research and applied conservation work.
What is the project focus described in the announcement?
The project focuses on a time-sensitive natural resources action in Texas: relocating a population of protected freshwater mussels from a segment of the San Saba River that is at high risk of going dry.
Why is the relocation action considered time-sensitive?
Ongoing drought conditions have driven historically low flows across the region, leaving portions of the river dry or reduced to isolated pools. The modification’s objective is to proactively move mussels out of the at-risk reach to prevent population collapse if drought conditions continue.
What drought-related conditions are described for the San Saba River?
The announcement describes historically low flows, with parts of the river becoming dry or reduced to isolated pools due to ongoing drought conditions.
What conservation concern is raised about freshwater mussels in these conditions?
The announcement notes that many freshwater mussel species cannot tolerate extended exposure to intermittent conditions, and prolonged drought can cause severe mortality and long-lasting damage to local populations.
Why are losses in a single locality described as especially significant?
The announcement emphasizes that for rare or protected species, losses at a single locality can translate into meaningful setbacks for conservation and recovery.
What is the stated objective of the cooperative agreement modification?
The stated objective is to proactively move mussels out of an at-risk reach of the San Saba River to prevent population collapse if drought conditions continue.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on May 14, 2012.
What was the closing date for the announcement?
The original and current closing date listed is May 18, 2012.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The announcement was archived on June 17, 2012.
Who should be contacted for questions or access issues related to the announcement?
Questions or issues accessing the announcement were directed to Melanie Dabovich, Executive Assistant, at 505-248-6277.
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