Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R8 SDNWRC FY11 001
Apply for FWS R8 SDNWRC FY11 001
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sea level monitoring" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2011 and posted on Jun 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2011. (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 $82,214.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Sea level monitoring" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R8 SDNWRC FY11 001) was a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support a single, targeted coastal monitoring project in southern California. The core aim of the project was to strengthen long-term sea level and elevation change tracking by creating permanent geophysical reference points at two important coastal wetland sites: the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve. In practical terms, the project focused on establishing fixed, permanent benchmarks that can be revisited and reused over time, allowing future monitoring efforts to compare measurements consistently across years and across different survey teams.
A major technical component of the proposed work involved acquiring and processing high-resolution LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data. LiDAR is commonly used for detailed mapping of coastal terrain because it can produce precise elevation information across large areas. The opportunity specified development of two key mapping products from the LiDAR: bare-earth elevation models (which represent ground elevation with vegetation and structures removed) and surface elevation models (which reflect the elevation of the top surfaces, including vegetation or built features). Together, these datasets help scientists and managers evaluate how coastal marshes and estuarine landscapes are changing, which is especially relevant for understanding vulnerability to sea level rise, erosion, sediment deposition, habitat shifts, and flooding patterns.
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, indicating that the agency likely expected to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordination on methods, deliverables, or data standards) rather than simply providing funds and receiving a final report. Only one award was anticipated, and the funding amount was fixed: both the award ceiling and award floor were listed as $82,214, meaning the selected applicant would receive that amount. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute additional funds to be eligible or competitive.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, which generally supports activities that assist in managing fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. The announcement timeline was short: it was posted and created on June 23, 2011, with a closing date of July 7, 2011, and it was later archived on August 6, 2011.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was DeEtta Gibbons, Administrative Officer at the Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 760-930-0168 or by email at DeEttaGibbons@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Sea level monitoring (FWS R8 SDNWRC FY11 001)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Sea level monitoring."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R8 SDNWRC FY11 001.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
This was a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What was the main purpose of the project funded under this opportunity?
The core aim was to strengthen long-term sea level and elevation change tracking in southern California coastal wetlands by creating permanent geophysical reference points (fixed benchmarks) that can be revisited and reused over time.
Where was the project intended to take place?
The project targeted two coastal wetland sites in southern California: the Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and the Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve.
What are "permanent geophysical reference points" or benchmarks in this context?
They are fixed, permanent benchmarks established so that future monitoring teams can return to the same reference locations and compare measurements consistently across years and across different survey crews.
Why does the opportunity emphasize permanent benchmarks?
Permanent benchmarks make long-term monitoring more reliable by keeping measurement reference points consistent, which supports year-to-year comparisons and reduces inconsistencies when different survey teams repeat the work in the future.
Was this opportunity meant to fund multiple projects or a single project?
It was designed to support a single, targeted coastal monitoring project. Only one award was anticipated.
What type of award mechanism was used?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the agency expects substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordination on methods, deliverables, or data standards), rather than simply providing funds and only receiving a final report.
How much funding was available?
The funding amount was fixed at $82,214.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were listed as $82,214, indicating the selected applicant would receive that amount.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility.
What CFDA program was this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What kinds of technical work were specifically included in the project scope?
A major technical component involved acquiring and processing high-resolution LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) data to support detailed coastal terrain mapping and elevation analysis.
What is LiDAR and why is it relevant here?
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is commonly used for detailed mapping because it can produce precise elevation information across large areas. In coastal wetlands, these elevation datasets help evaluate how landscapes change over time.
What mapping products were expected from the LiDAR work?
The opportunity specified development of two key products: (1) bare-earth elevation models (ground elevation with vegetation and structures removed) and (2) surface elevation models (elevation of top surfaces, including vegetation or built features).
What is the difference between a bare-earth elevation model and a surface elevation model?
A bare-earth elevation model represents the ground elevation after removing vegetation and structures, while a surface elevation model represents the elevation of the top-most surfaces, which can include vegetation canopy and built features.
How were these datasets intended to be used?
Together, these datasets support evaluation of coastal marsh and estuarine change, including vulnerability to sea level rise, erosion, sediment deposition, habitat shifts, and flooding patterns.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted and created on June 23, 2011, and it closed on July 7, 2011.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. It was later archived on August 6, 2011.
Who was the listed contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was DeEtta Gibbons, Administrative Officer at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How could applicants contact the listed point of contact?
By phone at 760-930-0168 or by email at DeEttaGibbons@fws.gov.
What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The announcement directed people to contact DeEtta Gibbons (Administrative Officer, USFWS) for questions or issues accessing the full announcement, using the phone number or email provided.
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