Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R8 YFWO ESFR 02
Apply for FWS R8 YFWO ESFR 02
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Spatial Analysis for Species Recovery and Habitat Restoration" 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 Jul 16, 2010 and posted on Jul 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent. The opportunity has been awarded to Natural Resource Geospatial. No other applications will be reviewed.. (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 $25,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a notice of intent. The opportunity has been awarded to Natural Resource Geospatial under 505 DM 2.14(4) Unique Qualifications. No other applications will be reviewed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Spatial Analysis for Species Recovery and Habitat Restoration" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant focused on using GIS and ecological modeling to improve species recovery planning and to guide habitat restoration investments. The core purpose is to produce practical, decision-ready spatial products: habitat maps, habitat suitability models, and restoration maps that can be used by the Service, partner agencies, private institutions, and other cooperators to design, carry out, and track conservation strategies and restoration projects. The work is framed as applied science and technology support for on-the-ground recovery and management, covering both terrestrial and aquatic environments.
A central feature of the project is spatial analysis and mapping that supports restoration project development, species recovery and management plans, and ecological evaluations. The project specifically calls out assistance to state and private partners and FWS staff through ecological modeling for several priority species, including the Siskiyou Mountains Salamander, the Northern Spotted Owl, the Fisher, anadromous fish, and other related terrestrial and aquatic species. The grant emphasizes building GIS-based prioritization models for habitat restoration planning, meaning the mapping and modeling outputs are intended not only to describe habitat, but to help rank where restoration should happen first based on factors like biological value and risk.
The statement of work is organized around a set of concrete tasks and deliverables. These include producing final Northern Spotted Owl habitat suitability maps along with supporting spatial statistics, presenting the spotted owl modeling results to interagency and nongovernmental participants, and generating publication-quality maps for final reports. The recipient is also expected to work directly with YFWO staff and interagency specialists to develop a spatial framework for habitat restoration analyses, then expand that framework by creating resource maps that show species distributions and habitats across terrestrial and aquatic systems, along with estimated risk maps. Finally, the project requires integrating models that combine mapped "resource value" and mapped "risk" into a unified spatial approach that can be used to prioritize restoration efforts, culminating in a final report submitted to YFWO.
The opportunity includes a milestone schedule that starts with completing maps and spatial statistics by October 31, 2010, followed by presenting results by November 30, 2010. Publication maps are due by January 31, 2011. The spatial framework for restoration analyses is planned for development during February through March 2011, with resource and risk maps due by March 31, 2011. Integration of the spatial depiction used for prioritizing restoration is slated for March through April 2011. Administrative reporting requirements include progress reporting tied to invoicing, submission of the SF-425 Federal Financial Report by September 30 each year, and a final report due December 31, 2012.
Funding for the award is fixed at $25,000 (both the floor and ceiling), with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The activity category is listed under science and technology and other research and development, and it is associated with CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). The posting date and creation date are July 16, 2010. Importantly, the announcement is not an open competition; it is a notice of intent stating the opportunity has already been awarded to Natural Resource Geospatial under a "Unique Qualifications" authority (505 DM 2.14(4)), and no other applications will be accepted or reviewed.
Overall, the grant is best understood as targeted technical support to strengthen interagency and non-government participation in recovery planning and to enable larger-scale habitat restoration planning for species that fall under federal and tribal trust responsibilities. It aims to turn ecological data into usable spatial decision tools that help partners coordinate, compare options, document assumptions, and track restoration outcomes over time. Contact information provided for assistance with accessing the full announcement is Misty Bradford, Cooperative Agreements Assistant, at 530-842-5763.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Spatial Analysis for Species Recovery and Habitat Restoration.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to use GIS and ecological modeling to improve species recovery planning and to guide habitat restoration investments. The emphasis is on producing practical, decision-ready spatial products that can be used to design, implement, and track conservation and restoration actions.
What kinds of outputs or products are expected?
The project is intended to produce spatial decision-support products such as:
- Habitat maps
- Habitat suitability models
- Restoration maps
- Supporting spatial statistics (where specified)
- Resource value maps and risk maps used for prioritizing restoration
- Publication-quality maps for final reporting
Who are the intended users of the mapping and modeling products?
The products are intended for use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and also by partner agencies, private institutions, and other cooperators involved in recovery planning and habitat restoration.
What types of environments does the work cover?
The work covers both terrestrial and aquatic environments.
What activities does the project specifically emphasize?
A central emphasis is on spatial analysis and mapping that supports:
- Restoration project development
- Species recovery and management planning
- Ecological evaluations
- GIS-based prioritization models that help rank where restoration should happen first
Which species are specifically mentioned as priorities in the description?
The opportunity specifically calls out ecological modeling support for priority species including:
- Siskiyou Mountains Salamander
- Northern Spotted Owl
- Fisher
- Anadromous fish
- Other related terrestrial and aquatic species
What does it mean that the grant focuses on "prioritization" for restoration?
In this project, prioritization means using GIS-based models to produce maps that do more than describe habitat. The outputs are intended to help rank or prioritize restoration locations by combining mapped information such as resource value (biological value) and risk.
What are the main tasks and deliverables listed in the statement of work?
The statement of work describes tasks and deliverables that include:
- Producing final Northern Spotted Owl habitat suitability maps with supporting spatial statistics
- Presenting spotted owl modeling results to interagency and nongovernmental participants
- Creating publication-quality maps for final reports
- Working with YFWO staff and interagency specialists to develop a spatial framework for habitat restoration analyses
- Expanding the framework with resource maps (species distributions and habitats across terrestrial and aquatic systems) and estimated risk maps
- Integrating mapped resource value and risk into a unified approach to prioritize restoration
- Submitting a final report to YFWO
What is the schedule for key milestones and deliverables?
The milestone schedule described includes:
- October 31, 2010: Maps and spatial statistics completed
- November 30, 2010: Presentation of results completed
- January 31, 2011: Publication-quality maps due
- February to March 2011: Spatial framework for restoration analyses developed
- March 31, 2011: Resource maps and risk maps due
- March to April 2011: Integration of the spatial depiction for prioritizing restoration
- December 31, 2012: Final report due
What are the ongoing reporting requirements during the project?
Administrative reporting requirements include:
- Progress reporting tied to invoicing
- Submission of the SF-425 Federal Financial Report by September 30 each year
- A final report due December 31, 2012
How much funding is available under this award?
The award amount is fixed at $25,000. The description states both the funding floor and ceiling are $25,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is listed as science and technology and other research and development.
What CFDA program is associated with this award?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.608, titled Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) listed is July 16, 2010.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is described as a notice of intent and states the opportunity has already been awarded. It also states that no other applications will be accepted or reviewed.
Who has already been selected to receive the award?
The notice states the opportunity has already been awarded to Natural Resource Geospatial.
Under what authority was the award made without open competition?
The award is described as being made under a "Unique Qualifications" authority, referenced as 505 DM 2.14(4).
What is the overall role of this grant in recovery planning and restoration?
The grant is positioned as targeted technical support to strengthen interagency and non-government participation in recovery planning and to enable larger-scale habitat restoration planning for species under federal and tribal trust responsibilities. The work aims to turn ecological data into spatial decision tools that help partners coordinate, compare options, document assumptions, and track restoration outcomes over time.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance with accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Misty Bradford, Cooperative Agreements Assistant, at 530-842-5763.
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