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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Spatial and Movement Dynamics of Elk Using the National Elk Refuge, Wyoming" 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 Nov 26, 2014 and posted on Nov 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 5, 2014 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement to University of Arizona through the Desert Southwest CESU in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (2) Continuation and (4) Unique Qualifications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,866.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,866.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement to University of Arizona through the Desert Southwest CESU in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (2) Continuation and (4) Unique Qualifications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Spatial and Movement Dynamics of Elk Using the National Elk Refuge, Wyoming" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement focused on analyzing GPS collar data to better understand elk movement patterns connected to the National Elk Refuge (NER) in Wyoming. The core purpose is practical wildlife and refuge management: turning an existing dataset of elk locations into cleaned, standardized spatial products and clear, individual-level movement summaries that managers can use when making decisions about hunt season timing and seasonal public-use restrictions, including closures related to a bike path adjacent to the refuge.
The work described centers on three main tasks. First, the awardee will process an existing elk GPS collar dataset to remove location fixes that should not be used for analysis, including points collected before collars were officially deployed, fixes that are clearly erroneous (for example, implausible locations or suspect points), and data recorded after an animal mortality event or after a collar drops off. To support accurate filtering, the National Elk Refuge will provide metadata such as collar deployment dates and "off-air" dates, which help define the valid time window for each collar's usable data. Second, the project requires building a merged spatial dataset, delivered as a geodatabase or shapefile, where each location record is tied to an elk identifier (elk ID) stored as an attribute field. This merged dataset is meant to be analysis-ready and to support mapping, visualization, and further movement analysis. Third, the awardee will produce descriptive summaries for each collared elk, documenting key seasonal movement characteristics such as summer range use and the timing of arrival to and departure from the National Elk Refuge. These summaries are intended to translate raw GPS points into management-relevant information, particularly for planning hunting seasons and evaluating whether the timing of seasonal closures near the refuge aligns with when elk are present.
Administratively, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00033) was posted on November 26, 2014 by the Fish and Wildlife Service and is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism. It is presented as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to the University of Arizona through the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The notice cites Department of the Interior policy authority under 505 DM 2.14 for justification, including continuation and unique qualifications. The program is associated with CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants, Generic), does not require cost sharing or matching, and anticipates one award with an estimated total funding amount of $15,866 (also listed as the award ceiling), with an award floor of $1,000. The posting indicates an original and current closing date of December 5, 2014, and an archive date of December 26, 2014.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Eric Cole at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (307-201-5432, ericcole@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Spatial and Movement Dynamics of Elk Using the National Elk Refuge, Wyoming."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is posted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Department of the Interior).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
This is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on analyzing an existing elk GPS collar dataset to better understand elk movement patterns connected to the National Elk Refuge (NER) in Wyoming, and to convert those data into practical products and summaries that support wildlife and refuge management decisions.
How will the results be used by managers?
The outputs are intended to inform decisions such as hunt season timing and seasonal public-use restrictions, including evaluating closures related to a bike path adjacent to the refuge based on when elk are present.
What data are being analyzed?
The work centers on an existing dataset of GPS collar location fixes from elk associated with the National Elk Refuge.
What are the main tasks required under this project?
The work is organized around three main tasks: (1) filtering and cleaning the existing GPS collar dataset to remove unusable or invalid fixes, (2) creating a merged, analysis-ready spatial dataset (geodatabase or shapefile) with an elk ID attribute field, and (3) producing descriptive, individual-level movement summaries for each collared elk focused on seasonal movement characteristics.
What does "cleaning" the GPS collar dataset involve?
Cleaning includes removing location fixes that should not be used for analysis, such as points collected before collars were officially deployed, fixes that are clearly erroneous (for example, implausible or suspect locations), and data recorded after an animal mortality event or after a collar drops off.
Will any metadata be provided to support data filtering?
Yes. The National Elk Refuge will provide metadata such as collar deployment dates and "off-air" dates to help define the valid time window for usable data from each collar.
What is meant by a "merged spatial dataset" in this announcement?
The merged spatial dataset is a combined dataset of location records delivered as a geodatabase or a shapefile, where each location record includes an elk identifier (elk ID) as an attribute field so the data can be used for mapping, visualization, and further analysis.
What format(s) are acceptable for the spatial deliverable?
The announcement specifies delivery as either a geodatabase or a shapefile.
What should be included in the individual elk summaries?
The summaries should describe key seasonal movement characteristics for each collared elk, including items such as summer range use and the timing of arrival to and departure from the National Elk Refuge.
Why are arrival and departure timing important for this project?
These timing metrics help translate raw GPS locations into management-relevant information, such as aligning hunting seasons and seasonal closure periods with when elk are actually using the refuge area.
Does this opportunity involve creating a new dataset from new field collection?
Based on the provided description, the project is focused on processing and analyzing an existing GPS collar dataset rather than collecting new data.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00033.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is November 26, 2014.
What are the closing date and archive date listed?
The original and current closing date are both listed as December 5, 2014. The archive date is listed as December 26, 2014.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
The announcement is presented as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to the University of Arizona through the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), indicating it is not described as an open competitive solicitation in the provided text.
Who is the intended recipient organization?
The notice indicates an intent to make a single-source award to the University of Arizona through the Desert Southwest CESU.
What policy authority is cited for the single-source justification?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy authority under 505 DM 2.14, with justification including continuation and unique qualifications.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The program is associated with CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants, Generic).
How many awards are anticipated?
The posting anticipates one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $15,866, and this amount is also listed as the award ceiling.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
The award floor is listed as $1,000, and the award ceiling is listed as $15,866.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues regarding the full announcement?
The listed contact is Eric Cole at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 307-201-5432. Email: ericcole@fws.gov.
Where is the study area tied to in the project description?
The work is tied to elk using the National Elk Refuge (NER) in Wyoming, including movement patterns connected to the refuge and management considerations near the refuge (such as a bike path adjacent to the refuge).
What is the practical management context mentioned in the description?
The context emphasizes turning GPS collar locations into standardized spatial products and clear movement summaries that managers can use for decisions about hunt season timing and seasonal public-use restrictions (including closure timing near the refuge).
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