Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS ID NOI 09 003
Apply for FWS ID NOI 09 003
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Spotted Frog Surveys" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 17, 2009 and posted on Jul 8, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000.00 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 Bruneau River Soil Conservation District (BRSCD)6,000 under justification 505 DM 2.14 (B4). The BRSCD is uniquely qualified as and is the only known staff who are well acquainted with local landowners, where spotted frog surveys have been contentious issues in the past.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Spotted Frog Surveys" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS ID NOI 09 003) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding action focused on improving knowledge of Columbia spotted frog distribution on private lands in Owyhee County, Idaho. The Columbia spotted frog is identified here as a Candidate species, and the central purpose of the project is to overcome long-standing access and trust barriers that have limited survey work on private property. Because very little is known about where these frogs occur on private lands in Idaho, the work is framed as an early, practical step toward better conservation planning by first securing landowner cooperation and then conducting field surveys during the frogs' active season in 2009.
The project is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a broad competitive grant. USFWS issued this as a notice of intent to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1) totaling $6,000, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $6,000 and no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding falls under CFDA 15.657, "Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds," indicating the activity is tied to species conservation and recovery implementation efforts even though the species is described as a Candidate. The posting date was July 8, 2009, with an original and current closing date of July 22, 2009, and the announcement was later archived on August 18, 2009.
The practical scope of work centers on two linked tasks: (1) initiating contact with private landowners and building enough rapport to request and obtain permission for surveys, and (2) conducting Columbia spotted frog surveys on those lands once access is granted. USFWS estimated at least 30 days of field staff time would be needed to make contacts, hold discussions, and complete surveys, while also noting this estimate was preliminary and could change. A key uncertainty highlighted in the description is that the amount of actual survey effort achievable depends heavily on how many landowners respond positively, since access is the limiting factor.
Eligibility is effectively restricted to the Bruneau River Soil Conservation District (BRSCD), a nonprofit organization, through a sole-source style justification cited as 505 DM 2.14 (B4). The rationale provided is that BRSCD is uniquely qualified because its staff already have relationships and credibility with local landowners in an area where spotted frog survey efforts have previously been contentious. The announcement specifically names Duane LaFayette of BRSCD as having the experience and local connections needed to carry out landowner outreach and on-the-ground surveys, in coordination with USFWS and potentially with Idaho Department of Fish and Game biological staff. In short, the opportunity is less about funding a new research program and more about paying a locally trusted partner to open doors, secure permissions, and collect baseline presence and distribution information during a narrow seasonal window.
For administrative follow-up, the listed point of contact is Kendra Womack, Project Manager, at 208-378-5243 (work), particularly for anyone who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Spotted Frog Surveys (FWS ID NOI 09 003) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the "Spotted Frog Surveys" funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding action titled "Spotted Frog Surveys" (Funding Opportunity Number: FWS ID NOI 09 003). It was issued as a notice of intent to make a single award to support surveys for the Columbia spotted frog on private lands in Owyhee County, Idaho.
2) What is the main purpose of this project?
The project is intended to improve knowledge of the Columbia spotted frog's distribution on private lands in Owyhee County, Idaho. A central goal is to overcome long-standing access and trust barriers that have limited survey work on private property by first securing landowner cooperation and then conducting field surveys during the frogs' active season in 2009.
3) Which species is the focus of the project?
The project focuses on the Columbia spotted frog, described in this opportunity as a Candidate species.
4) Why are surveys on private land emphasized?
The opportunity notes that very little is known about where Columbia spotted frogs occur on private lands in Idaho, largely because access to private property has historically been difficult due to trust and permission issues. The project is framed as an early, practical step toward better conservation planning by addressing access first.
5) What are the main activities (scope of work) funded by this opportunity?
The work centers on two linked tasks:
- Contacting private landowners, building rapport, and requesting/obtaining permission to conduct surveys on their land.
- Conducting Columbia spotted frog field surveys on private lands once access is granted.
6) What makes this opportunity different from a typical competitive grant?
This opportunity is described as a cooperative agreement and was issued as a notice of intent to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1). It is not presented as a broad, open competition for multiple applicants; instead, it is structured to fund a specific, uniquely qualified partner to perform targeted outreach and surveys.
7) How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The announcement states Expected Awards: 1.
8) What is the total funding amount available?
The total award amount is $6,000.
9) What are the award floor and ceiling for this opportunity?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $6,000.
10) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
11) What program or CFDA does this funding fall under?
The funding falls under CFDA 15.657, titled "Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds."
12) If the frog is described as a Candidate species, why is the CFDA tied to recovery implementation?
Based on the information provided, the CFDA classification indicates the activity is tied to species conservation and recovery implementation efforts, even though the Columbia spotted frog is described here as a Candidate species. The opportunity positions the work as foundational conservation planning: securing access and collecting baseline presence/distribution information.
13) What geographic area does the project focus on?
The focus is on private lands in Owyhee County, Idaho.
14) Why is landowner cooperation such a key part of the project?
The announcement emphasizes that access is the limiting factor. The amount of survey effort that can actually occur depends heavily on how many landowners respond positively and grant permission for surveys.
15) When were surveys expected to take place?
The surveys were planned for the frogs' active season in 2009, after landowner permissions were obtained.
16) How much staff time did USFWS estimate would be needed?
USFWS estimated at least 30 days of field staff time would be needed to make contacts, hold discussions, and complete surveys. The announcement also notes this estimate was preliminary and could change.
17) What uncertainties could affect the amount of survey work completed?
The description highlights a key uncertainty: actual survey effort depends on how many landowners grant access. Since access is the limiting factor, survey coverage may vary based on landowner responses.
18) Who was eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is effectively restricted to the Bruneau River Soil Conservation District (BRSCD), identified as a nonprofit organization.
19) Why was eligibility restricted to BRSCD?
The rationale given is that BRSCD is uniquely qualified because its staff already have relationships and credibility with local landowners in an area where spotted frog survey efforts have previously been contentious. The opportunity cites a sole-source style justification (505 DM 2.14 (B4)).
20) Who is specifically named as having the experience and connections to carry out the work?
The announcement specifically names Duane LaFayette of BRSCD as having the experience and local connections needed to conduct landowner outreach and on-the-ground surveys.
21) Which agencies or partners could be involved in coordination?
The work is described as being carried out in coordination with USFWS and potentially with Idaho Department of Fish and Game biological staff.
22) What is the timeline for the announcement (posting and closing dates)?
The posting date was July 8, 2009. The original closing date and the current closing date were both July 22, 2009.
23) Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The announcement was later archived on August 18, 2009.
24) What type of grant instrument was planned?
The project is structured as a cooperative agreement.
25) What is the overall conservation value of the work described?
Based on the description provided, the work is meant to generate baseline information about presence and distribution of Columbia spotted frogs on private lands. It is characterized as an early, practical step that can support better conservation planning by addressing the access/trust issue and filling a major knowledge gap.
26) Who can be contacted for administrative questions or if someone had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact is Kendra Womack, Project Manager, at 208-378-5243 (work). The notice mentions contacting her particularly if someone had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
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