Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00181
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Stable isotope analysis of carnivore diets on the Alaska Peninsula" 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 May 24, 2012 and posted on May 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $26,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $26,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Stable isotope analysis of carnivore diets on the Alaska Peninsula" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00181) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Headquarters Region 7 effort to continue an ongoing research partnership focused on understanding what wolves and other carnivores are eating in southwest Alaska. The work is centered on the Alaska Peninsula and Becharof National Wildlife Refuges, where predator-prey relationships have direct implications for how the Service manages wolves, ungulates, mesocarnivores, and other wildlife. Rather than funding new field collection, the agreement primarily supports laboratory-based stable isotope analysis of existing tissue samples gathered through the Alaska Peninsula Wolf Project.
The scientific approach relies on analyzing stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes in predator and prey tissues. These isotope signatures help researchers infer diet composition and foraging strategies over time, often providing insights that can be difficult to obtain through direct observation alone. By comparing isotopic patterns among individuals and across populations, the project aims to characterize how carnivores use available food resources in the region. The expected outcome is better, more defensible ecological information that can be translated into practical management strategies, especially where predator control, ungulate population health, and broader ecosystem objectives intersect.
This opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants, Generic) within the Environment and Natural Resources activity area. The Service anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $26,000, with an award ceiling of $26,000 and a floor of $1,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. While the eligibility category in the posting references public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the notice makes clear that this is not a competitive solicitation and not a request for proposals.
A key feature of the announcement is that it is explicitly a single-source action intended for the University of Wyoming Department of Zoology and Physiology, working in close coordination with Dr. Seth Newsome. The FWS justification for bypassing competition rests on two main points. First, it is a continuation of a long-running research effort that the Service has supported since 2005, and introducing competition at this stage would risk disrupting continuity and completion of the broader study. Second, the University of Wyoming and Dr. Newsome are described as uniquely qualified due to their specific expertise in stable isotope methods for carnivore diet studies, along with supporting factors such as technical capacity and institutional resources that the Service argues make them the appropriate partner for this particular work.
The notice was posted May 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 8, 2012, and an archive date of July 9, 2012. The Service indicated it intended to make the award 15 days after the notice. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact was Rich Primmer, Agreement Officer, at 907-786-3611 or richprimmer@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Stable isotope analysis of carnivore diets on the Alaska Peninsula."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00181.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Headquarters Region 7.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project supports an ongoing research partnership to better understand what wolves and other carnivores are eating in southwest Alaska, with the goal of producing defensible ecological information that can inform practical wildlife management strategies.
Where is the work focused geographically?
The work is centered on the Alaska Peninsula and Becharof National Wildlife Refuges in southwest Alaska.
Why does FWS consider this work important for management?
Predator-prey relationships in the Alaska Peninsula and Becharof refuges directly affect how FWS manages wolves, ungulates, mesocarnivores, and other wildlife. The expected information supports decision-making where predator control, ungulate population health, and broader ecosystem objectives intersect.
Is this grant intended to fund new field collection?
No. The agreement primarily supports laboratory-based stable isotope analysis of existing tissue samples that were gathered through the Alaska Peninsula Wolf Project, rather than funding new field sample collection.
What type of scientific analysis will be conducted?
The project relies on stable isotope analysis, specifically analyzing stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes in predator and prey tissues.
What do stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes reveal in this context?
Stable carbon and nitrogen isotope signatures can help researchers infer diet composition and foraging strategies over time, offering insights that can be difficult to obtain through direct observation alone.
How will the project use isotope data to understand carnivore diets?
By comparing isotopic patterns among individuals and across populations, the work aims to characterize how carnivores use available food resources in the region.
What are the expected outcomes of this work?
The expected outcome is better, more defensible ecological information that can be translated into practical management strategies for the region.
What funding instrument will be used?
The opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement.
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.650, listed as "Research Grants, Generic."
What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is within the Environment and Natural Resources activity area.
How many awards did FWS anticipate making?
FWS anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $26,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $26,000 and the award floor is $1,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
The posting references eligibility for public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the notice also states this is not a competitive solicitation and is not a request for proposals.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity or a request for proposals (RFP)?
No. The notice makes clear that this is not a competitive solicitation and not a request for proposals.
Is this a single-source award?
Yes. The announcement explicitly describes the action as a single-source effort intended for the University of Wyoming Department of Zoology and Physiology, working in close coordination with Dr. Seth Newsome.
Why did FWS justify bypassing competition?
FWS provided two main reasons: (1) the work continues a long-running research effort supported since 2005, and introducing competition at this stage could disrupt continuity and completion of the broader study; and (2) the University of Wyoming and Dr. Seth Newsome are described as uniquely qualified due to specific expertise in stable isotope methods for carnivore diet studies, along with technical capacity and institutional resources.
Who is the intended recipient of the cooperative agreement?
The intended recipient is the University of Wyoming Department of Zoology and Physiology, in coordination with Dr. Seth Newsome.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on May 24, 2012.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is June 8, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 9, 2012.
When did FWS indicate it intended to make the award?
FWS indicated it intended to make the award 15 days after the notice.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions?
The listed contact is Rich Primmer, Agreement Officer, at 907-786-3611 or richprimmer@fws.gov.
What ongoing project are the samples associated with?
The tissue samples to be analyzed were gathered through the Alaska Peninsula Wolf Project.
Which carnivores are specifically mentioned in the project description?
Wolves are specifically mentioned, along with "other carnivores" in southwest Alaska.
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