Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00224
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- The DOI-FWS in the disaster prevention and relief, employment, labor and training, environment, information and statistics, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Study of Feral Pig Eradication Techniques" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 11, 2016 and posted on May 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2016. (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 $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Study of Feral Pig Eradication Techniques" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00224) is a discretionary U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) cooperative agreement intended to support a multi-year feral pig management and eradication effort running from 2016 through 2021. The overall focus is on practical, on-the-ground actions to reduce feral pig presence, paired with consistent monitoring and data management so the program can be adjusted over time based on measurable results. In other words, it is designed as an adaptive management project where field work and monitoring inform each other continuously.
The funded work is organized around several core activity areas. First, it supports pig surveys aimed at evaluating the distribution and abundance of pigs over time. These surveys function as a feedback mechanism to judge whether control actions are working, where pig activity is shifting, and what strategies should be adjusted. Second, it funds fence maintenance as a key tool for protecting managed areas and preventing re-entry or movement of pigs into sensitive habitats. Fence work is described as ongoing and routine, including monthly fence checks, rehabilitation of existing fencing, and spot repairs to address breaks or weak points quickly. Third, it covers direct ungulate control activities, specifically naming pig baiting and trapping, snaring, and shooting. These methods reflect a multi-tool control approach where techniques can be selected based on terrain, pig behavior, access constraints, and safety considerations.
Beyond field operations, the opportunity explicitly includes support for the analysis, coordination, and management of data and activities. This means the award is not just paying for labor and equipment in the field, but also for the planning, tracking, and evaluation needed to run a sustained eradication program across multiple years. Coordination is important in projects like this because control efforts, monitoring schedules, and fence integrity all need to align; a lapse in one area can undermine results in another.
Partnerships are highlighted as central to success. The opportunity points to collaboration with the University of Hawaii and the Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance, a local land management partnership created by the State of Hawaii about six years prior to the posting. Their involvement suggests the project depends on local coordination across land managers and on technical or scientific support, likely including survey design, data analysis, and integration of results into management decisions. Emphasizing these partners signals that the project is meant to operate within an established local management framework rather than as a stand-alone effort.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted May 11, 2016, created the same day, and closed May 16, 2016. It offered a single expected award with an award ceiling of $30,000. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may appear in the full notice. The listing is associated with CFDA number 15.608, and the activity categories span natural resources, environment, science and technology, and related fields, reflecting the mix of applied wildlife management and research or monitoring elements built into the project design.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Study of Feral Pig Eradication Techniques".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00224.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) opportunity.
What type of award is this?
The award is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support a multi-year feral pig management and eradication effort that combines practical, on-the-ground control actions with consistent monitoring and data management so strategies can be adjusted based on measurable results.
What time period does the multi-year effort cover?
The effort is described as running from 2016 through 2021.
Is this project designed as an adaptive management effort?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes an adaptive management approach where field work and monitoring inform each other continuously, allowing the program to be adjusted over time based on results.
What are the main activity areas funded under this opportunity?
The funded work is organized around several core activity areas: pig surveys (distribution/abundance monitoring), fence maintenance (routine checks and repairs), direct ungulate control (multiple removal methods), and data/activity coordination and management (planning, tracking, and evaluation across years).
What are the pig surveys intended to measure?
The surveys are intended to evaluate distribution and abundance of pigs over time, serving as a feedback mechanism to determine whether control actions are working, where pig activity is shifting, and what strategies should be adjusted.
How is fence maintenance described in the grant activities?
Fence work is described as ongoing and routine, including monthly fence checks, rehabilitation of existing fencing, and spot repairs to quickly address breaks or weak points.
Why is fence work included as a key tool in the project?
Fence maintenance is framed as important for protecting managed areas and preventing re-entry or movement of pigs into sensitive habitats.
What direct control methods are specifically named?
The opportunity specifically names pig baiting and trapping, snaring, and shooting.
Does the opportunity support using multiple control techniques?
Yes. The listed methods reflect a multi-tool control approach, where techniques can be selected based on factors such as terrain, pig behavior, access constraints, and safety considerations.
Does the grant support planning, coordination, and data analysis in addition to field work?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes support for the analysis, coordination, and management of data and activities, meaning it is not limited to field labor and equipment.
Why is coordination emphasized for this project?
Coordination is emphasized because control efforts, monitoring schedules, and fence integrity need to align. The description notes that a lapse in one area can undermine results in another.
Are partnerships expected or highlighted in the opportunity?
Yes. Partnerships are highlighted as central to success, with collaboration specifically pointing to the University of Hawaii and the Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance.
What is the Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance in this context?
It is described as a local land management partnership created by the State of Hawaii, established about six years prior to the posting.
What does the mention of local partners imply about how the project is meant to operate?
It suggests the project is meant to operate within an established local management framework (rather than as a stand-alone effort) and may rely on local coordination across land managers and technical/scientific support.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted May 11, 2016 and created May 11, 2016.
When did the application window close?
The opportunity closed May 16, 2016.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated a single expected award.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $30,000.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may appear in the full notice.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA 15.608.
What activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The activity categories span natural resources, environment, science and technology, and related fields, reflecting a mix of applied wildlife management and research/monitoring elements.
Is this grant focused only on research, or does it include implementation?
Based on the description provided, it includes both: practical on-the-ground implementation (control and fence maintenance) along with monitoring, data management, and evaluation used to guide adjustments over time.
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