Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00211
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Terrestrial Arthropod Inventories for the Alaska NWRS 2013" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.649 Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 20, 2013 and posted on Jun 20, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $37,222.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $37,222.00 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 "Terrestrial Arthropod Inventories for the Alaska NWRS 2013" (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00211) is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 announcement describing an intended, single-source cooperative agreement award to the University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks. The purpose of the award is to support field-based biodiversity inventories of terrestrial arthropods across Alaska National Wildlife Refuges (NWRS). Rather than soliciting competition, the notice explicitly states it is not a request for proposals and that the government does not plan to accept applications or alternative submissions. In practical terms, it functions as a public notice of intent to award, with the agreement expected to be issued about five days after the notice date.
The opportunity is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Network, a federal partnership framework used to connect land management and research agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education. The CESU model is designed to bring together expertise across biology, physical sciences, social sciences, cultural resources, and engineering to address natural and cultural resource management problems at multiple scales, emphasizing ecosystem-based management. In this case, the CESU framework supports a collaborative approach where refuge staff and an academic museum partner work together on inventory and monitoring needs that align with federal stewardship responsibilities.
The core project goal is to document the biodiversity of terrestrial arthropods in relatively pristine refuge environments. Arthropod sampling is planned to occur alongside existing vegetation surveys carried out by Refuge Inventory and Monitoring staff, which helps integrate insect and other arthropod community data with habitat and plant community information. By pairing arthropod collection with vegetation work, the project aims to improve understanding of basic terrestrial community structure and provide a more complete picture of how these ecosystems are assembled. A major emphasis is establishing a defensible baseline dataset that can be revisited over time, enabling refuges to detect and interpret changes potentially linked to climate change and other environmental stressors.
Administratively, this opportunity is classified as a discretionary funding action using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, reflecting an expectation of substantial federal involvement or collaboration during the project. The activity categories listed include education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, Generic Training), and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds. While the eligibility category shown is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the announcement makes clear that the award is intended for a specific institution (University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks) under a single-source authority (505 DM 2.14.B).
In terms of timing and funding, the notice was posted on June 20, 2013, with an original and current closing date of June 28, 2013, and an archive date of July 29, 2013. The estimated total funding is $37,222, which is also listed as the award ceiling, with an award floor of $10,000. Only one award was expected. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed government point of contact is Diane Granfors, Inventory and Monitoring Coordinator and Branch Chief, reachable by phone at 907-786-3429 or by email at dianegranfors@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Terrestrial Arthropod Inventories for the Alaska NWRS 2013."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00211.
Which federal agency is issuing this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 7.
Is this a competitive grant that accepts applications?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for proposals, and the government does not plan to accept applications or alternative submissions. It functions as a public notice of intent to make an award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks.
What type of award is planned?
The planned award is a single-source cooperative agreement.
What does "single-source" mean in this notice?
Based on the notice, "single-source" means the agency intends to make the award to a specific institution rather than soliciting competing proposals from multiple applicants.
What authority is cited for the single-source approach?
The notice cites single-source authority under 505 DM 2.14.B.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support field-based biodiversity inventories of terrestrial arthropods across Alaska National Wildlife Refuges (NWRS), with an emphasis on documenting biodiversity in relatively pristine refuge environments.
What kinds of organisms are being inventoried?
The focus is on terrestrial arthropods (for example, insects and other land-dwelling arthropod groups) within Alaska National Wildlife Refuges.
Where will the work take place?
The work is planned across Alaska National Wildlife Refuges (NWRS).
How will arthropod sampling be coordinated with other field work?
Arthropod sampling is planned to occur alongside existing vegetation surveys conducted by Refuge Inventory and Monitoring staff, linking arthropod community data with habitat and plant community information.
Why pair arthropod inventories with vegetation surveys?
Pairing arthropod collection with vegetation work is intended to improve understanding of terrestrial community structure and provide a more complete picture of how these ecosystems are assembled by integrating species/community data with habitat context.
What is meant by establishing a "defensible baseline dataset"?
In this notice, it refers to creating a baseline inventory dataset that can be revisited over time so refuges can detect and interpret changes, including changes potentially linked to climate change and other environmental stressors.
How does this project relate to climate change monitoring?
The notice highlights the baseline dataset as a way to support future comparisons, helping refuges detect and interpret ecological changes that may be associated with climate change and other stressors.
What funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does the use of a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
The notice indicates a cooperative agreement is used when there is an expectation of substantial federal involvement or collaboration during the project.
How is this opportunity classified administratively?
It is classified as a discretionary funding action.
What activity categories are associated with the opportunity?
The listed activity categories include education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology research and development.
Is this opportunity associated with a CFDA number?
Yes. The notice associates the opportunity with CFDA number 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, Generic Training).
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
What eligibility category is shown in the announcement?
The eligibility category shown is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, the notice also makes clear the award is intended for a specific institution (University of Alaska Museum, Fairbanks).
What partnership framework is this opportunity issued under?
The opportunity is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Network.
What is the CESU Network in the context of this notice?
The CESU Network is described as a federal partnership framework connecting land management and research agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education across disciplines (including biology, physical sciences, social sciences, cultural resources, and engineering) to address natural and cultural resource management problems at multiple scales.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $37,222.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $37,222.
What is the award floor for this opportunity?
The award floor is $10,000.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on June 20, 2013.
What are the closing date and archive date?
The original and current closing date is June 28, 2013, and the archive date is July 29, 2013.
When is the cooperative agreement expected to be issued?
The notice indicates the agreement is expected to be issued about five days after the notice date.
Who is the government point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact is Diane Granfors, Inventory and Monitoring Coordinator and Branch Chief.
How can the point of contact be reached?
By phone at 907-786-3429 or by email at dianegranfors@fws.gov.
What should someone do if they were hoping to submit an application?
Based on the notice, applications and alternative submissions are not planned to be accepted because this is not a request for proposals and the award is intended as a single-source cooperative agreement to a specified institution.
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