Opportunity Information: Apply for FWSVENTURA 1107
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Territoriality, reproductive success, and dispersal in southern sea otters" 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 Jul 27, 2011 and posted on Jul 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 10, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $42,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,000.00 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 "Territoriality, reproductive success, and dispersal in southern sea otters" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding announcement to support a cooperative research project led in partnership with the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). The overall purpose is to generate practical, management-relevant science on how male southern sea otters establish and maintain territories, how mating systems function in this population (including the degree of polygamy), what drives differences in male reproductive success, and how and why some individuals disperse long distances. The results are intended to feed directly into recovery planning and long-term management decisions for the threatened southern sea otter.
The research scope centers on two related themes: breeding behavior and movement ecology. On the breeding side, the project aims to characterize patterns of male territoriality, which typically involves identifying where males defend areas, how stable those territories are over time, and what environmental or social conditions influence territorial behavior. It also seeks to quantify polygamy, meaning the extent to which individual males mate with multiple females, and to evaluate factors associated with higher or lower reproductive success among males. On the movement side, the project aims to describe long-distance dispersal, including documenting how often it occurs, what distances are involved, and what predictors might explain dispersal events (for example, age, social status, habitat conditions, or density-related pressures). Together, these topics address how sea otter populations expand, maintain genetic connectivity, and respond to habitat and demographic change, which are all central issues for recovery and management.
Administratively, this opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant, indicating that FWS expects to remain substantially involved in the project as a partner, not just a funder. Funding is provided through the FWS Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office, and the announcement indicates an expected single award. The estimated total funding and maximum award amount are both listed as $42,000, with no required cost share or matching funds, and an award floor of $0. The funding activity category is Environment, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the stated cooperative arrangement with UCSC. The opportunity was posted and created on July 27, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 10, 2011, and an archive date of September 9, 2011, indicating the opportunity is historical and no longer open.
For access issues or additional details related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Lilian Carswell, Project Manager, reachable by phone at 805-612-2793 or by email at LilianCarswell@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Territoriality, reproductive success, and dispersal in southern sea otters."
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding announcement is this?
This is an FWS discretionary funding announcement.
What kind of award is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
It means FWS expects to be substantially involved in the project as a partner, not only as a funder.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to generate practical, management-relevant science on male southern sea otter territoriality, mating systems (including polygamy), differences in male reproductive success, and long-distance dispersal, with results intended to feed directly into recovery planning and long-term management for the threatened southern sea otter.
Who is the project intended to be led in partnership with?
The announcement describes the project as a cooperative research effort led in partnership with the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC).
What major research themes are included in the scope of work?
The scope centers on two related themes: breeding behavior and movement ecology.
What breeding-behavior questions does the project aim to address?
On the breeding side, the project aims to characterize patterns of male territoriality (including where males defend areas, how stable territories are over time, and what environmental or social conditions influence territorial behavior), quantify the degree of polygamy, and evaluate factors associated with higher or lower reproductive success among males.
What movement-ecology questions does the project aim to address?
On the movement side, the project aims to describe long-distance dispersal, including how often it occurs, what distances are involved, and what predictors might explain dispersal events (for example, age, social status, habitat conditions, or density-related pressures).
Why are these research topics important for management and recovery?
These topics address how sea otter populations expand, maintain genetic connectivity, and respond to habitat and demographic change, which are central issues for recovery and management decisions for the threatened southern sea otter.
Which FWS office is associated with the funding for this opportunity?
Funding is provided through the FWS Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office.
How many awards are expected under this announcement?
The announcement indicates an expected single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is listed as $42,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount is listed as $42,000.
Is there an award minimum (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no required cost share or matching funds.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 27, 2011.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is August 10, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the listed closing date (August 10, 2011) and archive date (September 9, 2011), this is a historical opportunity and is no longer open.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 9, 2011.
Who can be contacted for access issues or additional details?
The listed point of contact is Lilian Carswell, Project Manager.
What are the contact phone number and email address for the point of contact?
Phone: 805-612-2793
Email: LilianCarswell@fws.gov
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