Opportunity Information: Apply for 80211 A J105
Apply for 80211 A J105
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tricolored Blackbird Colony Monitoring/Banding" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 20, 2010 and posted on Aug 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $32,900.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $32,900.00 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 Tricolored Blackbird Colony Monitoring/Banding grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 80211 A J105) was a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation. It was designed to support on-the-ground conservation work tied directly to the Conservation Plan for the Tricolored Blackbird (Agelaius tricolor), a colonial-nesting bird whose breeding sites can be concentrated and vulnerable. The project focus was narrowly targeted in both time and geography, emphasizing spring and summer 2010 field efforts in California's San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento Valley, where many colonies have historically occurred.
The primary purpose of the funding was to detect and monitor as many Tricolored Blackbird colonies as possible during the 2010 breeding season. In practical terms, this involves locating colony sites, documenting colony status, and tracking key observations that help managers understand where birds are nesting and how colonies are doing over time. A secondary objective was to color-band as many individual Tricolored Blackbirds as possible. Color banding is a common wildlife monitoring technique that allows researchers to identify individual birds later without recapturing them, which can improve understanding of movement patterns, site fidelity, survival, and connectivity among colonies.
The opportunity anticipated a single award, with total estimated funding of $32,900 and a fixed award floor and ceiling of $32,900, meaning the project was essentially scoped to one set funding amount rather than a range. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide additional non-federal funds to be considered. Eligible applicants were limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the program was aimed at universities or similar public academic entities with the capacity to carry out field monitoring, data management, and coordination with wildlife agencies.
The announcement was posted on August 20, 2010, and closed quickly, with an application deadline of August 27, 2010. The archive date was September 26, 2010, reflecting that this was a short-window, season-specific solicitation aligned with immediate field needs. Program administration and inquiries were handled through the Fish and Wildlife Service's Migratory Birds and Habitat Division, with Marie Strassburger listed as the contact (916-414-6727; mariestrassburger@fws.gov) for applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or seeking clarification.
Tricolored Blackbird Colony Monitoring/Banding Grant (2010) - FAQs
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Tricolored Blackbird Colony Monitoring/Banding.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 80211 A J105.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
This was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The award was structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity was under CFDA 15.655, titled Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
What species was the project focused on?
The work focused on the Tricolored Blackbird (Agelaius tricolor), a colonial-nesting bird with breeding sites that can be concentrated and vulnerable.
What conservation plan did the work tie into?
The project was designed to directly support on-the-ground conservation work tied to the Conservation Plan for the Tricolored Blackbird.
What was the primary purpose of the grant?
The primary purpose was to detect and monitor as many Tricolored Blackbird colonies as possible during the 2010 breeding season. This includes locating colony sites, documenting colony status, and tracking key observations to help managers understand where birds are nesting and how colonies are doing over time.
What was the secondary objective of the project?
A secondary objective was to color-band as many individual Tricolored Blackbirds as possible.
What is color banding in the context of this project?
Color banding is a wildlife monitoring method used to identify individual birds later without recapturing them. It can improve understanding of movement patterns, site fidelity, survival, and connectivity among colonies.
Where was the project expected to take place?
The field efforts were focused in California, specifically the San Joaquin Valley and the Sacramento Valley, where many colonies have historically occurred.
What time period did the project emphasize?
The solicitation emphasized spring and summer 2010 field efforts aligned with the 2010 breeding season.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding was $32,900.
Was there a funding range (floor/ceiling), or a fixed amount?
The award had a fixed floor and ceiling of $32,900, meaning it was essentially scoped to one set funding amount rather than a range.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide additional non-federal funds to be considered.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What kinds of institutions does the eligibility description suggest were intended applicants?
Based on the eligibility limitation, the program was aimed at universities or similar public academic entities with the capacity to carry out field monitoring, data management, and coordination with wildlife agencies.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on August 20, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 27, 2010.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (August 20, 2010) and deadline (August 27, 2010), the application window was very short and aligned with immediate, season-specific field needs.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 26, 2010.
Which division administered the program and handled inquiries?
Program administration and inquiries were handled through the Fish and Wildlife Service's Migratory Birds and Habitat Division.
Who was the listed contact for questions?
The listed contact was Marie Strassburger.
How can applicants (or interested parties) contact the listed program contact?
Phone: 916-414-6727
Email: mariestrassburger@fws.gov
What kinds of help could the contact provide?
The contact was identified for applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or seeking clarification.
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