Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00233
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "University of California, Davis Species Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 20, 2012 and posted on Jun 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 22, 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 $120,688.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $120,688.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
- There is not an application process for the Species Project. This is a notice of intent to award a single source agreement in the amount of 120,688 to the University of California, Davis under justification 505 DM 2.14 (B4).
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Opportunity Summary:
The University of California, Davis Species Project (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00233) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement focused on improving how species information is managed and shared across National Wildlife Refuges in the Pacific Southwest Region. The core purpose of the funding is to create a consistent, standards-based process for organizing refuge species lists and documented species occurrence records so that the information can be validated, more easily compared across sites, and ultimately prepared for distribution through future species data portals.
Under this effort, UC Davis is expected to develop a workflow that takes existing species lists and occurrence documentation from refuges and converts them into formats that comply with recognized data standards. A major component of the work is taxonomic validation, meaning species names and classifications will be checked and corrected to align with authoritative taxonomy. The project also includes preparing cleaned and standardized datasets that can later be contributed to broader biodiversity information systems, which helps ensure refuge data can be integrated with other regional and national datasets without constant reformatting or reinterpretation.
This opportunity is not a competitive grant. USFWS issued it as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the University of California, Davis, citing the unique qualifications of UC Davis staff and their technical expertise as the reason for limiting the award to one recipient (referenced under justification 505 DM 2.14 (B4)). Because it is a single-source action, there is no application process, even though the listed eligible applicant type is private institutions of higher education.
The award structure is straightforward: one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $120,688, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $120,688, and no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the assistance listing is under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). The announcement was posted on June 20, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 22, 2012, and an archive date of July 22, 2012, reflecting its function primarily as a public notice rather than a solicitation for proposals.
The project timeline was planned to begin in August 2012 and run through September 2016, indicating a multi-year effort aimed at producing durable data management methods and deliverables rather than a short-term dataset cleanup. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Rita Howard, Administrative Officer, at 916-278-9443.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the University of California, Davis Species Project (F12AS00233)?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement focused on improving how species information is managed and shared across National Wildlife Refuges in the Pacific Southwest Region. The work is centered on making refuge species information more consistent, standards-based, and ready for future distribution through species data portals.
Which agency is providing this funding?
The funding is provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is the core purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to create a consistent, standards-based process for organizing refuge species lists and documented species occurrence records so the information can be validated, compared across sites, and prepared for distribution through future species data portals.
What kinds of data are included in the project?
The project addresses existing species lists and documented species occurrence records from National Wildlife Refuges, with the goal of converting them into recognized standards-compliant formats.
What is meant by a "standards-based process" in this announcement?
Based on the notice, it means developing a workflow that converts existing refuge species lists and occurrence documentation into formats that comply with recognized data standards, enabling easier validation, comparison across sites, and eventual distribution via future data portals.
What is "taxonomic validation" in the context of this project?
Taxonomic validation is the process of checking and correcting species names and classifications so they align with authoritative taxonomy. This helps ensure the data is consistent and reliable across refuges and systems.
What deliverables are expected from UC Davis under this effort?
UC Davis is expected to develop a workflow to standardize and validate refuge species information, including taxonomic validation, and to prepare cleaned and standardized datasets that can later be contributed to broader biodiversity information systems.
Why does the project focus on standardizing data for future portals?
The announcement emphasizes preparing data for future species data portals so that refuge information can be validated, compared across sites, and distributed more effectively. Standardization also supports integration with other regional and national biodiversity datasets without repeated reformatting or reinterpretation.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states this is not a competitive grant. It is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the University of California, Davis.
Is there an application process for this opportunity?
No. Because it is a single-source action, the notice indicates there is no application process, even though an eligible applicant type is listed.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of California, Davis.
Why is the award single-source to UC Davis?
USFWS cites the unique qualifications of UC Davis staff and their technical expertise as the reason for limiting the award to one recipient, referenced under justification 505 DM 2.14 (B4).
What type of funding instrument is this?
The announcement describes the award as a cooperative agreement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $120,688.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $120,688.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What assistance listing (CFDA) is associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on June 20, 2012.
What were the closing date and archive date for the notice?
The original and current closing date was June 22, 2012, and the archive date was July 22, 2012.
Why are the dates so short if the project runs for multiple years?
The notice indicates it functions primarily as a public notice rather than a solicitation for proposals, which aligns with it being a single-source, non-competitive action with no application process.
What is the planned project period?
The project was planned to begin in August 2012 and run through September 2016.
What is the geographic or program focus area mentioned?
The work is focused on National Wildlife Refuges in the Pacific Southwest Region.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Rita Howard, Administrative Officer, at 916-278-9443.
Does the notice indicate the primary goal is a one-time cleanup or a longer-term method?
The notice describes a multi-year effort (August 2012 through September 2016) aimed at producing durable data management methods and deliverables rather than a short-term dataset cleanup.
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