Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00426
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Upper Midwest Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.669 Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 11, 2015 and posted on Aug 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 2015 Single Source Funding Opportunity to be awarded to University of Wisconsin Madison. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Upper Midwest - Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00426) was a discretionary research grant issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Midwest Region, under CFDA 15.669 (Cooperative Landscape Conservation). The announcement was posted on August 11, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 18, 2015, and an archive date of August 21, 2015. It was structured as a single-source award, meaning it was intended to be issued without competition to a specific recipient: the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The eligible applicant category listed was public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and the opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
The purpose of the grant was to support a project focused on invasive sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes basin by examining the tradeoffs and combined use of two major management approaches: aquatic barriers and lampricide treatments. In practical terms, the work aimed to improve understanding of how decisions to remove or modify barriers (often pursued to restore aquatic connectivity and allow native fish migration) interact with the need to suppress sea lamprey populations, which have historically caused significant harm to Great Lakes fisheries. Lampricides are chemical treatments used to target larval sea lampreys in tributary habitats; barriers, meanwhile, can prevent adult lampreys from accessing upstream spawning areas but may also block desirable native species. The project was designed to analyze both the biological implications (such as effects on fish movement, spawning success, and lamprey suppression outcomes) and the economic implications (including comparative and combined costs, operational tradeoffs, and efficiency of control strategies) of these management choices across the basin.
This effort was described as a continuation and expansion of earlier UMGL LCC-supported work titled "Optimizing connectivity in the Great Lakes basin to restore native fish migrations while controlling invasive species." The underlying theme connecting the earlier project and this follow-on work is the management tension between restoring connectivity for native species and maintaining or enhancing controls that limit invasive species spread and impact. By building on prior findings, the project sought to provide more refined decision support for agencies and partners working in Great Lakes tributaries, where barrier removal, barrier modification (such as selective fish passage), and chemical control programs often intersect.
Administrative details in the public listing included that the estimated total funding and award floor/ceiling were shown as $0, which typically indicates that the public synopsis did not specify the amount rather than implying no funding would be provided. The grants.gov listing referenced an additional information link (http://www.grants.gov). For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Abbey Kucera at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 612-713-5137, email abbeykucera@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Upper Midwest - Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00426.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Midwest Region.
What CFDA program is associated with this grant?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.669, Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
What type of grant was it (competitive or non-competitive)?
It was structured as a single-source award, meaning it was intended to be issued without competition to a specific recipient.
Who was the intended recipient?
The opportunity was intended for the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
What applicant category was listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant category listed was public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on August 11, 2015.
What was the closing date for applications?
Both the original and current closing date were August 18, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 21, 2015.
What was the main purpose of the project supported by this grant?
The grant was intended to support a project on invasive sea lamprey control in the Great Lakes basin by examining tradeoffs and combined use of two major management approaches: aquatic barriers and lampricide treatments.
Which two management approaches were central to the project?
The project focused on (1) aquatic barriers and (2) lampricide treatments, including how they can be used individually and in combination.
What are aquatic barriers in the context of this project?
In this context, aquatic barriers can prevent adult sea lampreys from reaching upstream spawning areas, but they can also block desirable native fish from migrating.
What are lampricides in the context of this project?
Lampricides are chemical treatments used to target larval sea lampreys in tributary habitats.
Why does barrier removal or modification matter for sea lamprey control?
The project aimed to improve understanding of how decisions to remove or modify barriers (often done to restore aquatic connectivity and support native fish migration) interact with the need to suppress sea lamprey populations.
What kinds of tradeoffs was the project meant to analyze?
The work was designed to analyze both biological and economic tradeoffs, including how barrier actions and chemical control programs affect each other across the Great Lakes basin.
What biological implications were included in the project scope?
The project scope included biological implications such as effects on fish movement, spawning success, and sea lamprey suppression outcomes.
What economic implications were included in the project scope?
The project scope included economic implications such as comparative and combined costs, operational tradeoffs, and the efficiency of different control strategies.
Was this project connected to earlier work?
Yes. It was described as a continuation and expansion of earlier UMGL LCC-supported work titled "Optimizing connectivity in the Great Lakes basin to restore native fish migrations while controlling invasive species."
What overarching management tension did the project address?
The project addressed the tension between restoring aquatic connectivity for native species and maintaining or enhancing controls that limit invasive species spread and impact.
Where was the project focus geographically?
The project focused on the Great Lakes basin, particularly Great Lakes tributaries where barrier decisions and lampricide programs intersect.
Did the public listing specify how much funding was available?
The public listing showed the estimated total funding and the award floor/ceiling as $0, which typically indicates the synopsis did not specify the amount rather than meaning no funding would be provided.
Where did the listing point applicants for additional information?
The grants.gov listing referenced an additional information link at http://www.grants.gov.
Who was the listed contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Abbey Kucera at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact details were provided?
Phone: 612-713-5137. Email: abbeykucera@fws.gov.
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