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- The Migratory Birds in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Western Canada Cooperative Banding Program" 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 29, 2008 and posted on Jul 21, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2008 This opportunity has been identified as a single source opportunity for South Dakota State University based on the criteria under 505DM2, cite 2.14B4, unique qualifications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 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 Western Canada Cooperative Banding Program (Funding Opportunity Number WCCBP08) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under its Migratory Birds program area. It supports ongoing, long-running cooperative work between the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the Canadian Wildlife Service to capture and band ducks across prairie Canada. The core purpose is straightforward: keep the summer breeding-ground banding effort going by funding student participation so that ducks can continue to be captured, banded, and released at established banding locations. Banding work is conducted at more than 20 sites in prairie Canada, reflecting a broad field footprint and a program that depends on consistent staffing and seasonal field capacity.
The project objective is to band ducks on their summer breeding grounds through participation in the cooperative U.S.-Canada waterfowl banding program. In practical terms, the grant is aimed at supporting students who can help sustain field operations during the breeding season, when data from banded birds are particularly valuable for understanding population dynamics and informing waterfowl management. The funding aligns with the federal assistance listing CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation, emphasizing that the activity is part of a broader effort to monitor migratory bird populations and generate data used for assessment and conservation decisions.
This opportunity was structured as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) within the Natural Resources activity category, with an expected single award. The notice specifies an award ceiling of $35,000 and an award floor of $5,000, and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, underscoring that the intended performers are academic entities capable of supervising students and supporting field research logistics.
The announcement also notes that the opportunity was identified as a single source award for South Dakota State University, citing unique qualifications under Department of the Interior policy criteria (505 DM 2, 2.14B4). That designation indicates the agency had a specific institution in mind rather than running a broadly competitive competition. Key dates in the posting reflect that it was initially posted July 21, 2008, created August 29, 2008, with an original closing date of August 4, 2008, later updated to a current closing date of August 30, 2008, and an archive date of September 3, 2008.
For administrative questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Sheldon Mixon, Program Support Assistant, reachable by phone at 301-497-5881 or by email at sheldonmixon@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Western Canada Cooperative Banding Program (WCCBP08)
What is the Western Canada Cooperative Banding Program (WCCBP08)?
The Western Canada Cooperative Banding Program (Funding Opportunity Number WCCBP08) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. FWS) under its Migratory Birds program area. It supports cooperative work between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Canadian Wildlife Service to capture and band ducks across prairie Canada.
Which agency administers this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Migratory Birds program area.
What is the primary purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to keep the summer breeding-ground banding effort going by funding student participation so that ducks can continue to be captured, banded, and released at established banding locations across prairie Canada.
What is the project objective?
The objective is to band ducks on their summer breeding grounds through participation in the cooperative U.S.-Canada waterfowl banding program.
What activities does the grant support?
Based on the notice, the funded work supports ongoing field operations to capture, band, and release ducks at established banding locations. The emphasis is on sustaining seasonal capacity during the summer breeding season by supporting students who participate in the fieldwork.
Where does the banding work take place?
Banding work is conducted at more than 20 sites in prairie Canada, indicating a broad field footprint across the prairie region.
Why does the opportunity emphasize student participation?
The notice explains that the summer breeding-season banding effort depends on consistent staffing and seasonal field capacity. Funding student participation is intended to help sustain field operations so banding can continue at established sites.
What program area and assistance listing does this opportunity align with?
This funding aligns with CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation. The notice frames the banding activity as part of broader monitoring and data generation used for assessment and conservation decisions.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The Funding Instrument Type is a Grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
How many awards were expected?
The notice indicates an expected single award.
What is the award ceiling (maximum) for this grant?
The award ceiling is $35,000.
What is the award floor (minimum) for this grant?
The award floor is $5,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Is this a competitive opportunity open to multiple applicants?
The announcement notes the opportunity was identified as a single source award for South Dakota State University, indicating the agency had a specific institution in mind rather than running a broadly competitive process.
Which institution was identified for the single source award?
The notice specifies a single source award for South Dakota State University.
What is the stated basis for the single source designation?
The notice cites unique qualifications under Department of the Interior policy criteria (505 DM 2, 2.14B4) as the basis for the single source award designation.
What are the key posting and closing dates listed in the announcement?
The notice lists these dates: initially posted July 21, 2008; created August 29, 2008; original closing date August 4, 2008; updated current closing date August 30, 2008; archive date September 3, 2008.
Who should be contacted for administrative questions or issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Sheldon Mixon, Program Support Assistant.
What contact information is provided for the opportunity?
Phone: 301-497-5881. Email: sheldonmixon@fws.gov.
What is the relationship between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Canadian Wildlife Service in this program?
The notice describes the work as long-running cooperative banding efforts between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Canadian Wildlife Service to capture and band ducks across prairie Canada.
Why is banding during the summer breeding season highlighted?
The announcement explains that breeding-season data from banded birds are particularly valuable for understanding population dynamics and informing waterfowl management, and the grant is meant to sustain operations during that season.
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