Opportunity Information: Apply for KNWR 2009 01
Apply for KNWR 2009 01
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wildlife Survey and Capture on Kofa NWR" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.634 State Wildlife Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 9, 2009 and posted on Feb 9, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 17, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $38,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants are limited to Arizona Game and Fish Department
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Opportunity Summary:
The Wildlife Survey and Capture on Kofa NWR grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number KNWR 2009 01) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding program set up as a cooperative agreement to support annual monitoring and research work on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona. The project centers on two key needs: (1) conducting regular aerial surveys of desert bighorn sheep and desert mule deer to track population status and trends, and (2) capturing a portion of the desert bighorn sheep herd so animals can be fitted with radio collars and evaluated for health through biological sampling such as bloodwork. The underlying management driver is that desert bighorn sheep numbers on Kofa NWR have dropped significantly since 2000, making consistent monitoring and more detailed individual-animal data important for understanding what is happening and how to respond.
Eligibility for this opportunity is intentionally narrow. Only the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) may apply, and the announcement frames AGFD as uniquely qualified because it already has the specialized capability needed to do the work efficiently and safely, including trained personnel and access to department-owned and contracted aircraft. The project depends on aerial operations using both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, which are essential for surveying wide, rugged desert landscapes and for supporting capture and collaring efforts. The funding notice also emphasizes the established working relationship between AGFD and Kofa NWR staff, noting that AGFD has been collaborating with refuge personnel to carry out these surveys and captures in a way that is both effective and economical.
From a wildlife management standpoint, the expected outcomes are practical and decision-oriented. Survey results are intended to give both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and AGFD, who share responsibility for managing these wildlife populations, a clearer picture of current conditions and longer-term trends. That information supports joint planning, including setting harvest (hunting) objectives in a way that reflects the health and abundance of the populations. The capture and collaring component is designed to generate more detailed insights that simple counts cannot provide, such as where animals move across the landscape, how they use habitat, and what ultimately causes mortality. Health assessments conducted at the time of collaring (and re-collaring when needed) help managers evaluate disease risks, nutritional condition, and other biological indicators that may explain population declines or constrain recovery.
Financially, the opportunity anticipates a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $38,000. The award floor is listed as $38,000 and the ceiling as $50,000, indicating a relatively focused project budget sized to support the annual survey-and-capture cycle. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so AGFD is expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project cost. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants), and it follows a short application window: it was posted February 9, 2009, with an original and current closing date of February 17, 2009, and later archived March 19, 2009.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Susanna Henry, Refuge Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at 928-345-4915.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Wildlife Survey and Capture on Kofa NWR (KNWR 2009 01)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Wildlife Survey and Capture on Kofa NWR" and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number KNWR 2009 01.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a discretionary funding program.
What type of award will be used?
The opportunity is set up as a cooperative agreement.
Where will the funded work take place?
The project work is focused on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge (Kofa NWR) in Arizona.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project supports annual monitoring and research on Kofa NWR to better understand wildlife population status and trends, with a particular emphasis on desert bighorn sheep and desert mule deer.
Which species are specifically targeted by the surveys?
The regular aerial surveys target desert bighorn sheep and desert mule deer.
What are the two key needs this project is designed to address?
The project centers on (1) conducting regular aerial surveys of desert bighorn sheep and desert mule deer to track population status and trends, and (2) capturing a portion of the desert bighorn sheep herd to fit animals with radio collars and evaluate health through biological sampling (such as bloodwork).
Why is this work needed on Kofa NWR?
The management driver described in the announcement is that desert bighorn sheep numbers on Kofa NWR have dropped significantly since 2000, making consistent monitoring and more detailed individual-animal data important for understanding what is happening and how to respond.
What methods will be used to conduct the wildlife surveys?
The surveys are described as regular aerial surveys, conducted using aircraft to cover wide, rugged desert landscapes.
What types of aircraft are involved in the project?
The project depends on aerial operations using both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
Why are helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft considered essential for this work?
They are described as essential for surveying wide, rugged desert landscapes and for supporting capture and collaring efforts.
What does the capture component involve?
The capture component involves capturing a portion of the desert bighorn sheep herd so animals can be fitted with radio collars and evaluated for health using biological sampling such as bloodwork.
What information is expected from radio-collaring desert bighorn sheep?
The collaring component is intended to produce detailed information beyond simple counts, including where animals move across the landscape, how they use habitat, and what ultimately causes mortality.
What kind of health assessments are included?
Health assessments are conducted at the time of collaring (and re-collaring when needed) and include biological sampling such as bloodwork to help evaluate disease risks, nutritional condition, and other biological indicators.
How will the survey results be used by managers?
Survey results are intended to provide the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Arizona Game and Fish Department with a clearer picture of current conditions and longer-term trends, supporting joint planning and decision-making.
How does the project relate to harvest (hunting) objectives?
The announcement indicates the information supports joint planning, including setting harvest (hunting) objectives in a way that reflects the health and abundance of the populations.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is intentionally narrow. Only the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) may apply.
Why is eligibility limited to AGFD?
The announcement frames AGFD as uniquely qualified because it already has specialized capability to do the work efficiently and safely, including trained personnel and access to department-owned and contracted aircraft, as well as an established working relationship with Kofa NWR staff.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $38,000.
What are the stated award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is listed as $38,000 and the award ceiling as $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, and AGFD is expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project cost.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.634 (State Wildlife Grants).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 9, 2009.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is February 17, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on March 19, 2009.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Susanna Henry, Refuge Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the contact phone number for the listed point of contact?
Susanna Henry can be reached at 928-345-4915.
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