Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00319
The grant opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units" (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00319) is a discretionary funding notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and it is set up as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.678. Even though it appears in the general grants listings, it is not an open, competitive opportunity. The agency issued a formal Notice of Intent to Award to Oregon State University under the Departmental Manual authorities at 505 DM 2.14 B(2) and B(4), and it explicitly states that no competition is expected and that others should not apply.
The purpose of the agreement is to carry out the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Caspian tern monitoring strategy for the Pacific Coast Region during the 2018 breeding season, and to test ways to improve how the monitoring and population estimation are done. This work is tied to the Service's regional monitoring approach (USFWS 2015) and builds on lessons learned during the initial implementation of that strategy (referenced as Peterson et al. 2017). In practical terms, the project is focused on monitoring Caspian tern breeding colonies and producing a more reliable estimate of the overall flyway population size by strengthening the underlying sampling design and methods.
A key theme in the project description is methodological refinement. The Service identified several areas where the monitoring approach could be improved to make annual estimates more robust and comparable over time. Those improvements include better standardization of what counts as a "colony" (so colonies are defined consistently across locations and years), developing sampling that is more representative and consistent from one year to the next (reducing bias caused by uneven coverage or changing site selection), and evaluating whether colony size information gathered outside the formal sample set could be incorporated into the overall population estimate in a defensible way. Taken together, the work aims to reduce uncertainty in population estimates and make trend information more dependable for management decisions.
Administratively, the opportunity targets eligible applicants that are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, but in this case the recipient is already predetermined. The posting lists an expected single award with an award ceiling of $54,273. The opportunity was created on July 18, 2017, with an original closing date of July 25, 2017, which aligns with the fact that it is essentially a public notice documenting an intended award rather than a solicitation seeking new proposals.
The legal authority for funding is the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. Sections 661-666c), which supports coordination and work that benefits fish and wildlife resources, including research and monitoring efforts that inform conservation and management. Overall, this notice is best understood as an announcement of a planned cooperative agreement with Oregon State University to implement and refine a specific seabird monitoring strategy, not as a funding opportunity that outside organizations can compete for.Apply for F17AS00319
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.678.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 18, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 25, 2017. (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 $54,273.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant notice?
The notice is titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units" and the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F17AS00319.
Which federal agencies are associated with this grant notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The award is set up as a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant).
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The notice references CFDA 15.678.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. Although it appears in general grants listings, the notice explicitly states it is not an open, competitive opportunity. No competition is expected, and others should not apply.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a formal Notice of Intent to Award to Oregon State University.
Why is there no competition for this award?
The agency issued the Notice of Intent to Award under Departmental Manual authorities at 505 DM 2.14 B(2) and B(4), and the notice states that no competition is expected.
What is the purpose of the cooperative agreement described in the notice?
The purpose is to carry out the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Caspian tern monitoring strategy for the Pacific Coast Region during the 2018 breeding season and to test ways to improve monitoring and population estimation methods.
What species and geographic area does the project focus on?
The project focuses on Caspian terns in the Pacific Coast Region, specifically in relation to monitoring during the 2018 breeding season.
What are the main activities or deliverables described?
The work involves monitoring Caspian tern breeding colonies and producing a more reliable estimate of the overall flyway population size by strengthening the sampling design and methods used for population estimation.
What monitoring strategy is this work based on?
The work is tied to the Service's regional monitoring approach referenced as USFWS 2015 and builds on lessons learned from initial implementation referenced as Peterson et al. 2017.
What improvements to the monitoring approach are being tested or developed?
The notice highlights methodological refinement, including: (1) better standardization of what counts as a "colony" so definitions are consistent across locations and years; (2) developing sampling that is more representative and consistent from one year to the next to reduce bias from uneven coverage or changing site selection; and (3) evaluating whether colony size information collected outside the formal sample set can be incorporated into overall population estimates in a defensible way.
Why does the notice emphasize defining a "colony" more consistently?
Consistent colony definitions are intended to make monitoring results more comparable across different locations and across years, improving the reliability of annual estimates and trend information.
Why is representativeness and year-to-year consistency in sampling important for this project?
The stated goal is to reduce bias that can occur when monitoring coverage is uneven or when the selected sites change from year to year, which can weaken comparisons over time.
What does the notice mean by using data from outside the formal sample set?
It refers to evaluating whether colony size information gathered outside the formal sample can be incorporated into the overall flyway population estimate in a defensible way, potentially improving estimation while maintaining methodological rigor.
What is the overall objective of refining these methods?
To reduce uncertainty in Caspian tern population estimates and make trend information more dependable for management decisions.
Who is listed as eligible to apply, in general terms?
The posting targets eligible applicants that are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, though this specific notice identifies a predetermined recipient.
Should other universities or organizations submit an application anyway?
No. The notice explicitly states that no competition is expected and that others should not apply.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
The posting lists an expected single award.
What is the award ceiling stated in the notice?
The award ceiling is $54,273.
When was the opportunity created and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was created on July 18, 2017, and the original closing date was July 25, 2017.
Why does the notice have a closing date if it is not competitive?
Based on the description provided, the dates align with the notice functioning as a public announcement documenting an intended award rather than a solicitation seeking competing proposals.
What legal authority supports this funding?
The legal authority cited is the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 U.S.C. Sections 661-666c).
How does the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act relate to this project?
As described, the Act supports coordination and work that benefits fish and wildlife resources, including research and monitoring that inform conservation and management decisions.
In plain terms, how should this notice be understood?
It should be understood as an announcement of a planned cooperative agreement with Oregon State University to implement and refine a specific seabird monitoring strategy, not as a funding opportunity that outside organizations can compete for.
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