Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00190
This grant opportunity, titled "Assessing abundance and migratory connectivity of boreal birds" (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00190), is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of the Interior, Region 7. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency expects to be actively involved in the work rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement. The activity falls under environment, natural resources, and research and development, and it is listed under CFDA 15.655.
A key point is that this is a single-source award and not a competitive solicitation. The USFWS states it intends to make the award specifically to the University of Alaska Anchorage under the Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) agreement (FWS-ALSK-CESU-2018), using the authority cited as 505 DM 2.14(B). Because of that, the notice is not requesting proposals and the government does not plan to accept competing applications. The CESU framework is used to connect federal agencies with research and technical expertise at partner institutions, supporting applied research, technical assistance, and education across biological, physical, social, cultural, and engineering disciplines, typically with an ecosystem-scale management focus.
The funded work supports a study of breeding landbirds and shorebirds that are considered conservation priorities on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Alaska. In practical terms, the project is aimed at improving understanding of which species are present, how abundant they are during the breeding season, and how they use habitat across the installation. The emphasis on "migratory connectivity" signals interest in linking breeding populations in Alaska to their migration routes and non-breeding areas, information that is often important for conservation planning because threats can occur anywhere along a migratory bird's annual cycle.
The recipient is expected to provide on-the-ground field and analytical capacity. The opportunity specifies three core capabilities: first, the ability to recruit and supervise qualified personnel to conduct surveys for breeding shorebirds and landbirds; second, the ability to supervise students who will compile environmental and bird survey datasets and use those data to develop spatial models of habitat use (for example, mapping or predicting where birds are most likely to occur based on vegetation, terrain, hydrology, or other environmental variables); and third, access to and familiarity with the military lands where the work will take place, which matters because field operations on an active military installation require knowledge of access procedures, safety constraints, and coordination requirements.
The award anticipates a single funded project (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $37,528. The opportunity record shows it was created on April 18, 2019, with an original closing date of April 26, 2019, reflecting the administrative posting period even though the action is non-competitive and intended for a named institution. Eligible applicants are described generally as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the CESU partner model, but the notice makes clear the intended recipient is the University of Alaska Anchorage.Apply for F19AS00190
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assessing abundance and migratory connectivity of boreal birds" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 18, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 2019. (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 $37,528.00 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 identifier of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Assessing abundance and migratory connectivity of boreal birds." The Funding Opportunity Number is F19AS00190.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of the Interior, Region 7.
What type of award is being used?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which means the USFWS expects to be actively involved in the project rather than simply providing funding with minimal engagement.
Is this a competitive grant where multiple applicants can apply?
No. This notice describes a single-source award and is not a competitive solicitation. The USFWS states it is not requesting proposals and does not plan to accept competing applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The USFWS indicates it intends to make the award specifically to the University of Alaska Anchorage.
What agreement framework is being used for this work?
The work is being carried out under the Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) agreement, referenced as FWS-ALSK-CESU-2018.
What is the authority cited for making a single-source award?
The notice cites the authority as 505 DM 2.14(B).
What program classification is listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.655.
What general activity areas does this project fall under?
The activity is described as environment, natural resources, and research and development.
What is the project trying to study?
The project supports a study of breeding landbirds and shorebirds that are conservation priorities, focusing on which species are present, how abundant they are during the breeding season, and how they use habitat.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Alaska.
What does "migratory connectivity" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, "migratory connectivity" refers to linking breeding populations in Alaska to their migration routes and non-breeding areas, which can support conservation planning across a bird's annual cycle.
Why is migratory connectivity important for conservation planning?
The notice highlights that threats to migratory birds can occur anywhere along their annual cycle, so understanding how breeding populations connect to migration routes and non-breeding areas can help inform conservation decisions.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The announcement anticipates a single funded project (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount for this award?
The award ceiling listed is $37,528.
What core capabilities are expected from the recipient?
The opportunity specifies three core capabilities: (1) recruiting and supervising qualified personnel to conduct surveys for breeding shorebirds and landbirds; (2) supervising students to compile environmental and bird survey datasets and use them to develop spatial models of habitat use; and (3) having access to and familiarity with the military lands where the work will occur, including the practical requirements of operating on an active installation.
What kind of field work is described?
The notice describes on-the-ground surveys for breeding shorebirds and landbirds on JBER, with personnel recruited and supervised by the recipient.
What kind of data and analysis work is described?
The project includes compiling environmental and bird survey datasets and using those data to develop spatial models of habitat use, such as mapping or predicting where birds are most likely to occur based on environmental variables.
What examples of environmental variables are mentioned for habitat modeling?
The notice provides examples including vegetation, terrain, hydrology, and other environmental variables.
Why does the opportunity emphasize familiarity with military lands?
The announcement notes that field operations on an active military installation require knowledge of access procedures, safety constraints, and coordination requirements, so familiarity and access are considered important capabilities.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are described generally as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the CESU partner model, though the notice also makes clear the intended recipient is the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Does the government plan to accept applications from other organizations?
No. The notice states it is not requesting proposals and does not plan to accept competing applications.
What is the purpose of the CESU framework mentioned in the notice?
As described, the CESU framework connects federal agencies with research and technical expertise at partner institutions and supports applied research, technical assistance, and education across biological, physical, social, cultural, and engineering disciplines, typically with an ecosystem-scale management focus.
When was the opportunity record created and what closing date is shown?
The opportunity record shows it was created on April 18, 2019, with an original closing date of April 26, 2019. The notice also indicates this reflects an administrative posting period even though the action is non-competitive and intended for a named institution.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary funding announcement?
Based on the information provided, it means the announcement is issued by the agency as a funding opportunity under its discretion, and in this case it is paired with a cooperative agreement and a stated intent to make a single-source award.
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