Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00403
The Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00403) is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement that supports environmental and natural resource work through a cooperative agreement. The program is tied to Department of the Interior priorities, specifically priorities described as 1a and 3a, and it is framed as advancing a science-driven conservation approach that helps land and water managers adapt to environmental change while identifying best management practices. In practical terms, the opportunity is focused on producing actionable migration and habitat-use information that can be used to guide on-the-ground conservation decisions.
This particular award is structured as a single-source cooperative agreement to Boise State University, meaning the agency anticipated funding one recipient rather than running a broad competitive selection among many applicants. The work centers on an iconic grassland bird, the Long-billed Curlew, with an emphasis on populations breeding in New Mexico and how they connect to habitats across the species entire range. The core method described is the use of satellite transmitters to track individual birds, generating location data that reveal migration pathways, timing, stopover areas, and wintering sites. By mapping where these curlews travel and concentrate during different parts of their annual cycle, the project aims to identify the most critical places for conservation attention, not only for curlews but also for other grassland-dependent species that share similar landscapes and threats.
A key goal of the project is improving understanding of migratory connectivity, the link between breeding areas, migration corridors, and wintering grounds. This matters because conservation actions taken in one place (for example, protecting breeding habitat in New Mexico) may be undermined if the birds rely heavily on a threatened stopover or wintering site elsewhere. The satellite tracking results are intended to reduce that uncertainty and help partners target efforts where they will have the biggest benefit across the full life cycle of the species.
The expected outcome is decision support for the Fish and Wildlife Service, the State of New Mexico, and a broad set of conservation partners, including private landowners. The funding description specifically notes that the data will help stakeholders choose and tailor land management practices to better support curlew populations. Examples of the types of actions mentioned include voluntary conservation easements, habitat enhancement and restoration projects, and adjustments to grazing regimes. Because many grassland birds depend on working landscapes, guidance that aligns conservation goals with practical land use, especially grazing management, can be particularly valuable.
Administratively, the opportunity was created on September 20, 2019, with an original closing date of September 30, 2019. The award ceiling was $49,000, and the announcement anticipated one award. Eligible applicants were limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the single-source selection of Boise State University. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.655, placing it within the Fish and Wildlife Service assistance portfolio for wildlife and habitat-related work.Apply for F19AS00403
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation" 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 Sep 20, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 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 $49,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation (F19AS00403)
What is the Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation opportunity (F19AS00403)?
It is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement that supports environmental and natural resource work through a cooperative agreement. The work is framed as science-driven conservation that helps land and water managers adapt to environmental change while identifying best management practices.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is the awarding agency.
What type of award instrument is used?
The opportunity supports a cooperative agreement.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. This award is structured as a single-source cooperative agreement, meaning the agency anticipated funding one recipient rather than conducting a broad competitive selection.
Who was the anticipated recipient for this single-source award?
The announcement indicates the single-source cooperative agreement was to Boise State University.
Who was eligible to apply (based on the announcement terms)?
Eligible applicants were limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the single-source selection described.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for the opportunity was $49,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated one award.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on September 20, 2019, with an original closing date of September 30, 2019.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.655, which places it within the Fish and Wildlife Service assistance portfolio for wildlife and habitat-related work.
What Department of the Interior priorities does this program connect to?
The program is tied to Department of the Interior priorities described as 1a and 3a.
What is the main conservation purpose of this funded work?
The practical focus is producing actionable migration and habitat-use information that can guide on-the-ground conservation decisions.
Which species is the primary focus of the project?
The work centers on the Long-billed Curlew, described as an iconic grassland bird.
Which breeding population is specifically emphasized?
The project emphasizes Long-billed Curlew populations breeding in New Mexico and how they connect to habitats across the species' entire range.
What is the core method being used to gather information?
The core method described is the use of satellite transmitters to track individual birds, generating location data.
What kinds of information will satellite tracking produce?
The tracking data are intended to reveal migration pathways, migration timing, stopover areas, and wintering sites, as well as where birds concentrate during different parts of their annual cycle.
What is meant by "migratory connectivity" in this project?
Migratory connectivity refers to the link between breeding areas, migration corridors, and wintering grounds. The project aims to improve understanding of those connections for Long-billed Curlews.
Why does migratory connectivity matter for conservation decisions?
The announcement explains that conservation actions in one place (such as protecting breeding habitat in New Mexico) may be undermined if birds rely heavily on a threatened stopover or wintering site elsewhere. Tracking is intended to reduce uncertainty and help target efforts across the species' full life cycle.
How will the results be used in practice?
The expected outcome is decision support for the Fish and Wildlife Service, the State of New Mexico, and a broad set of conservation partners. The data are intended to help stakeholders choose and tailor land management practices to better support curlew populations.
Who are the intended partners or stakeholders for the decision support?
The opportunity notes intended users including the Fish and Wildlife Service, the State of New Mexico, conservation partners, and private landowners.
What types of on-the-ground actions are mentioned as examples of how the information could be applied?
Examples mentioned include voluntary conservation easements, habitat enhancement and restoration projects, and adjustments to grazing regimes.
Why is grazing management specifically highlighted?
The description notes that many grassland birds depend on working landscapes. Guidance that aligns conservation goals with practical land use, especially grazing management, can be particularly valuable.
Is the project intended to benefit only Long-billed Curlews?
No. While Long-billed Curlews are the focal species, the project aims to identify critical places for conservation attention that may also benefit other grassland-dependent species that share similar landscapes and threats.
What is the geographic scope of the conservation information expected from the project?
The work emphasizes breeding in New Mexico while explicitly connecting those birds to habitats across the species' entire range, including migration corridors and wintering areas.
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