This grant offered by the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit aims to fund the development of a statistical adaptive monitoring framework for sea otters in southeastern Alaska. The project involves creating a Bayesian hierarchical model to estimate and forecast sea otter occupancy and abundance, evaluating monitoring frameworks, and enhancing staff biologist’s statistical expertise. By prioritizing conservation and utilizing science for resource management, this grant contributes to a conservation legacy while enhancing efficiency and scientific rigor in sea otter management under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Opportunity ID: 318378
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00297 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 15.678 – Cooperatiev Ecosystem Studies Unit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.678 — Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $110,577 |
| Award Ceiling: | $110,577 |
| Award Floor: | $110,577 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Intended to soul-source with University of Nevada – Reno |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Funds are available to develop a statistical adaptive monitoring framework for sea otters in southeastern Alaska. The applicant must be able to: 1) develop a Bayesian hierarchical model for the purpose of estimating and forecasting occupancy and abundance of a spreading population of sea otters; 2) use the statistical forecast of the population as a basis for evaluating different candidate monitoring frameworks; 3) identify an optimal framework using design criteria; 4) test model performance and sensitivity with simulated and real data; 5) draft analytical procedures for use and implementation by staff biologists with limited statistical expertise; and 6) write final report (or manuscripts) and other products as necessary in a timely manner. This project addresses the Department of Interior financial assistance priority of creating a conservation legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt by utilizing science to identify best practices to managing natural resources and adapting to a changes in the environment. In addition, this project will increase efficiency and scientific rigor, while reducing uncertainty in management of sea otters under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michelle Kissling 907-780-1168
michelle_kissling@fws.gov Email:james_carithers@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated program POC | Jul 12, 2019 | |
| Jul 12, 2019 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00297 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 15.678 – Cooperatiev Ecosystem Studies Unit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.678 — Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $110,577 |
| Award Ceiling: | $110,577 |
| Award Floor: | $110,577 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Intended to soul-source with University of Nevada – Reno |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Funds are available to develop a statistical adaptive monitoring framework for sea otters in southeastern Alaska. The applicant must be able to: 1) develop a Bayesian hierarchical model for the purpose of estimating and forecasting occupancy and abundance of a spreading population of sea otters; 2) use the statistical forecast of the population as a basis for evaluating different candidate monitoring frameworks; 3) identify an optimal framework using design criteria; 4) test model performance and sensitivity with simulated and real data; 5) draft analytical procedures for use and implementation by staff biologists with limited statistical expertise; and 6) write final report (or manuscripts) and other products as necessary in a timely manner. This project addresses the Department of Interior financial assistance priority of creating a conservation legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt by utilizing science to identify best practices to managing natural resources and adapting to a changes in the environment. In addition, this project will increase efficiency and scientific rigor, while reducing uncertainty in management of sea otters under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michelle Kissling 907-780-1168
michelle_kissling@fws.gov Email:james_carithers@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00297 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 15.678 – Cooperatiev Ecosystem Studies Unit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.678 — Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $110,577 |
| Award Ceiling: | $110,577 |
| Award Floor: | $110,577 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Intended to soul-source with University of Nevada – Reno |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Funds are available to develop a statistical adaptive monitoring framework for sea otters in southeastern Alaska. The applicant must be able to: 1) develop a Bayesian hierarchical model for the purpose of estimating and forecasting occupancy and abundance of a spreading population of sea otters; 2) use the statistical forecast of the population as a basis for evaluating different candidate monitoring frameworks; 3) identify an optimal framework using design criteria; 4) test model performance and sensitivity with simulated and real data; 5) draft analytical procedures for use and implementation by staff biologists with limited statistical expertise; and 6) write final report (or manuscripts) and other products as necessary in a timely manner. This project addresses the Department of Interior financial assistance priority of creating a conservation legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt by utilizing science to identify best practices to managing natural resources and adapting to a changes in the environment. In addition, this project will increase efficiency and scientific rigor, while reducing uncertainty in management of sea otters under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
James Carithers 703-358-2550
james_carithers@fws.gov Email:james_carithers@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 318378 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> F19AS00297 NOFO.pdf
Folder 318378 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> F19AS00297 Instructions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Michelle Kissling 907-780-1168 michelle_kissling@fws.gov Email: james_carithers@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.678 | PKG00252930 | Jul 17, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
318378 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
318378 SF424B-1.1.pdf
318378 SF424A-1.0.pdf
318378 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
318378 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
318378 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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