The Plains and Prairie Potholes Joint Venture (PPJV) is offering this grant to expand grassland conversion probability analysis to Minnesota and Iowa.

This grant is for the purpose of developing a crucial model to predict grassland conversion probability within the Minnesota and Iowa portions of the Plains and Prairie Potholes Joint Venture (PPJV) region. The initiative aims to employ the precise statistical methodologies, specifically Random Forest Non-linear prediction, successfully pioneered in other PPJV states like North Dakota, South Dakota, and Montana. By adopting these proven techniques, the project ensures consistency and allows for seamless conservation planning across the entire PPJV area. The resulting model will be capable of being projected in GIS, providing a vital tool for environmental conservation efforts in these key agricultural states.

Opportunity ID: 237732

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	F13AS00239
Funding Opportunity Title:	Expansion of Probability of Being Cropped Analysis to Minnesota and Iowa
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification)
Category Explanation:	This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative agreement to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) for the purpose of expanding their risk of grassland conversion models to the Minnesota and Iowa portions of the Prairie Pothole Joint Venture (PPJV).
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Assistance Listings:	15.637 — Migratory Bird Joint Ventures
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Jul 16, 2013
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 22, 2013 This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B [4: Unique Qualifications] (See Additional Information in Eligibility Section).
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 22, 2013 This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B [4: Unique Qualifications] (See Additional Information in Eligibility Section).
Archive Date:	Aug 16, 2013
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$8,519
Award Ceiling:	$10,000
Award Floor:	$1,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B [4: Unique Qualifications], which allows for award without competition to an applicant. This recipient and project meet this criterion because the PPJV has been working with the Nature Conservancy to expand their probability of cropping model into Minnesota and Iowa.

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Fish and Wildlife Service
Description:	The tasks to be performed under this agreement are as follows: Produce a model of the grassland conversion probability for the PPJV portions of Minnesota and Iowa, using the exact techniques that have been pioneered in the states of Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. By using the exact methodology that was successfully accomplished in the rest of the PPJV (ND, SD, MT), the PPJV will be able to accomplish seamless conservation planning. Statistical techniques will be a Random Forest Non-linear prediction and be capable of being projected in GIS.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Kevin Doherety, Project Officer, 701-355-8528 kevin_doherty@fws.gov Email:kevin_doherty@fws.gov

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