The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is offering a cooperative agreement to conduct research on the economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS). This grant is for assessing the diverse public benefits, such as clean water, air, and flood mitigation, derived from the 95 million-acre NWRS. The purpose is to provide a comprehensive economic assessment that can inform management decisions, especially concerning climate change impacts, and support future research. Key objectives include estimating economic values for selected ecosystem services for individual refuges, developing scalable methods for USFWS, and determining the feasibility of aggregating regional and national estimates. This 24-month study aims to enhance understanding of NWRS contributions to societal well-being and aid in evaluating alternative management options.
Opportunity ID: 48371
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-ECON-J01-09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Valuing Ecosystem Goods and Services Provided by Nati |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.812 — Cooperative Research Units Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 09, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 09, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 22, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $110,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | University of Georgia Research Foundation |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to conduct research on the economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by the National Wildlife Refuge System. Ecosystem goods and services can be characterized as components of the natural environment that enhance human well-being through direct or indirect enjoyment, consumption, or usage. The National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and consisting of over 500 refuges comprising 95 million acres, protect ecosystems that represent a diverse set of physical and biological landscapes in a wide variety of geographical settings. These federally protected lands provide a multitude of ecosystem goods and services to society, such as: clean water, clean air, flood mitigation, recreation, open space, and educational opportunities. Given their importance, management would benefit from an assessment of the ecosystem goods and services provided by NWRS lands accompanied by an estimate of their economic value. This information would serve as a valuable tool in understanding and expressing the biological and ecological importance of National Wildlife Refuges while making the link to how refuges contribute to the economic well-being of society. Furthermore, with the global nature of climate change the NWRS is extremely likely to experience varying degrees of biological and ecological impacts from changes in current climate characteristics, especially increased extremes in precipitation that will alter wetland productivity and ecosystem functions. Evaluating the economic value of ecosystem goods and services provided by National Wildlife Refuges would serve as an important starting point for assessing the economic benefits and costs associated with potential management responses to climate change impacts. Towards this end, the proposed study has the primary purpose of identifying and estimating a more comprehensive set of public benefits derived from National Wildlife Refuges beyond recreational use. Estimated values would help to characterize public benefits associated with National Wildlife Refuges, evaluate alternative management options in response to changing environmental and social conditions (e.g., climate change, prolonged economic recession, recreational interests), and identify areas for future research. The study objectives are as follows:1. Estimate economic values for selected ecosystem goods and services for each Refuge in the study, aggregate values across the selected ecosystem services for each refuge to obtain a total economic value for ecosystem services for each refuge. 2. Develop methods which can be used for possible future studies by USFWS. 3. Determine feasibility of scaling-up ecosystem service values estimated for refuges in the study to estimate regional and national estimates of refuge ecosystem values. The time frame for the study is 24 months (Phase I) with potential extension for an additional 12 months (Phase II). Thus, Phases I and II would total 36 months (3 years). The proposed time frame for Phase I is September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2011.As justification for Single Source Determination, in accordance with Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) USFWS Division of Economics and Division of Refuges Region 9 provides notice of its intent to make a single-source award for Phase I in the amount of $110,000 via a cooperative agreement with University of Georgia /Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit. Additional awards and amendments are dependent on available funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janice Garland
Administrative Specialist Phone 703-358-2058 Email:janice_garland@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The modification to this synopsis to include eligiblity explanation. | Jul 09, 2009 | |
| Jul 09, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-ECON-J01-09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Valuing Ecosystem Goods and Services Provided by Nati |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.812 — Cooperative Research Units Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 09, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 09, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 22, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $110,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | University of Georgia Research Foundation |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to conduct research on the economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by the National Wildlife Refuge System. Ecosystem goods and services can be characterized as components of the natural environment that enhance human well-being through direct or indirect enjoyment, consumption, or usage. The National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and consisting of over 500 refuges comprising 95 million acres, protect ecosystems that represent a diverse set of physical and biological landscapes in a wide variety of geographical settings. These federally protected lands provide a multitude of ecosystem goods and services to society, such as: clean water, clean air, flood mitigation, recreation, open space, and educational opportunities. Given their importance, management would benefit from an assessment of the ecosystem goods and services provided by NWRS lands accompanied by an estimate of their economic value. This information would serve as a valuable tool in understanding and expressing the biological and ecological importance of National Wildlife Refuges while making the link to how refuges contribute to the economic well-being of society. Furthermore, with the global nature of climate change the NWRS is extremely likely to experience varying degrees of biological and ecological impacts from changes in current climate characteristics, especially increased extremes in precipitation that will alter wetland productivity and ecosystem functions. Evaluating the economic value of ecosystem goods and services provided by National Wildlife Refuges would serve as an important starting point for assessing the economic benefits and costs associated with potential management responses to climate change impacts. Towards this end, the proposed study has the primary purpose of identifying and estimating a more comprehensive set of public benefits derived from National Wildlife Refuges beyond recreational use. Estimated values would help to characterize public benefits associated with National Wildlife Refuges, evaluate alternative management options in response to changing environmental and social conditions (e.g., climate change, prolonged economic recession, recreational interests), and identify areas for future research. The study objectives are as follows:1. Estimate economic values for selected ecosystem goods and services for each Refuge in the study, aggregate values across the selected ecosystem services for each refuge to obtain a total economic value for ecosystem services for each refuge. 2. Develop methods which can be used for possible future studies by USFWS. 3. Determine feasibility of scaling-up ecosystem service values estimated for refuges in the study to estimate regional and national estimates of refuge ecosystem values. The time frame for the study is 24 months (Phase I) with potential extension for an additional 12 months (Phase II). Thus, Phases I and II would total 36 months (3 years). The proposed time frame for Phase I is September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2011.As justification for Single Source Determination, in accordance with Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) USFWS Division of Economics and Division of Refuges Region 9 provides notice of its intent to make a single-source award for Phase I in the amount of $110,000 via a cooperative agreement with University of Georgia /Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit. Additional awards and amendments are dependent on available funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janice Garland
Administrative Specialist Phone 703-358-2058 Email:janice_garland@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-ECON-J01-09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Valuing Ecosystem Goods and Services Provided by Nati |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.812 — Cooperative Research Units Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 09, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 22, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $110,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to conduct research on the economic valuation of ecosystem services provided by the National Wildlife Refuge System. Ecosystem goods and services can be characterized as components of the natural environment that enhance human well-being through direct or indirect enjoyment, consumption, or usage. The National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and consisting of over 500 refuges comprising 95 million acres, protect ecosystems that represent a diverse set of physical and biological landscapes in a wide variety of geographical settings. These federally protected lands provide a multitude of ecosystem goods and services to society, such as: clean water, clean air, flood mitigation, recreation, open space, and educational opportunities. Given their importance, management would benefit from an assessment of the ecosystem goods and services provided by NWRS lands accompanied by an estimate of their economic value. This information would serve as a valuable tool in understanding and expressing the biological and ecological importance of National Wildlife Refuges while making the link to how refuges contribute to the economic well-being of society. Furthermore, with the global nature of climate change the NWRS is extremely likely to experience varying degrees of biological and ecological impacts from changes in current climate characteristics, especially increased extremes in precipitation that will alter wetland productivity and ecosystem functions. Evaluating the economic value of ecosystem goods and services provided by National Wildlife Refuges would serve as an important starting point for assessing the economic benefits and costs associated with potential management responses to climate change impacts. Towards this end, the proposed study has the primary purpose of identifying and estimating a more comprehensive set of public benefits derived from National Wildlife Refuges beyond recreational use. Estimated values would help to characterize public benefits associated with National Wildlife Refuges, evaluate alternative management options in response to changing environmental and social conditions (e.g., climate change, prolonged economic recession, recreational interests), and identify areas for future research.
The study objectives are as follows: 1. Estimate economic values for selected ecosystem goods and services for each Refuge in the study, aggregate values across the selected ecosystem services for each refuge to obtain a total economic value for ecosystem services for each refuge. 2. Develop methods which can be used for possible future studies by USFWS. 3. Determine feasibility of scaling-up ecosystem service values estimated for refuges in the study to estimate regional and national estimates of refuge ecosystem values. The time frame for the study is 24 months (Phase I) with potential extension for an additional 12 months (Phase II). Thus, Phases I and II would total 36 months (3 years). The proposed time frame for Phase I is September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2011. As justification for Single Source Determination, in accordance with Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) USFWS Division of Economics and Division of Refuges Region 9 provides notice of its intent to make a single-source award for Phase I in the amount of $110,000 via a cooperative agreement with University of Georgia /Piedmont South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit. Additional awards and amendments are dependent on available funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janice Garland
Administrative Specialist Phone 703-358-2058 Email:janice_garland@fws.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Janice Garland Administrative Specialist Phone 703-358-2058 Email: janice_garland@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.812 | PKG00013004 | Jul 09, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
48371 SF424-2.0.pdf
48371 SF424C-1.0.pdf
48371 SF424D-1.1.pdf
48371 SF424A-1.0.pdf
48371 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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