Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00261
The Des Lacs NWR Cyanobacteria Graduate Project (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00261) is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement. The project is designed to provide both technical support and funding to help identify, conserve, manage, and enhance the ecological and physical condition of resources within the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS). The work may take place on refuge lands and waters as well as in surrounding areas, reflecting the reality that habitat conditions and water quality issues often extend beyond refuge boundaries.
This opportunity was created on July 23, 2018, with an original application closing date of July 30, 2018, indicating a short turnaround typical of targeted, time-sensitive awards. The agency anticipated making one award with a maximum federal funding level (award ceiling) of $71,825. The listed CFDA number is 15.678, which corresponds to Fish and Wildlife Service refuge-related assistance programs.
Eligibility is noted broadly as "Others," but the notice makes clear this is not an open competition. It is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to North Dakota State University through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network, justified under DOI policy (505 DM 2 (4)) for unique qualifications. In practical terms, that means the agency had already identified a specific partner with the specialized expertise or capacity needed for the cyanobacteria-focused graduate project connected to Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge, and the funding announcement serves primarily as the formal public documentation of that intent rather than an invitation for multiple applicants to compete.Apply for F18AS00261
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Des Lacs NWR Cyanobacteria Graduate Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.678.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 23, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 2018 This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to North Dakota State University through the CESU network in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2 (4) Unique Qualifications. (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 $71,825.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Des Lacs NWR Cyanobacteria Graduate Project?
It is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding opportunity for a cyanobacteria-focused graduate project associated with Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The project is intended to provide technical support and funding to help identify, conserve, manage, and enhance the ecological and physical condition of resources within the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F18AS00261.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
Is this a discretionary or formula funding opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the project intended to accomplish?
The project is designed to support efforts to identify, conserve, manage, and enhance the ecological and physical condition of resources within the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS). The description notes that work may address habitat conditions and water quality issues that relate to refuge resources.
Where can project work take place?
Work may take place on refuge lands and waters and also in surrounding areas. The notice explains this broader geography reflects that habitat conditions and water quality issues often extend beyond refuge boundaries.
Does the work have to be limited strictly to refuge boundaries?
No. The notice explicitly states that work may occur both on refuge lands and waters and in surrounding areas because relevant conditions can extend beyond refuge boundaries.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.678, which corresponds to Fish and Wildlife Service refuge-related assistance programs.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 23, 2018.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was July 30, 2018.
How much time was provided between the posting date and the closing date?
Based on the dates provided (July 23, 2018 to July 30, 2018), the original turnaround was one week, which the notice characterizes as typical of targeted, time-sensitive awards.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum federal funding amount for the award?
The maximum federal funding level (award ceiling) listed is $71,825.
Is this opportunity an open competition?
No. The notice indicates this is not an open competition.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice of intent states the agency planned to make a single-source award to North Dakota State University.
What does "single-source award" mean in this context?
In this notice, it means the agency had already identified a specific partner (North Dakota State University) for the project, and the announcement serves as formal public documentation of the agency's intent rather than an invitation for multiple applicants to compete.
Why was North Dakota State University selected?
The notice states the award is justified under DOI policy (505 DM 2 (4)) based on unique qualifications, meaning the agency identified specialized expertise or capacity needed for the cyanobacteria-focused graduate project.
What eligibility category is shown for this opportunity?
Eligibility is noted broadly as "Others."
If eligibility says "Others," can any organization apply?
The notice makes clear the opportunity is not an open competition despite the broad eligibility label. It is presented as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to a specific institution.
What role does the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network play here?
The notice indicates the award was intended to be made through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network.
What is the main purpose of publishing this kind of announcement if it is not competitive?
According to the description provided, the funding announcement primarily functions as formal public documentation of the agency's intent to make a single-source award, rather than a call for multiple competing applications.
Is the project specifically connected to Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge?
Yes. The title and description indicate it is connected to Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge and focuses on cyanobacteria within that context.
Does the notice mention technical support in addition to funding?
Yes. The project is described as providing both technical support and funding.
What broader system does this project support?
The notice frames the project as supporting resources within the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS).
What policy citation is provided for the single-source justification?
The notice cites DOI policy 505 DM 2 (4) as part of the justification for the single-source award based on unique qualifications.
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