Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00327
The Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00327) is a discretionary funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, specifically the Pacific Southwest Region. It is structured as a cooperative agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit program (CFDA 15.678), which generally supports collaborative research and technical work tied to natural resource management needs. The notice makes clear that it is not a competitive solicitation and not a request for proposals; instead, the agency intends to make a single-source award.
The intended recipient is the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), identified in the announcement as the sole organization to receive this financial assistance agreement. While the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted" in the dataset, the narrative text controls in practice because the agency states its plan to award directly to UCLA under the applicable single-source authority (505 DM 2.14(B)). The opportunity anticipates one award in total, reflecting the single-recipient approach.
The project purpose is to generate genomic data and conduct genomic analyses that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can use to inform decisions made under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543). In practical terms, this means the funded work is expected to produce scientifically credible genetic and genomic information that can support ESA-related actions such as assessing population structure, understanding genetic diversity, clarifying species or distinct population segment boundaries, informing listing or delisting considerations, guiding recovery planning, and improving the biological basis for consultation and other regulatory decisions. The focus on genomics indicates an emphasis on modern DNA-based methods and datasets that can strengthen evidence used in conservation determinations.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project compared to a standard grant. This usually means the Service may help shape objectives, provide technical input, coordinate data needs, and ensure the resulting datasets and analyses are usable for agency decision-making. The activity category is natural resources, aligning with the conservation and endangered species management mission of the Fish and Wildlife Service.
Key administrative details include an award ceiling of $235,000 and an expected number of awards of one. The opportunity record shows a creation date of July 20, 2017, with an original closing date of July 27, 2017, which in this context functions more like a public notice period than a traditional application deadline since the award is single-source and not open for competitive proposals.Apply for F17AS00327
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit" 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 20, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2017 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Southwest Region, intends to award a single source financial assistance agreement as authorized by 505 DM 2.14 (B) to the University of California, Los Angeles. This notice is not a request for proposals.. (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 $235,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name and identifier of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit grant opportunity and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number (FON) F17AS00327.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Pacific Southwest Region.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity or a request for proposals (RFP)?
No. The notice states it is not a competitive solicitation and not a request for proposals. The agency intends to make a single-source award.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates one award in total.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended (sole) recipient identified in the announcement is the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
The eligibility field says "unrestricted." Does that mean anyone can apply?
Although the dataset eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted," the narrative text controls in practice. The notice indicates the agency plans to make a direct, single-source award to UCLA under the applicable single-source authority.
What authority is cited for making a single-source award?
The notice cites single-source authority 505 DM 2.14(B) as the basis for awarding directly to UCLA.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project compared to a standard grant. In this context, that can include the Fish and Wildlife Service helping shape objectives, providing technical input, coordinating data needs, and ensuring the resulting datasets and analyses are usable for agency decision-making.
What program does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program, listed as CFDA 15.678.
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The purpose is to generate genomic data and conduct genomic analyses for use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to inform decisions made under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
How will the results be used by the Fish and Wildlife Service?
The notice indicates the work is intended to produce scientifically credible genetic and genomic information that can support Endangered Species Act-related actions, such as assessing population structure, understanding genetic diversity, clarifying species or distinct population segment boundaries, informing listing or delisting considerations, guiding recovery planning, and improving the biological basis for consultation and other regulatory decisions.
What does the opportunity mean by a focus on "genomics"?
The focus on genomics indicates an emphasis on modern DNA-based methods and datasets to strengthen the scientific evidence used in conservation and endangered species determinations.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is natural resources, consistent with conservation and endangered species management.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount available under this award?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $235,000.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity record shows a creation date of July 20, 2017.
What is the listed closing date, and how should it be interpreted here?
The original closing date is listed as July 27, 2017. In this context, it functions more like a public notice period than a traditional application deadline because the award is single-source and not open for competitive proposals.
Is this funding tied to a specific law or statute?
Yes. The project purpose is explicitly tied to supporting decisions under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
What kind of work is generally supported under the CESU program?
As described in the notice, the CESU program generally supports collaborative research and technical work tied to natural resource management needs.
What is the practical output expected from this project?
Based on the notice, the expected output is genomic datasets and analyses that are suitable for use in Fish and Wildlife Service decision-making related to endangered species conservation and regulation.
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