Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00238
The Hydrologic Monitoring, Analysis, and Protocol Documentation in California and Nevada opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00238) was a discretionary federal grant issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) under CFDA 15.608. It used a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means the agency expected to be substantially involved in the work alongside the recipient, rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The opportunity was created on June 7, 2019, and originally closed on June 14, 2019. By the time this notice was posted or updated, a recipient had already been selected, with an expectation of one total award.
The core purpose of the project was to support hydrologic (water) monitoring and related scientific work at up to twelve locations across California and Nevada. FWS planned to carry this out through its National Wildlife Refuge Inventory and Monitoring Initiative in partnership with the Great Basin Institute. The work described includes collecting water-related field data, developing and implementing scientific and technical monitoring protocols, and analyzing the resulting information. In practical terms, this kind of effort often involves establishing consistent methods for measuring and documenting conditions such as water levels, flow patterns, timing and duration of inundation, and other hydrologic indicators that directly affect wetland function.
The intended conservation outcome was to improve the ability to protect and enhance wetland habitats that are important to waterfowl and other wildlife. Wetlands in these regions can be highly sensitive to changes in water availability and management, so systematic monitoring and clear, repeatable protocols help land managers understand what is happening on the ground, compare conditions across sites and seasons, and make better-informed decisions. The opportunity also explicitly notes benefits for the public, reflecting that wetlands support recreation, wildlife viewing, hunting where permitted, and broader ecosystem services that people value.
Eligibility for the opportunity was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity as long as it met any conditions described elsewhere in the full announcement. Even so, the text makes clear that the effort was framed as a partnership with the Great Basin Institute, which aligns with the note that the recipient had been selected. The maximum funding amount (award ceiling) was $561,000, and the program anticipated issuing a single award for the work described.Apply for F19AS00238
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Hydrologic Monitoring, Analysis, and Protocol Documentation in California and Nevada" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 07, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2019 The recipient has been selected.. (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 $561,000.00 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 of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Hydrologic Monitoring, Analysis, and Protocol Documentation in California and Nevada."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F19AS00238.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary federal grant issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.608.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
In this context, a cooperative agreement indicates FWS expected to be substantially involved in the project alongside the recipient, rather than only providing funding without ongoing agency participation.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 7, 2019.
When did the opportunity close?
The opportunity originally closed on June 14, 2019.
Was a recipient already selected?
Yes. By the time the notice was posted or updated, a recipient had already been selected.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement indicated an expectation of one total award.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $561,000.
What geographic areas did the project focus on?
The work was focused on locations in California and Nevada.
How many monitoring locations were included?
The project supported hydrologic monitoring and related work at up to twelve locations.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to support hydrologic (water) monitoring and related scientific work, including field data collection, protocol development and implementation, and analysis of the resulting information.
What kinds of activities were described in the scope of work?
The described activities include collecting water-related field data, developing and implementing scientific and technical monitoring protocols, and analyzing the collected hydrologic information.
What does "protocol documentation" refer to in this opportunity?
Based on the description, protocol documentation refers to creating clear, repeatable monitoring methods and technical procedures so hydrologic conditions can be measured and documented consistently across sites and time periods.
What hydrologic conditions or indicators might be monitored under this project?
The opportunity references hydrologic indicators that affect wetland function, such as water levels, flow patterns, timing and duration of inundation, and related water condition measurements.
How does this work connect to wetlands and wildlife conservation?
The intended conservation outcome was improved ability to protect and enhance wetland habitats important to waterfowl and other wildlife, using systematic monitoring and repeatable protocols to support better-informed management decisions.
Why is systematic hydrologic monitoring important for wetlands in these regions?
The opportunity notes that wetlands in California and Nevada can be highly sensitive to changes in water availability and management. Consistent monitoring helps land managers understand conditions on the ground, compare conditions across sites and seasons, and respond more effectively.
Which FWS initiative was connected to the project?
FWS planned to carry out the effort through its National Wildlife Refuge Inventory and Monitoring Initiative.
Who was the stated partner for this effort?
The opportunity describes the work as being carried out in partnership with the Great Basin Institute.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity as long as it met any conditions described elsewhere in the full announcement.
If eligibility was unrestricted, why does the notice emphasize a partnership?
The text frames the effort as a partnership with the Great Basin Institute and also notes that a recipient had already been selected, which helps explain why the award outcome was effectively predetermined at the time of the notice posting or update.
What public benefits were identified in the opportunity description?
The opportunity explicitly notes public benefits tied to wetland conservation, including support for recreation, wildlife viewing, hunting where permitted, and broader ecosystem services associated with wetlands.
Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. It originally closed on June 14, 2019, and the notice indicates a recipient had already been selected.
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