Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00189
The Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Assessment of population status and habitat requirements of Pinyon Jays in Utah" (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00189). The project is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The overall purpose is to improve understanding of Pinyon Jay populations in Utah by conducting focused field work that can directly support better management of pinyon-juniper ecosystems and, by extension, the conservation of migratory birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
The work described centers on practical, boots-on-the-ground research needs. Specifically, the opportunity calls for skilled staff capable of running targeted surveys to detect Pinyon Jays, finding and documenting nesting colonies, and evaluating habitat structure and condition. In plain terms, the project is meant to answer two connected questions: where Pinyon Jays are currently occurring and breeding, and what habitat characteristics are associated with their use of pinyon-juniper landscapes. The emphasis on nesting colonies indicates the project is not just about incidental sightings, but about identifying breeding locations that are especially important for population persistence.
The agency frames this research as critical for informing multiple aspects of pinyon-juniper habitat management. Pinyon-juniper management can include actions such as vegetation treatments, woodland thinning, fuels reduction, restoration, or other habitat modifications. By mapping Pinyon Jay presence and nesting and tying those observations to habitat conditions, the results can help managers decide where and how to implement habitat actions in ways that avoid unintended harm and better support robust bird populations. The reference to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act underscores that the outcomes are intended to guide management for species that receive federal protection, with Pinyon Jays being part of that broader conservation responsibility.
Administratively, the posting was created on June 22, 2018, with an original closing date of June 29, 2018, reflecting a very short public window. It is explicitly described as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2 (4)) on the basis of "Unique Qualifications." That language signals this was not a typical open competition seeking multiple applicants; instead, the agency indicated in advance that it planned to partner with a specific entity it viewed as uniquely positioned to perform the work, likely due to state-level authority, existing field capacity, data systems, local expertise, or established relationships in the region.
The opportunity lists CFDA number 15.655 and identifies eligible applicants broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere, though the intent statement makes clear the primary planned recipient. Funding information in the notice includes an award ceiling of $49,000 and an expectation of three awards, suggesting either multiple related agreements, phased efforts, or separate but connected awards under the same program area, even though this particular announcement emphasizes a single-source cooperative agreement to Utah’s wildlife agency. Overall, the grant is aimed at producing actionable survey and habitat information to support evidence-based stewardship of Utah’s pinyon-juniper habitats and the migratory bird species that depend on them.Apply for F18AS00189
- 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 "Assessment of population status and habitat requirements of Pinyon Jays in Utah" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 29, 2018 This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources 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 $49,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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 title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Assessment of population status and habitat requirements of Pinyon Jays in Utah."
Who announced this funding opportunity?
The Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced the opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F18AS00189.
What type of award is this (grant or cooperative agreement)?
This project is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in how the work is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to improve understanding of Pinyon Jay populations in Utah through focused field work that supports better management of pinyon-juniper ecosystems and conservation of migratory birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
What species is the work focused on?
The work is focused on Pinyon Jays in Utah.
What geographic area does the project target?
The project targets Utah, specifically pinyon-juniper landscapes within the state where Pinyon Jays occur and breed.
What kinds of field work does the opportunity call for?
The description emphasizes practical field research, including targeted surveys to detect Pinyon Jays, locating and documenting nesting colonies, and evaluating habitat structure and condition.
What are the two key questions the project is meant to answer?
The project is intended to determine (1) where Pinyon Jays are currently occurring and breeding, and (2) what habitat characteristics are associated with their use of pinyon-juniper landscapes.
Why is there a specific emphasis on nesting colonies?
The emphasis indicates the project is not limited to incidental observations. It is focused on identifying breeding locations that are especially important for population persistence.
How will the results be used for habitat management?
By mapping Pinyon Jay presence and nesting locations and linking those observations to habitat conditions, the results can inform where and how to implement pinyon-juniper management actions while avoiding unintended harm and better supporting bird populations.
What kinds of pinyon-juniper management actions are referenced?
The notice references management actions such as vegetation treatments, woodland thinning, fuels reduction, restoration, and other habitat modifications.
How does the Migratory Bird Treaty Act relate to this project?
The project is framed as supporting conservation of migratory birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the information produced is intended to help guide management decisions consistent with that federal conservation responsibility.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posting was created on June 22, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was June 29, 2018.
How long was the public window between posting and closing?
Based on the dates provided (June 22, 2018 to June 29, 2018), the public window was very short.
Was this an open competitive solicitation?
No. It is explicitly described as a notice of intent to make a single-source award.
Who was the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice indicates the intent to make a single-source award to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
What justification is given for the single-source approach?
The justification is "Unique Qualifications" under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2 (4).
What does "Unique Qualifications" imply in this context?
In the context of the notice, it signals the agency believed a specific entity (the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources) was uniquely positioned to perform the work, potentially due to factors like local expertise, existing field capacity, or established relationships in the region.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The opportunity lists eligible applicants broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere. However, the notice of intent makes clear the primary planned recipient for this action.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.655.
What is the award ceiling mentioned in the notice?
The funding information includes an award ceiling of $49,000.
How many awards are expected?
The notice states an expectation of three awards.
How can the notice reflect both a single-source award and multiple expected awards?
Based on the information provided, the posting emphasizes a single-source cooperative agreement to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, while also stating an expectation of three awards. This could indicate multiple related agreements, phased efforts, or separate but connected awards under the same program area, even though this specific announcement highlights a single-source intent.
What kind of staffing or expertise does the project require?
The opportunity calls for skilled staff capable of conducting targeted Pinyon Jay surveys, locating and documenting nesting colonies, and assessing habitat structure and condition in pinyon-juniper ecosystems.
What are the intended outcomes of the grant?
The intended outcomes are actionable survey and habitat information that can support evidence-based stewardship of Utah's pinyon-juniper habitats and conservation of migratory bird species, including Pinyon Jays.
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