Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00395
The "Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00395) is a discretionary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service award in the natural resources category (CFDA 15.678). It was created on 2017-08-14 with an original closing date of 2017-08-18. The funding instrument is a grant, with an award ceiling of $98,765, and the agency anticipated making one award.
This opportunity is structured as a single-source (non-competitive) award to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The project focus is the Lake Michigan basin, specifically tributaries where dams and other barrier structures influence fish populations and habitat connectivity. The core objective is to examine how the condition of dam infrastructure relates to decisions about keeping dams in place, modifying them (for example, to improve fish passage), or removing them, with the end goal of optimizing fisheries conservation outcomes. In practical terms, the work is meant to support more strategic, data-driven choices about barrier management by linking engineering and condition information about dams to ecological and conservation objectives for fisheries.
The justification for making the award without competition is based on the University of Wisconsin-Madison's unique capacity and prior work in this exact area. The university team previously developed the optimization framework needed to combine dam characteristics (dam attributes) with desired fisheries objectives, which is central to the planned analysis. They also recently completed field data collection and built the Lake Michigan dam attributes database, and they continue to maintain that dataset. Because they already own the workflow, understand the modeling approach, and manage the underlying data, they are positioned to carry out the project efficiently and consistently. The notice also emphasizes the university's hardware and computing capacity as part of what enables them to run the necessary models and analyses.
Eligibility for the opportunity is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, because it is explicitly described as a single-source award, the practical intent is to fund this one specific institution for this one specific project rather than solicit proposals broadly.Apply for F17AS00395
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative" 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 2017-08-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-08-18. (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 $98,765.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Upper Midwest and Great Lakes Landscape Conservation Cooperative."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F17AS00395.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the assistance listing / CFDA number?
The assistance listing (CFDA) number is 15.678.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is in the natural resources category.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
No. It is structured as a single-source (non-competitive) award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
What is the stated eligibility?
Eligibility is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
If eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, can other institutions apply?
Based on the notice, the practical intent is to fund one specific institution for one specific project because it is explicitly described as a single-source (non-competitive) award to the University of Wisconsin-Madison rather than a broad solicitation for proposals.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is $98,765.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making one award.
When was this funding opportunity created?
It was created on 2017-08-14.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was 2017-08-18.
What geographic area is the project focused on?
The project focus is the Lake Michigan basin, specifically tributaries where dams and other barrier structures influence fish populations and habitat connectivity.
What conservation issue is this project addressing?
The work targets how dams and other barrier structures affect fish populations and habitat connectivity in Lake Michigan tributaries.
What is the core objective of the project?
The core objective is to examine how the condition of dam infrastructure relates to decisions about keeping dams in place, modifying them (for example, to improve fish passage), or removing them, with the goal of optimizing fisheries conservation outcomes.
What kinds of management decisions is the project meant to inform?
It is meant to support more strategic, data-driven barrier management decisions by linking engineering and dam-condition information to ecological and conservation objectives for fisheries.
What types of dam actions are considered in the analysis?
The notice describes decisions about keeping dams in place, modifying them (including modifications to improve fish passage), or removing them.
Why is this award being made without competition?
The justification is that the University of Wisconsin-Madison has unique capacity and prior work in this exact area, including development of the optimization framework central to the planned analysis.
What prior work does the University of Wisconsin-Madison bring to this project?
The university team previously developed the optimization framework that combines dam characteristics (dam attributes) with fisheries objectives. They also recently completed field data collection, built the Lake Michigan dam attributes database, and continue to maintain that dataset.
Why does the existing Lake Michigan dam attributes database matter for this project?
Because the planned work depends on linking dam attributes and condition information to fisheries conservation objectives, the existing database and the team that maintains it are described as central to carrying out the analysis efficiently and consistently.
Does the notice mention technical or computing requirements?
Yes. The notice emphasizes the university's hardware and computing capacity as part of what enables them to run the necessary models and analyses.
What is the intended end goal of the work?
The end goal is to optimize fisheries conservation outcomes by supporting more strategic, data-driven choices about barrier management.
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