Managing for Habitat and Invertebrate Prey Items: Maximizing Food Resources for Insectivorour Bird, Mammal, and Fish Species

Post Date

April 10th 2013

Application Due Date

April 11th 2013

This single source award is being awarded in accordance with Department of Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique qualifications which allows for award without competition to an applicant.

Funding Opportunity Number

F13AS00142

CFDA Number(s)

15.608

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Other

This single source award is being awarded in accordance with Department of Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique qualifications which allows for award without competition to an applicant.

Number of Awards

10

Eligibility Categories

Other

This single source award is being awarded in accordance with Department of Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique qualifications which allows for award without competition to an applicant. This recipient is uniquely qualified to perform the stated project objectives. Dr. Wyatt Cross'experience studying invertebrates and habitat has resulted in numerous scientifically peer-reviewed publications. Additionally, Dr. Cross owns a laborartory that will be used to process the collected invertebrate and habitat samples. He has conducted multiple studies exploring habitat and invertebrate relationships, giving him the experience to successfully complete the project.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $100000

• Award Range:

  $10000 - $100000

Grant Description

1. Assess the Effects of mananagement and climate on habitat and invertebrate communities across time and space. 2. Determine how these effects impact species that consume insects for reproduction or survival. This work will start to address effective resource management practices so the refuge can achieve its goals for different habitats described in the Comprehensive Conservation Plan.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Fish and Wildlife Service

• Agency Contact:

  Bill West, 406-276-3536
  Bill_west@fws.gov
  Jackie Vann
  Jackie_vann@fws.gov
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  E-Mail

• Agency Email Address:

  Bill_west@fws.gov

• More Information:

  None