Assessing the Hydrogeology of Springs that Support Stygobromus kenkii and Stygobromus hayii
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.650 -- Research Grants (Generic)
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service anticipates awarding up to $48,000 for one study. The anticipated start date for the study would be January 5, 2016 and the project period would be through October 31, 2016. Funding would be provided through a grant agreement. The Service intends to issue this as a sole source award due to the unique qualifications of the applicant.
A study to assess contributing areas of groundwater seepage springs located at two sites in Washington D.C. and one site in Montgomery County, Maryland, where there are federally listed and candidate species of amphipods (Stygobromus...
sp). Assessment of the hydrogeology of these areas will assist us in better assessing threats for these species. Funding will be provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Research Grants program, which is authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, 16 U.S.C. (742f (a)(4); Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 661.; Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978, as amended (16 U.S.C. 753), Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended (16 U.S.C. 4601-4 through 11), Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543).
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Christine Guimond, 413-253-8607
Christine_Guimond@fws.gov
Christine_Guimond@fws.gov
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Archived: September 7, 2015
Award
$48,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$48,000
Award Minimum
$48,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F15AS00446
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Natural resources
Environment
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
August 25, 2015
Archive date:
September 7, 2015
