15.678 - Cooperatiev Ecosystem Studies Unit
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.678 -- Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Funds are available to develop a statistical adaptive monitoring framework for sea otters in southeastern Alaska. The applicant must be able to: 1) develop a Bayesian hierarchical model for the purpose of estimating and forecasting occupancy and abundance of a spreading population of sea otters; 2) use the statistical forecast of the population as a basis for evaluating different candidate monitoring frameworks; 3) identify an optimal framework using design criteria; 4) test model performance and sensitivity with simulated and real data; 5) draft analytical procedures for use and implementation...
by staff biologists with limited statistical expertise; and 6) write final report (or manuscripts) and other products as necessary in a timely manner. This project addresses the Department of Interior financial assistance priority of creating a conservation legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt by utilizing science to identify best practices to managing natural resources and adapting to a changes in the environment. In addition, this project will increase efficiency and scientific rigor, while reducing uncertainty in management of sea otters under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Intended to soul-source with University of Nevada - Reno
Grantor contact information
Description
Michelle Kissling 907-780-1168
michelle_kissling@fws.gov
Government Email
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| F19AS00297_Instructions.docx | Application Instructions | Jul 12, 2019 07:35 PM UTC |
| F19AS00297_NOFO.doc | Full Announcement | Jul 12, 2019 07:33 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: July 19, 2019
Award
$110,577
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$110,577
Award Minimum
$110,577
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F19AS00297
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
July 12, 2019
Archive date:
July 19, 2019
