Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Program
ID: 294523Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$1 - $35K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/294523
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a non-competitive cooperative agreement through the Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Program, aimed at funding a project titled "Identifying and Mitigating Threats to Endangered Forest Bird Food Webs from Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death." The initiative, which will be awarded to the University of Hawaii for a total of $70,000, focuses on protecting critical habitats for endangered bird species by identifying essential host plants and assessing caterpillar species that are vital to the diets of these birds. This project is significant for biodiversity conservation efforts, particularly in light of the ongoing threats to forest ecosystems caused by the loss of ‘ōhi‘a trees. Interested applicants can reach out to Gerald Lewandowski at glewando@usgs.gov or by phone at 916-278-9340 for further details, with the award ceiling set at $35,000 and a minimum award of $1.

    Point(s) of Contact
    glewando@usgs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Notice of Intent.doc
    Notice.doc
    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announces its intention to fund a project titled "Identifying and Mitigating Threats to Endangered Forest Bird Food Webs from Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death" without competition. The University of Hawaii will receive $70,000 for this new initiative aimed at protecting critical habitats for endangered bird species at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge. The primary goal is to identify host plants, threats, and life histories of caterpillar species essential to forest birds' diets, particularly in light of the significant loss of ‘ōhi‘a trees due to Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death. Key objectives include determining the plant hosts for caterpillar morpho-species found in the diets of the endangered birds and assessing the abundance of these prey species across various forest types. Notably, the project will benefit from substantial USGS involvement in research design, data collection, and report preparation. The justification for a single-source award emphasizes the unique qualifications of the University of Hawaii and the necessity to maintain continuity in research critical to endangered species protection. This arrangement aligns with existing federal cooperative agreement policies, recognizing the unique expertise needed for effective habitat management and biodiversity conservation efforts.
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