Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00134
The grant opportunity titled "Assessment and Revision of Karst Fauna Regions for Karst Invertebrates in Travis and Williamson Counties, Texas" (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00134) is a discretionary, science and technology research-focused cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (CFDA 15.678). It was created on May 10, 2018, with an application closing date of June 11, 2018. The agency expected to make a single award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $38,161.
The core purpose of the award is to support New Mexico Tech University, specifically through its administration of the National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI), in carrying out original research that reexamines and updates the mapped "karst fauna regions" in Travis and Williamson counties in Texas. In practical terms, this means taking a fresh look at how biological regions associated with karst landscapes (areas defined by soluble rock, caves, sinkholes, and underground drainage) are delineated, and then revising those boundaries or classifications if the evidence suggests changes are needed.
The work is explicitly data-driven and is meant to rely on current, best-available information across three major domains: geology, hydrology, and species distributions. Geology data helps identify the rock units and structural features that create and constrain karst habitat. Hydrology data informs how water moves through the landscape and subsurface, which is critical in karst systems where underground connectivity can determine whether populations are isolated or linked. Species distribution data, especially for karst invertebrates that may be highly localized and sensitive to habitat fragmentation, is used to test whether existing mapped fauna regions still match the biological reality on the ground. The intent is to bring these datasets together to reassess the regional framework used to understand and manage karst-dependent invertebrate biodiversity in these two rapidly developing Central Texas counties.
Although the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted" (open to any entity type), the description indicates the agreement is designed to provide support and assistance to New Mexico Tech University via NCKRI, which signals a targeted cooperative arrangement rather than a broadly competitive program. As a cooperative agreement, the opportunity also implies an active partnership element between the recipient and the Fish and Wildlife Service compared to a standard grant, typically meaning the agency may be more directly involved in technical coordination, data-sharing, or oversight of the research approach and deliverables.
Overall, the opportunity funds a focused scientific reassessment aimed at improving the accuracy and usefulness of karst fauna region maps for Travis and Williamson counties by incorporating updated geological and hydrological understanding along with the most current information on where karst invertebrate species occur. This kind of revised regional mapping can be foundational for conservation planning, impact assessment, and prioritizing research or protection efforts in karst environments, where many species can be endemic to small areas and dependent on specific subsurface conditions.Apply for F18AS00134
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assessment and Revision of Karst Fauna Regions for Karst Invertebrates in Travis and Williamson Counties, Texas" 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 May 10, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2018. (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 $38,161.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Assessment and Revision of Karst Fauna Regions for Karst Invertebrates in Travis and Williamson Counties, Texas."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F18AS00134.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of funding instrument is this?
It is a cooperative agreement (a discretionary award) focused on science and technology research.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description, a cooperative agreement implies an active partnership element between the recipient and the Fish and Wildlife Service, meaning the agency may be more directly involved in technical coordination, data-sharing, or oversight of the research approach and deliverables than would typically occur with a standard grant.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.678.
When was this opportunity created?
It was created on May 10, 2018.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is June 11, 2018.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency expected to make a single award.
What is the maximum funding level (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $38,161.
What is the core purpose of the award?
The purpose is to support New Mexico Tech University, through its administration of the National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI), in conducting original research to reexamine and update mapped "karst fauna regions" for karst invertebrates in Travis and Williamson counties, Texas.
Who is the intended recipient according to the description?
While eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," the description indicates the agreement is designed to provide support and assistance specifically to New Mexico Tech University via NCKRI, suggesting a targeted cooperative arrangement rather than a broadly competitive program.
What are "karst fauna regions" in the context of this project?
In this opportunity, "karst fauna regions" refer to mapped biological regions associated with karst landscapes (areas characterized by soluble rock, caves, sinkholes, and underground drainage). The project is meant to reassess whether the existing mapped regions still align with the best available scientific evidence and to revise boundaries or classifications if needed.
Which geographic areas does the research focus on?
The work focuses on Travis and Williamson counties in Texas.
Which organisms are the focus of the mapping reassessment?
The focus is on karst invertebrates, which may be highly localized and sensitive to habitat fragmentation and subsurface conditions.
What kind of work will be performed under this award?
The funded work is a data-driven scientific reassessment that reexamines and updates the mapped karst fauna regions by integrating current information and revising boundaries or classifications when supported by evidence.
What data sources are explicitly expected to be used?
The opportunity explicitly calls for using the best available information across three major domains: geology, hydrology, and species distributions.
How will geology data be used in this project?
Geology data is used to identify the rock units and structural features that create and constrain karst habitat, which helps inform how fauna regions should be delineated.
How will hydrology data be used in this project?
Hydrology data is used to understand how water moves through the landscape and subsurface. This matters in karst systems where underground connectivity can determine whether populations are isolated or linked.
How will species distribution data be used in this project?
Species distribution data, particularly for karst invertebrates, is used to test whether existing mapped fauna regions still match biological patterns on the ground and to support any proposed revisions.
What is the expected outcome of combining geology, hydrology, and species distribution datasets?
The expected outcome is an improved, evidence-based regional mapping framework for karst-dependent invertebrate biodiversity in Travis and Williamson counties.
Why is updating karst fauna region maps important in these counties?
The description notes these are rapidly developing Central Texas counties. Revised regional mapping can support conservation planning, impact assessment, and prioritizing research or protection efforts in karst environments where many species can be endemic to small areas and dependent on specific subsurface conditions.
Does the opportunity indicate whether this is a broadly competitive grant?
Although eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," the narrative indicates the cooperative agreement is designed to support New Mexico Tech University via NCKRI, which signals a targeted arrangement rather than an open, broadly competitive program.
What kind of broader uses might the revised mapping support?
According to the opportunity description, revised karst fauna region mapping can be foundational for conservation planning, impact assessment, and prioritizing research or protection efforts related to karst-dependent invertebrate biodiversity.
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