Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00044
The Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a discretionary grant opportunity (F17AS00044) focused on improving the ability to detect and study black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus) in North American waters as the species continues moving toward the Great Lakes. The core purpose is to strengthen prevention and early-response efforts by developing and refining sampling techniques that can better assess whether black carp are reproducing naturally in the wild, how widely they are distributed, what the demographics of the invading population look like, and what ecological impacts may be emerging. The backdrop for the award is the growing number of black carp captures over time, with 2016 drawing particular concern because of increased adult captures and direct evidence suggesting wild reproduction. In practical terms, the work supported under this grant is meant to improve field monitoring and provide more reliable information for managers trying to stop the species from becoming established.
A major emphasis of the project is evaluating and improving the fishing and sampling gear needed to capture black carp across all life stages, not just larger, more easily detected adults. That includes continuing ongoing monitoring programs and building a clearer picture of population structure and movement, which are essential for determining where the fish are coming from, where they are establishing, and how rapidly they may be expanding. Another key technical component highlighted in the notice is the use of otolith microchemistry, a specialized approach that analyzes fish ear bones (otoliths) to infer environmental history and help determine whether individuals were produced in a given river system, which can serve as evidence of natural reproduction rather than simple migration from elsewhere.
This notice is not an open competition and does not include an application process. Instead, it is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to Southern Illinois University (SIU) under the Departmental Manual justification 505 DM 2.14.B.1, with an expected single award. The agency states that competition is not practical because SIU offers unique advantages that are directly relevant to the work: established relationships with commercial fishers (useful for accessing specimens and coordinating targeted sampling) and access to specialized otolith microchemistry equipment needed to evaluate reproduction evidence. The notice also positions SIU as the lead entity in black carp research, monitoring, and the development of detection and capture methods for this relatively rare but high-risk invasive species.
The opportunity was created on December 5, 2016, with an original closing date of December 12, 2016, reflecting the administrative window for the notice rather than a conventional proposal submission period. The award ceiling is listed as $188,350, and the activity area is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources (CFDA 15.662). Overall, the grant is designed to produce practical tools and actionable data for invasive species managers, improving the odds of detecting black carp early, confirming whether reproduction is occurring, and guiding interventions before the species becomes firmly established in sensitive ecosystems such as the Great Lakes basin.Apply for F17AS00044
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of sampling techniques for black carp to aid assessment of natural reproduction, distribution, and ecological impacts" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 05, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 12, 2016 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Southern Illinois University under justification 505DM 2.14.B.1.. (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 $188,350.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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