Opportunity Information: Apply for HQ003423NFOEASD08
The Department of Defense, through Washington Headquarters Services, posted a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Environmental DNA Sampling Eastern Indigo Snake" under Funding Opportunity Number HQ003423NFOEASD08. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA (now commonly referenced as ALN) 12.632, and the activity area is Natural Resources. The agency is offering support through a cooperative agreement, which generally means the federal government expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordinating on study design details, access to sites, review of deliverables, or integration of results into agency natural resource management decisions), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
The opportunity is focused on environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling related to the Eastern Indigo Snake, a federally protected species in the southeastern United States. While the public-facing synopsis provided here states "See the NFO" for program details, the title and structure indicate the intent is to fund a targeted field and laboratory effort to detect the species using genetic material shed into the environment (such as soil or water), a method often used when traditional surveys are difficult, disruptive, or less efficient. In practical terms, projects like this typically involve selecting sampling locations, collecting environmental samples under a consistent protocol, processing those samples to extract DNA, running species-specific assays, and then interpreting and reporting detection results in a way that can inform conservation planning, compliance, or habitat management on or near Department of Defense lands.
Only one award was expected, with an award ceiling of $153,117, signaling a single, comparatively small, focused project rather than a broad multi-award program. Eligibility is listed as "Others," with direction to consult the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) for the exact eligibility clarification, meaning applicants likely needed to meet specific criteria described in the full announcement (often this includes certain nonprofit organizations, universities, research institutions, or other qualified entities with demonstrated technical capacity). The opportunity was created on May 24, 2023, and had an original application closing date of July 28, 2023.
Because the synopsis does not include the full narrative requirements, performance period, deliverables, or evaluation criteria, the definitive scope, methods, and submission instructions would be contained in the NFO itself. However, based on the funding instrument type and the topic, applicants would typically be expected to propose a clear sampling and quality assurance plan, appropriate genetic assay methodology, a data management approach, and final reporting products suitable for DoD natural resource decision-making, all within the stated budget cap.Apply for HQ003423NFOEASD08
- The Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Environmental DNA Sampling Eastern Indigo Snake" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.632.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 24, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2023. (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 $153,117.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Environmental DNA Sampling Eastern Indigo Snake."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The Department of Defense (DoD), through Washington Headquarters Services, posted this discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is HQ003423NFOEASD08.
What assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) is associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is CFDA (now commonly referenced as ALN) 12.632.
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is Natural Resources.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The agency is offering support through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means the federal government expects substantial involvement during the project period. Examples noted include coordinating on study design details, providing or coordinating access to sites, reviewing deliverables, or integrating results into agency natural resource management decisions, rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
What is the main technical focus of the project?
The focus is environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling related to the Eastern Indigo Snake, a federally protected species in the southeastern United States.
What is environmental DNA (eDNA) in the context of this opportunity?
Environmental DNA refers to genetic material shed by an organism into the environment (for example, into soil or water). The intent suggested by the opportunity title is to detect the Eastern Indigo Snake using eDNA rather than relying solely on traditional survey methods.
Why might eDNA sampling be used instead of traditional surveys?
As described in the synopsis, eDNA is often used when traditional surveys are difficult, disruptive, or less efficient.
What kinds of activities would a project like this typically include?
Based on the topic and structure described, a project like this typically includes selecting sampling locations, collecting environmental samples under a consistent protocol, processing samples to extract DNA, running species-specific assays, and interpreting and reporting detection results to inform conservation planning, compliance, or habitat management on or near DoD lands.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $153,117.
What does the award ceiling suggest about the project scope?
The synopsis indicates that this is a single, comparatively small, focused project rather than a broad multi-award program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with direction to consult the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) for exact eligibility clarification. This implies eligibility details and any applicant requirements are defined in the full NFO.
Does the synopsis specify which organizations qualify under "Others"?
No. The synopsis does not provide the definitive eligibility definition and instead directs applicants to the NFO for exact clarification. It notes that opportunities like this often include certain nonprofit organizations, universities, research institutions, or other qualified entities with demonstrated technical capacity, but the controlling requirements would be in the NFO.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 24, 2023.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was July 28, 2023.
Where can applicants find the official program details and instructions?
The public-facing synopsis states "See the NFO" for program details. The definitive scope, methods, narrative requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions would be contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO).
Does the synopsis include the performance period, required deliverables, or evaluation criteria?
No. The synopsis does not include the full narrative requirements, performance period, deliverables, or evaluation criteria. It indicates those details would be in the NFO.
What kinds of methods or plans would applicants typically be expected to propose (based on the synopsis)?
Based on the funding instrument type and topic, applicants would typically be expected to propose a clear sampling and quality assurance plan, appropriate genetic assay methodology, a data management approach, and final reporting products suitable for DoD natural resource decision-making, all within the budget cap.
How will the project results likely be used by the Department of Defense?
The synopsis suggests results would be reported in a way that can inform conservation planning, compliance, or habitat management on or near Department of Defense lands, and that the federal role may include integrating results into natural resource management decisions.
Is this opportunity limited to a specific species?
Yes. The topic is specifically tied to the Eastern Indigo Snake.
Is the Eastern Indigo Snake described as protected in the opportunity synopsis?
Yes. The synopsis describes the Eastern Indigo Snake as a federally protected species in the southeastern United States.
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