Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00384
The grant opportunity titled "Research and translocation of Hermes copper butterflies" (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00384) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding action under the Department of the Interior focused on conservation research and species recovery work in San Diego County, California. It is listed under the Environment activity category (CFDA 15.678) and uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in shaping or coordinating the work as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
The project itself centers on initiating research through the translocation of Hermes copper butterflies (HCB) from a currently existing (extant) population to areas where the species has been wiped out locally (extirpated). The opportunity specifically notes that the local loss of the butterfly population in the target habitat was driven by wildfires and extreme drought, highlighting that the work is meant to address real, recent stressors that can eliminate small or fragile populations. The intent is to re-establish the species in suitable habitat that historically supported it, using individuals sourced from a surviving population.
A major component of the work described involves field surveys and monitoring at two types of locations: "sentinel sites" and the translocation sites. At the sentinel sites, surveys are used to find and monitor the source population, with the specific aim of collecting females and eggs that can be moved to the restoration location. After translocation occurs, the project continues with surveys and monitoring at the recipient sites to determine whether the translocation is successful. In practice, this kind of monitoring is used to track whether eggs develop, whether larvae and adults are detected later, whether adults reproduce, and whether the population shows signs of persistence over time. The description also emphasizes that the information gathered is intended to support future management and monitoring, meaning the data collected is expected to inform longer-term decisions about how to maintain habitat, plan additional translocations if needed, and improve conservation strategies under changing climate and disturbance conditions.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is clearly not a competitive solicitation. It is explicitly issued as a "Notice of Intent to Award a Single Source," with the instruction that no competition is expected and applicants should not apply. Even though the eligibility field reads as "Unrestricted," that is effectively overridden by the single-source nature of the award, which indicates the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is proceeding directly to award without an open application process. The posting was created on August 10, 2017, and the original closing date listed is August 18, 2017, which aligns with the short window commonly seen for public notices that exist primarily for transparency rather than competition.
The anticipated funding level is relatively small and targeted, with an award ceiling of $30,000 and one expected award. That scale suggests a focused effort aimed at immediate on-the-ground actions (collecting females and eggs, conducting site surveys, and monitoring outcomes) rather than a large multi-year research program, though the results are positioned as foundational for continued conservation planning. Overall, the opportunity is a single-source cooperative agreement supporting a practical, field-based conservation intervention: moving Hermes copper butterflies (or their early life stages) from a surviving population into restored or suitable habitat where they were lost, then tracking outcomes to guide future management in the face of wildfire and drought impacts.Apply for F17AS00384
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research and translocation of Hermes copper butterflies" 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 Aug 10, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 2017 This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Single Source. NO COMPETITITON IS EXPECTED, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.. (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 $30,000.00 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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FAQs: Research and translocation of Hermes copper butterflies (F17AS00384)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research and translocation of Hermes copper butterflies."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F17AS00384.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding action under the Department of the Interior.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
It is listed under the Environment activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.678.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in shaping or coordinating the work as it is carried out, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of the project described?
The project centers on initiating conservation research through the translocation of Hermes copper butterflies (HCB) from an existing (extant) population to areas where the species has been lost locally (extirpated), with the goal of re-establishing the species in suitable habitat that historically supported it.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on San Diego County, California.
Why were Hermes copper butterflies lost from the target habitat?
The opportunity notes that the local loss of the butterfly population in the target habitat was driven by wildfires and extreme drought.
What does "extant population" mean in this context?
In this context, an extant population is a currently existing population that can serve as the source for translocation.
What does "extirpated" mean in this context?
In this context, extirpated means the species has been wiped out locally from the target habitat, even if it exists elsewhere.
What does "translocation" involve for this project?
Translocation involves moving Hermes copper butterflies (or early life stages) from a surviving source population to a restoration or recipient location where the species was historically present but is no longer found.
What types of field work are included in the project?
The description highlights field surveys and monitoring at two types of locations: sentinel sites and translocation (recipient) sites.
What are "sentinel sites" and why are they important here?
Sentinel sites are locations used to find and monitor the source population. Surveys at these sites are intended to support the collection of females and eggs that can be moved to the restoration location.
What is collected from the source population for the translocation?
The opportunity specifically mentions collecting females and eggs for movement to the restoration location.
What happens after the translocation occurs?
After translocation, surveys and monitoring continue at the recipient sites to determine whether the translocation is successful.
How is translocation success evaluated according to the description?
The description indicates monitoring is used to track outcomes such as whether eggs develop, whether larvae and adults are detected later, whether adults reproduce, and whether the population shows signs of persistence over time.
What is the long-term value of the surveys and monitoring data?
The information gathered is intended to support future management and monitoring, including longer-term decisions about maintaining habitat, planning additional translocations if needed, and improving conservation strategies under changing climate and disturbance conditions.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. It is explicitly issued as a "Notice of Intent to Award a Single Source," and the notice states that no competition is expected and applicants should not apply.
The eligibility says "Unrestricted." Does that mean anyone can apply?
Even though the eligibility field reads as "Unrestricted," the notice explains that the award is single-source and that applicants should not apply, which effectively overrides an open, competitive interpretation.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
One award is expected.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $30,000.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting was created on August 10, 2017.
What was the closing date listed on the notice?
The original closing date listed is August 18, 2017.
Why is the open period so short?
The description aligns the short window with public notices that exist primarily for transparency rather than competition, which is consistent with a single-source notice of intent to award.
What scale of work does a $30,000 ceiling suggest?
Based on the description, the funding level suggests a focused, targeted effort aimed at immediate on-the-ground actions such as collecting females and eggs, conducting site surveys, and monitoring outcomes, rather than a large multi-year research program.
What conservation stressors is this project designed to address?
The project is framed around real, recent stressors that can eliminate small or fragile populations, specifically wildfire and extreme drought.
What is the overall summary of what this award supports?
Overall, this is a single-source cooperative agreement supporting a practical, field-based conservation intervention: moving Hermes copper butterflies (or their early life stages) from a surviving population into suitable habitat where they were lost, then tracking outcomes to guide future management.
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