Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00214
The grant opportunity titled "Understanding the Mechanisms for Fisher Declines in Areas of Mixed-Severity Wildlife: Post Fire Decision Support Tools for Managers" (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00214) is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service effort focused on natural resource research and applied management support following wildfire. It centers on understanding why fisher populations may decline in landscapes that experience mixed-severity fire, and on turning those findings into practical decision-support information that managers can use after fires.
The core work described is an occupancy study of small mammals, measured both before and after fire, across project areas on the Klamath National Forest and nearby private forest lands. In this context, "occupancy" refers to estimating the probability that particular small mammal species are present in given locations, rather than simply counting individuals. This approach is commonly used because it accounts for imperfect detection in wildlife surveys and can produce more reliable inferences about distribution changes associated with habitat disturbance such as fire. By comparing pre-fire and post-fire occupancy patterns, the project aims to clarify how wildfire alters prey availability and distribution across the landscape.
A key applied objective is to use the small mammal occupancy results to evaluate the role of prey in shaping fisher density in the same study area. Fishers are forest-associated carnivores whose population performance can be tightly linked to habitat structure and prey communities. By pairing prey occupancy estimates with fisher density information, the project is designed to test whether changes in prey presence following fire help explain observed changes in fisher density. This links the work directly to the "mechanisms" behind fisher declines, moving beyond simple correlations with fire severity to a more process-based understanding that can support on-the-ground decisions.
The expected deliverable is a final synthesis provided to the Fish and Wildlife Service in the form of a report that compiles the analyses and results, along with any necessary supporting products such as figures, maps, and tables. The emphasis on mapped outputs and synthesized findings reflects the stated decision-support intent, meaning the end product is meant to be usable for post-fire planning, monitoring, and management choices rather than remaining purely academic.
Administratively, this was a discretionary grant under the Natural Resources activity category (CFDA 15.664). The posted notice functions as a notice of intent, and it states that the opportunity has already been awarded to Oregon State University. The anticipated award count is one, with an award ceiling of $41,500. The opportunity record was created on June 28, 2018, and the original closing date is effectively superseded by the fact that the award was already made at the time of posting. Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full opportunity text, but in practice the award information indicates a single recipient for this effort.Apply for F18AS00214
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Understanding the Mechanisms for Fisher Declines in Areas of Mixed-Severity Wildlife: Post Fire Decision Support Tools for Managers" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.664.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 28, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent and the opportunity has been awarded to Oregon State University. (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 $41,500.00 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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