The Abilene Zoo is offering a grant for Attwater’s Prairie Chicken captive breeding to help increase the population of this critically endangered species in the coastal prairies of Texas. With just over 100 birds remaining in the wild, the zoo aims to continue its efforts in breeding APCs to support the goals established in the APC Recovery Plan and ultimately boost the numbers of these grouses in their natural habitat.
Opportunity ID: 104753
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | 21560-11-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Attwater’s Prairie Chicken Captive Breeding |
| Opportunity Category:: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.642 — Challenge Cost Share |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Archive Date:: | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 30,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | This is a single source award being awarded to the Abilene Zoological Society |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | The Attwater’s prairie chicken (APC) is a critically endangered grouse found in the coastal prairies of Texas. Currently, just over 100 birds exist at three locations. Efforts to propagate and release APCs into the wild have been ongoing since 1992. In an effort to attain the goals established in the APC Recovery Plan, the Abilene Zoo will continue to breed APCs in captivity to increase numbers in the wild. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.642 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00063890 |
| Opening Date: | |
| Closing Date: | Jul 17, 2011 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Terry Rossignol |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Agency Contact Information: | Who Can Apply: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.642 | PKG00063890 | Jul 17, 2011 | View | Terry Rossignol | Organization Applicants |