The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering financial assistance to state wildlife agencies for managing white nose syndrome (WNS). States confirmed with WNS or the causative fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), and adjacent states are prioritized, with up to $1 million available. The goal is to build state capacity to manage and control WNS. This grant opportunity is under CFDA Number 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation – Recovery Implementation Funds. State agencies must submit proposals by May 26, 2015, to be considered for this grant.
Opportunity ID: 275498
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00155 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | White-Nose Syndrome Grants to States 2015 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.657 — Endangered Species Conservation – Recovery Implementation Funds |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is pleased to announce the availability of financial assistance to state wildlife agencies for issues related directly to the management of white nose syndrome (WNS). This opportunity is only open to state agencies and no more than one proposal will be accepted from each state. Priority will be given to states that have confirmed WNS or the causative fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), and adjacent states. However all states are encouraged to apply. As of April 1, 2015, states confirmed to have WNS include: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Pd has also been detected on bats in Iowa, Minnesota and Mississippi. The following adjacent states are now considered most vulnerable to the future spread of Pd and WNS: North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Rhode Island, and District of Columbia.
The Service has targeted up to $1 million for this funding opportunity in 2015 to help build state capacity that will assist with the management and control of WNS. Available funds are from internally directed funds for Fiscal Year 2015. These grant awards are made under CFDA Number 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation � Recovery Implementation Funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Judy Driscoll, Grannts Fiscal Officer, 413-253-8409
judy_driscoll@fws.gov Email:judy_driscoll@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| New posting | Mar 27, 2015 | |
| Mar 27, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00155 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | White-Nose Syndrome Grants to States 2015 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.657 — Endangered Species Conservation – Recovery Implementation Funds |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is pleased to announce the availability of financial assistance to state wildlife agencies for issues related directly to the management of white nose syndrome (WNS). This opportunity is only open to state agencies and no more than one proposal will be accepted from each state. Priority will be given to states that have confirmed WNS or the causative fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), and adjacent states. However all states are encouraged to apply. As of April 1, 2015, states confirmed to have WNS include: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Pd has also been detected on bats in Iowa, Minnesota and Mississippi. The following adjacent states are now considered most vulnerable to the future spread of Pd and WNS: North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Rhode Island, and District of Columbia.
The Service has targeted up to $1 million for this funding opportunity in 2015 to help build state capacity that will assist with the management and control of WNS. Available funds are from internally directed funds for Fiscal Year 2015. These grant awards are made under CFDA Number 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation � Recovery Implementation Funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Judy Driscoll, Grannts Fiscal Officer, 413-253-8409
judy_driscoll@fws.gov Email:judy_driscoll@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00155 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | White-Nose Syndrome Grants to States 2015 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.657 — Endangered Species Conservation – Recovery Implementation Funds |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is pleased to announce the availability of financial assistance to state wildlife agencies for issues related directly to the management of white nose syndrome (WNS). This opportunity is only open to state agencies and no more than one proposal will be accepted from each state. Priority will be given to states that have confirmed WNS or the causative fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), and adjacent states. However all states are encouraged to apply. As of April 1, 2015, states confirmed to have WNS include: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Pd has also been detected on bats in Iowa, Minnesota and Mississippi. The following adjacent states are now considered most vulnerable to the future spread of Pd and WNS: North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Rhode Island, and District of Columbia.
The Service has targeted up to $1 million for this funding opportunity in 2015 to help build state capacity that will assist with the management and control of WNS. Available funds are from internally directed funds for Fiscal Year 2015. These grant awards are made under CFDA Number 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation � Recovery Implementation Funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Judy Driscoll, Grannts Fiscal Officer, 413-253-8409
judy_driscoll@fws.gov Email:judy_driscoll@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 275498 Full Announcement-1 -> final20150325_wns_state_grant_rfp_announcement_fy2015_v2 (1) (1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Judy Driscoll, Grannts Fiscal Officer, 413-253-8409 judy_driscoll@fws.gov Email: judy_driscoll@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.657 | PKG00215828 | Mar 27, 2015 | May 26, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
275498 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
275498 SF424A-1.0.pdf
275498 SF424C-1.0.pdf
275498 SF424B-1.1.pdf
275498 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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