This grant focuses on the Avian Health and Disease Program, specifically addressing recurring common eider mortality events in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The program aims to investigate the newly identified orthomyxovirus (Wellfleet Bay Virus) affecting common eiders and potentially other species. Collaborative efforts with agencies and universities are crucial in understanding the implications of this virus on migratory bird populations. Researchers are encouraged to propose investigations to mitigate the impact of the emerging disease. Refer to the attached document for program objectives and application guidelines. Closing date: Mar 09, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 143393
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | FWS-DMBM-AHDP-2012-0005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Migratory Bird Health and Conservation in the Northeast |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.655 — Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 08, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 75,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | This announcement solicits proposals for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWSs) Avian Health and Disease Program. Recurring common eider mortality events have been occurring along the inner coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts from 1998-2011. Common eiders are a USFWS Focal Species, and Cape Cod/Nantucket Sound represents an area in which a large number of common eiders are known to migrate through, stage and overwinter. Agencies and universities have been working collaboratively with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S.D.A. Wildlife Services and the National Park Service to determine the cause of mortality and the potential implications to common eider populations. During FY11, veterinary diagnostic laboratories have determined the cause of mortality to be a previously unidentified orthomyxovirus, which has tentatively been named the Wellfleet Bay Virus (WFBV) for the location along Cape Cod in which the die-off events are concentrated. To date, common eiders are the only species to have documented disease associated with WFBV. Ongoing and proposed research to address this emerging disease issue includes several concurrent investigations. Please see attachment for a full description of the program objectives and instructions for application. |
| 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 |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1