This grant from the National Park Service funds a project to investigate low-level detections of Pseudogymnoascus destructans (P. destructans) in caves at ELMA, CAVE, and GRCA. The research aims to increase surveillance for P. destructans, monitor for White-nose Syndrome (WNS), and assess the impact on vulnerable bat populations. Led by experts from Northern Arizona University, the study will explore if cave microclimates support P. destructans despite being warm and arid. The project also seeks to understand differences in detections influenced by bat behavior in the Southwest. Closing date for applications is March 13, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 313459
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P19AS00041 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assessing Implication of Low-level Psudogymnoascus destructans |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 04, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 04, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 31, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $29,999 |
| Award Ceiling: | $29,999 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | This proposed project investigates low-level detections of Pseudogymnoascus destructans (P. destructans) at ELMA, CAVE, and GRCA, which at less than 300 miles from ELMA is likely to soon have similar low-level detections. These park units contain over 1,000 known caves, serving as hibernacula for many bats likely to be vulnerable to P. destructans. Microclimate studies in these caves indicate the potential to support P. destructans, despite suggestions that they are too warm and arid (Buecher et al. in preparation). These low-level detections of P. destructans in multiple areas throughout New Mexico were made by the Northern Arizona University (NAU) Pathogen and Microbiome Institute Foster lab. The NWHC was unable to confirm these results. This project will utilize the combined expertise of park staff to increase surveillance for P. destructans, monitor for WNS, and assess the impact of WNS. In addition, this project seeks to understand the significance of these low-level detections and if there is a difference in detections due to bat behavior or cave microclimates in the Southwest. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Officer Kelly Adams
Kelly_Adams@nps.gov Email:Kelly_Adams@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 313459 Full Announcement-P19AS00041 -> NPS-NOIP19AS0041.pdf
Packages
There are no packages on this grant.
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
