This grant through the US Department of Fish and Wildlife aims to establish a new breeding facility for the critically endangered Attwater¿s prairie chicken in Texas. With fewer than 50 birds left in the wild, the facility will focus on increasing captive breeding to support the release of more birds annually, aligning with the goals of the APC Recovery Plan (2010). Applications close on Sep 14, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 199713
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F12AS00413 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Attwater¿s Prairie Chicken Breeding Facility |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.663 — National Fish and Wildlife Foundation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Sep 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,095,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,095,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1,095,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits having 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:: | The Attwater¿s prairie chicken (APC) is a critically endangered grouse found in the coastal prairie of Texas. Currently, fewer than 50 birds exist at three locations. Efforts to propagate and release APCs into the wild have been ongoing since 1992 and 1996, respectively. In an effort to attain the goals established in the APC Recovery Plan (2010), captive breeding needs to be increased to provide more birds for release. This new, dedicated facility will increase the number of APCs raised in captivity, thus providing more birds for release annually. |
| 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
Package No: 1