This grant from the Department of Environmental Conservation aims to investigate natural defenses of Western bat species against White-nose Syndrome. The research will focus on identifying antimicrobial compounds produced by Actinobacteria found on bats in WNS-free areas like Carlsbad Caverns National Park. By using genetic sequencing, the study aims to discover promising candidates for WNS biocontrol. Additionally, the grant will support public education initiatives including creating educational materials for local schools and developing interpretive content for CAVE visitors to raise awareness about WNS and its impact on bat populations.
Opportunity ID: 284086
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P16AS00188 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Intent: Do Western Bat Species Possess Natural Defenses to White-nose syndrome? |
| 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: | May 23, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 02, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $154,399 |
| Award Ceiling: | $154,399 |
| 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: | White-nose Syndrome (WNS), caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) threatens bat populations throughout the US, and has spread as far west as Oklahoma and Nebraska and most recently in Washington. WNS is predicted to arrive in New Mexico within five years. WNS-free areas, such as Carlsbad Caverns National Park (CAVE), provide critical opportunities for understanding and using natural bat defenses. Our previous results at CAVE identified 18 Actinobacteria (key antibiotic producers) that can inhibit Pd in lab studies (50% of all isolates showing inhibition). We propose to use genetic sequencing (genome and transcriptomics) to identify the actual antimicrobial compounds being produced on bats. This will reveal which bacteria on bats are actively producing antifungals in the wild to identify the most promising candidates for WNS biocontrol. To promote public education and outreach about WNS and its impact on bats to CAVE’s large visitor population, we propose to work with local schools and to create an interpretive 360 panorama of Bat Cave, ranger minutes about bat biology and CAVE WNS research, and a children’s book about bats and WNS. |
| 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 |
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Related Documents
Folder 284086 Full Announcement-P16AS00188 -> NPS-NOIP16AS00188.pdf
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