The Endangered Species Program is offering grants to states to combat the spread of White-nose Syndrome (WNS) and protect bat populations. The grants aim to support state agencies in collecting data, conducting research, and implementing measures to mitigate WNS impacts on federally listed bat species. Priority will be given to states directly affected by WNS, with consideration for proximity to known affected sites. States with confirmed WNS cases include Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, and others, while states like Arkansas, Georgia, and Iowa are deemed susceptible. Funding may also be allocated to states with significant cave bat resources or specific needs related to WNS. Closing date for applications is May 4, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 161533
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F12AS00120 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | White-nose Syndrome Grants to States |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.657 — Endangered Species Conservation – Recovery Implementation Funds |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date:: | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | May 04, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | May 04, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 950,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | The goal of the White-nose Syndrome Grants to States is to provide needed assistance to state agencies in addressing the spread of WNS, the resultant loss of cave bat populations, and the threat to federally listed bat species. The Service acknowledges the key role of state agencies in addressing WNS, including responding to the public; collecting data to monitor bat populations and disease progression; engaging in research activities; and implementing actions to curtail the spread of WNS. The Endangered Species Program in Region 5 is responsible for leading the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service response and the allocation of funds and has determined that funding is needed for state agencies to help build their capacity to address this crisis. Priority may be given to states most directly affected, or susceptible to WNS, as determined by proximity to known affected sites. As of April 2, 2012, states confirmed with WNS are: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. Oklahoma has announced the detection of DNA suggestive of the causative fungus, Geomyces destructans, on bats within their borders. Therefore, states considered susceptible due to proximity include: Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. Given that the rate and mode of spread of this disease is not fully understood, grants will also be available for states beyond these areas that have significant cave bat resources or a demonstrated need, should funding be available. |
| 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 3 | To update RFP supporting doc. | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Synopsis 2 | Added supporting docs to synopsis | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.657 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00113770 |
| Opening Date: | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | May 04, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Judy Driscoll |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Budget Information for Construction Programs (SF-424C) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.657 | PKG00113770 | Apr 04, 2012 | May 04, 2012 | View | Judy Driscoll | Organization Applicants |