The Wildlife Conservation Department is offering this grant to support vital captive breeding efforts for the critically endangered Attwater’s Prairie Chicken (APC). With fewer than 50 wild birds remaining in Texas, this grant is for continuing propagation and release programs initiated in the 1990s, aligning with the 2010 APC Recovery Plan to boost wild populations. Successful applicants must demonstrate a proven track record in rearing APCs, provide 24-hour veterinary services, and be located within a 12-hour drive of mid- to upper Texas coast release sites. This challenge cost-share grant requires a 1:1 match of the $145,530 total funding with non-federal dollars, ensuring collaborative conservation success for this imperiled species.
Opportunity ID: 173833
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 21560-12-002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Captive Breeding of Attwater’s Prairie Chickens |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.642 — Challenge Cost Share |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $145,530 |
| Award Ceiling: | $145,530 |
| Award Floor: | $145,530 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a single source award without competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Attwater’s prairie chicken (APC) is a critically endangered grouse found in the coastal prairies of Texas. Currently, fewer than 50 birds exist at three locations in the wild. 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 continue in order to increase numbers in the wild. APC breeding facilities must have success in rearing APCs and have 24-hr veterinary services capable of treating sick or injured APCs. Facilities should be within 12-hours driving distance from APC release sites located along the mid- to upper Texas coast. Since funding for this project is from a challenge cost-share source, facilities will be expected to match (1:1) the total funding with non-federal dollars (i.e., $145,530). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Terry Rossignol
Wildlife Refuge Manager Phone 979-234-3021 Email:terry_rossignol@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Terry Rossignol Wildlife Refuge Manager Phone 979-234-3021 Email: terry_rossignol@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.642 | PKG00124630 | Jun 05, 2012 | Jun 13, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
173833 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
173833 SF424D-1.1.pdf
173833 SF424C-1.0.pdf
173833 SF424B-1.1.pdf
173833 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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