The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Endangered Species Program is offering this grant to bolster state agencies’ capacity in addressing White-nose Syndrome (WNS). This grant is for the critical purpose of combating the spread of WNS, mitigating the resulting loss of cave bat populations, and protecting federally listed bat species. State agencies play a vital role in monitoring disease progression, collecting crucial data, conducting research, engaging the public, and implementing actions to curtail WNS. Priority funding is directed towards states most affected or susceptible to WNS. However, grants are also available to states beyond these areas with significant cave bat resources or a demonstrated need, ensuring a comprehensive approach to this wildlife health crisis.
Opportunity ID: 231314
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00155 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | White-nose Syndrome Grants to States |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.657 — Endangered Species Conservation – Recovery Implementation Funds |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| 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 most susceptible to WNS, as determined by proximity to known affected sites. As of April 15, 2013, states confirmed with WNS are: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. Oklahoma and Iowa have announced the detection of DNA suggestive of the causative fungus, Geomyces destructans, on bats within their borders. Therefore, states considered susceptible to the disease due to proximity include: Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, 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: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer, 413-253-8409
judy_driscoll@fws.gov Email:judy_driscoll@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 231314 Full Announcement-1 -> wns_state_grant_rfp_announcement_fy2013_final (1).pdf
Folder 231314 Full Announcement-1 -> wns grants to states faqs 2013_draft4.22.13 (9).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer, 413-253-8409 judy_driscoll@fws.gov Email: judy_driscoll@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.657 | PKG00174650 | Apr 23, 2013 | May 24, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
231314 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
231314 Project-1.0.pdf
231314 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
231314 Other-1.0.pdf
231314 SF424A-1.0.pdf
231314 SF424C-1.0.pdf
231314 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
231314 Mandatory_SF424D-1.1.pdf
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