The Wildlife Conservation Department is offering this grant to facilitate the successful reintroduction of captive Mariana Crows into their natural habitat. This grant is specifically purposed to support a recipient uniquely qualified to manage this complex release program. The selected entity possesses extensive experience in handling, banding, and equipping birds with radio transmitters, alongside proven expertise in wild bird tracking. Furthermore, the recipient’s year-long experience caring for these specific crows in captivity, including their feeding and general welfare, is crucial for the necessary holding period. This funding ensures expert management and monitoring, maximizing the reintroduction success of this vital species.
Opportunity ID: 239823
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Release of Mariana Crow |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.657 — Endangered Species Conservation – Recovery Implementation Funds |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $43,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $43,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The recipient is currently caring for the captive Mariana crows and is uniquely qualified to manage their release into the wild. The staff has experience handling, banding and placing radio transmitters on the birds, and experience in tracking birds in the wild. The staff have cared for these birds in captivity for over a year, and have experience in feeding and caring for them, which will be necessary during the holding period. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Paulette Reyes, 808 792-9447
Paulette_Reyes@fws.gov Email:Paulette_Reyes@fws.gov |
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