This grant is for the critical purpose of advancing our understanding of diseases affecting desert tortoises, a species facing significant conservation challenges. It aims to meticulously investigate urgent questions surrounding disease etiology, its transmission dynamics within tortoise populations, and crucially, the impact of translocation efforts on the spread and severity of these diseases. Understanding how moving tortoises affects their susceptibility to illness and disease progression is vital for effective conservation strategies. The ultimate goal is to generate robust scientific data that will directly inform and mitigate the adverse effects of diseases, thereby significantly contributing to the long-term recovery and population health of the endangered desert tortoise. This research will pave the way for more informed management practices and ensure the species’ survival.
Opportunity ID: 121014
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00262 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DESERT TORTOISE DISEASE RESEARCH |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.231 — Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 19, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 07, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | To address pressing quesitons associated with disease, disease transmission, and affects of translocation on disease processes that potentially impact desert tortoise recovery. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andralee Holden-Hughes, Grants and Agreement Specialist, 951-697-5254
jholden@blm.gov Email:jholden@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 121014 Full Announcement-1 -> funding opportunity blm-l11as00262.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Andralee Holden-Hughes, Grants and Agreement Specialist, 951-697-5254 jholden@blm.gov Email: jholden@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00077150 | Sep 07, 2011 | Sep 19, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
121014 SF424-2.0.pdf
121014 SF424A-1.0.pdf
121014 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
121014 Budget-1.1.pdf
121014 Project-1.1.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
