This grant is designed to support critical conservation efforts for the Attwater’s Prairie Chicken (APC), a critically endangered grouse native to Texas coastal prairies, with fewer than 100 birds remaining globally. The Abilene Zoo is offering this grant to continue its vital work in captive breeding and propagation of APCs. Since 1992, significant efforts have been underway to increase the wild population through release programs. This funding will enable the Abilene Zoo to further contribute to these long-term propagation initiatives, aiming to bolster wild numbers in alignment with the goals outlined in the draft APC Recovery Plan. The ultimate purpose is to prevent the extinction of this unique species.
Opportunity ID: 48461
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 21560-09-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Attwater’s Prairie Chicken Propagation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| 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: | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 19, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 18, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a single source award being awarded to the Abilene Zoological Society |
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 100 birds exist at three locations. Efforts to propagate and release APCs into the wild have been ongoing since 1992. In an effort to attain the goals established in the draft APC Recovery Plan, the Abilene Zoo (Abilene, Texas) will continue to breed APCs in captivity to increase numbers in the wild. |
| 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 |
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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 | PKG00013100 | Jul 19, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
48461 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
48461 SF424D-1.1.pdf
48461 SF424C-1.0.pdf
48461 SF424B-1.1.pdf
48461 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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