The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering this grant to support critical research focused on understanding the impact of the pathogenic fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, commonly known as chytrid fungus, on Relict Leopard Frogs. This grant is specifically for studying the effects of this disease on frog populations within Nevada. The BLM seeks a collaborative partner to undertake this essential investigation, aiming to gather comprehensive data on how this significant fungal threat affects the relict leopard frog species. The findings from this research are crucial for developing effective conservation strategies and management plans to protect these vulnerable amphibian populations against the ongoing threat posed by chytridiomycosis. This initiative underscores the BLM’s commitment to wildlife health and ecosystem preservation in the Great Basin region.
Opportunity ID: 216494
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L13AS00017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | CESU Great Basin The Effect of Chytrid Fungus on Relict Leopard Frogs Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.231 — Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 28, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $28,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $28,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The BLM seeks a partner for the purpose of studying and understand the effects of pathogenic fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis on the Relict Leopard Frogs in Nevada. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on APPLICATION tab above to download full announcement instructions and application package. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gretchen Eykelbosh, Grants and Agreements Specialist, 775-861-6740
geykelbosh@blm.gov Email:geykelbosh@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 216494 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Gretchen Eykelbosh, Grants and Agreements Specialist, 775-861-6740 geykelbosh@blm.gov Email: geykelbosh@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00160890 | Jan 17, 2013 | Jan 28, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
216494 SF424-2.0.pdf
216494 SF424A-1.0.pdf
216494 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
216494 Budget-1.1.pdf
216494 Project-1.1.pdf
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