Boston University is offering this grant to address the critical endangerment of the Callippe Silverspot Butterfly (Speyeria callippe callippe), a federally listed species found in the San Francisco Bay Area. Despite the genus Speyeria exhibiting diverse wing patterns and coloration, this diversity is threatened, and distinguishing the nominate callippe from other morphologically similar subspecies or hybrids (S. c. liliana and S. c. comstocki) is challenging. This grant is for the purpose of conducting a comprehensive genetic examination of these subspecies and populations. The information derived from this genetic analysis is crucial and necessary for developing effective strategies and providing essential insights for the successful recovery of the Callippe Silverspot Butterfly.
Opportunity ID: 56364
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 81420-A-J530A |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Boston University-Callippe Silverspot Butterfly |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 04, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $90,690 |
| Award Ceiling: | $90,690 |
| Award Floor: | $90,690 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Species and subspecies within the genus Speyeria exhibit remarkable diversity in wing patter, coloration, and size, but this diversity is threatened and several Pacific Northwest species are endangered. In the San Francisco Bay Area, the callippe silverspot butterfly (Speyeria callippe callippe) is listed as a federally endangered species. The range of the callippe silverspot is bounded by two other subspecies (S. c. liliana and S. c. comstocki) and areas of possible introgression exist. Due to the morphological similarity of the adults, it can be difficult to visually distinguish the populations that are the nominate callippe from populations of the other two taxa or those that may be composed of hybrids. A genetic examination of subspecies and populations may provide necessary information needed for effective recovery of the callippe silverspot butterfly. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Beverly Breen
Cooperative Agreement Assistant Phone 916-414-6616 Email:beverly_breen@fws.gov |
Version History
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Beverly Breen Cooperative Agreement Assistant Phone 916-414-6616 Email: beverly_breen@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.608 | PKG00020196 | Aug 05, 2010 | Aug 12, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
56364 SF424-2.0.pdf
56364 SF424A-1.0.pdf
56364 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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