This department is offering research grants to study the phorid fly species, virus types, and microsporidian as biological controls of red imported fire ants. The research aims to assess the ant community at the Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge, aiding in the recovery of the critically endangered Attwater�s prairie chicken. Projects must align with the species’ recovery plan and 5-year status review recommendations. Funding is provided under various statutes including the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Closing date for applications is Jun 04, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 276935
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00253 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research Grants (Generic) |
| 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: | 15.650 — Research Grants (Generic) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to Single Source |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 04, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to Single Source |
| Archive Date: | May 28, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $34,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | This opportunity provides Federal financial assistance to determine presence and prevalence of the phorid fly species, virus types, and microsporidian that are biological controls of red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) and to assess the ant community at representative sites within the Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge. This opportunity will aid in the recovery of the critically endangered Attwater�s prairie chicken. The purpose of the Endangered Species Act is to provide a means by which the ecosystems upon which endangered and threatened species depend may be conserved, to provide a program for the conservation of these species, and to take appropriate steps to achieve the purposes of treaties and conventions set forth in the law. This opportunity is limited to projects carrying out actions described in the species’ approved recovery plan, in the implementation schedule of the species’ approved recovery plan, and actions recommended in completed 5 year status review of the species. Authorizing statues include Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, 16 U.S.C. (742f (a)(4); Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 661.; Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978, as amended (16 U.S.C. 753), Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended (16 U.S.C. 4601 4 through 11), Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 to 1543). |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michelle L. Willcox, Program Analyst/Grants Specialist, 505 248-7486
Michelle_Willcox@fws.gov Email:Michelle_Willcox@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 276935 Full Announcement-1 -> notice of intent – university of tx.pdf
Folder 276935 Full Announcement-1 -> nofo 2015 bio control of rifa assessment (ut).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Michelle L. Willcox, Program Analyst/Grants Specialist, 505 248-7486 Michelle_Willcox@fws.gov Email: Michelle_Willcox@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.650 | PKG00217164 | May 29, 2015 | Jun 04, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
276935 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
276935 SF424B-1.1.pdf
276935 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
276935 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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