This grant, offered by a statewide wildlife conservation initiative, is dedicated to enhancing bat monitoring and data analysis across Montana. The project involves expanding a statewide array of bat detectors, with data to be downloaded monthly or bi-monthly. The collected information will undergo comprehensive analysis to provide critical insights into bat populations. Key metrics to be derived include monthly bat species composition and activity levels, correlated with environmental factors such as temperature, wind speed, and barometric pressure. Furthermore, the analysis will help determine the precise timing of bat migrations. This initiative aims to bolster understanding of bat ecology and inform conservation efforts throughout the state.
Opportunity ID: 220733
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L13AS00029 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bat Detection, Monitoring and Date Anaysis in Montana |
| 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: | Feb 14, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
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: | Bat detectors are being added to a statewide array of detectors and will be downloaded monthly or bi-monthly. The data will be analyzed for a suite of metrics to include: monthly bat species composition, activity level related to temperature, windspeed, barometric pressure, timing of migrations, etc. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://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:
Lori Anderson, Grants Management Officer, 406-896-5196
landerso@blm.gov Email:landerso@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 220733 Full Announcement-1 -> l13as00029 bats.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lori Anderson, Grants Management Officer, 406-896-5196 landerso@blm.gov Email: landerso@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00164730 | Feb 14, 2013 | Mar 20, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
220733 SF424-2.0.pdf
220733 Project-1.1.pdf
220733 Budget-1.1.pdf
220733 SF424A-1.0.pdf
220733 SF424B-1.1.pdf