National Park Service Grant: Researching Bat Distribution in Utah Parks

This grant offers an opportunity for researchers from Virginia Tech University to collaborate with Capitol Reef National Park and other NPS units in southeastern Utah to conduct a two-year acoustic study on bat communities. The study aims to gather baseline data on the spatial and seasonal activity patterns of bats, identify species vulnerable to white-nose syndrome (WNS), and develop mitigation strategies. The project objectives include determining year-round occupancy of bat species, evaluating seasonal activity patterns, developing monitoring protocols, and sharing data to enhance bat conservation efforts. Application deadline: Jun 13, 2019

Opportunity ID: 316715

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	P19AS00222
Funding Opportunity Title:	Assessing Distribution and Seasonal Activity Patterns of Bats in Five Utah Parks
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:	15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Jun 04, 2019
Last Updated Date:	Jun 04, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 13, 2019
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 13, 2019
Archive Date:	Jun 14, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$222,053
Award Ceiling:	$222,053
Award Floor:	$0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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Additional Information

Agency Name:	National Park Service
Description:	Researchers from Virginia Tech University, in cooperation with natural resource staff from Capitol Reef National Park (CARE) and Southeast Utah Group (SEUG; Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments) will conduct an acoustic study of the bat community within the 5 NPS units in southeastern Utah from summer 2019 through fall 2021. Data will be collected continuously over a 2-year period to gather baseline seasonal and spatial activity patterns of bat species in each NPS unit. This project will allow NPS to identify species or populations that are vulnerable to white-nose syndrome (WNS) and develop mitigation strategies for the spread of WNS at the 5 NPS units. The data will serve as a baseline of bat distribution and activity patterns on NPS managed lands that can be compared with adjacent multiple-use managed federal, state, and private lands. The data will also be shared with other agencies/organizations to fill in knowledge gaps about bat species distribution and activity patterns. B. Project Objectives ¿The primary objective of this project is to gather large-scale spatial and temporal baseline data on bat communities across the 5 NPS units using acoustic surveys. These data will help NPS develop bat conservation strategies and be used in management decision-making on WNS. Specific project objectives are to: 1) determine year-round occupancy of bat species in the 5 NPS units, 2) evaluate seasonal variation in activity patterns of bat species among various habitat types, 3) develop standardized protocols for long-term acoustic monitoring programs for the 5 NPS units, 4) provide information to NPS managers on species/populations that may be vulnerable to WNS and develop strategies to mitigate the spread of WNS for 5 NPS units, and 5) share information gathered with other agencies or organizations doing bat research to better understand bat communities on the Colorado Plateau.
Link to Additional Information:	http://www.grants.gov
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Grants Management Specialist Kelly Adams Kelly_Adams@nps.gov Email:Kelly_Adams@nps.gov

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