The Sonoran Joint Venture offers a grant to zoological institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for a comprehensive health assessment of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (BANWR) captive masked bobwhite quail (MBQ) population. This critical evaluation seeks to identify and correct health problems and threats. The project will establish interim management protocols to maintain the genetic and physical vigor of the captive flock. This initiative is vital for ensuring the MBQ’s robust health and sustainability until their anticipated move to a new facility, planned for 2012.
Opportunity ID: 56713
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SJV-2011-QUAIL |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Health Assessment of Captive Masked Bobwhite Quail Population |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.611 — Wildlife Restoration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 18, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 24, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $60,000 |
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: | Migratory Birds |
| Description: | The Sonoran Joint Venture requests proposals from zoological institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums to perform a comprehensive health assessment of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (BANWR) captive masked bobwhite quail (MBQ) population. Critical to the existence of the MBQ is a complete health assessment of the captive population. This will allow us to identify and correct potential problems and threats, and create interim management protocols to maintain the genetic and physical vigor of the captive flock until they can be moved to a new facility tentatively scheduled to be built in 2012. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Mesta
SJV Coordinator Phone 520-882-0047 Email:robert_mesta@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 56713 Full Announcement-1 -> healthassessrfp.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Robert Mesta SJV Coordinator Phone 520-882-0047 Email: robert_mesta@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.611 | PKG00020511 | Aug 18, 2010 | Aug 25, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
56713 SF424-2.0.pdf
56713 DOJ_CertificationCompliance-1.1.pdf
56713 SF424A-1.0.pdf
56713 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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