This grant is for conducting a 2-year bat research project to determine the current summer status and habitat associations of the endangered Indiana Bat and three other bat species (Rafinesques big-eared bat, Southeastern myotis, and Northern long-eared bat) of special concern on the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award this cooperative agreement to Arkansas State University. This initiative aims to provide crucial data for the conservation and management of these bat populations within the refuge. The project is expected to run from January 15, 2014, to May 15, 2016. This is a specific, non-competitive award notice, not a request for proposals.
Opportunity ID: 241833
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F13AS00345 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research Grants (Generic) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| 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: | Sep 04, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 09, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 09, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $53,460 |
| Award Ceiling: | $53,460 |
| Award Floor: | $53,460 |
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: | This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Departmental policy (505 DM 2.14,B. (2) and is within the discretion of the Agency. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE, AND THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. This Notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intends to award a cooperative agreement to Arkansas State University under the authority Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 U.S.C.s 742f(1988); Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980, 16 U.S.C.s 661 (1988), the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 USC 1531-44), and the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act, 16 U.S.C.s 668dd-ee. The Service proposes to provide financial assistance to conduct a 2-year bat research project to Determine the Current Summer Status and Habitat Associations of the Endangered Indiana Bat and Three other Bat Species (Rafinesques big-eared bat, Southeastern myotis, and Northern long-eared bat) of Special Concern on the Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Substantial involvement will consist of standard federal stewardship responsibilities such as monitoring project performance, technical assistance at the request of the recipient, verification of NEPA compliance. Period of performance is from January 15, 2014 to May 15, 2016. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505DM2, paragraph 2.14 (B) (2) is solely within the discretion of the Government. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Richarad L. Crossett,II (870) 347-2074, or Janice McNeill (404) 679-4056, by email at janice_mcneill@fws.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janice Mcneill, Contract Specialist, 404-679-4056
janice_mcneill@fws.gov Email:janice_mcneill@fws.gov |
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