Opportunity ID: 339237

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: F22AS00291
Funding Opportunity Title: F22AS00291 White-nose Syndrome Research for Conservation Grants 2022
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: –
Assistance Listings: 15.684 — White-nose Syndrome National Response Implementation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 05, 2022
Last Updated Date: Jun 10, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 04, 2022 Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 10, 2022 Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Archive Date: –
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
County governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
City or township governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional eligible applicants include nonprofits having a 501(c)4 and 501(c)5 status with the IRS.

This funding opportunity is open to domestic and foreign applicants. Additional information for foreign entities is included below.
To be eligible, the following conditions must be met:
1. Proposed projects must clearly address one or more priorities identified by the WNS  program, as identified above.
2. Applicants must be in good standing on previously awarded Federal grant agreements, with no outstanding reports or obligations, and a record of successful use of funds from previous WNS grants (if applicable).
When an applicant is carrying two or more active WNS awards while applying for another, the Service has an administrative obligation to verify that there are no correctable problems in implementing the existing awards. The Service will review the reasons why those grants are still open before proceeding with further consideration. Previous recipients that demonstrate their effective use of WNS funds will not be affected. Previous recipients that have taken no significant action on any one of their two or more preexisting awards will not be considered eligible to apply for new funds from the WNS program until the issue is resolved

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) leads the coordinated national response to White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease of hibernating bats. Financial assistance is provided for priority research and management activities in support of the WNS National Plan. As of March, 2022, WNS or the causative fungus have been documented in at least 41 states and 8 Canadian provinces, and in at least 12 species of North American bats. The goal of this funding opportunity is to address critical information needs to inform management decisions and to implement management actions for susceptible bats. Funded projects will produce timely results and deliverables responsive to the stated priorities of the funding opportunity.  Priorities are determined annually by the Service’s National Coordinator for WNS, in cooperation with the National WNS Response Team and are intended to direct draw proposals that will lead directly to advancing conservation of WNS affected species of bats..
 
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Shelley DiBona
Shelley_DiBona@fws.gov
Email:Shelley_DiBona@fws.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Amendment needed for applicants struggling with UEI requirements. Jun 10, 2022
Apr 05, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: F22AS00291
Funding Opportunity Title: F22AS00291 White-nose Syndrome Research for Conservation Grants 2022
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: –
Assistance Listings: 15.684 — White-nose Syndrome National Response Implementation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 05, 2022
Last Updated Date: Jun 10, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 04, 2022 Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 10, 2022 Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Archive Date: –
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
County governments
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
City or township governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional eligible applicants include nonprofits having a 501(c)4 and 501(c)5 status with the IRS.

This funding opportunity is open to domestic and foreign applicants. Additional information for foreign entities is included below.
To be eligible, the following conditions must be met:
1. Proposed projects must clearly address one or more priorities identified by the WNS  program, as identified above.
2. Applicants must be in good standing on previously awarded Federal grant agreements, with no outstanding reports or obligations, and a record of successful use of funds from previous WNS grants (if applicable).
When an applicant is carrying two or more active WNS awards while applying for another, the Service has an administrative obligation to verify that there are no correctable problems in implementing the existing awards. The Service will review the reasons why those grants are still open before proceeding with further consideration. Previous recipients that demonstrate their effective use of WNS funds will not be affected. Previous recipients that have taken no significant action on any one of their two or more preexisting awards will not be considered eligible to apply for new funds from the WNS program until the issue is resolved

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) leads the coordinated national response to White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease of hibernating bats. Financial assistance is provided for priority research and management activities in support of the WNS National Plan. As of March, 2022, WNS or the causative fungus have been documented in at least 41 states and 8 Canadian provinces, and in at least 12 species of North American bats. The goal of this funding opportunity is to address critical information needs to inform management decisions and to implement management actions for susceptible bats. Funded projects will produce timely results and deliverables responsive to the stated priorities of the funding opportunity.  Priorities are determined annually by the Service’s National Coordinator for WNS, in cooperation with the National WNS Response Team and are intended to direct draw proposals that will lead directly to advancing conservation of WNS affected species of bats..
 
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Shelley DiBona
Shelley_DiBona@fws.gov
Email:Shelley_DiBona@fws.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: F22AS00291
Funding Opportunity Title: F22AS00291 White-nose Syndrome Research for Conservation Grants 2022
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: –
Assistance Listings: 15.684 — White-nose Syndrome National Response Implementation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 05, 2022
Last Updated Date: Apr 05, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 04, 2022 Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Archive Date: –
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: County governments
Special district governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
Small businesses
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional eligible applicants include nonprofits having a 501(c)4 and 501(c)5 status with the IRS.

This funding opportunity is open to domestic and foreign applicants. Additional information for foreign entities is included below.
To be eligible, the following conditions must be met:
1. Proposed projects must clearly address one or more priorities identified by the WNS  program, as identified above.
2. Applicants must be in good standing on previously awarded Federal grant agreements, with no outstanding reports or obligations, and a record of successful use of funds from previous WNS grants (if applicable).
When an applicant is carrying two or more active WNS awards while applying for another, the Service has an administrative obligation to verify that there are no correctable problems in implementing the existing awards. The Service will review the reasons why those grants are still open before proceeding with further consideration. Previous recipients that demonstrate their effective use of WNS funds will not be affected. Previous recipients that have taken no significant action on any one of their two or more preexisting awards will not be considered eligible to apply for new funds from the WNS program until the issue is resolved

Additional Information

Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Service
Description: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) leads the coordinated national response to White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease of hibernating bats. Financial assistance is provided for priority research and management activities in support of the WNS National Plan. As of March, 2022, WNS or the causative fungus have been documented in at least 41 states and 8 Canadian provinces, and in at least 12 species of North American bats. The goal of this funding opportunity is to address critical information needs to inform management decisions and to implement management actions for susceptible bats. Funded projects will produce timely results and deliverables responsive to the stated priorities of the funding opportunity.  Priorities are determined annually by the Service’s National Coordinator for WNS, in cooperation with the National WNS Response Team and are intended to direct draw proposals that will lead directly to advancing conservation of WNS affected species of bats..
 
Link to Additional Information: –
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Shelley DiBona
Shelley_DiBona@fws.gov
Email:Shelley_DiBona@fws.gov

Folder 339237 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_F22AS00291.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Shelley DiBona
Shelley_DiBona@fws.gov
Email: Shelley_DiBona@fws.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
15.684 F22AS00291 F22AS00291 White-nose Syndrome Research for Conservation Grants 2022 PKG00273111 Apr 05, 2022 Jun 04, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

339237 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

339237 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf

339237 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

339237 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

339237 SF424A-1.0.pdf

339237 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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