The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding a grant to Virginia Tech to investigate water quality threats in federally listed endangered species waters in Virginia. The research will focus on assessing the impact of contaminants on mussel health and reproduction, aiding in freshwater mussel and habitat conservation in key rivers in Virginia and beyond. Virginia Tech’s expertise in mussel histology and contaminants assessment uniquely qualifies them for this project, ensuring compliance with relevant conservation laws. The grant aims to guide management actions and enhance the understanding of river ecosystems in the eastern United States.
Opportunity ID: 181573
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | FWS-R5-ES-12-010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Notice of Intent to Award |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.650 — Research Grants (Generic) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 03, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $81,500 |
| Award Floor:: | $81,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, as this is a Notice of Intent to Award a Grant Agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) for the purpose of investigating water quality threats in federally listed endangered species waters in Virginia. The research will assess the effects of various contaminants on the health and reproduction of mussels. The results of this research will guide management actions related to conservation of freshwater mussels and their habitats in these key rivers, and will have wider application to other river systems throughout the eastern United States. A determination has been made that Virginia Tech is uniquely qualified to perform this project, in accordance with 505 DM 2. The research plan specifically identifies personnel at Virginia Tech to implement the investigation, as they are uniquely qualified to accomplish research tasks involving mussel histology, contaminants assessment and have decades of experience and knowledge of the mussel fauna assemblages in Virginia rivers. Virginia Tech will also assist in completing a large workload of consultation and technical assistance work to ensure compliance with applicable U.S Fish and Wildlife Service authorities including the Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1