This grant, offered by The Service and the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), supports a collaborative project to assess the current status of the desert bighorn sheep population. In partnership with USGS, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and White Mountain Research Center, the project will investigate overall health, population structure, and causes of mortality, especially from mountain lions, alongside habitat conditions. This research is crucial for developing effective strategies for the protection, conservation, and management of desert bighorn sheep within the Desert National Wildlife Refuge. The cooperation in evaluating the population and its habitat is mutually beneficial, providing vital data for informed decision-making regarding this iconic species.
Opportunity ID: 55860
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R8-DNWR-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NOI Desert Big Horn Sheep |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 15, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 21, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Notice of Intent – The Service and NDOW are collaborating with the USGS, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the White Mountain Research Center, University of California, San Diego, to assess current status of the desert bighorn sheep population, e.g., overall health, population structure, causes of mortality (particularly from mountain lions) and habitat conditions. Completion of this project will provide critical information pertaining to the protection, conservation and management of desert bighorn sheep in the Desert National Wildllife Refuge. Cooperation in evaluating the condition of this bighorn sheep population and its habitat is, therefore, of mutual advantage to both the Service and the NDOW. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Laurie Simons
Phone 702-515-5450 Email:laurie_simons@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 55860 Full Announcement-1 -> noi for big horn sheep.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Laurie Simons Phone 702-515-5450 Email: laurie_simons@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.608 | PKG00019736 | Jul 22, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55860 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
55860 SF424A-1.0.pdf
55860 SF424C-1.0.pdf
55860 Mandatory_SF424D-1.1.pdf
55860 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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