This Non-Competitive Cooperative Agreement aims to support critical research and monitoring efforts focused on predator abundance and the prevalence of Toxoplasmosis at ‘Alalā (Hawaiian crow) release sites. This grant is for the purpose of understanding and mitigating threats posed by predatory species and the parasitic disease, Toxoplasma gondii, which can significantly impact the survival and recovery of this critically endangered bird. The initiative seeks to provide essential data on predator populations, assess disease transmission risks, and inform conservation strategies to enhance the success of ‘Alalā reintroduction programs. Through this cooperative agreement, the funding body supports targeted investigations crucial for safeguarding the species’ future and ensuring the viability of ongoing conservation efforts in these delicate ecosystems. This funding is designed to facilitate immediate, focused action on a specific, urgent conservation challenge.
Opportunity ID: 294611
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-17-FA-0229 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Predator Abundance and Toxoplasmosis at ‘Alalā Release Sites |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Non-Competitive Cooperative Agreement |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $58,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-Competitive Cooperative Agreement |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | Non-Competitive Cooperative Agreement |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gerald Lewandowski
Contract Specialist Phone 916-278-9340 Email:glewando@usgs.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 294611 Full Announcement-Notice of Intent -> Notice of Intent.pdf
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