This grant aims to develop and validate species-specific molecular markers for four native amphibian species in Yellowstone National Park. The project will assess the efficiency of using DNA markers to detect amphibian species in wetlands compared to traditional visual encounter surveys. The ultimate objective is to determine if DNA monitoring can offer improved insights on the distribution and abundance of native amphibians in Yellowstone National Park’s wetlands. Closing date for applications is July 7, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 236861
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | P13AS00103 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Preliminary Evaluation of Environmental DNA for Monitoring Amphibians in Yellowstone National Park |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jul 07, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 08, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 8,813 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $8,813 |
| Award Floor:: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Park Service |
| Description:: | The goals in 2013 are to develop and validate species-specific molecular markers for four species of native amphibians in Yellowstone National Park. A secondary goal is to begin evaluating whether DNA markers can detect amphibian species in wetlands that are monitored annually using traditional visual encounter surveys. Ultimately, our goal is to examine whether DNA monitoring can provide additional or more cost-effective insight about the distribution and abundance of native amphibians in wetlands of Yellowstone National Park. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Notification of Intent to Award – No applications will be accepted. | Jun 27, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1