Opportunity Information: Apply for 21560 12 003
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Attwaters Prairie Chicken Breeding Facility" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.663 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 7, 2012 and posted on Sep 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,095,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,095,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Attwaters Prairie Chicken Breeding Facility grant opportunity is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service focused on preventing the extinction of the Attwater's prairie chicken (APC), a critically endangered grouse native to the coastal prairie of Texas. At the time of the announcement, the species had fallen to fewer than 50 birds remaining across three locations, underscoring an urgent need to expand conservation actions that can rapidly increase population numbers. The core purpose of the opportunity is to support the creation of a new, dedicated captive-breeding facility that can raise more APCs in captivity and, in turn, provide more birds for annual release into the wild. This approach is meant to directly advance the goals of the Attwater's Prairie Chicken Recovery Plan (2010) by scaling up production of healthy birds for reintroduction and population reinforcement.
The grant is structured as a single award with a fixed funding level. The estimated total funding is $1,095,000, and both the award ceiling and award floor are also listed as $1,095,000, indicating the agency anticipated one grant at that exact amount. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Natural Resources. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project alongside the federal funds.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.663 and references the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in the listing details. The announcement was posted on September 10, 2012, created on September 7, 2012, and had an original and current closing date of September 14, 2012, reflecting a short application window. It was archived on October 14, 2012.
From a practical standpoint, the project described is not just general habitat work or research, but a capacity-building investment in captive propagation infrastructure. Captive breeding for APC has been underway since 1992, with releases into the wild occurring since 1996, but the species' extremely low numbers indicate that existing capacity was not sufficient to generate the number of birds needed to stabilize and recover wild populations. By funding a dedicated breeding facility, the agency aimed to increase annual production of captive-reared birds available for release, which is a key lever for boosting population size when wild reproduction alone cannot keep pace with mortality and other threats.
For applicants or stakeholders needing assistance obtaining or accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Bernard Lujan, Assistant Refuge Supervisor, reachable by phone at 505-248-6805.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Attwaters Prairie Chicken Breeding Facility grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support conservation actions aimed at preventing the extinction of the Attwater's prairie chicken (APC), a critically endangered grouse native to the coastal prairie of Texas.
What problem is this grant trying to address?
At the time of the announcement, the Attwater's prairie chicken had declined to fewer than 50 birds remaining across three locations. The grant focuses on urgent actions that can rapidly increase population numbers by expanding captive-breeding capacity and increasing the number of birds available for annual release into the wild.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The core purpose is to support the creation of a new, dedicated captive-breeding facility that can raise more Attwater's prairie chickens in captivity and provide more birds for annual release into the wild.
How does the project align with existing conservation plans?
The funded work is intended to directly advance the goals of the Attwater's Prairie Chicken Recovery Plan (2010) by scaling up production of healthy birds for reintroduction and population reinforcement.
Is this grant meant for habitat restoration or research?
Based on the description provided, the emphasis is not general habitat work or research. The opportunity is described as a capacity-building investment in captive propagation infrastructure (a dedicated breeding facility) to increase the number of birds produced for release.
What type of award is offered?
The funding instrument is a federal grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $1,095,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are listed as $1,095,000, indicating the agency anticipated a single award at that exact amount.
Will there be more than one award?
The listing indicates a single award at a fixed funding level (the ceiling and floor are the same), which suggests the agency expected to make one grant of $1,095,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside the federal funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. In both cases, institutions of higher education are excluded.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.663.
Is any other organization referenced in the listing details?
Yes. The listing details reference the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
When was the announcement created and posted?
The announcement was created on September 7, 2012, and posted on September 10, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was September 14, 2012.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (September 10, 2012) and closing date (September 14, 2012), the application window was very short.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 14, 2012, and the closing date listed is September 14, 2012.
Why is the funding focused on a breeding facility?
Captive breeding for APC has been underway since 1992, with releases into the wild since 1996. The description indicates existing capacity was not sufficient to produce enough birds to stabilize and recover wild populations, so the agency aimed to fund a dedicated breeding facility to increase annual production for release.
What conservation outcome is this project intended to support?
The intended outcome is to increase the production of captive-reared Attwater's prairie chickens available for annual release, which is described as a key lever for boosting population size when wild reproduction alone cannot keep pace with mortality and other threats.
Who is the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Bernard Lujan, Assistant Refuge Supervisor.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Bernard Lujan can be reached by phone at 505-248-6805.
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