Opportunity Information: Apply for 21560 09 002
Apply for 21560 09 002
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Attwaters Prairie Chicken Captive Breeding" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.642 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 17, 2009 and posted on Jul 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $110,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $110,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 Captive Breeding grant opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement focused on preventing the loss of the Attwater's prairie chicken (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri), a critically endangered grouse native to the coastal prairie ecosystem in Texas. At the time of the announcement, the wild population was described as fewer than 100 birds spread across three locations, making continued human-assisted propagation a central tool for keeping the species from disappearing. The core purpose of the funding is to support ongoing captive breeding and rearing so more birds can be released into the wild, aligning with objectives laid out in the draft Attwater's prairie chicken Recovery Plan. Captive propagation has been underway since 1992, and releases have been occurring since 1996, and this opportunity is meant to sustain and strengthen that long-running recovery pipeline.
The grant is structured as a single award with a total federal funding amount of $110,000, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $110,000, meaning the agency anticipated one recipient receiving the full amount rather than multiple smaller awards. The funding is tied to the Challenge Cost Share program (CFDA 15.642), and cost sharing is mandatory. Applicants are required to provide a 1:1 non-federal match to the federal dollars, so a project receiving $110,000 in federal funding would need to bring an additional $110,000 in non-federal contributions. The announcement specifically notes that matching funds must be non-federal in origin, and it frames the match as a requirement of the challenge cost share source supporting the project.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. Beyond basic eligibility, the opportunity sets practical and technical requirements that narrow the field to facilities already equipped to handle a high-stakes endangered species breeding program. A successful facility must be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully breeding and rearing Attwater's prairie chickens. The grant also requires access to 24-hour veterinary services capable of treating sick or injured birds, reflecting the sensitivity of the species and the need for rapid response to illness or injury in captivity.
Geography and logistics matter as well. The breeding facility should be located within a 12-hour driving distance of the release sites along the mid to upper Texas coast. This requirement is meant to make transport of birds safer and more feasible, reduce stress on animals during movement, and allow coordination with release operations and field teams without excessive travel time. In practice, it signals that the program is designed to be tightly integrated with Texas coastal release efforts rather than operating at a distant location.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on July 17, 2009, with an original and current closing date of July 23, 2009, and it was later archived on August 22, 2009, indicating a short application window consistent with a targeted, specialized award. The funding instrument type is listed as "Other," and the activity category is Natural Resources. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Terry Rossignol, Wildlife Refuge Manager, reachable by phone at 979-234-3021 or by email at terryrossignol@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Attwater's Prairie Chicken Captive Breeding Grant
What is the Attwater's Prairie Chicken Captive Breeding grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement that supports captive breeding and rearing of the Attwater's prairie chicken (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri), a critically endangered grouse native to Texas coastal prairie ecosystems.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to prevent the loss of the Attwater's prairie chicken by sustaining and strengthening ongoing captive propagation so more birds can be released into the wild. The effort is aligned with objectives described in the draft Attwater's prairie chicken Recovery Plan.
Why is captive breeding emphasized in this program?
At the time of the announcement, the wild population was described as fewer than 100 birds across three locations. Continued human-assisted propagation is presented as a central tool for keeping the species from disappearing.
How long have captive propagation and releases been part of the recovery effort?
Captive propagation has been underway since 1992, and releases into the wild have been occurring since 1996. This grant opportunity is intended to sustain that long-running pipeline.
How much federal funding is available?
The total federal funding amount is $110,000.
Is this funding expected to be split among multiple recipients?
No. The award floor and award ceiling are both $110,000, which indicates the agency anticipated a single award where one recipient receives the full amount.
What program is the funding tied to?
The funding is tied to the Challenge Cost Share program (CFDA 15.642).
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is mandatory under the Challenge Cost Share source supporting the project.
What is the required match ratio?
A 1:1 non-federal match is required. If the project receives $110,000 in federal funding, the applicant must provide an additional $110,000 in non-federal contributions.
Do matching funds have to be non-federal?
Yes. The announcement specifies that matching funds must be non-federal in origin.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded.
What facility accreditation is required?
The breeding facility must be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Is experience with Attwater's prairie chickens required?
Yes. The applicant must demonstrate a proven track record of successfully breeding and rearing Attwater's prairie chickens.
What veterinary capabilities are required?
The program requires access to 24-hour veterinary services capable of treating sick or injured birds, reflecting the need for rapid response for a sensitive endangered species in captivity.
Are there geographic or travel-distance requirements for the breeding facility?
Yes. The breeding facility should be located within a 12-hour driving distance of the release sites along the mid to upper Texas coast.
Why does the opportunity require the facility to be within a 12-hour drive?
The stated intent is to make transport safer and more feasible, reduce stress on animals during movement, and support close coordination with release operations and field teams.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as "Other."
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted on July 17, 2009. The original (and current) closing date listed is July 23, 2009.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. It was archived on August 22, 2009.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Terry Rossignol, Wildlife Refuge Manager. Phone: 979-234-3021. Email: terryrossignol@fws.gov.
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