Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00393
Apply for F14AS00393
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Attwaters Prairie Chicken Studbook Assessment" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 12, 2014 and posted on Aug 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 2014 Notice of Intent to Award Single Source. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Attwaters Prairie Chicken Studbook Assessment grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00393) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant focused on supporting recovery work for the Attwater prairie chicken, a critically endangered grouse native to the coastal prairie of Texas. With only about 100 birds remaining in the wild at the time of the announcement, the agency highlights captive propagation and subsequent releases as an essential strategy to keep the species from disappearing while also protecting what is left of its genetic diversity. Captive breeding for this species has been underway since 1992, and releases into the wild have occurred since 1996, making the program a long-running cornerstone of the recovery effort.
A central purpose of this funding is to strengthen the captive breeding program by improving and validating the studbook, which is the formal record of lineage and parentage used to manage breeding decisions. Because small populations are highly vulnerable to inbreeding and loss of genetic diversity, accurate pedigree information is critical. The opportunity specifically points to the need for a genetic assessment whose results will be used to correct or refine pedigree records so breeding pairs can be selected to minimize inbreeding and better preserve remaining genetic variability. In practical terms, the project supports the kind of population management that helps captive programs remain productive and genetically healthy over the long term, which in turn affects how many birds can be produced for release and how resilient those birds may be once reintroduced.
The notice explains that four captive breeding facilities are already established for Attwater prairie chicken propagation and that annual production for release has improved significantly in recent years. The program was reportedly releasing roughly 50 birds per year in earlier years, but more recently has averaged about 200 birds raised annually for release. Even with this improvement, the agency emphasizes that studbook management remains a key limiting factor and that better pedigree accuracy and genetic planning could further improve outcomes. The long-term recovery goals described include maintaining 90 percent of the original gene diversity while keeping at least 200 birds in the captive flock, and producing enough chicks each year to support releases at multiple sites. The overall intent is not simply to increase numbers, but to rebuild wild populations to viable levels and reestablish birds that are physically and behaviorally healthy within their historical range.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on August 12, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 18, 2014, and it is labeled as a Notice of Intent to Award Single Source. The expected number of awards is one, with an estimated total funding amount of $60,000, an award ceiling of $60,000, and an award floor of $53,200. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The funding is associated with CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds. For access issues or further assistance, the contact listed is Michelle L. Willcox, Grants Specialist, at 505-248-7486 or michellewillcox@fws.gov, and an additional information link is provided through Grants.gov.
Attwaters Prairie Chicken Studbook Assessment (F14AS00393) - FAQs
What is the Attwaters Prairie Chicken Studbook Assessment grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant opportunity titled "Attwaters Prairie Chicken Studbook Assessment." It supports recovery work for the Attwater prairie chicken, a critically endangered grouse native to the coastal prairie of Texas, by strengthening the captive breeding program through improved studbook and genetic management.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00393.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What conservation problem is this grant trying to address?
The grant targets risks faced by a very small population, including inbreeding and loss of genetic diversity. With only about 100 birds remaining in the wild at the time of the announcement, the agency emphasizes that captive propagation and releases are essential to prevent extinction while preserving what remains of the species genetic variability.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The central purpose is to improve and validate the Attwater prairie chicken studbook (the formal record of lineage and parentage used to guide breeding decisions). The project specifically supports a genetic assessment whose results will be used to correct or refine pedigree records so breeding pairs can be chosen to minimize inbreeding and better conserve remaining genetic diversity.
What is a studbook and why does it matter for this species?
A studbook is the official record of ancestry and parentage used to manage breeding in captivity. For small populations, accurate pedigree information is critical because it helps managers select breeding pairs that reduce inbreeding and preserve as much genetic variation as possible over time.
What types of activities are emphasized in the opportunity description?
The description emphasizes conducting a genetic assessment and using the findings to validate, correct, or refine the studbook pedigree records. This supports better population management decisions in the captive breeding program.
How does studbook accuracy affect recovery outcomes?
Better pedigree accuracy improves breeding pair selection and genetic planning. This can help keep the captive population genetically healthier and productive over the long term, which affects how many birds can be produced for release and how resilient those birds may be after reintroduction.
How long has captive breeding and release been underway for the Attwater prairie chicken?
Captive breeding has been underway since 1992, and releases into the wild have occurred since 1996.
How many captive breeding facilities exist for this program?
The notice states that four captive breeding facilities are already established for Attwater prairie chicken propagation.
How many birds are being produced for release, according to the notice?
Earlier years reportedly saw roughly 50 birds released per year, while more recent production has averaged about 200 birds raised annually for release.
What does the agency identify as a key limiting factor?
The agency highlights studbook management as a key limiting factor and indicates that improving pedigree accuracy and genetic planning could further improve outcomes.
What long-term recovery goals are mentioned?
The notice describes goals including maintaining 90 percent of the original genetic diversity while keeping at least 200 birds in the captive flock, and producing enough chicks each year to support releases at multiple sites.
Is the goal only to increase the number of birds?
No. The stated intent is not simply to increase numbers, but to rebuild wild populations to viable levels and reestablish birds that are physically and behaviorally healthy within their historical range.
What type of announcement is this (competitive vs. single source)?
It is labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award Single Source."
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $60,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $60,000, and the award floor is $53,200.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this funding?
The funding is associated with CFDA 15.657, "Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds."
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 12, 2014.
What is the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is August 18, 2014.
Who can be contacted for access issues or additional assistance?
The contact listed is Michelle L. Willcox, Grants Specialist, at 505-248-7486 or michellewillcox@fws.gov.
Where can applicants find additional information?
An additional information link is provided through Grants.gov (as referenced in the notice).
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