Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS DMBM AHDP 2012 0007
Apply for FWS DMBM AHDP 2012 0007
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Avian Health and Disease Program project support Region 7" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 12, 2011 and posted on Dec 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Avian Health and Disease Program (AHD) project support opportunity for Region 7 is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant program focused on Alaska migratory bird health. Its main purpose is to strengthen avian conservation, surveillance, and monitoring by building health and disease assessment directly into routine migratory bird management work. In practical terms, the program is looking to fund projects that help the Service understand what "normal" looks like for bird health in Alaska, detect existing or emerging disease threats early, improve preparedness and prevention, and turn findings into clear management actions that reduce risk to bird populations.
For FY2012, Region 7 structured this Request for Proposals around one specific part of the National Strategic Plan: Health and Disease Impact Investigations. While the broader national plan also emphasizes staffing, mortality response, technical assistance, infrastructure, communications, and collaborations, this particular funding round is aimed at studies and field investigations that measure and explain how diseases and other health stressors affect wild bird populations. Proposals are expected to align with the National Strategic Plan and show how the work will contribute to surveillance priorities and management decisions in Alaska, with oversight led by the Regional Avian Health and Disease Coordinator (acting coordinator Russ Oates).
The kinds of projects encouraged under this RFP include integrating health surveillance into ongoing field activities, expanding investigations of Alaska-specific bird health issues, and collecting baseline health data for priority species. Strong proposals may target species of concern, including critical, threatened, or endangered populations, especially when health work can be paired with existing management efforts like banding, aerial surveys, or refuge monitoring. The program is open to investigations of infectious diseases (such as viral, bacterial, or fungal agents) as well as non-infectious problems (including parasites, biotoxins, and contaminants). Targeted pathogen surveillance is explicitly supported, as is work on indigenous and exotic disease threats.
The RFP also highlights two cross-cutting themes that applicants are encouraged to incorporate where relevant. First is climate change: projects may examine how changing conditions influence wildlife disease reservoirs, vectors, and transmission dynamics, how disease pressures affect species adaptation strategies, and what additional stressors might be increasing birds susceptibility to illness (for example, shifts in timing and availability of food or breeding habitat that indirectly weaken birds). Applicants are also encouraged to align work with Department of the Interior climate planning efforts and to connect surveillance with refuge Inventory and Monitoring priorities. The second theme is human-induced effects on disease transmission, including disease risks associated with urban, suburban, or agricultural environments (water quality issues, habitat fragmentation, contaminants), prevention and management of invasive species introductions, and improved field behaviors that reduce the chance that people inadvertently spread pathogens between sites, wildlife populations, or even to humans.
From an application standpoint, the opportunity allows multi-year projects of up to three years, but proposals must describe the full scope for the entire project period rather than only the first year. Budgets do not have a strict cap, but applicants are asked to keep requests around or under 60,000 dollars per year when possible; higher-cost projects can be considered if the justification is strong. Typical awards are framed by an award floor of 10,000 dollars and an expected ceiling of 60,000 dollars, with about five awards anticipated. The program does not require cost sharing or matching. Eligible applicants are broad and include state, local, county, and tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without that IRS status, as specified in the notice).
Proposals are expected to be concise (about 2 to 5 pages) but detailed enough for reviewers to see exactly how objectives will be met. The required content follows a structured template: a title section naming the project and investigators; an introduction covering background, justification, objectives, and any connected management actions; and a methods section that spells out data collection (including what samples will be taken, how many, where, and what health parameters or agents will be tested) and analysis plans (laboratory testing and data analysis approach). Applicants must also include a section explaining relevance to the National Strategic Plan, a literature cited section, and a partnerships section describing collaborators and contributions, including any contract labs or agencies. Budgets should be itemized with realistic line items such as salary, travel, supplies, equipment, lab analysis costs, aircraft or helicopter time, fuel, food, and contracts, for FY2012 and any subsequent years.
The FY2012 timeline set proposal release for December 1, 2011, with proposals due January 30, 2012, and funding selections announced February 18, 2012. Reporting requirements include an annual progress report due by December 1, 2012. Final reports are required for single-year projects and for the last year of multi-year projects, due 120 days after laboratory results are received for all submitted samples, recognizing that lab turnaround time is often a limiting factor in wildlife disease work. Report formats were to be provided later (Fall 2012) by the coordinator. The RFP also notes a standard federal funding caveat for multi-year efforts: continued funding depends on appropriations and may change due to federal budget actions such as continuing resolutions.
Key contacts listed for Region 7 (Alaska) include Acting Regional Coordinator Russ Oates (program questions), Michelle St. Peters (logistics and project assistance and proposal submission), and Amber Wagner (budget and administration), all based at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office at 1011 E. Tudor Road, MS201, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. The funding opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation) and is offered as a grant under a natural resources activity category.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Avian Health and Disease Program (AHD) project support opportunity for Region 7?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 (Alaska) discretionary grant opportunity focused on Alaska migratory bird health. The program funds projects that strengthen avian conservation, surveillance, and monitoring by integrating health and disease assessment into routine migratory bird management work.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to help the Service better understand baseline ("normal") bird health in Alaska, detect existing or emerging disease threats early, improve preparedness and prevention, and translate findings into management actions that reduce risk to bird populations.
Which part of the National Strategic Plan does this FY2012 Request for Proposals focus on?
For FY2012, Region 7 structured the Request for Proposals around the National Strategic Plan component called "Health and Disease Impact Investigations."
What types of projects are encouraged under this RFP?
Projects encouraged include integrating health surveillance into ongoing field activities, expanding investigations of Alaska-specific bird health issues, and collecting baseline health data for priority species.
Is the focus on surveillance or on understanding impacts to populations?
This funding round is aimed at studies and field investigations that measure and explain how diseases and other health stressors affect wild bird populations, while also contributing to surveillance priorities and management decisions in Alaska.
Do proposals need to align with a specific strategy or plan?
Yes. Proposals are expected to align with the National Strategic Plan and explain how the work will contribute to surveillance priorities and management decisions in Alaska.
Who provides oversight for this program in Region 7?
Oversight is led by the Regional Avian Health and Disease Coordinator. The acting coordinator listed for this opportunity is Russ Oates.
Which bird species or populations are strong candidates for proposed work?
Strong proposals may target species of concern, including critical, threatened, or endangered populations, especially when the health work can be paired with existing management efforts such as banding, aerial surveys, or refuge monitoring.
Are both infectious and non-infectious health issues eligible topics?
Yes. The program is open to investigations of infectious diseases (viral, bacterial, or fungal agents) and non-infectious problems (including parasites, biotoxins, and contaminants).
Is targeted pathogen surveillance allowed?
Yes. Targeted pathogen surveillance is explicitly supported.
Does the opportunity support work on both indigenous and exotic disease threats?
Yes. The RFP supports work addressing indigenous and exotic disease threats.
What cross-cutting themes are applicants encouraged to incorporate?
The RFP highlights two cross-cutting themes: (1) climate change, and (2) human-induced effects on disease transmission.
How can climate change be incorporated into a proposed project?
Projects may examine how changing conditions influence disease reservoirs, vectors, and transmission dynamics; how disease pressures affect species adaptation strategies; and what additional stressors may be increasing birds' susceptibility to illness (for example, shifts in timing and availability of food or breeding habitat).
Are applicants encouraged to connect proposed work to Department of the Interior climate planning or refuge monitoring priorities?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to align work with Department of the Interior climate planning efforts and connect surveillance with refuge Inventory and Monitoring priorities.
What does the RFP mean by human-induced effects on disease transmission?
It includes disease risks associated with urban, suburban, or agricultural environments (such as water quality issues, habitat fragmentation, and contaminants), prevention and management of invasive species introductions, and improved field behaviors to reduce inadvertent pathogen spread between sites, wildlife populations, or even to humans.
How long can proposed projects run?
Multi-year projects of up to three years are allowed.
If proposing a multi-year project, should the proposal cover only the first year or the full period?
The proposal must describe the full scope for the entire project period, not only the first year.
Is there a strict budget cap?
No strict cap is stated, but applicants are asked to keep requests around or under $60,000 per year when possible. Higher-cost projects may be considered with strong justification.
What are the typical award sizes for this opportunity?
Typical awards are framed by an award floor of $10,000 and an expected ceiling of $60,000, with about five awards anticipated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state, local, county, and tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; and nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without that IRS status, as specified in the notice).
How long should the proposal be?
Proposals are expected to be concise, generally about 2 to 5 pages, while still being detailed enough for reviewers to understand exactly how objectives will be met.
What sections are required in the proposal?
The required content follows a structured template including: (1) a title section naming the project and investigators; (2) an introduction with background, justification, objectives, and any connected management actions; (3) a methods section covering data collection and analysis plans; (4) a section on relevance to the National Strategic Plan; (5) literature cited; and (6) partnerships and collaborators.
What level of detail is expected in the methods section?
The methods section should specify data collection details such as what samples will be taken, how many, where they will be collected, and which health parameters or agents will be tested, along with laboratory testing and data analysis approaches.
What should be included in the partnerships section?
Applicants should describe collaborators and contributions, including any contract laboratories or partner agencies involved.
How should the budget be presented?
Budgets should be itemized with realistic line items. Examples listed include salary, travel, supplies, equipment, lab analysis costs, aircraft or helicopter time, fuel, food, and contracts, covering FY2012 and any subsequent years in the project period.
What is the timeline for FY2012 (release, due date, and selection announcement)?
The proposal release date was December 1, 2011. Proposals were due January 30, 2012. Funding selections were announced February 18, 2012.
What reporting is required for funded projects?
An annual progress report is required and was due by December 1, 2012. Final reports are required for single-year projects and for the last year of multi-year projects.
When is the final report due?
Final reports are due 120 days after laboratory results are received for all submitted samples, recognizing that lab turnaround time can be a limiting factor in wildlife disease work.
Will the report format be provided?
Yes. Report formats were to be provided later (Fall 2012) by the coordinator.
Is funding for multi-year projects guaranteed for all years?
No. Continued funding depends on appropriations and may change due to federal budget actions such as continuing resolutions.
Who should be contacted with program questions?
Program questions should be directed to Acting Regional Coordinator Russ Oates.
Who is the contact for logistics, project assistance, and proposal submission?
Michelle St. Peters is listed for logistics, project assistance, and proposal submission.
Who is the contact for budget and administration questions?
Amber Wagner is listed for budget and administration.
What is the Region 7 office address listed for these contacts?
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 E. Tudor Road, MS201, Anchorage, Alaska 99503.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.655 (Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation).
What is the activity category for this grant?
It is offered as a grant under a natural resources activity category.
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