Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS DMBM AHDP 2011 0002
Apply for FWS DMBM AHDP 2011 0002
- The Migratory Birds in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Avian Health and Disease Program Support" 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 Apr 25, 2011 and posted on Apr 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 3, 2011. (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 $548,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Avian Health and Disease Program Support grant (Funding Opportunity Number FWS DMBM AHDP 2011 0002) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation. It was structured as a new, three-year grant agreement with an anticipated period of performance from June 1, 2011 through April 30, 2014, and a total anticipated award amount up to $548,000. There was no cost share or matching requirement. The statutory authorities cited for the award include the Fish and Wildlife Service Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742(f)(a)(4)) and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.). The opportunity was posted April 25, 2011, with an original and final closing date of May 3, 2011.
The purpose of the funding is to support the FWS Avian Health and Disease Program (AHDP), which was created in response to growing pressures on wild bird populations and rising disease risks. The announcement highlights several drivers behind the program: expanding human populations and the resulting habitat fragmentation and land use changes, globalization that increases exposure to zoonotic and emerging diseases, and climate-related shifts that can alter migration patterns and site fidelity. Those changes can create new pathways for disease transmission and add stress to bird populations already affected by human activity. Within that context, AHDP focuses on avian health and disease surveillance, response, and management across migratory bird species, tying disease work directly to broader conservation and management goals.
The program objectives described in the announcement are centered on building a clearer, more actionable picture of bird health at landscape and flyway scales. Specifically, AHDP aims to establish baseline information on avian health, identify existing and emerging disease threats, improve preparedness and prevention, and develop and implement effective management actions when issues arise. The notice also makes it clear that these goals require coordination with other capable partners, including entities that can provide diagnostics, field capacity, training, and practical management support.
The named recipient for this award is the Wildlife Management Institute, Incorporated (WMI), a private, nonprofit scientific and educational organization with a mission focused on wildlife conservation and professional management of natural resources in North America. Under this grant, WMI’s core role is not presented as conducting a single narrow study; instead, WMI is positioned as a fund administrator and facilitator for multiple concurrent avian health and disease projects that may span multiple states and involve a mix of state agencies, tribal governments, universities, and nonprofit partners. The announcement emphasizes that long-term, multi-state, and even international efforts are particularly important for migratory bird stewardship, and that WMI is equipped to help organize and support that type of collaborative work.
From the FWS side, AHDP retains responsibility for setting direction and priorities. AHDP would identify needed projects and appropriate partners, coordinate with WMI to arrange support, and provide guidance to ensure funded work aligns with program goals. The $548,000 cap is described as funding that AHDP will provide to WMI for distribution to partners to help achieve AHDP’s surveillance and management objectives, essentially using WMI as an administrative hub to move resources efficiently to on-the-ground and technical collaborators.
A major administrative feature of this opportunity is that it was issued as a single-source award rather than a fully competed grant. The justification cites Department of the Interior single-source policy requirements (505 DM 2) and relies on the criterion of “Unique Qualifications.” FWS explains that competition was not pursued because WMI is viewed as uniquely qualified due to its established partnerships across the United States and internationally with agencies already conducting AHDP-related projects, along with WMI’s long-standing experience supporting FWS programs and its demonstrated capacity to manage numerous simultaneous projects across jurisdictions. In other words, the rationale is that WMI’s network, track record, and administrative capability make it especially suited to coordinate and manage complex, multi-partner work central to the program’s mission.
The point of contact listed for the opportunity is Samantha Gibbs, Avian Disease Coordinator in the Division of Migratory Bird Management at FWS (phone 301-497-5860), indicating the program’s placement within migratory bird management and reinforcing that the grant is intended to directly support migratory bird health surveillance and related management actions.
Avian Health and Disease Program Support Grant (FWS DMBM AHDP 2011 0002) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Avian Health and Disease Program Support grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS DMBM AHDP 2011 0002.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as an FWS discretionary funding opportunity.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support the FWS Avian Health and Disease Program (AHDP) and its work on avian health and disease surveillance, response, and management across migratory bird species, tying disease work to broader conservation and management goals.
Why was the Avian Health and Disease Program (AHDP) created?
AHDP was created in response to growing pressures on wild bird populations and rising disease risks. The announcement highlights drivers such as habitat fragmentation and land use changes associated with expanding human populations, globalization that increases exposure to zoonotic and emerging diseases, and climate-related shifts that may alter migration patterns and site fidelity and create new pathways for disease transmission.
What objectives does AHDP focus on?
The objectives described include establishing baseline information on avian health, identifying existing and emerging disease threats, improving preparedness and prevention, and developing and implementing effective management actions when issues arise, with an emphasis on building actionable understanding at landscape and flyway scales.
Does the opportunity emphasize partnerships and coordination?
Yes. The announcement indicates these goals require coordination with capable partners, including those that can provide diagnostics, field capacity, training, and practical management support.
What is the anticipated total award amount?
The total anticipated award amount is up to $548,000.
Is cost share or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there was no cost share or matching requirement.
What is the anticipated period of performance?
The anticipated period of performance is June 1, 2011 through April 30, 2014.
How long is the grant agreement intended to run?
It was structured as a new, three-year grant agreement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 25, 2011.
What were the closing dates for applications?
The original and final closing date listed is May 3, 2011.
Who is the named recipient for this award?
The named recipient is the Wildlife Management Institute, Incorporated (WMI).
What type of organization is WMI?
WMI is described as a private, nonprofit scientific and educational organization with a mission focused on wildlife conservation and professional management of natural resources in North America.
What role does WMI play under this grant?
WMI is positioned as a fund administrator and facilitator for multiple concurrent avian health and disease projects that may span multiple states and involve partners such as state agencies, tribal governments, universities, and nonprofit organizations.
Is the grant framed as funding a single study or project?
No. The announcement indicates WMI is not presented as conducting a single narrow study; instead, it supports and coordinates multiple concurrent projects aligned with AHDP needs.
How does FWS AHDP remain involved if WMI administers funds?
AHDP retains responsibility for setting direction and priorities. AHDP would identify needed projects and appropriate partners, coordinate with WMI to arrange support, and provide guidance to ensure work aligns with AHDP goals.
How is the $548,000 described in terms of how it will be used?
The funding cap is described as funding AHDP will provide to WMI for distribution to partners to help achieve AHDP surveillance and management objectives, using WMI as an administrative hub to move resources to on-the-ground and technical collaborators.
Is this opportunity a competed grant?
No. It was issued as a single-source award rather than a fully competed grant.
What is the stated justification for issuing it as a single-source award?
The justification cites Department of the Interior single-source policy requirements (505 DM 2) and relies on the criterion of "Unique Qualifications."
Why was WMI considered uniquely qualified?
FWS states competition was not pursued because WMI was viewed as uniquely qualified due to established partnerships across the U.S. and internationally with agencies conducting AHDP-related projects, long-standing experience supporting FWS programs, and demonstrated capacity to manage numerous simultaneous projects across jurisdictions.
Does the announcement mention multi-state or international collaboration?
Yes. It emphasizes that long-term, multi-state, and even international efforts are important for migratory bird stewardship and that WMI is equipped to help organize and support that type of collaborative work.
What statutory authorities are cited for this award?
The cited statutory authorities include the Fish and Wildlife Service Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 742(f)(a)(4)) and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.).
Where within FWS is the program situated?
The point of contact is listed within the Division of Migratory Bird Management, reinforcing that the grant is intended to directly support migratory bird health surveillance and related management actions.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Samantha Gibbs, Avian Disease Coordinator, Division of Migratory Bird Management, FWS.
What contact phone number is provided?
The phone number provided for the point of contact is 301-497-5860.
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