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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bat Surveys and documentation of bat hibernation concentrations in the Rocky Mountains" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 26, 2012 and posted on Jul 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2012 This Cooperative Agreement is being awarded to The University of Montana under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $57,487.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments State 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 Small businesses Special district governments Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Bat Surveys and documentation of bat hibernation concentrations in the Rocky Mountains" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00344) is a discretionary, environment and natural resources-focused cooperative agreement administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It was posted on July 26, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 27, 2012, and later archived on December 31, 2012. The program is listed under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants, Generic). The announcement indicates that one award was expected.
The agreement is specifically being issued under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) and is being awarded to the University of Montana. As a cooperative agreement, it implies active involvement or collaboration by the federal agency alongside the recipient, rather than a hands-off grant structure. No cost sharing or matching requirement is identified, meaning the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
The core purpose of the project is to improve baseline knowledge of bats in the Rocky Mountains in two connected ways. First, it aims to expand understanding of bat distribution across the region, including where bats are present and how they use different landscapes or habitats. Second, it focuses on identifying and documenting bat hibernation sites, particularly locations where bats concentrate during hibernation. Alongside mapping and documenting these sites, the project also emphasizes collecting information about cave microclimates, especially temperature and humidity conditions in caves where bats are hibernating. These environmental conditions matter because they can strongly influence hibernation success and may also relate to disease dynamics.
A major driver behind the work is management preparation and response related to White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease that has caused severe bat declines in parts of North America. The project is intended to help agencies and partners target and prioritize field surveys to look for evidence of WNS by narrowing efforts toward the most important sites and conditions. The information produced is also meant to support practical cave management decisions, improving the ability of land and wildlife managers to reduce negative impacts on bats, such as by protecting key hibernacula, refining access or disturbance controls, and focusing conservation actions where they are likely to be most effective.
The total estimated funding level listed for the opportunity is $150,000, with an award ceiling of $57,487 and an award floor of $5,000. While the eligible applicant list is broad on paper (including federal recognized tribal governments, state and local governments, nonprofits, private and public institutions of higher education, small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, and individuals), the notice repeatedly states that the cooperative agreement is being awarded to the University of Montana through the Rocky Mountain CESU, indicating it functioned as a targeted or already-designated award announcement rather than a widely competed solicitation.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Henry Maddux at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by email at Henrymaddux@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Bat Surveys and documentation of bat hibernation concentrations in the Rocky Mountains."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00344.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects active involvement or collaboration with the recipient rather than a fully hands-off award.
What is the focus area or subject matter of the program?
The program is environment and natural resources-focused and is aimed at improving baseline knowledge of bats in the Rocky Mountains, including distribution, habitat use, and hibernation concentrations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 26, 2012.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is July 27, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 31, 2012.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.650, "Research Grants, Generic."
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicates that one award was expected.
What is the estimated total funding level for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding level listed is $150,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $57,487.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $5,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is identified. The recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
Under what partnership or unit is this cooperative agreement being issued?
The agreement is specifically being issued under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).
Who is the intended recipient of the cooperative agreement?
The notice states that the cooperative agreement is being awarded to the University of Montana.
Is this opportunity competitive for all eligible applicant types?
While the eligible applicant list is broad on paper, the notice repeatedly states the cooperative agreement is being awarded to the University of Montana through the Rocky Mountain CESU, suggesting it functioned as a targeted or already-designated award announcement rather than a widely competed solicitation.
What types of applicants are listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant list includes: federal recognized tribal governments; state and local governments; nonprofits; private and public institutions of higher education; small businesses; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and individuals.
What are the main goals of the project?
The project is intended to improve baseline knowledge of bats in the Rocky Mountains by (1) expanding understanding of bat distribution and landscape or habitat use, and (2) identifying and documenting bat hibernation sites, especially places where bats concentrate during hibernation.
What specific data or conditions does the project emphasize documenting in caves?
The project emphasizes collecting information about cave microclimates, particularly temperature and humidity conditions in caves where bats are hibernating.
Why are cave temperature and humidity important to this project?
The announcement notes that these environmental conditions can strongly influence hibernation success and may also relate to disease dynamics.
How does this project relate to White-nose Syndrome (WNS)?
A major driver is management preparation and response related to White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease that has caused severe bat declines in parts of North America. The work is intended to help target and prioritize field surveys for evidence of WNS by narrowing efforts toward the most important sites and conditions.
How will the results be used by land and wildlife managers?
The information is intended to support practical cave management decisions and improve the ability of managers to reduce negative impacts on bats, such as by protecting key hibernation sites, refining access or disturbance controls, and focusing conservation actions where they are likely to be most effective.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Henry Maddux at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the contact email address provided?
The email address provided is Henrymaddux@fws.gov.
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