Opportunity Information: Apply for 21560 09 003
Apply for 21560 09 003
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Captive Breeding of Attwaters Prairie Chickens" 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 Aug 17, 2011 and posted on Jul 28, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 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 $14,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $14,500.00 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Captive Breeding of Attwaters Prairie Chickens," is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement focused on preventing the loss of the Attwaters prairie chicken (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri), a critically endangered grouse native to the coastal prairies of Texas. The situation described is urgent: fewer than 100 birds remain in the wild across three locations, and the species survival depends heavily on continued captive propagation paired with releases back into suitable habitat. The program builds on long-running recovery work, noting that captive propagation has been underway since 1992 and releases into the wild since 1996, and it is meant to support the goals laid out in the draft Attwaters Prairie Chicken Recovery Plan by increasing the number of birds available for release.
The project is specifically about sustaining and strengthening captive breeding capacity rather than general research or habitat work. The intent is to fund a facility that can reliably breed and rear Attwaters prairie chickens, maintain birds in captivity safely, and support the pipeline that ultimately leads to releases on the mid to upper Texas coast. Because this is a sensitive, high-risk conservation breeding effort involving a very small remaining population, the opportunity emphasizes operational readiness and proven capability rather than experimentation. The award is structured so that the selected organization directly contributes to producing healthy birds that can be transported and released with minimal stress and mortality, helping boost wild numbers over time.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The announcement also places firm operational requirements on any applicant facility. The breeding facility must be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which signals that the organization meets recognized standards for animal care, veterinary programs, biosecurity, recordkeeping, and conservation breeding protocols. Beyond accreditation, the facility must demonstrate success rearing Attwaters prairie chickens, indicating that prior experience with this species (or a closely comparable conservation-breeding program) is expected and likely necessary for competitiveness. Another non-negotiable requirement is access to 24-hour veterinary services capable of treating sick or injured Attwaters prairie chickens, reflecting the reality that small captive populations can be quickly impacted by disease outbreaks, trauma, or stress-related complications, and that immediate clinical response can be the difference between recovery and loss.
Logistics and proximity matter as well. The facility should be located within a 12-hour driving distance from the release sites along the mid to upper Texas coast. This requirement is practical: it reduces transport time, helps limit stress and injury risk during movement, and makes coordination with release teams more feasible. It also improves responsiveness if birds need to be moved quickly due to weather, emergencies, health concerns, or changing release schedules. In conservation translocations, minimizing handling time and travel distance can have a measurable effect on post-release survival, so the location requirement is tied directly to biological outcomes, not just convenience.
Funding is relatively small but tightly defined. The opportunity anticipates a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $14,500, and both the award ceiling and floor are set at $14,500, meaning the agency expects to fund one project at that exact amount. The funding falls under CFDA 15.642 (Challenge Cost Share), which explains the key financial condition: cost sharing is mandatory. The recipient is expected to provide a 1:1 match using non-federal dollars, meaning the organization must contribute an additional $14,500 from eligible non-federal sources to match the federal amount, for a combined project value of about $29,000. The match can come from non-federal cash and, depending on program rules, may also include allowable in-kind contributions, but the announcement stresses non-federal dollars, so applicants would need to clearly document and verify where the match will come from and how it will be tracked.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted July 28, 2009, with an original and current closing date of August 1, 2009, and it was archived August 31, 2009. While the dates indicate this particular listing is historical, the summary still captures what the Fish and Wildlife Service was seeking: one qualified AZA-accredited nonprofit partner that can support captive breeding, provide round-the-clock veterinary care, operate close enough to Texas coastal release sites to make transport practical, and bring equal non-federal funding to the table through the Challenge Cost Share structure.
For questions or trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Terry Rossignol, Wildlife Refuge Manager, reachable by phone at 979-234-3021 or by email at terryrossignol@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Captive Breeding of Attwaters Prairie Chickens".
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding announcement is from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What species does this grant focus on?
This grant focuses on the Attwaters prairie chicken (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri), a critically endangered grouse native to the coastal prairies of Texas.
Why is the work described as urgent?
The announcement describes an urgent situation because fewer than 100 Attwaters prairie chickens remain in the wild across three locations. The species' survival depends heavily on continued captive propagation and releases into suitable habitat.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to sustain and strengthen captive breeding capacity for Attwaters prairie chickens in order to increase the number of birds available for release back into the wild on the mid to upper Texas coast.
Is this grant intended to fund general research or habitat restoration?
No. The announcement is specifically about captive breeding and rearing capacity (operational capability and readiness) rather than general research or habitat work.
How does this project connect to recovery planning?
The project is meant to support goals described in the draft Attwaters Prairie Chicken Recovery Plan by increasing the number of birds produced in captivity for release.
How long has captive propagation and release work been underway?
The announcement notes that captive propagation has been underway since 1992, and releases into the wild have occurred since 1996.
What type of organization is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. The announcement explicitly excludes institutions of higher education from eligibility.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $14,500.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award floor and ceiling are both $14,500, meaning the agency expects one project funded at exactly $14,500.
What program or assistance listing is associated with this grant?
The funding is under CFDA 15.642 (Challenge Cost Share).
Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
Yes. Because this opportunity is under Challenge Cost Share, cost sharing is mandatory.
What is the required match ratio?
The recipient must provide a 1:1 match using non-federal dollars, matching the federal amount.
How much match is required in dollars?
If the federal award is $14,500, the required non-federal match is $14,500, for an overall combined project value of about $29,000.
Does the announcement allow in-kind contributions for the match?
The summary notes the match is expected from non-federal dollars and indicates that, depending on program rules, allowable in-kind contributions may be possible. Applicants would need to clearly document and verify match sources and tracking.
What kind of facility is the grant meant to support?
The grant is intended to fund a facility that can reliably breed and rear Attwaters prairie chickens, maintain birds in captivity safely, and support the pipeline leading to transport and release into suitable habitat.
Is AZA accreditation required?
Yes. The breeding facility must be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Why does AZA accreditation matter for this opportunity?
The announcement links AZA accreditation to recognized standards for animal care, veterinary programs, biosecurity, recordkeeping, and conservation breeding protocols.
Does the applicant need prior experience breeding Attwaters prairie chickens?
Yes. The facility must demonstrate success rearing Attwaters prairie chickens, indicating that prior experience with this species (or a closely comparable conservation-breeding program) is expected and likely important for competitiveness.
Are 24-hour veterinary services required?
Yes. Applicants must have access to 24-hour veterinary services capable of treating sick or injured Attwaters prairie chickens.
Why is 24-hour veterinary access a non-negotiable requirement?
The announcement emphasizes the risk to small captive populations from disease outbreaks, trauma, or stress-related complications, and notes that immediate clinical response can determine whether birds recover or are lost.
Is there a location requirement for the breeding facility?
Yes. The facility should be located within a 12-hour driving distance of the release sites along the mid to upper Texas coast.
Why does the facility need to be within a 12-hour drive?
The stated rationale is to reduce transport time, help minimize stress and injury risk during movement, improve coordination with release teams, and increase responsiveness for weather events, emergencies, health concerns, or changing release schedules.
Where will captive-bred birds ultimately be released?
The project is intended to support releases on the mid to upper Texas coast.
What does the announcement emphasize in terms of project approach?
Because the population is extremely small and the effort is sensitive and high-risk, the opportunity emphasizes operational readiness and proven capability rather than experimentation.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2009, and the original and current closing date is listed as August 1, 2009.
Is this listing still active?
No. The information provided indicates the opportunity was archived on August 31, 2009, suggesting the listing is historical.
Who is the contact person for questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Terry Rossignol, Wildlife Refuge Manager.
How can someone reach the contact person?
Phone: 979-234-3021
Email: terryrossignol@fws.gov
What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The summary states that for questions or trouble accessing the full announcement, applicants should contact Terry Rossignol using the phone number or email provided.
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