Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS 08 RW 000 002
Apply for FWS 08 RW 000 002
- The Region 5 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chronic Wasting Disease Monitoring and Training" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 4, 2008 and posted on Mar 4, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 10, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments City or township governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Chronic Wasting Disease Monitoring and Training opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS 08 RW 000 002) is a small, targeted U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5 discretionary cooperative agreement intended to strengthen Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) preparedness at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The purpose is to provide financial support that improves the Refuge's ability to monitor for CWD in deer and to respond effectively if an outbreak is detected. The project is framed as practical, field-oriented support that directly increases local capacity rather than a broad research initiative.
The funded partner is expected to play an active role in CWD surveillance connected to the Refuge's deer herd monitoring efforts. When requested by the Refuge, the applicant must participate in CWD-related monitoring activities, which implies coordination with Refuge staff and alignment with on-the-ground management needs. A central deliverable is training: the applicant must train Refuge personnel to collect CWD samples from road-killed deer. In addition to training staff, the applicant is also expected to collect samples from road kills in Tucker County and surrounding counties in the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge area, expanding surveillance beyond the immediate Refuge footprint to the broader local landscape where deer movement and disease risk are relevant.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), which generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period, such as coordination on priorities, sampling needs, and response planning. The activity category is Natural Resources, with a single expected award. Total estimated funding is $10,000, with an award ceiling of $10,000 and a floor of $0, and there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient must contribute some portion of project resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the specific terms). Eligible applicants include state governments, city or township governments, and county governments, suggesting the program is aimed at public-sector partners that already have wildlife, public safety, or natural resource capacity and can coordinate locally on roadkill response and sample handling.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted March 4, 2008, with an original and current closing date of March 10, 2008, and an archive date of April 9, 2008, indicating a short application window and an urgent, operationally focused need. The listed point of contact for access issues or questions is Sharon Marino, Assistant Refuge Supervisor (phone: 413-253-8559).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Chronic Wasting Disease Monitoring and Training (FWS 08 RW 000 002)
What is this funding opportunity?
The Chronic Wasting Disease Monitoring and Training opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS 08 RW 000 002) is a small, targeted U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 5 discretionary cooperative agreement focused on improving Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) preparedness at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to provide financial support that strengthens the Refuge's ability to monitor for CWD in deer and to respond effectively if an outbreak is detected. It is framed as practical, field-oriented support that builds local capacity rather than a broad research project.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. That generally means USFWS is expected to have substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordinating on priorities, sampling needs, and response planning.
Where will the project take place?
The work is tied to Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge and the surrounding local area. Sampling and surveillance activities are expected both at the Refuge and in Tucker County and surrounding counties in the Refuge area.
What kinds of activities does the funded partner need to support?
The funded partner is expected to play an active role in CWD surveillance connected to the Refuge's deer herd monitoring efforts. When requested by the Refuge, the partner must participate in CWD-related monitoring activities in coordination with Refuge staff.
What training is required under this award?
A central deliverable is training Refuge personnel to collect CWD samples from road-killed deer. The award is specifically designed to build on-the-ground capability for sample collection as part of preparedness and monitoring.
Are there field sampling responsibilities beyond training?
Yes. In addition to training Refuge staff, the funded partner is also expected to collect samples from road-killed deer in Tucker County and surrounding counties in the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge area. This expands surveillance beyond the immediate Refuge footprint.
How many awards does USFWS expect to make?
The opportunity lists a single expected award.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $10,000. The award ceiling is $10,000 and the award floor is $0.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient must contribute some portion of project resources. The specifics (such as cash versus in-kind contributions) would depend on the terms of the cooperative agreement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments, city or township governments, and county governments. The eligibility indicates the program is aimed at public-sector partners with local coordination capacity for roadkill response and sample handling.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The listed activity category is Natural Resources.
What are the key dates for the opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on March 4, 2008. The original closing date and current closing date are both March 10, 2008. The archive date is April 9, 2008.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (March 4, 2008) and closing date (March 10, 2008), the application window was very short, reflecting an operationally focused and time-sensitive need.
What is meant by "when requested by the Refuge"?
The opportunity states that the applicant must participate in CWD-related monitoring activities when requested by the Refuge, which implies ongoing coordination with Refuge staff and alignment with on-the-ground management priorities during the project period.
Is this opportunity intended to fund broad CWD research?
No. The description emphasizes practical, field-oriented support that directly increases local monitoring and response capacity, rather than a broad research initiative.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Sharon Marino, Assistant Refuge Supervisor, at 413-253-8559.
What Refuge is specifically named in the opportunity?
The opportunity specifically names Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge as the focal site for strengthening CWD preparedness.
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