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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Jackson Elk Herd" 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 8, 2014 and posted on Jul 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2014 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Grant to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (2) Continuation and (4) Unique Qualifications. (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 $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Grant to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (2) Continuation and (4) Unique Qualifications
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Opportunity Summary:
The Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Jackson Elk Herd grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00288) is a Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant focused on detecting and monitoring chronic wasting disease (CWD) in and around the Jackson Elk Herd (JEH) unit during fiscal year 2015. The work centers on collecting and testing retropharyngeal lymph node (RLN) samples, which are a standard tissue type used for CWD diagnosis, and then reporting the surveillance findings to partner agencies and cooperators.
The core requirement is to obtain at least 285 RLN samples from elk within the JEH unit. These samples are expected to come from multiple sources, including hunter-harvested elk, other opportunistic elk mortalities found during the year, and elk euthanized specifically for targeted surveillance. The solicitation notes that this minimum sample size is designed to provide enough statistical power to detect a CWD prevalence of about 1 percent with 95 percent confidence given current population levels, meaning the sampling target is tied directly to an early-detection and confidence threshold rather than being an arbitrary quota.
In addition to elk, the project calls for opportunistic RLN sampling from other susceptible cervid species within the JEH boundaries, specifically mule deer, white-tailed deer, and moose, also during FY 2015. This portion of the work is explicitly opportunistic, indicating that collections depend on availability of carcasses, harvest opportunities, and field conditions rather than fixed quotas. The project further extends surveillance beyond the unit itself by encouraging opportunistic sampling of elk, deer, and moose in areas immediately adjacent to the JEH boundary as staffing, time, and resources allow. This boundary-area sampling is meant to improve understanding of potential disease presence and spread near the edges of the herd unit, where movement between management areas could occur.
All collected RLN samples must be tested for CWD, and the recipient is expected to compile and deliver a surveillance results report to cooperators. In practical terms, this implies responsibilities not only for field collection but also for sample handling and tracking, coordinating laboratory diagnostics, maintaining chain-of-custody and data quality, and summarizing results in a form that supports management decisions by participating agencies.
Administratively, this posting is a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B) on the basis of continuation and unique qualifications. While the opportunity is listed as a grant with an activity category labeled "Other" under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic), it is not structured as a broad competitive call. The estimated total funding is $150,000, with an award ceiling of $30,000 and a floor of $1,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The announcement was posted July 8, 2014, with a closing date of July 15, 2014, and an archive date of August 8, 2014. The listed project officer and contact for access issues is Eric Cole (307-201-5432, ericcole@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Jackson Elk Herd grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant focused on detecting and monitoring chronic wasting disease (CWD) in and around the Jackson Elk Herd (JEH) unit during fiscal year (FY) 2015. The work emphasizes collecting and testing retropharyngeal lymph node (RLN) samples and reporting surveillance findings to partner agencies and cooperators.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00288.
What disease is being monitored under this project?
The project targets chronic wasting disease (CWD).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The main purpose is CWD surveillance: collecting RLN tissue samples from cervids, testing those samples for CWD, and reporting the results to cooperators to support management and decision-making.
What is an RLN sample, and why is it used?
RLN refers to retropharyngeal lymph node tissue. The opportunity describes RLN as a standard tissue type used for CWD diagnosis, and RLN collection and testing is central to the surveillance work.
How many elk RLN samples are required?
The core requirement is to obtain at least 285 RLN samples from elk within the Jackson Elk Herd (JEH) unit.
Why is the minimum target set at 285 elk samples?
The solicitation explains that the minimum sample size is intended to provide enough statistical power to detect a CWD prevalence of about 1 percent with 95 percent confidence given current population levels. In other words, the sampling target is tied to an early-detection confidence threshold.
Where are the required elk samples expected to come from?
The elk RLN samples are expected to come from multiple sources: hunter-harvested elk, other opportunistic elk mortalities found during the year, and elk euthanized specifically for targeted surveillance.
Does the project include sampling other species besides elk?
Yes. In addition to elk, the project calls for opportunistic RLN sampling from other susceptible cervid species within the JEH boundaries: mule deer, white-tailed deer, and moose.
Are there fixed quotas for mule deer, white-tailed deer, or moose samples?
No fixed quotas are specified for those species. The notice characterizes this portion of the work as opportunistic, meaning collections depend on availability of carcasses, harvest opportunities, and field conditions rather than set targets.
Does the project include sampling outside the JEH unit?
Yes. The opportunity encourages opportunistic sampling of elk, deer, and moose in areas immediately adjacent to the JEH boundary as staffing, time, and resources allow.
Why does the project encourage sampling near the JEH boundary?
Boundary-area sampling is intended to improve understanding of potential disease presence and spread near the edges of the herd unit, where movement between management areas could occur.
What must be done with the collected RLN samples?
All collected RLN samples must be tested for CWD.
What reporting deliverables are expected?
The recipient is expected to compile and deliver a surveillance results report to cooperators, summarizing the surveillance findings.
Beyond field collection, what responsibilities are implied by the notice?
In practical terms, the notice implies responsibilities for sample handling and tracking, coordinating laboratory diagnostics, maintaining chain-of-custody and data quality, and summarizing results in a form usable by participating agencies.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The posting is a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission, and it is not structured as a broad competitive call.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice states the intent is to make a single-source award to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission.
What is the stated justification for a single-source award?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B) and states the justification is based on continuation and unique qualifications.
What is the CFDA number and program label listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.650, labeled "Research Grants - Generic."
How is the activity category labeled in the posting?
The activity category is labeled "Other."
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $150,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $30,000 and the award floor is $1,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the key dates (posted, closing, and archive)?
The announcement was posted on July 8, 2014, with a closing date of July 15, 2014, and an archive date of August 8, 2014.
Who is the project officer and contact for access issues?
The listed project officer and contact for access issues is Eric Cole. Phone: 307-201-5432. Email: ericcole@fws.gov.
What geographic area does the surveillance focus on?
The surveillance focuses on the Jackson Elk Herd (JEH) unit, with additional opportunistic sampling encouraged in areas immediately adjacent to the JEH boundary as resources allow.
What is the project timeframe for the surveillance work?
The work is described as occurring during fiscal year 2015 (FY 2015).
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