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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 "CWD Surveillance Expansion and Enhanced Surveillance Using Prion Detection" 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 25, 2014 and posted on Jul 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2014 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Grant to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 (4) Unsolicited Proposal. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $42,420.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,420.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 (4) Unsolicited Proposal
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "CWD Surveillance Expansion and Enhanced Surveillance Using Prion Detection" (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00338) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant intended as a single-source award to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism. Issued as a Notice of Intent under Department of the Interior policy for unsolicited proposals (505 DM 2.14(4)), it was posted on July 25, 2014, with an application window closing August 1, 2014, and an estimated total funding amount of $42,420 (award ceiling $42,420; award floor $1,000). The program is listed under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic) and does not require cost sharing or matching. Only one award was anticipated.
The project has two main objectives focused on chronic wasting disease (CWD) monitoring and early detection in Kansas during the 2014-2015 period. The primary objective is to expand CWD surveillance to cover two surveillance zones by increasing the number of animals tested, relying mainly on hunter-harvested deer. The grant specifically supports surveillance activities in the Southwest Zone, with a target of collecting and testing 458 samples. In addition to hunter-harvested deer, the sampling strategy includes opportunistic or supplemental collection from other high-value sources: vehicle-killed deer and elk that are at least 1.5 years old, any animals that appear sick, injured, or otherwise suspicious, any escaped captive cervids, and any illegally harvested animals at least 1.5 years old. This mix of sample sources is meant to boost detection capability while using practical, field-accessible opportunities to collect specimens that could indicate CWD presence.
The secondary objective is a more experimental surveillance component aimed at detecting CWD prions in the environment rather than in harvested animals. The project proposes collecting soil samples from deer scrape sites at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (QNWR) and analyzing them using protein misfolding cyclic amplification (PMCA), a laboratory technique designed to amplify very small amounts of prion material to measurable levels. This work is framed as a way to determine the presence or absence of CWD prions in refuge soils and potentially establish a baseline estimate for when prions may have first been deposited at QNWR. That baseline could then be compared with future monitoring results, including distance sampling and deer density observations over time, to help interpret whether CWD could be contributing to changes in deer populations on the refuge.
This environmental approach is emphasized as especially important at QNWR because hunter-killed deer samples are not available there, limiting traditional early detection options. The rationale for prioritizing QNWR also reflects regional risk: CWD had already been detected in Stafford County in the Southcentral Zone in 2011, roughly 19 miles from the refuge. By testing soil from scrape sites, the project aims to create a passive surveillance tool that might detect CWD earlier than waiting for clinical cases or relying on harvested animal testing that cannot be conducted on the refuge. The announcement also notes a potential management implication if infected scrapes are identified: mechanically managing those scrape sites, including removing overhanging lick branches, might reduce the likelihood that uninfected deer are exposed to prions, particularly during hunting seasons when deer may concentrate on the refuge after being displaced from surrounding private lands.
Finally, the notice acknowledges a key technical challenge and a dependency for the soil-testing work. Many studies have found prion detection in soil difficult because prions can bind strongly to clay particles, which can interfere with extraction and detection. The proposal suggests improved PMCA methods may help overcome this limitation, but it also states that this portion of the project is contingent on approval of the "Samuels et al." project, implying that the soil PMCA component depends on related work or authorization connected to that effort. Contact information in the announcement lists Rachel Laubhan at the Fish and Wildlife Service as the point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "CWD Surveillance Expansion and Enhanced Surveillance Using Prion Detection."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00338.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant described as a single-source award.
Who is the intended recipient?
The opportunity is intended as a single-source award to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism.
How was this opportunity issued (what kind of notice is it)?
It was issued as a Notice of Intent under Department of the Interior policy for unsolicited proposals (505 DM 2.14(4)).
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on July 25, 2014.
What were the application open and close dates?
The application window closed on August 1, 2014. (The posting date listed is July 25, 2014.)
How much total funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $42,420.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $42,420, and the award floor is $1,000.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was anticipated.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that cost sharing or matching is not required.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on chronic wasting disease (CWD) monitoring and early detection in Kansas during the 2014-2015 period.
What are the two main objectives described in the notice?
The first objective is to expand CWD surveillance by increasing the number of animals tested across surveillance zones, relying mainly on hunter-harvested deer and supporting surveillance activities in the Southwest Zone. The second objective is an experimental approach to detect CWD prions in the environment (soil) using PMCA testing.
Which surveillance zone is specifically supported by the grant for expanded animal testing?
The grant specifically supports surveillance activities in the Southwest Zone.
What is the sample collection and testing target for the Southwest Zone?
The target is to collect and test 458 samples.
What kinds of animals/samples are expected to be used for CWD surveillance testing?
The plan relies mainly on hunter-harvested deer, with additional opportunistic or supplemental sampling from other high-value sources.
What supplemental (opportunistic) sample sources are included beyond hunter-harvested deer?
The sampling strategy also includes: vehicle-killed deer and elk that are at least 1.5 years old; any animals that appear sick, injured, or otherwise suspicious; any escaped captive cervids; and any illegally harvested animals at least 1.5 years old.
Is there an age threshold mentioned for certain sample types?
Yes. Vehicle-killed deer and elk are included if they are at least 1.5 years old, and illegally harvested animals are included if they are at least 1.5 years old.
What is the secondary (environmental) surveillance objective?
The secondary objective is to collect soil samples from deer scrape sites and analyze them for CWD prions using protein misfolding cyclic amplification (PMCA).
Where will the soil samples be collected?
Soil samples are proposed to be collected from deer scrape sites at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (QNWR).
What laboratory method is proposed for detecting prions in soil?
The proposed method is protein misfolding cyclic amplification (PMCA), a technique intended to amplify very small amounts of prion material to measurable levels.
Why is an environmental (soil-based) approach emphasized at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge?
The notice emphasizes this approach because hunter-killed deer samples are not available at QNWR, which limits traditional early detection options that rely on testing harvested animals.
What is the stated goal of testing soil from scrape sites at QNWR?
The stated goal is to determine the presence or absence of CWD prions in refuge soils and potentially establish a baseline estimate for when prions may have first been deposited at QNWR.
How could the baseline from soil testing be used in the future?
The baseline could be compared with future monitoring results, including distance sampling and deer density observations over time, to help interpret whether CWD could be contributing to changes in deer populations on the refuge.
What regional CWD risk factor is mentioned in the notice?
The notice references that CWD had been detected in Stafford County in the Southcentral Zone in 2011, about 19 miles from Quivira National Wildlife Refuge.
What management action is mentioned if infected scrapes are identified?
The notice notes that mechanically managing scrape sites, including removing overhanging lick branches, might reduce the likelihood that uninfected deer are exposed to prions.
Why might scrape-site management be particularly relevant during hunting seasons?
The notice suggests this could matter because deer may concentrate on the refuge during hunting seasons after being displaced from surrounding private lands.
What technical challenge is highlighted for detecting prions in soil?
The notice highlights that prion detection in soil can be difficult because prions may bind strongly to clay particles, which can interfere with extraction and detection.
How does the proposal suggest addressing the soil-detection challenge?
It suggests that improved PMCA methods may help overcome limitations related to prion binding to clay particles.
Is the soil PMCA component guaranteed to proceed?
No. The notice states that this portion of the project is contingent on approval of the "Samuels et al." project, indicating a dependency on related work or authorization.
Who is the point of contact listed for assistance accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Rachel Laubhan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What should someone do if they need the complete announcement details?
The notice indicates that Rachel Laubhan is the point of contact for assistance accessing the full announcement.
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