Opportunity Information: Apply for SJV 2011 QUAIL
Apply for SJV 2011 QUAIL
- The Migratory Birds in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Health Assessment of Captive Masked Bobwhite Quail Population" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.611 Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 18, 2010 and posted on Aug 18, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Health Assessment of Captive Masked Bobwhite Quail Population grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: SJV 2011 QUAIL) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered through the Migratory Birds program under the Sonoran Joint Venture. It seeks a single recipient to carry out a thorough, professional health evaluation of the captive masked bobwhite quail (MBQ) population housed at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (BANWR). The overall purpose is conservation-driven: the masked bobwhite quail is a highly sensitive species, and the long-term success of the program depends on understanding the current health status of the entire captive flock and addressing any underlying issues before they compromise survival, reproduction, or future reintroduction efforts.
The work being requested centers on a comprehensive health assessment that can identify existing or emerging problems affecting the flock, including potential threats that might not be obvious through routine husbandry alone. The announcement emphasizes that this assessment is "critical to the existence" of the MBQ, underscoring that captive population health is a make-or-break factor for species recovery. The expected outcome is not just a set of test results, but practical findings that help managers correct problems and reduce risks. The project is also meant to produce interim management protocols that support both genetic vigor (maintaining healthy breeding potential and avoiding avoidable genetic losses) and physical vigor (overall fitness and condition) while the birds remain in their current situation.
A key planning detail in the opportunity is that the captive flock was anticipated to be moved to a new facility tentatively scheduled for construction in 2012. Because of that timeline, the health assessment and recommended protocols are intended to serve as an actionable bridge between current operations and the transition to improved infrastructure. In other words, the award supports near-term steps to stabilize and strengthen the flock so it can be successfully maintained until relocation occurs.
Eligibility is narrowly focused in the narrative description: proposals are requested specifically from zoological institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), signaling a preference for applicants with demonstrated institutional capacity in animal health, veterinary medicine, biosecurity, and conservation breeding programs. While the general eligibility field lists "unrestricted," the program text clarifies the intended applicant pool through the AZA accreditation requirement. No cost sharing or matching funds are required, making the funding structure straightforward for applicants.
Funding is set as a single, fixed amount: one anticipated award totaling $60,000, with an award ceiling and floor both listed at $60,000. The assistance listing references CFDA 15.611 (Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education), and the activity category is Environment and Natural Resources. The opportunity was posted on August 18, 2010, with a closing date of August 25, 2010, and an archive date of September 24, 2010, indicating a short application window and that it is now a past (archived) opportunity rather than an open solicitation.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Robert Mesta, Sonoran Joint Venture Coordinator, reachable by phone at 520-882-0047.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Health Assessment of Captive Masked Bobwhite Quail Population.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is SJV 2011 QUAIL.
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
Which program is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through the Migratory Birds program under the Sonoran Joint Venture.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project supports a thorough, professional health evaluation of the captive masked bobwhite quail (MBQ) population housed at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (BANWR), with the broader goal of strengthening conservation and recovery outcomes for a highly sensitive species.
Why is the health assessment described as critical?
The announcement emphasizes that the assessment is "critical to the existence" of the masked bobwhite quail, because long-term program success depends on understanding the flock's current health status and addressing issues before they affect survival, reproduction, or future reintroduction efforts.
Where are the birds located that will be assessed?
The captive masked bobwhite quail population referenced in the opportunity is housed at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (BANWR).
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates a single award to a single recipient.
How much funding is available?
The opportunity anticipates one award totaling $60,000.
Is there an award ceiling or floor?
Yes. Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $60,000, indicating a single fixed award amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What work is the recipient expected to perform?
The recipient is expected to conduct a comprehensive health assessment of the entire captive MBQ flock. The intent is to identify existing or emerging health problems, including threats that may not be detected through routine husbandry, and to provide findings that help managers correct problems and reduce risks.
What kinds of outcomes are expected from the assessment?
The expected outcome goes beyond test results. The project is intended to produce practical findings that inform corrective actions and interim management protocols to support both:
- Genetic vigor (healthy breeding potential and avoiding preventable genetic losses), and
- Physical vigor (overall fitness and condition)
These interim protocols are meant to help maintain the flock under current conditions while reducing risks that could compromise recovery efforts.
How does the planned facility move factor into the project?
The opportunity notes that the captive flock was anticipated to be moved to a new facility, tentatively scheduled for construction in 2012. The health assessment and recommended interim protocols are meant to serve as an actionable bridge between current operations and the transition to improved infrastructure.
Who is this opportunity intended for (eligibility)?
While the general eligibility field lists "unrestricted," the program narrative requests proposals specifically from zoological institutions accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). This indicates the intended applicant pool is AZA-accredited institutions with demonstrated capacity in animal health, veterinary medicine, biosecurity, and conservation breeding.
What is the CFDA/assistance listing referenced?
The assistance listing referenced is CFDA 15.611 (Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category listed is Environment and Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 18, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed is August 25, 2010.
Is this an open funding opportunity right now?
No. The opportunity includes an archive date of September 24, 2010, indicating it is an archived (past) opportunity rather than an active solicitation.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Robert Mesta, Sonoran Joint Venture Coordinator. Phone: 520-882-0047.
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