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Opportunity Summary:

The grant opportunity titled "Release of Mariana Crow" (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00312) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Natural Resources funding activity category. It is tied to CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds, which generally supports on-the-ground actions that help recover federally listed species. The central purpose of this specific opportunity is to fund the release of captive Mariana crows back into the wild, using an organization that is already caring for the birds and has the practical field expertise needed to manage a successful release and post-release monitoring effort.

This announcement is structured around the idea that there is a single best-positioned recipient: the organization currently housing and caring for the captive Mariana crows. The agency notes that this recipient is uniquely qualified because its staff already have direct experience with the individual birds and with the technical tasks required for release. That includes safely handling the crows, banding them for identification, fitting and deploying radio transmitters, and tracking individuals in the wild after release. The staff have reportedly cared for the birds in captivity for more than a year, which matters because successful release programs often require careful preparation, conditioning, and an acclimation or "holding" period where animals may still need support while they adjust to natural conditions. The description also emphasizes the importance of continued feeding and care during this holding period, suggesting that the project may involve staged release and short-term support rather than a simple immediate release.

From a funding standpoint, the opportunity anticipates making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $43,000. The award ceiling is also listed as $43,000, indicating the full amount available is intended for that single project, and the award floor is $0. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant. The funding instrument type is listed as a grant.

Eligibility is limited to private institutions of higher education, which indicates the agency is looking specifically for a private university or similar academic institution to carry out the work. Given the narrative about the "current" caretaker being uniquely qualified, the eligibility and the "single award" structure strongly suggest a targeted award designed to support an existing captive management and release team rather than an open competition among a broad range of conservation organizations.

Timing details show the opportunity was posted on August 13, 2013, with the original and current closing date both set for August 23, 2013, reflecting a short application window. The announcement references Grants.gov as the place to access the full opportunity details and application materials (Additional Information Link: http://www.grants.gov). For applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the listed contact is Paulette Reyes at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable at 808-792-9447 or via email at PauletteReyes@fws.gov.

In practical terms, this grant is focused on a specific, high-need conservation action: transitioning Mariana crows from captivity to the wild with proper handling, marking, telemetry, and tracking. The funding is meant to support the hands-on work and logistical needs required to carry out a controlled release and follow-up monitoring by a team already experienced with both captive husbandry and field-based tracking, in order to improve survival and contribute to recovery efforts for this endangered species.

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