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- The National Park 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 "Risk of Plague to Prairie Dog Population in Five Great Plainss Parks" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 31, 2009 and posted on Aug 31, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 2, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $91,432.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 single source award to University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota. The PI is uniquely qualified to conduct the study. He developed a novel DNA approach to identify the paque bacterium in the host fleas. His method can not only identify plaque in the environment, but they have the potential to predict plaque epizootics. The PI has also successfully amplified eight microsatellite loci in black tailed prairie dogs and he has use microstatellite primers from the hen flea to amplify microsatellites in the prairie dog flea. The PI is currently the only one conducting this type of work and he has the baseline information, equipment and experience necessary to efficiently conduct the work in the parks in the proposed study. The PI has years of field experience in Montana conducting similar studies.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Risk of Plague to Prairie Dog Population in Five Great Plains Parks" (Funding Opportunity Number A6067090010), was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement focused on biological research aimed at understanding and reducing the risk of plague outbreaks in prairie dog colonies across five NPS units in the Northern Great Plains. The central purpose was to carry out a baseline inventory and assessment of plague presence and related ecological and genetic factors, then translate those findings into practical management actions that could help prevent or lessen plague epizootics (rapid, widespread outbreaks) that can severely impact prairie dog populations.
The proposed work combined field surveillance with laboratory-based identification and genetic analysis. On the ground, the project was designed to document what flea species were present in and around prairie dog colonies within the targeted parks, because fleas are the primary vectors that transmit the plague bacterium (Yersinia pestis) among rodents and can drive the intensity and spread of outbreaks. Beyond simple species lists, the study emphasized genetic variability in both the flea populations and the prairie dogs themselves in and near the parks. Looking at genetic variation can help clarify how connected or isolated populations are, how fleas and hosts move across landscapes, and whether certain populations might be more vulnerable or more likely to serve as sources for reintroduction after local die-offs. Together, flea community composition plus host and vector genetics were intended to support a clearer risk assessment for plague epizootics in each park unit.
A key feature of the opportunity was the use of specialized DNA-based methods to detect the plague bacterium in host fleas and potentially in the environment. The eligibility section explains that the selected principal investigator (PI) had developed a novel DNA approach capable of identifying the plague bacterium in fleas, with the added promise that this approach could contribute to predicting epizootics rather than simply confirming plague after the fact. The PI also had demonstrated capacity to conduct population genetics work in the system, including successfully amplifying eight microsatellite loci in black-tailed prairie dogs and leveraging microsatellite primers from a related flea (the hen flea) to amplify microsatellites in the prairie dog flea. These details signal that the project was not just basic monitoring, but an integrated epidemiology and genetics effort intended to produce more actionable early-warning insight.
In terms of award structure and administration, the NPS planned to issue a single cooperative agreement, meaning the work would likely involve active collaboration with the agency rather than a more hands-off grant. The announcement anticipated one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $91,432. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The notice also makes clear the award was single-source to the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota, justified on the grounds that the PI was uniquely qualified, was currently the only person conducting this specific type of work, and already possessed the baseline information, equipment, and relevant field experience (including years of similar work in Montana) needed to carry out the project efficiently in the parks.
The timeline information shows the opportunity was posted on August 31, 2009, created the same day, and had an original closing date of September 25, 2009, later updated to a current closing date of September 2, 2009, with an archive date of October 25, 2009. While the administrative dates indicate a short window typical of single-source cooperative agreements, the substantive goals were long-range in value: establishing baseline plague and flea data, clarifying genetic structure and movement patterns in vectors and hosts, estimating outbreak risk, and identifying management actions to reduce that risk. In practice, those management actions could include targeted surveillance strategies, risk-based flea control considerations, and improved decision-making about where and when to intervene to protect prairie dog colonies from catastrophic losses.
For assistance accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed contact was Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist, reachable at 402-661-1656.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Risk of Plague to Prairie Dog Population in Five Great Plains Parks".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is A6067090010.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was a National Park Service (NPS) discretionary funding announcement.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to conduct biological research to understand and reduce the risk of plague outbreaks in prairie dog colonies across five NPS units in the Northern Great Plains, starting with baseline inventory and assessment and then translating findings into practical management actions.
What disease is being studied, and why is it important for prairie dogs?
The project focused on plague caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Plague can trigger epizootics (rapid, widespread outbreaks) that can severely impact prairie dog populations.
What does "epizootic" mean in this context?
In this announcement, an epizootic refers to a rapid and widespread outbreak of plague that can lead to major die-offs in prairie dog colonies.
What parks or locations were included?
The work targeted prairie dog colonies across five NPS units in the Northern Great Plains. The specific park unit names are not provided in the summary information.
What types of activities were included in the proposed work?
The proposed work combined field surveillance with laboratory-based identification and genetic analysis, aimed at building baseline knowledge and producing management-relevant outputs.
Why were fleas a major focus of the project?
Fleas were emphasized because they are the primary vectors that transmit Yersinia pestis among rodents and can influence the intensity and spread of plague outbreaks.
What specifically would the field surveillance document?
The field component was designed to document which flea species were present in and around prairie dog colonies within the targeted parks.
What genetics work was included, and what was it meant to show?
The study emphasized genetic variability in both flea populations and prairie dogs in and near the parks. This can help clarify how connected or isolated populations are, how hosts and vectors move across landscapes, and whether certain populations may be more vulnerable or serve as sources for recolonization after local die-offs.
How would the project detect the plague bacterium?
A key feature was the use of a specialized DNA-based method to detect Yersinia pestis in host fleas (and potentially in the environment), with the added goal of contributing to predicting epizootics rather than only confirming plague after outbreaks occur.
What is notable about the DNA approach described in the announcement?
The eligibility description states the selected principal investigator had developed a novel DNA approach capable of identifying the plague bacterium in fleas, with promise for early-warning insight related to predicting outbreaks.
What laboratory genetic markers were mentioned?
The announcement notes the investigator had successfully amplified eight microsatellite loci in black-tailed prairie dogs, and had used microsatellite primers from a related flea (the hen flea) to amplify microsatellites in the prairie dog flea.
What kind of award did NPS plan to make?
NPS planned to issue a single cooperative agreement, indicating the work would likely involve active collaboration with the agency.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $91,432.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Was this opportunity competitively awarded?
The notice indicates it was a single-source cooperative agreement to the University of South Dakota, justified because the principal investigator was described as uniquely qualified, currently the only person conducting this specific type of work, and already had baseline information, equipment, and field experience needed to perform the project.
Who was the intended recipient organization?
The award was identified as single-source to the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota.
Why did the announcement justify a single-source award?
The justification provided was that the principal investigator was uniquely qualified, was described as the only person currently conducting this specific type of work, and already possessed the necessary baseline information, equipment, and relevant field experience to carry out the project efficiently.
What prior experience was referenced for the research team?
The announcement references years of similar work in Montana as part of the investigator's relevant experience.
What were the key expected outcomes or long-term value of the work?
The expected value included establishing baseline plague and flea data, clarifying genetic structure and movement patterns in vectors and hosts, estimating outbreak risk per park unit, and identifying management actions to reduce the risk of plague epizootics.
What kinds of management actions were contemplated?
The summary indicates management actions could include targeted surveillance strategies, risk-based flea control considerations, and improved decision-making about where and when to intervene to protect prairie dog colonies from catastrophic losses.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on August 31, 2009 and created the same day.
What were the closing and archive dates?
The original closing date was September 25, 2009, later updated to a current closing date of September 2, 2009. The archive date was October 25, 2009.
Why does the timeline suggest a short application window?
The dates reflect a short window that is described as typical of single-source cooperative agreements (where the recipient is already identified in the notice).
Who was the listed contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Tonya Bradley, Contract Specialist.
What phone number was provided for the contact?
The phone number provided was 402-661-1656.
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