Opportunity Information: Apply for 21560 12 001
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SARC Attwaters Prairie Chicken Breeding Facility" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 2, 2012 and posted on May 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,095,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,095,000.00 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 Single Source without competition
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "SARC - Attwaters Prairie Chicken Breeding Facility" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement aimed at boosting recovery efforts for the Attwaters prairie chicken, a critically endangered grouse native to the coastal prairie of Texas. The situation described in the announcement is urgent: at the time of posting, fewer than 50 birds were believed to remain in the wild across three locations. Although propagation and release efforts have been underway for decades (captive propagation since 1992 and releases since 1996), the agency indicates that existing capacity is not sufficient to meet the population recovery goals laid out in the Attwaters Prairie Chicken Recovery Plan (2010). The central purpose of the funding is to establish a new, dedicated captive breeding facility that can raise more birds each year, increasing the number available for annual release and, in turn, strengthening wild population numbers.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 21560 12 001 and falls within the Natural Resources activity category. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA 15.657, "Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds," which signals that the work supports hands-on recovery implementation rather than research only. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance (for example, coordination, technical input, or oversight in implementation) compared to a standard grant. The opportunity is categorized as an earmark and is explicitly described as a single-source award without competition, meaning it is intended for a specific recipient rather than an open, competitive applicant pool. The "Eligible Applicants" field is broadly labeled as "Others," but the accompanying eligibility note clarifies that the selection is single-source and non-competitive.
Financially, the opportunity anticipates one award with an estimated total funding amount of $1,095,000. Both the award ceiling and floor are also listed as $1,095,000, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) as part of the overall project financing. The original and current closing dates are both May 11, 2012, with the opportunity posted May 3, 2012 and later archived June 10, 2012, reflecting that it was a time-limited announcement tied to a specific award action.
For further information or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Terry Rossignol, Wildlife Refuge Manager, reachable at 979-234-3021 or terryrossignol@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "SARC - Attwaters Prairie Chicken Breeding Facility."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement opportunity.
What problem is this funding trying to address?
The funding is intended to boost recovery efforts for the Attwaters prairie chicken, a critically endangered grouse native to the coastal prairie of Texas. At the time the announcement was posted, fewer than 50 birds were believed to remain in the wild across three locations, and existing propagation capacity was described as insufficient to meet recovery goals.
What is the main purpose of the project funded by this opportunity?
The central purpose is to establish a new, dedicated captive breeding facility that can raise more birds each year. The goal is to increase the number of birds available for annual release and strengthen wild population numbers.
Is this funding meant for research or for hands-on recovery work?
Based on the assistance listing (CFDA 15.657, "Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds"), the work supports hands-on recovery implementation efforts rather than research only.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expects to have substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordination, technical input, or oversight related to implementation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 21560 12 001.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number and name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.657, "Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds."
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. The announcement states it is an earmark and is explicitly described as a single-source award without competition, meaning it is intended for a specific recipient rather than an open, competitive applicant pool.
Who is eligible to apply?
The "Eligible Applicants" field is labeled as "Others," but the eligibility note clarifies the selection is single-source and non-competitive.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,095,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award ceiling is listed as $1,095,000 and the award floor is also listed as $1,095,000, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a funding range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) as part of the project financing.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 3, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing dates are both May 11, 2012.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 10, 2012, and it had a May 11, 2012 closing date.
What background efforts were already underway before this opportunity?
The announcement notes that captive propagation has been underway since 1992 and that releases have been taking place since 1996, but also states that existing capacity is not sufficient to meet the population recovery goals in the Attwaters Prairie Chicken Recovery Plan (2010).
Which recovery plan is referenced in the announcement?
The Attwaters Prairie Chicken Recovery Plan (2010) is referenced as the plan laying out the population recovery goals.
Who can be contacted for more information?
The listed contact is Terry Rossignol, Wildlife Refuge Manager.
How do I reach the listed contact?
You can reach Terry Rossignol at 979-234-3021 or by email at terryrossignol@fws.gov.
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