Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00226
Apply for F14AS00226
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "White Nose Syndrome Grants to States" 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 Jun 10, 2014 and posted on Jun 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 9, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $52,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The White Nose Syndrome Grants to States program (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00226) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help state wildlife agencies respond to and manage white nose syndrome (WNS), a deadly wildlife disease affecting bats. The funding is intended for work tied directly to management needs, including building state capacity to address, monitor, and control WNS and its causative fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). While priority is aimed at states where WNS or Pd has already been confirmed, the program is structured so that every state is encouraged to apply, recognizing that prevention, preparedness, and early detection are important even in places not yet confirmed to have the disease.
Eligibility is limited strictly to state governments (state wildlife agencies), and the program limits awards to no more than one grant per state. In practical terms, this means each state must coordinate internally and submit a single proposal that represents the state agency's priorities and planned approach. The Fish and Wildlife Service anticipated making up to 50 awards, reflecting broad national participation rather than concentrating funding into a small number of large projects. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make it easier for states to participate even when budgets are tight.
The 2014 funding target for the opportunity was up to $1.5 million in total. Individual award sizes were relatively modest, with an award floor of $2,500 and an award ceiling of $52,500, signaling that the program was designed to support targeted, actionable efforts rather than large-scale long-term research programs. The funds came from internally awarded FY2013 and FY2014 funds, and awards were made under CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds. Even though WNS is a wildlife disease issue, this CFDA linkage reflects how bat conservation and recovery efforts can intersect with broader endangered species and conservation implementation goals, especially given the ecological importance of bats and the severe population impacts WNS has caused.
The announcement highlighted where WNS and Pd had been documented as of May 1, 2014, which was important for how priority would be applied. States confirmed to have WNS at that time included Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Pd had also been detected on bats in Minnesota and Iowa. The notice also identified adjacent states considered especially vulnerable to future spread, listing North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Rhode Island. By explicitly naming confirmed and at-risk states, the program underscored a containment and preparedness strategy, aiming to strengthen response capacity both in the outbreak zone and along its leading edge.
Key administrative details include a posted date of June 10, 2014, with an application deadline of July 9, 2014, and an archive date of September 30, 2014. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the funding activity category was natural resources. Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement and application materials. For assistance accessing the announcement, the contact listed was Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer, reachable at 413-253-8409 or judydriscoll@fws.gov.
White Nose Syndrome Grants to States (F14AS00226) - FAQs
What is the White Nose Syndrome Grants to States program?
The White Nose Syndrome (WNS) Grants to States program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to help state wildlife agencies respond to and manage white nose syndrome, a deadly wildlife disease affecting bats.
What is the funding opportunity number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F14AS00226.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended for work tied directly to management needs related to WNS, including building state capacity to address, monitor, and control WNS and its causative fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd).
What types of activities does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes targeted, actionable efforts tied directly to WNS management needs, including activities that strengthen a state's ability to respond to, monitor, and control WNS and Pd.
Is this program focused only on states where WNS has already been found?
No. While priority is aimed at states where WNS or Pd has already been confirmed, every state is encouraged to apply because prevention, preparedness, and early detection are important even where WNS has not yet been confirmed.
What is white nose syndrome (WNS)?
WNS is described in the opportunity as a deadly wildlife disease affecting bats.
What does "Pd" stand for in this announcement?
Pd refers to Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the fungus described as the causative agent of white nose syndrome.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited strictly to state governments, specifically state wildlife agencies.
Can nonprofits, universities, tribes, local governments, or individuals apply?
No. Based on the announcement details provided, eligibility is strictly limited to state governments (state wildlife agencies).
How many awards can each state receive?
The program limits awards to no more than one grant per state.
Does the "one grant per state" rule mean states must coordinate internally?
Yes. In practical terms, each state must coordinate internally and submit a single proposal representing the state agency's priorities and planned approach.
How many total awards were anticipated?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service anticipated making up to 50 awards.
What was the total funding target for 2014?
The 2014 funding target was up to $1.5 million in total.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor was $2,500 and the award ceiling was $52,500.
Does this grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What funding instrument type is used?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is natural resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
Awards were made under CFDA 15.657, Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application materials?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement and application materials.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date was June 10, 2014. The application deadline was July 9, 2014. The archive date was September 30, 2014.
Which states were confirmed to have WNS as of May 1, 2014?
As of May 1, 2014, the announcement listed the following states as confirmed to have WNS: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Which states had Pd detected on bats as of May 1, 2014?
The announcement stated that Pd had been detected on bats in Minnesota and Iowa.
Which states were identified as adjacent and especially vulnerable to spread?
The notice listed the following adjacent states as especially vulnerable to future spread: North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Rhode Island.
Does the program prioritize confirmed and at-risk states?
Yes. The announcement indicated that priority is aimed at states where WNS or Pd has already been confirmed, and it also highlighted adjacent states considered especially vulnerable to future spread.
Where did the funds for this opportunity come from?
The funds came from internally awarded FY2013 and FY2014 funds.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the announcement?
The contact listed for assistance accessing the announcement is Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer.
What is the contact information for the listed grants officer?
Judy Driscoll can be reached at 413-253-8409 or judydriscoll@fws.gov.
Is this opportunity designed for large, long-term research projects?
No. Based on the relatively modest award range ($2,500 to $52,500) and the emphasis on direct management needs, the program was structured to support targeted, actionable efforts rather than large-scale long-term research programs.
Why is the program connected to CFDA 15.657 if WNS is a disease issue?
The information provided explains that the CFDA linkage reflects how bat conservation and recovery efforts can intersect with broader endangered species and conservation implementation goals, given bats' ecological importance and the severe population impacts caused by WNS.
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