Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00120
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- 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 Apr 4, 2012 and posted on Apr 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 4, 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 $950,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 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 (WNS) Grants to States opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00120) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to help state government agencies respond to the rapid spread of white-nose syndrome and the steep declines it has caused in cave-hibernating bat populations. The program is framed as an emergency capacity-building effort for states, recognizing that state wildlife agencies are often the first line of response when WNS is detected or suspected. The central purpose is to support on-the-ground work that tracks the disease, protects vulnerable bat colonies, and reduces risks to bat species that are federally listed under the Endangered Species Act or may become listed as impacts grow.
The announcement emphasizes that state agencies play a critical role in several practical areas: responding to public reports and concerns, collecting and managing field data to monitor bat population trends and disease progression, carrying out research and surveillance activities tied to WNS, and implementing actions intended to slow or limit further spread. Oversight for this funding is led by the FWS Endangered Species Program in Region 5, which is responsible for coordinating the broader Service response to WNS and deciding how these funds are allocated. In plain terms, the program is designed to get relatively small, targeted amounts of money to states so they can staff up, improve monitoring and diagnostics, coordinate response efforts, and take immediate conservation actions during an unfolding wildlife health crisis.
Priority for awards may be given to states that are either already dealing directly with confirmed WNS impacts or are considered highly susceptible based on proximity to known affected sites. As of April 2, 2012, the states listed as confirmed with WNS were Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. The notice also flags Oklahoma as having detected DNA suggestive of the causative fungus (identified in the announcement as Geomyces destructans) on bats within its borders, which signals potential risk even if the disease status is not described as fully confirmed in the same way. The announcement further identifies nearby states as susceptible due to geographic proximity, including Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. At the same time, FWS notes that the rate and mode of spread are not fully understood, so states outside these listed areas can still be considered for funding if they have significant cave bat resources or can show a strong need, assuming funds remain available.
From a funding and eligibility standpoint, the program is limited to state governments as eligible applicants and falls under the Natural Resources activity category. The total estimated funding listed is $950,000, with an expected 50 awards, suggesting many relatively small grants rather than a few large ones. Individual awards are expected to range from a floor of $5,000 up to a ceiling of $50,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for states to apply and makes it easier to use the grant for urgent needs. The program is tied to CFDA number 15.657 (Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds), aligning it with recovery-oriented conservation work that supports species protection and management actions.
Key administrative dates in the notice show it was posted and created on April 4, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 4, 2012, and an archive date of May 30, 2012. The listing includes Grants.gov as the main access point for the full announcement and application materials. For applicants who had trouble accessing the opportunity online, the contact provided was Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer, with phone number 413-253-8409 and email judydriscoll@fws.gov.
White-nose Syndrome (WNS) Grants to States (F12AS00120) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
The White-nose Syndrome (WNS) Grants to States opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00120) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It is intended to help state government agencies respond to the rapid spread of white-nose syndrome and the steep declines it has caused in cave-hibernating bat populations.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is framed as an emergency capacity-building effort for states. Its central purpose is to support on-the-ground work that tracks the disease, protects vulnerable bat colonies, and reduces risks to bat species that are federally listed under the Endangered Species Act or may become listed as impacts grow.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments (state government agencies). The opportunity is not described as open to non-state entities in the information provided.
What types of activities does the grant support?
The announcement emphasizes practical state agency roles and activities such as responding to public reports and concerns, collecting and managing field data to monitor bat population trends and disease progression, conducting WNS-related research and surveillance, and implementing actions intended to slow or limit further spread.
Is this considered an emergency program?
Yes. The program is described as an emergency capacity-building effort, recognizing that state wildlife agencies are often the first line of response when WNS is detected or suspected.
Which FWS office oversees the funding?
Oversight is led by the FWS Endangered Species Program in Region 5, which is responsible for coordinating the broader Service response to WNS and deciding how these funds are allocated.
How much total funding is available?
The total estimated funding listed is $950,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists an expected 50 awards, indicating an approach of many relatively small grants rather than a few large ones.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from $5,000 (minimum) to $50,000 (maximum).
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What activity category does this funding fall under?
The program is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 15.657, described as Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds.
Why does the program prioritize state agencies?
The announcement highlights that state wildlife agencies are often the first line of response when WNS is detected or suspected and play a critical role in monitoring, data management, surveillance, and implementing actions to slow spread.
Are certain states prioritized for awards?
Yes. Priority for awards may be given to states already dealing directly with confirmed WNS impacts or states considered highly susceptible based on proximity to known affected sites.
Which states were listed as confirmed with WNS as of April 2, 2012?
As of April 2, 2012, the states listed as confirmed with WNS were Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.
What did the notice say about Oklahoma?
The notice flags Oklahoma as having detected DNA suggestive of the causative fungus (identified in the announcement as Geomyces destructans) on bats within its borders, indicating potential risk even if the disease status is not described in the same way as fully confirmed WNS states.
Which nearby states were identified as susceptible due to proximity?
The notice identifies Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Wisconsin as susceptible due to geographic proximity to affected areas.
Can states outside the listed confirmed and susceptible states still be considered?
Yes. FWS notes that the rate and mode of spread are not fully understood, and states outside the listed areas can still be considered for funding if they have significant cave bat resources or can show a strong need, assuming funds remain available.
What kinds of needs is the funding meant to address?
In plain terms, the program is designed to get relatively small, targeted amounts of money to states so they can staff up, improve monitoring and diagnostics, coordinate response efforts, and take immediate conservation actions during an unfolding wildlife health crisis.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The notice states the opportunity was posted and created on April 4, 2012.
What was the closing date to apply?
The original and current closing date listed is May 4, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is May 30, 2012.
Where could applicants access the full announcement and application materials?
The listing identifies Grants.gov as the main access point for the full announcement and application materials.
Who was the contact if an applicant had trouble accessing the opportunity online?
The contact provided was Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer. Phone: 413-253-8409. Email: judydriscoll@fws.gov.
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