Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00155
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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 23, 2013 and posted on Apr 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 2013. (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 F13AS00155) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) aimed at helping state governments respond to the ongoing spread of white-nose syndrome and the steep declines it has caused in cave-dwelling bat populations. The program is framed around an urgent conservation problem: WNS has been linked to major mortality events in bats, and those losses increase risks for bat species that are already federally listed or may become listed. By funding state agencies, FWS is trying to strengthen on-the-ground capacity to track the disease, manage impacts, and take practical steps that may slow transmission while scientists and managers continue to learn more about how the disease spreads.
The grant emphasizes the central role states play in WNS response work, since state wildlife agencies are often the first point of contact when the public reports sick or dead bats, when caves or mines need management decisions, or when local partners need coordination. Supported activities described in the announcement include collecting and organizing data to monitor bat populations and the progression of the disease, responding to public reports and field situations, participating in or supporting research efforts, and implementing management actions intended to reduce or curb the spread of WNS. Overall, the funding is positioned as a way to help states build or expand the staff time, monitoring programs, and operational readiness needed to address a fast-moving wildlife health crisis.
Program leadership and funding allocation are handled through the FWS Endangered Species Program in Region 5, which is identified as leading the Service response and determining how funds are distributed. Priority consideration may be given to states that are already directly affected by WNS or that are considered highly susceptible based on proximity to known affected sites. As of April 15, 2013, the announcement lists the following states as confirmed with WNS: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. It also notes that Oklahoma and Iowa had announced detections of DNA suggestive of the causative fungus, Geomyces destructans, on bats within their borders. Based on proximity, states considered susceptible include Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. At the same time, the notice leaves room for broader eligibility in practice: because the rate and mode of spread were not fully understood, states outside the listed affected or adjacent areas could still be considered if they have significant cave bat resources or can show a clear need, assuming funds remain available.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is limited to eligible applicants that are state governments. It is categorized under Natural Resources, uses a grant funding instrument, and is tied to CFDA 15.657 (Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds). The posted date and creation date are April 23, 2013, with an original and current closing date of May 24, 2013. FWS projected up to 50 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $950,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $50,000. The announcement specifies no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for participation by allowing states to propose projects without needing to secure additional non-federal match as a condition of eligibility.
For applicants needing the full official announcement or assistance accessing it, the listing points to Grants.gov for additional details and provides a contact: Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer, at 413-253-8409 and judydriscoll@fws.gov.
White-nose Syndrome (WNS) Grants to States (F13AS00155) - FAQs
What is the White-nose Syndrome (WNS) Grants to States opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) that supports state government efforts to respond to the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) and the severe declines it has caused in cave-dwelling bat populations.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00155.
Which federal agency offers and administers this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Program leadership and funding allocation are handled through the FWS Endangered Species Program in Region 5.
What conservation problem is this program trying to address?
The program addresses the urgent conservation impacts of white-nose syndrome, which has been linked to major bat mortality events. These losses increase risks for bat species that are already federally listed or may become listed in the future.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a grant funding instrument.
What is the assistance listing category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.657 (Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds).
What kinds of activities can be supported with these grant funds?
Supported activities described in the announcement include collecting and organizing data to monitor bat populations and disease progression, responding to public reports and field situations involving bats and caves/mines, participating in or supporting research efforts, and implementing management actions intended to reduce or curb the spread of WNS.
Why are state wildlife agencies a focus of this funding?
The grant emphasizes the central role states play because state wildlife agencies are often the first point of contact when the public reports sick or dead bats, when caves or mines need management decisions, or when local partners need coordination.
How does this funding help states in practical terms?
The funding is positioned to help states build or expand staff time, monitoring programs, and operational readiness needed to address a fast-moving wildlife health crisis.
How are funding priorities determined?
Priority consideration may be given to states that are already directly affected by WNS or that are considered highly susceptible based on proximity to known affected sites. The FWS Endangered Species Program in Region 5 is identified as leading the Service response and determining how funds are distributed.
Which states were listed as confirmed with WNS as of April 15, 2013?
As of April 15, 2013, the announcement listed the following states as confirmed with WNS: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Which states had announced detections of DNA suggestive of the causative fungus?
The notice stated that Oklahoma and Iowa had announced detections of DNA suggestive of the causative fungus, Geomyces destructans, on bats within their borders.
Which states were considered susceptible based on proximity to affected sites?
Based on proximity, the announcement listed the following states as susceptible: Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.
Can states outside the listed affected or adjacent areas still be considered?
Yes. The notice indicates that because the rate and mode of spread were not fully understood, states outside the listed affected or adjacent areas could still be considered if they have significant cave bat resources or can show a clear need, assuming funds remain available.
What is the total estimated funding available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level was $950,000.
How many awards did FWS expect to make?
FWS projected up to 50 awards.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or match requirement?
No. The announcement specifies no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date (and creation date) was April 23, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed in the opportunity was May 24, 2013.
Where can applicants find the full official announcement and application details?
The listing points to Grants.gov for additional details and access to the full official announcement.
Who can be contacted for help or questions about the announcement?
The contact listed is Judy Driscoll, Grants Fiscal Officer, at 413-253-8409 and judydriscoll@fws.gov.
What is the underlying goal of funding management actions under this grant?
The management actions described are intended to reduce or curb the spread of WNS while scientists and managers continue to learn more about how the disease spreads.
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