Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00091
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "White Nose Syndrome Research" 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 Feb 21, 2014 and posted on Feb 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $350,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Eligible applicants for this competitive grant program include non governmental agencies or organizations, universities, and private researchers, as well as State, Federal, and Tribal agency personnel. U.S. non profit, non governmental organizations must submit documentary evidence of their Section 501(c)(3) or (4) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. To be eligible, the following conditions must be met 1. Proposed projects must clearly address one or more of the priorities identified above. 2. Applicants must be in good standing on all previously awarded Federal grant agreements, with no outstanding reports or obligations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The White Nose Syndrome Research grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00091) is a competitive, discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support research that directly improves the management response to white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats. WNS is associated with the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) and, at the time of the announcement, was continuing to expand geographically and drive major bat population declines. USFWS frames this funding as a way to close critical knowledge gaps that are limiting the ability of agencies and partners to slow, control, or mitigate the disease and its impacts.
The announcement emphasizes the scale and urgency of the problem. By January 30, 2014, WNS or evidence of Pd had been documented in at least one location across 26 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces, reflecting rapid spread and a broadening footprint across eastern and central North America. Ongoing surveys in affected areas were continuing to show steep declines in bat populations, and the notice states that the best available evidence at the time suggested these populations were unlikely to stabilize or recover in the near term. In that context, the program is positioned as applied research funding meant to inform real-world management decisions, not just basic science.
USFWS targeted a total of $2,000,000 in estimated funding for 2014, with funds coming from internally awarded FY2013 and anticipated FY2014 sources. The opportunity anticipated making around 10 awards, with individual project budgets expected to fall between an award floor of $30,000 and an award ceiling of $350,000. The funding instrument is primarily a grant, and no cost sharing or matching requirement is listed, which lowers the barrier for applicants who might not have non-federal funds available to pair with the award.
Eligibility is broad and includes nongovernmental organizations, universities, and private researchers, as well as State, Federal, and Tribal agency personnel. For U.S. nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations, the notice requires documentation of IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status. Beyond organizational eligibility, two practical conditions are highlighted: projects must clearly address one or more of the stated research priorities, and applicants must be in good standing on any previously awarded federal grants, with no overdue reports or unresolved obligations.
Research topics are organized around priorities set by working groups under the National WNS Response Plan, and the scoring process is designed to reward alignment with those priorities. The solicitation uses a tiered approach. Tier 1 priorities receive preference in scoring, meaning proposals that focus on these topics are advantaged during review. Tier 2 is an open category, but applicants pursuing it are expected to be highly competitive on other review criteria to offset the lack of Tier 1 preference. The notice also clarifies that the example questions listed under each priority are illustrative rather than exhaustive, leaving room for well-justified projects that still fit the intent of the priority area.
Tier 1, Priority 1 focuses on understanding the nature and dynamics of remnant bat populations in WNS-affected areas. In practical terms, this priority is about what is happening to the bats that remain after WNS arrives: whether survival and recruitment are consistent across the affected range within a species, what conditions or traits influence resilience and tolerance, and what factors might explain why some populations persist while others collapse. Projects in this area would typically generate information useful for conservation planning, population modeling, and targeted management interventions.
Tier 1, Priority 2 targets the fungus itself by seeking a better understanding of Pd infectivity and virulence factors. The core emphasis is on why and how Pd is pathogenic, and how Pd differs physiologically and genomically from related fungi (including congeneric species and other cave-associated fungi). Research under this priority is intended to clarify mechanisms of disease, identify drivers of severity, and potentially point toward actionable intervention strategies by revealing vulnerabilities in the pathogen or key steps in infection and disease progression.
Tier 2, Priority 3 is a broader open category labeled as "other important research." The notice specifically calls out two examples: work on controlling Pd using chemical and/or biological agents for potential treatment of bats and/or their environments, and studies examining the ecological and economic impacts of WNS. This category leaves room for applied management tools, impact assessments, and cross-cutting studies that may not fit neatly into the two Tier 1 themes but still contribute meaningfully to decision-making and long-term response planning.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on February 21, 2014, with a closing date of March 31, 2014. It is listed under CFDA 15.657 (Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds) and categorized under natural resources and science/technology research and development. Applicants were directed to additional program information through a USFWS link, and a grants fiscal officer contact (Judy Driscoll) was provided for assistance accessing the full announcement or resolving submission issues.
White Nose Syndrome Research Grant (F14AS00091) FAQs
What is the White Nose Syndrome Research grant (F14AS00091)?
This is a competitive, discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support research that directly improves management responses to white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is intended to close critical knowledge gaps that limit the ability of agencies and partners to slow, control, or mitigate WNS and its impacts. The emphasis is on applied research that informs real-world management decisions rather than basic science alone.
What problem is this grant program addressing?
The grant focuses on white-nose syndrome (WNS), a disease associated with the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). At the time of the announcement, WNS/Pd was expanding geographically and linked to major bat population declines, with evidence suggesting affected populations were unlikely to stabilize or recover in the near term.
How widespread was WNS/Pd at the time of the announcement?
By January 30, 2014, WNS or evidence of Pd had been documented in at least one location in 26 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces, reflecting rapid spread across eastern and central North America.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. This is a competitive program, and proposals are scored with preference given to certain priority research topics.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The primary funding instrument is a grant.
How much total funding was USFWS targeting for 2014?
USFWS targeted an estimated total of $2,000,000 in funding for 2014, drawn from internally awarded FY2013 and anticipated FY2014 sources.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making around 10 awards.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual project budgets were expected to fall between an award floor of $30,000 and an award ceiling of $350,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes nongovernmental organizations, universities, and private researchers, as well as State, Federal, and Tribal agency personnel.
Are nonprofit organizations required to provide proof of nonprofit status?
Yes. U.S. nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations must provide documentation of IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status.
Are there conditions related to prior federal grants?
Yes. Applicants must be in good standing on any previously awarded federal grants, with no overdue reports or unresolved obligations.
What are the main research priority areas?
Research topics are organized around priorities set by working groups under the National WNS Response Plan and are grouped into a tiered structure. Tier 1 priorities receive preference in scoring, while Tier 2 is an open category labeled as other important research.
How does the tiered priority system affect proposal scoring?
Tier 1 topics receive preference in scoring, so proposals aligned with Tier 1 are advantaged during review. Tier 2 proposals can still be submitted, but applicants are expected to be highly competitive on other review criteria to offset the lack of Tier 1 preference.
Are the sample research questions under each priority required topics?
No. The example questions listed under each priority are illustrative rather than exhaustive. Applicants can propose other well-justified projects as long as they fit the intent of the priority area.
What is Tier 1, Priority 1 about?
Tier 1, Priority 1 focuses on understanding the nature and dynamics of remnant bat populations in WNS-affected areas. This includes examining survival and recruitment patterns across the affected range within a species, identifying traits or conditions linked to resilience or tolerance, and understanding why some populations persist while others collapse.
What kinds of management-relevant outputs might Tier 1, Priority 1 projects support?
This priority is described as producing information useful for conservation planning, population modeling, and targeted management interventions.
What is Tier 1, Priority 2 about?
Tier 1, Priority 2 targets the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) by seeking a better understanding of Pd infectivity and virulence factors. The emphasis is on why and how Pd is pathogenic and how it differs physiologically and genomically from related fungi, including congeneric species and other cave-associated fungi.
Why does the program emphasize Pd infectivity and virulence factors?
Research in this area is intended to clarify mechanisms of disease, identify drivers of severity, and potentially point toward actionable intervention strategies by revealing vulnerabilities in the pathogen or key steps in infection and disease progression.
What is Tier 2, Priority 3 ("other important research")?
Tier 2, Priority 3 is a broader open category for research that contributes meaningfully to management decisions and long-term response planning but may not fit squarely into the Tier 1 themes.
What examples are given for Tier 2, Priority 3 projects?
The notice highlights two examples: (1) controlling Pd using chemical and/or biological agents for potential treatment of bats and/or their environments, and (2) studies examining the ecological and economic impacts of WNS.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on February 21, 2014, and had a closing date of March 31, 2014.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.657 (Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds).
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under natural resources and science/technology research and development.
Where could applicants find additional program information or get help with submission issues?
Applicants were directed to additional program information through a USFWS link in the announcement. A grants fiscal officer contact, Judy Driscoll, was provided for assistance accessing the full announcement or resolving submission issues.
What makes a project responsive to this solicitation?
The notice highlights two practical requirements for responsiveness: the project must clearly address one or more of the stated research priorities, and the applicant must be in good standing on any previously awarded federal grants (no overdue reports or unresolved obligations).
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