Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00129
Apply for F12AS00129
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "White nose syndrome surveillance and summer monitoring of bats" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654 Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 10, 2012 and posted on Apr 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 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 $18,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $18,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity titled "White nose syndrome surveillance and summer monitoring of bats" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00129) supported a short, field-based research effort at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The core purpose was to determine whether white-nose syndrome (WNS) was present at the refuge and to look for signs of bat population persistence or recovery during the maternity season, when female bats form summer colonies and raise young. Although the notice states there was no full announcement associated with the opportunity, the posting outlines a clear work plan focused on surveillance, capture-based health screening, and roost monitoring.
The project was structured as a cooperative agreement in the Environment and Natural Resources category, with one anticipated award. The total estimated funding was about $18,000, with an expected award range from $15,000 to $18,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was limited to public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, indicating the work was intended to be carried out by or through a university partner capable of managing field staff and research reporting. The posting date was April 10, 2012, with an application deadline of April 24, 2012, and it was archived on April 25, 2012.
The main deliverable was the implementation and oversight of a bat monitoring project from May through August 2012, led by a Field Crew Leader. This lead person was responsible for running day-to-day field operations and supervising a team of four interns, while also coordinating as needed with a contractor involved in bat research activities. A major expectation was careful data management: the Field Crew Leader would maintain appropriate databases for all information collected and then produce a written report that documents methods and summarizes results.
Field tasks combined multiple monitoring approaches. The team would conduct passive and active acoustic surveys following U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protocols to document bat presence and activity patterns. In addition, the crew would conduct mist-netting to capture a small number of bats (approximately 5 to 10 individuals), focusing on cave-dwelling species; Indiana bats were specifically mentioned in connection with transmitter work. Captured bats would be fitted with radio transmitters to enable follow-up tracking. Mist-netting activities could also be coordinated with a separate, refuge-funded Indiana bat mist-netting effort being conducted by Environmental Innovations and Solutions, which included checking bats for existing bands, banding any unbanded individuals, and collecting basic biological data.
A key part of the WNS surveillance component was health assessment during handling. Bats would be examined for wing damage consistent with WNS impacts, and swab samples would be collected to test for the presence of the WNS fungus. The posting emphasizes that all equipment would be decontaminated using Fish and Wildlife Service protocols, reflecting the need to prevent accidental spread of the pathogen between sites.
After bats were tagged, radiotelemetry would be used to locate and describe daytime roost sites, including identifying roost trees and characterizing their use. The team would also conduct emergence counts at roost trees to collect population-related metrics, such as the number of bats exiting roosts at dusk, which helps estimate colony size and track summer roost activity. Throughout the season, the crew was expected to maintain organized records on captures, swab samples, mist-net locations, telemetry fixes, and emergence count results, and to properly care for any assigned vehicles and field equipment.
For questions, the contact listed was Daffny Jones, Assistant Refuge Supervisor/Grants Specialist, reachable by phone at 413-253-8595 or by email at daffnyjones@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "White nose syndrome surveillance and summer monitoring of bats."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00129.
Which agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Where was the field work intended to take place?
The work was focused at Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to determine whether white-nose syndrome (WNS) was present at the refuge and to look for signs of bat population persistence or recovery during the maternity season, when female bats form summer colonies and raise young.
Was there a full funding announcement associated with this posting?
The notice states there was no full announcement associated with the opportunity, but the posting still described a clear work plan focused on surveillance, capture-based health screening, and roost monitoring.
What type of award mechanism was planned?
The project was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What category was this opportunity listed under?
It was listed in the Environment and Natural Resources category.
How many awards were anticipated?
The posting indicated one anticipated award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding was about $18,000.
What was the expected award range?
The expected award range was $15,000 to $18,000.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, indicating the work was intended to be carried out by or through a university partner.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was April 10, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 24, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 25, 2012.
What was the project period for the field work described?
The main deliverable was the implementation and oversight of a bat monitoring project from May through August 2012.
What was the main deliverable expected from the recipient?
The posting emphasized implementing and overseeing the bat monitoring effort during the field season, maintaining appropriate databases for all information collected, and producing a written report documenting methods and summarizing results.
What role was specifically identified as leading the field effort?
A Field Crew Leader role was specified as leading day-to-day field operations.
What were the Field Crew Leader's responsibilities?
The Field Crew Leader was expected to run day-to-day field operations, supervise a team of four interns, coordinate as needed with a contractor involved in bat research activities, maintain organized databases/records, and produce a written report of methods and results. The role also included properly caring for any assigned vehicles and field equipment.
How large was the field team described in the posting?
The posting described a Field Crew Leader supervising four interns.
Did the work involve coordination with other bat research activities?
Yes. The Field Crew Leader was expected to coordinate as needed with a contractor involved in bat research activities, and mist-netting could be coordinated with a separate, refuge-funded Indiana bat mist-netting effort conducted by Environmental Innovations and Solutions.
What monitoring methods were included in the work plan?
Field tasks combined passive and active acoustic surveys following U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protocols, mist-netting to capture a small number of bats, health screening and swab sampling for WNS surveillance, radio transmitter attachment and radiotelemetry, roost site description, and emergence counts at roost trees.
What were the acoustic surveys intended to document?
The passive and active acoustic surveys were intended to document bat presence and activity patterns.
How many bats were expected to be captured through mist-netting?
The posting described capturing approximately 5 to 10 bats.
Were certain bat species emphasized for capture work?
The posting noted a focus on cave-dwelling species, and Indiana bats were specifically mentioned in connection with transmitter work.
What did the capture-based health screening involve?
Captured bats would be examined for wing damage consistent with WNS impacts, and swab samples would be collected to test for the presence of the WNS fungus.
How did the posting address disease-spread prevention during field work?
It emphasized that all equipment would be decontaminated using U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protocols to help prevent accidental spread of the pathogen between sites.
What was the purpose of radio transmitters and radiotelemetry in this project?
After bats were tagged, radiotelemetry would be used to locate and describe daytime roost sites, including identifying roost trees and characterizing their use.
What are emergence counts and why were they included?
Emergence counts are counts of the number of bats exiting roosts at dusk. They were included to collect population-related metrics such as estimating colony size and tracking summer roost activity.
What kinds of data and records were expected to be maintained?
The posting highlighted organized records on captures, swab samples, mist-net locations, telemetry fixes, and emergence count results, along with maintaining appropriate databases for all information collected.
What activities were mentioned for the separate Indiana bat mist-netting effort?
The separate, refuge-funded effort conducted by Environmental Innovations and Solutions included checking bats for existing bands, banding any unbanded individuals, and collecting basic biological data.
Who was the listed contact for questions about the opportunity?
The contact listed was Daffny Jones, Assistant Refuge Supervisor/Grants Specialist.
How could the contact person be reached?
Daffny Jones could be reached by phone at 413-253-8595 or by email at daffnyjones@fws.gov.
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