Description The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) makes funding available for research and conservation action to support the management of white-nose syndrome (WNS) and susceptible bat species. The Service leads the coordinated National Response to WNS and provides financial and technical assistance to nongovernmental, university, and private researchers, as well as state and local governments, Native American tribes, and federal agencies to support management of WNS and conservation of bats. Projects receiving WNS Re...
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Estimated Total Program Funding $1,800,000 Award Ceiling $250,000 Award Floor $20,000
Eligible Applicants - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Individuals - Small businesses - Others Additional Eligibility Information Additional eligible applicants include nonprofits having a 501(c)4 and 501(c)5 status with the IRS.This funding opportunity is open to domestic and foreign applicants. Additional information for foreign entities is included below. To be eligible, the following conditions must be met:
Proposed projects must clearly address one or more priorities identified by the WNS program in this funding announcement, as identified above. Applicants must be in... Read more
Funding Type Cooperative Agreement Categories of Funding Activity - Natural Resources Opportunity Type Discretionary
Grantor Contact Information Kate_Moran@fws.gov Other Grantor Informaiton Kate Moran<br/>Kate_Moran@fws.gov