Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00167
The White-Nose Syndrome Grants to States and Tribes (FY19) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00167) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It provides financial assistance specifically for efforts that directly support the management of white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease that has caused severe declines in bat populations across North America. The program is designed to help eligible government wildlife and natural resource programs move beyond general research and into practical, on-the-ground management actions that conserve bats that are already affected by WNS or are at risk of becoming affected.
A key feature of the FY19 competition is expanded eligibility. While the program has historically supported State wildlife agencies (and the District of Columbia), in 2019 the Service extended eligibility to federally recognized Native American Tribes, particularly Tribal natural resource or environmental management programs. This change reflects an effort to broaden coordinated WNS response and conservation work across jurisdictions, especially in places where Tribal lands and resources overlap with important bat habitat.
The Service emphasizes that the strongest proposals will be those that present actionable, management-focused plans. In other words, applications are expected to describe clear strategies that can be implemented, not just studied, and that address specific conservation or disease-management needs. This includes work aimed at bats known to be impacted by WNS and bats considered potentially vulnerable, using the growing set of tools and approaches developed over roughly a decade of WNS response efforts.
The grant is closely tied to Endangered Species Act (ESA) conservation and decision-making. WNS has been confirmed in three federally listed bat species: the Indiana bat, gray bat, and northern long-eared bat. The northern long-eared bat is listed as Threatened primarily because of WNS-driven impacts. In addition, population declines associated with WNS prompted the Service to schedule status assessments for two other species, the little brown bat and the tricolored bat. By supporting strong management actions and generating useful, high-quality information, the program aims to strengthen the scientific foundation for ESA decisions and potentially reduce future regulatory burdens by helping to stabilize species before additional federal listings become necessary.
From a broader program history perspective, the Service notes that since 2008, WNS grant funding to State wildlife management agencies has helped produce critical information and resources that improve bat conservation outcomes. Even though WNS has severely impacted multiple bat species, these grants have helped agencies focus limited resources where they can achieve the greatest conservation benefit. The opportunity also aligns with Department of the Interior priorities by promoting conservation stewardship, supporting trust and cooperation with local communities, and seeking a balanced regulatory approach grounded in solid science.
For FY19 funding levels, the Service targeted up to $1.2 million total for the program, with up to $1 million intended for States and up to $200,000 intended for Tribes. Individual awards have an award ceiling of $50,000, and the Service anticipated making about 20 awards. Funds come from internally directed Fiscal Year 2019 resources. Eligible applicants are State governments and federally recognized Tribal governments, and the funding activity category is Natural Resources under CFDA 15.657. The opportunity was created March 28, 2019, with an original closing date of May 28, 2019.Apply for F19AS00167
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "White-Nose Syndrome Grants to States and Tribes - FY19" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 28, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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White-Nose Syndrome Grants to States and Tribes (FY19) - FAQs
What is the White-Nose Syndrome Grants to States and Tribes (FY19) opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that provides financial assistance for efforts that directly support management of white-nose syndrome (WNS), a fungal disease linked to severe bat population declines across North America.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F19AS00167.
Who is the funding agency offering this grant?
The program is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is designed to help eligible government wildlife and natural resource programs move beyond general research and into practical, on-the-ground management actions that conserve bats already affected by WNS or at risk of becoming affected.
What types of projects are most competitive under this opportunity?
The Service emphasizes that the strongest proposals will be actionable and management-focused. Applications are expected to describe clear strategies that can be implemented (not just studied) and that address specific conservation or disease-management needs for bats impacted by WNS or potentially vulnerable to it.
Does the program support research projects?
The opportunity is described as encouraging applicants to move beyond general research and toward practical management actions. Proposals are expected to focus on implementable strategies rather than research-only activities.
What is white-nose syndrome (WNS) in the context of this grant?
WNS is a fungal disease that has caused severe declines in bat populations across North America, and this grant supports efforts that directly contribute to managing WNS and conserving affected or at-risk bat species.
Who is eligible to apply for FY19 funding?
Eligible applicants are State governments and federally recognized Tribal governments. The program historically supported State wildlife agencies (and the District of Columbia), and in 2019 eligibility was expanded to include federally recognized Native American Tribes, particularly Tribal natural resource or environmental management programs.
What was new about eligibility in the FY19 competition?
A key FY19 feature was expanded eligibility: the Service extended eligibility to federally recognized Native American Tribes to broaden coordinated WNS response and conservation work across jurisdictions, including areas where Tribal lands overlap with important bat habitat.
How much total funding was targeted for FY19?
The Service targeted up to $1.2 million total for the FY19 program.
How was the FY19 funding amount intended to be allocated between States and Tribes?
Up to $1 million was intended for States and up to $200,000 was intended for Tribes.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling for individual awards is $50,000.
About how many awards did the Service anticipate making?
The Service anticipated making about 20 awards.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.657.
How does this grant relate to the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
The grant is closely tied to ESA conservation and decision-making. By supporting strong management actions and generating useful, high-quality information, the program aims to strengthen the scientific foundation for ESA decisions and potentially reduce future regulatory burdens by helping stabilize species before additional federal listings become necessary.
Which federally listed bat species have confirmed WNS mentioned in this opportunity?
WNS has been confirmed in three federally listed bat species: the Indiana bat, gray bat, and northern long-eared bat.
Why is the northern long-eared bat specifically noted in the opportunity?
The northern long-eared bat is listed as Threatened primarily because of WNS-driven impacts.
Which other bat species are mentioned as having status assessments scheduled due to WNS-related declines?
The opportunity notes that declines associated with WNS prompted the Service to schedule status assessments for the little brown bat and the tricolored bat.
What does the Service mean by using a "growing set of tools and approaches"?
The opportunity indicates that proposals may draw on tools and approaches developed over roughly a decade of WNS response efforts, with an emphasis on applying those tools through management actions for affected or vulnerable bat populations.
What does the program say about its history since 2008?
The Service notes that since 2008, WNS grant funding to State wildlife management agencies has helped produce critical information and resources that improve bat conservation outcomes and help agencies focus limited resources where they can achieve the greatest conservation benefit.
What broader Department of the Interior priorities does this opportunity align with?
The opportunity aligns with Department of the Interior priorities by promoting conservation stewardship, supporting trust and cooperation with local communities, and seeking a balanced regulatory approach grounded in solid science.
Where did the FY19 funds come from?
Funds came from internally directed Fiscal Year 2019 resources.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 28, 2019.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was May 28, 2019.
Does the opportunity indicate that only State wildlife agencies can apply?
No. While the program historically supported State wildlife agencies (and the District of Columbia), FY19 expanded eligibility to federally recognized Native American Tribes as well.
What is the intended conservation impact of funding management-focused proposals?
The opportunity describes an intent to conserve bats already affected or at risk from WNS, strengthen the information base supporting ESA decisions, and potentially reduce future regulatory burdens by helping stabilize species before additional listings become necessary.
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