Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00413
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Attwaters Prairie Chicken Breeding Facility" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.663 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 7, 2012 and posted on Sep 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 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 $1,095,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,095,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Attwaters Prairie Chicken Breeding Facility grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00413) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service focused on endangered species recovery and broader natural resource conservation. It targets a single, highly specific conservation need: expanding captive breeding capacity for the Attwaters prairie chicken, a critically endangered grouse native to the coastal prairie of Texas. At the time of the announcement, the species was in an extreme emergency situation, with fewer than 50 birds remaining across just three locations, making the population highly vulnerable to disease, weather events, habitat pressures, and random chance.
The core purpose of the funding is to support creation of a new, dedicated breeding facility to increase the number of Attwaters prairie chickens produced in captivity and, in turn, increase the number of birds available for release into the wild each year. Captive propagation has been underway since 1992, and releases into the wild have been ongoing since 1996, but the opportunity description makes clear that existing capacity was not sufficient to meet the objectives laid out in the Attwaters Prairie Chicken Recovery Plan (2010). By investing in a dedicated facility, the program aims to scale up production in a controlled environment where breeding, chick rearing, and pre-release preparation can be managed more intensively and consistently than would be possible with limited or multipurpose infrastructure.
Financially, this opportunity was structured as a single-award grant with an estimated total funding amount of $1,095,000. The award floor and ceiling were both set at $1,095,000, signaling that the agency intended to make one grant at a fixed amount rather than a range of potential awards. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, which typically lowers barriers for eligible organizations by allowing the project to be funded without requiring the applicant to provide a specific percentage of non-federal funds.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education). The activity category is Natural Resources, and the listing referenced CFDA 15.663 and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in the source data, while the administering agency named in the announcement is the Fish and Wildlife Service.
The timeline was very short and suggests this was a targeted, time-sensitive action aligned with urgent recovery needs. The opportunity was posted on September 10, 2012, created on September 7, 2012, and closed on September 14, 2012, with the original and current closing dates matching. Additional details and the full announcement were available through Grants.gov, and applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to contact Terry Rossignol at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (979-234-3021, terryrossignol@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Attwaters Prairie Chicken Breeding Facility grant opportunity?
The Attwaters Prairie Chicken Breeding Facility opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00413) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is focused on endangered species recovery and broader natural resource conservation, with a specific emphasis on expanding captive breeding capacity for the Attwaters prairie chicken.
What species is the grant focused on?
The grant is focused on the Attwaters prairie chicken, a critically endangered grouse native to the coastal prairie of Texas.
Why was this funding described as urgent?
At the time of the announcement, the Attwaters prairie chicken population was described as being in an extreme emergency situation, with fewer than 50 birds remaining across only three locations. This made the species highly vulnerable to disease, severe weather events, habitat pressures, and random chance impacts.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The main purpose is to support the creation of a new, dedicated breeding facility. The goal is to increase the number of Attwaters prairie chickens produced in captivity and increase the number of birds available for release into the wild each year.
How does a dedicated breeding facility support recovery?
A dedicated facility is intended to scale up captive production in a controlled environment where breeding, chick rearing, and pre-release preparation can be managed more intensively and consistently than would be possible with limited or multipurpose infrastructure.
Has captive breeding and release been done before for this species?
Yes. Captive propagation has been underway since 1992, and releases into the wild have been ongoing since 1996.
Why wasn’t existing capacity considered sufficient?
The opportunity description indicates that existing captive breeding capacity was not sufficient to meet the objectives laid out in the Attwaters Prairie Chicken Recovery Plan (2010). The grant was positioned as a way to expand capacity to better align with that plan.
What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,095,000.
Is this a single award or multiple awards?
This opportunity was structured as a single-award grant. The award floor and ceiling were both set at $1,095,000, signaling an intent to make one grant at a fixed amount.
Is there a minimum or maximum award size?
Yes, but they are the same amount. The award floor is $1,095,000 and the award ceiling is also $1,095,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations. This included 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excluded institutions of higher education, both for 501(c)(3) applicants and for nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
Which agency is administering the grant?
The administering agency named in the announcement is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00413.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on September 10, 2012. It closed on September 14, 2012, and the original and current closing dates matched.
Why does the timeline appear so short?
The short posting-to-closing window suggests the funding was intended as a targeted, time-sensitive action aligned with urgent recovery needs for the species.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
Additional details and the full announcement were available through Grants.gov.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to contact Terry Rossignol at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at 979-234-3021 or terryrossignol@fws.gov.
What related program references were included in the listing?
The listing referenced CFDA 15.663 and included the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in the source data, while the administering agency identified for the opportunity is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What conservation outcomes is the grant trying to support?
The intended outcome is to increase captive production of Attwaters prairie chickens and increase the number of birds available for release into the wild each year, supporting endangered species recovery efforts.
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