# White-nose Syndrome Research for Conservation Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/f21as00522-white-nose-syndrome-research-for-conservation-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333772

> Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $20,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on July 24, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | F21AS00522 |
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 24, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $20,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $1.5 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.684 |

## Who can apply

- 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
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

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, as identified above. Applicants must be in good standing on previously awarded Federal grant agreements, with no outstanding reports or obligations, and a record of successful use of funds from previous WNS grants (if applicable). When an applicant is carrying two or more active WNS awards while applying for another, the Service has an administrative obligation to verify that there are no correctable problems in implementing the existing awards. The Service will review the reasons why those grants are still open before proceeding with further consideration. Previous recipients that demonstrate their effective use of WNS funds will not be affected. Previous recipients that have taken no significant action on any one of their two or more preexisting awards will not be considered eligible to apply for new funds from the WNS program until the issue is resolved.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is pleased to announce the availability of funding for research and conservation in 2021 to support issues related directly to the management of white-nose syndrome (WNS). The Service provides financial and technical assistance to non-governmental, university, and private researchers, as well as state and local governments, Native American tribes, and federal agencies, for the management of WNS and conservation of bats. Funded projects will investigate priority questions to improve our ability to manage the disease and implement management actions that will help to conserve affected bat species. As of May 10, 2021, WNS is confirmed or suspected in bats in 38 states and seven Canadian provinces, and evidence of the causative fungus, Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), has been detected in at least two additional states without additional sign of the disease. Numerous North American and Eurasian species of bats have been confirmed with WNS or detected carrying Pd. For information on WNS and previously funded projects, please see: http://www.whitenosesyndrome.org/ Funding through WNS Research for Conservation Grants provides critical information and resources for maximizing the benefits of conservation efforts for bats. These actions are focused on minimizing the impacts of WNS and compounding stressors on federally listed species, prioritizing actions to conserve species that are susceptible to the disease, including those that may be assessed for listing due to the impacts of WNS, and understanding how different species are likely to respond when exposed to the pathogen. Projects submitted tor this opportunity should concentrate on efforts where there is the greatest need and benefit. Priorities for this funding opportunity are designed to develop and apply tools that maximize persistence of WNS-affected bat populations, minimize the range and impacts of Pd, support collaborative actions of the WNS National Response, and inform management decisions in preparation for, or in response to, WNS. Scientific research conducted in collaboration with management authorities is encouraged. Funding in 2021 will support projects that address the following objectives and priorities: Objective: Support research to produce critical knowledge relevant to management decisions and actions for hibernating bats.

## Questions people ask

### Is F21AS00522 still open?

No. It closed on July 24, 2021.

### Who can apply for White-nose Syndrome Research for Conservation Grants?

Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for White-nose Syndrome Research for Conservation Grants?

Closed July 24, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $1.5 million in total.

### Who has won White-nose Syndrome National Response Implementation grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Wildlife Management Institute, Incorporated, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife. The program made 207 awards worth $13.3 million in that time.