White-Nose Syndrome Research Grants FY18
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.657 -- Endangered Species Recovery Implementation
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is pleased to announce the availability of research funding in 2018 to investigate issues related directly to the management of white-nose syndrome (WNS). The WNS Program 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 about WNS to improve our ability to manage the disease and implement management actions that will help to conserve affected bat species.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
Nonprofit
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Fish & Wildlife Biologist Sadie Stevens 413-253-8677
Sadie_Stevens@fws.gov
Sadie_Stevens@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| wnsresearch2018_final04202018.pdf | WNS Research | Apr 23, 2018 03:09 PM UTC |
| wnsresearch2018_final04202018.docx | wns research 2018 | Apr 23, 2018 03:12 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: December 31, 2018
Award
$1,500,000
Program Funding
30
Expected awards
$35,000
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F18AS00119
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 20, 2018
Archive date:
December 31, 2018
