Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00119
The White-Nose Syndrome Research Grants FY18 (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00119) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, aimed at supporting research that directly improves how white-nose syndrome (WNS) is managed and how affected bat species are conserved. The program is built around the practical needs of wildlife managers dealing with WNS, with an emphasis on generating results that can inform real-world decisions and management actions rather than purely academic study. In short, the funding is meant to help answer priority questions about the disease so agencies and partners can better slow impacts, protect vulnerable bat populations, and improve conservation outcomes.
This opportunity sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.657) and supports projects that investigate issues tied closely to WNS management. The Fish and Wildlife Service describes the WNS Program as providing both financial and technical assistance, which signals that applicants may not only receive funds but may also engage with program staff expertise, coordination, or guidance aligned with national WNS response priorities. The expected end use of the funded work is improved capacity to manage the disease and implement on-the-ground or policy-relevant management actions that conserve bats impacted by WNS.
Eligibility is broad and includes most common research and conservation partners. Eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities, as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those categories); individuals; for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses. This wide eligibility reflects the reality that WNS work often requires cross-sector collaboration, from university labs and nonprofits to agencies and private entities that can contribute specialized tools or field capacity.
Awards are provided as grants, with an award ceiling of $300,000 per project. The program anticipated making about 30 awards, indicating a moderately competitive funding pool with room for multiple projects addressing different research needs or geographic areas. The opportunity was created on April 20, 2018, with an original closing date of September 30, 2018. Applications were not necessarily reviewed only once at the end of the cycle; proposals could be evaluated on an ongoing basis as frequently as monthly, which matters for planning because earlier submission could lead to earlier review depending on the program’s stated process.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as targeted applied research funding focused on white-nose syndrome response. It encourages proposals that address high-priority WNS questions and produce actionable findings that can be translated into disease management strategies and conservation measures for bat species affected by WNS.Apply for F18AS00119
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "White-Nose Syndrome Research Grants FY18" 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 Apr 20, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2018 Proposals will be evaluated as frequently as monthly - see application review information for additional details. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, 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, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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White-Nose Syndrome Research Grants FY18 (F18AS00119) - FAQs
What is the White-Nose Syndrome Research Grants FY18 opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service that funds research intended to directly improve how white-nose syndrome (WNS) is managed and how affected bat species are conserved.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The funding is designed to help answer priority questions about WNS so agencies and partners can better slow impacts, protect vulnerable bat populations, and improve conservation outcomes. The emphasis is on results that inform real-world decisions and management actions.
Is this opportunity focused on applied research or academic research?
The opportunity is framed as targeted applied research. Projects are expected to generate actionable findings that can be translated into WNS disease management strategies and conservation measures, rather than being purely academic studies.
Who is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F18AS00119.
What funding activity category does this fall under?
This opportunity sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.657.
What types of projects are a good fit for this program?
Projects that investigate issues tied closely to WNS management and bat conservation are a fit. The program highlights practical needs of wildlife managers, so proposals should aim to produce results that improve capacity to manage WNS and support on-the-ground or policy-relevant actions.
Does the program offer support beyond money?
The Fish and Wildlife Service describes the WNS Program as providing both financial and technical assistance. This suggests funded projects may also interact with program staff expertise, coordination, or guidance aligned with national WNS response priorities.
What type of award is provided?
Awards are provided as grants.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling is $300,000 per project.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making about 30 awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those categories)
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
Are individuals allowed to apply?
Yes. Individuals are explicitly listed among eligible applicants.
Are small businesses eligible?
Yes. Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations are eligible, including small businesses, and also for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits are eligible, including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities, provided they are not institutions of higher education in those categories.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations are included in the eligibility list.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 20, 2018.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was September 30, 2018.
Were applications reviewed only after the closing date?
Not necessarily. The opportunity indicated that proposals could be evaluated on an ongoing basis as frequently as monthly, rather than only being reviewed once at the end of the cycle.
Does submitting earlier matter?
Because proposals could be reviewed on an ongoing basis (as frequently as monthly), earlier submission could lead to earlier review depending on the program’s process.
What outcomes is the Fish and Wildlife Service expecting from funded projects?
The expected end use is improved capacity to manage WNS and implement management actions that conserve bats impacted by WNS. The program emphasizes producing findings that can be applied to real management decisions.
What is the overall emphasis of the program?
The program emphasizes applied, management-relevant research that addresses high-priority WNS questions and supports practical disease response and bat conservation measures.
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