This department is offering a grant to conduct annual aerial surveys of desert bighorn sheep and mule deer populations on Kofa NWR, as well as capture and release desert bighorn sheep for monitoring purposes. The partnership with Kofa NWR aims to assess the health and population trends of these animals. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has the expertise and resources to carry out these essential surveys, contributing to the management and conservation of wildlife in the area. This grant opportunity closes on February 17, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 45244
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | KNWR-2009-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wildlife Survey and Capture on Kofa NWR |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 09, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 09, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 19, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $38,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $38,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants are limited to Arizona Game and Fish Department |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Unique Qualifications – The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon the specific need in which the work is accomplished. Eligible applicants are limited to the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD). The AGFD tion provides the needed service by utilizing their trained and experienced personnel and department-owned and contracted aircraft, both fixed-wing and helicopters. Annual surveys of desert bighorn sheep and desert mule deer are needed to monitor the health of the animals and to jointly set harvest (hunting) goals. Numbers of desert bighorn sheep have decreased dramatically on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge since 2000, and annual capture of some these animals is needed to place radio-collars assess the health of the bighorn sheep through biological samples, including bloodwork. AGFD has worked closely with the Kofa NWR staff to complete the surveys and captures and provide an effective economical means to meet this need. Project and Purpose – The principal purpose of this agreement is to complete annual aerial surveys of desert bighorn sheep and mule deer populations on Kofa NWR, and to capture and release desert bighorn sheep. All efforts would roccur on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Results of the surveys would all the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the AGFD, who are jointly responsible for the management of the wildlife, to assess the condition and population trends of the animals. The results of the captures would allow the animals’ movements and the ultimate causes of their mortality to be determined, as well as their health to be assessed at the time of collaring, and re-collaring. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Susanna Henry
Refuge Manager Phone 928-345-4915 Email:susanna_henry@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| CFDA Numbers updated to State Wildlife Grant Opportunities | Feb 09, 2009 | |
| Feb 09, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | KNWR-2009-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wildlife Survey and Capture on Kofa NWR |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.634 — State Wildlife Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 09, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 09, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 19, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $38,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $38,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants are limited to Arizona Game and Fish Department |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Unique Qualifications – The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon the specific need in which the work is accomplished. Eligible applicants are limited to the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD). The AGFD tion provides the needed service by utilizing their trained and experienced personnel and department-owned and contracted aircraft, both fixed-wing and helicopters. Annual surveys of desert bighorn sheep and desert mule deer are needed to monitor the health of the animals and to jointly set harvest (hunting) goals. Numbers of desert bighorn sheep have decreased dramatically on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge since 2000, and annual capture of some these animals is needed to place radio-collars assess the health of the bighorn sheep through biological samples, including bloodwork. AGFD has worked closely with the Kofa NWR staff to complete the surveys and captures and provide an effective economical means to meet this need. Project and Purpose – The principal purpose of this agreement is to complete annual aerial surveys of desert bighorn sheep and mule deer populations on Kofa NWR, and to capture and release desert bighorn sheep. All efforts would roccur on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Results of the surveys would all the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the AGFD, who are jointly responsible for the management of the wildlife, to assess the condition and population trends of the animals. The results of the captures would allow the animals’ movements and the ultimate causes of their mortality to be determined, as well as their health to be assessed at the time of collaring, and re-collaring. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Susanna Henry
Refuge Manager Phone 928-345-4915 Email:susanna_henry@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | KNWR-2009-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wildlife Survey and Capture on Kofa NWR |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 09, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 19, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $38,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $38,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible Applicants are limited to Arizona Game and Fish Department |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Unique Qualifications – The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon the specific need in which the work is accomplished. Eligible applicants are limited to the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD). The AGFD tion provides the needed service by utilizing their trained and experienced personnel and department-owned and contracted aircraft, both fixed-wing and helicopters. Annual surveys of desert bighorn sheep and desert mule deer are needed to monitor the health of the animals and to jointly set harvest (hunting) goals. Numbers of desert bighorn sheep have decreased dramatically on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge since 2000, and annual capture of some these animals is needed to place radio-collars assess the health of the bighorn sheep through biological samples, including bloodwork. AGFD has worked closely with the Kofa NWR staff to complete the surveys and captures and provide an effective economical means to meet this need. Project and Purpose – The principal purpose of this agreement is to complete annual aerial surveys of desert bighorn sheep and mule deer populations on Kofa NWR, and to capture and release desert bighorn sheep. All efforts would roccur on Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Results of the surveys would all the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the AGFD, who are jointly responsible for the management of the wildlife, to assess the condition and population trends of the animals. The results of the captures would allow the animals’ movements and the ultimate causes of their mortality to be determined, as well as their health to be assessed at the time of collaring, and re-collaring. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Susanna Henry
Refuge Manager Phone 928-345-4915 Email:susanna_henry@fws.gov |
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