The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as a partner in the Black Duck Joint Venture (BDJV), is offering competitive grants for projects advancing the understanding of Black Duck ecology and management. Proposals addressing priority research needs have a higher likelihood of funding. Funding may support annual or multi-year projects, with a focus on effective leveraging of funds. The BDJV seeks proposals that contribute to conservation efforts for Black Ducks. The application package should include a project proposal and Standard Form (SF) 424. Closing date for submissions is February 01, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 43449
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 122009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Black Duck Joint Venture 2009 Competitive Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.655 — Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 01, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 01, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 03, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $120,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications are encouraged from nonprofit organizations, public and private educational organizations, federal, state, local, and tribal governments and organizations, foreign governments, and individual companies. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Black Duck Joint Venture (BDJV) is a partnership-based conservation program under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan that promotes the conservation of Black Ducks by providing greater knowledge for effective management. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a partner in the BDJV, administers grants and purchase orders on a competitive basis for projects/studies that advance both our and the general scientific community’s understanding of Black Duck ecology and is seeking proposals from interested parties. The BDJV will accept proposal addressing any aspect of black duck ecology and management, but proposals that address priority research needs (see full announcement) will have a greater probability of funding. The BDJV is currently supporting several research projects addressing high priority research needs (see full announcement) but will accept new proposals addressing these topics. The BDJV is receptive to funding annual projects as well as a limited number of multi-year (up to 3 years) projects. Successful multi-year projects will be funded in 1-year increments, subject to annual review, demonstration of suitable progress, and funds availability. After 3 years of consecutive funding, those projects may reapply and compete for BDJV funds in one-year increments only and they will be re-evaluated based on their continued merit. To be competitive for funding, proposals should include both cash match and in-kind support. Currently the only source of general funding is U.S. Congress-appropriated funds directed to USFWS for BDJV use — we are expected to demonstrate effective leveraging of these funds, preferably with non-U.S.-federal resources. Examples of Recently Funded Projects: Linking natal and harvest areas of American black ducks using stable isotope analysis. Modeling the relative effects of Mallards and local habitat change on the occurrence and abundance of breeding black ducks in southern and central Ontario. Determining food resource availability and estimating habitat carrying capacity for wintering and spring staging American black ducks in Virginia and southern New Jersey.Content and Form of Application: A complete application package will include the following components: 1.A project proposal 2.Standard Form (SF) 424 |
| Link to Additional Information: | Black Duck Joint Venture Web Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patrick Devers
Science Coordinator, BDJV Phone 301-497-5549 Email:patrick_devers@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 43449 Full Announcement-1 -> full announcement.pdf
Folder 43449 Other Supporting Documents-Bibliography of black duck ecology and management. 1 -> ABDU bibliography_1st edition 2008.pdf
Folder 43449 Other Supporting Documents-Standard Form 424 1 -> sf 424.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Patrick Devers Science Coordinator, BDJV Phone 301-497-5549 Email: patrick_devers@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.655 | PKG00008908 | Dec 02, 2008 | Feb 01, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
43449 SF424-2.0.pdf
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