FY2024 Wild Cervid CWD Funding Opportunity
June 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST
USDA-APHIS-10028-WSNWRC00-24-0004
Cooperative Agreement
10.028, Wildlife Services
APHIS anticipates awarding around $5.5 million to control and prevent chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild cervids. Funded projects will allow recipients to further develop and carry out CWD management and response activities in line with the following priorities:
- Improving CWD management of affected wild cervid populations
- Improving CWD management of affected areas or premises
- Conducting additional research on amplification assays and other new test methods
- Conduct research on developing and/or applying predictive genetics for wild cervids
- Developing and/or delivering educational outreach materials or programs
Application Details
As you develop your application, reference the following materials:
- Wild Cervid CWD 2024 Funding Opportunity Announcement (854.26 KB)
- Wild Cervid CWD 2024 Funding Frequently Asked Questions (335.98 KB)
Application Package
Use the templates and examples below to develop your application package. All materials must be included unless otherwise noted.
- FY2024 Appendix 1 Wild Cervid Funding Criteria (177.1 KB)
- FY2024 Appendix 2 Wild Cervid Proposal Checklist and Tips (154.13 KB)
- FY 2024 Wild Cervid Work Plan Template (Word) (50.68 KB)
- FY 2024 Wild Cervid Financial Plan Template (Excel) (34.35 KB)
Forms you will need to complete or provide in ezFedGrants:
- SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance
- SF-424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs
- Certification Regarding Lobbying (5.58 KB) and SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (if applicable)
- Waiver or approval response letter from the State’s Single Point of Contact (if applicable)
- Copy of the current, signed Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (if applicable)
Eligibility Information
This competitive opportunity is open to the following entities, provided they have regulatory oversight over or direct responsibility for wild cervids:
- State departments of agriculture
- State animal health agencies
- State departments of wildlife or natural resources
- Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments
- Native American Tribal organizations representing Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments
- Research institutions and universities
Ready To Apply?
To find this opportunity on grants.gov or ezFedGrants, search:
- Opportunity Number: USDA-APHIS-10028-WSNWRC00-24-0004
- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Listing Number: 10.028
Applications must be submitted through ezFedGrants.
Application Deadline
Applications must be received by June 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered for funding.