FY2024 Tribal Wild Cervid CWD Funding Opportunity
June 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST
USDA-APHIS-10028-WSNWRC00-24-0005
Cooperative Agreement
10.028, Wildlife Services
APHIS will commit around $500,000 to prevent or control chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild cervids on Tribal lands. Funded projects will allow recipients to further develop and carry out CWD management and response activities that support at least one of the following priorities:
- Improve the management of CWD-affected wild cervid populations
- Manage the environment to effectively control CWD in wild cervid-affected areas (CWD-endemic areas)
- Conduct research on amplification assays in wild cervids and other new test methods
- Conduct research on developing and/or applying predictive genetics for wild cervids
- Develop and/or deliver educational outreach materials or programs to wild cervid stakeholders or Tribal entities
Application Details
As you develop your application, reference the following materials:
- Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD 2024 Funding Opportunity Announcement (735.25 KB)
- Tribal Nations Wild Cervid CWD 2024 Funding Frequently Asked Questions (329.3 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 Tribal Wild Cervid Funding Criteria
- FY2024 Appendix 2 Tribal Wild Cervid Proposal Checklist and Tips (151.78 KB)
- FY2024 Tribal Wild Cervid Work Plan Template (Word) (48.48 KB)
- FY2024 Tribal Wild Cervid Financial Plan Template (Excel) (37.25 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 or direct responsibility for wild cervids:
- Federally recognized Native American Tribal governments
Ready To Apply?
To find this opportunity on grants.gov or ezFedGrants, search:
- Opportunity Number: USDA-APHIS-10028-WSNWRC00-24-0005
- 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.
Contact Us
For questions about this funding opportunity, required documents, or the ezFedGrants application process, send an email to aphis-ws.cwd_agreements@usda.gov.