INVENTORY OF BAT SPECIES AND EVALUATION OF NICHE PARTITIONING AT THE SAM D. HAMILTON NOXUBEE NATIONAL WILDIFE REFUGE
 
  				THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE,AND THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. This research will address habitat use and niche partitioning of bat species occupying forest habitats within the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge. Focusing on Chiroptera, the primary objective of this research will be to evaluate multi-scale habitat characteristics that influence species occupancy and community structure within various forest communities. A secondary objective will be to evaluate trophic niche partitioning of targeted bat species, relative to prey availability, across sample seasons and habitat types. Gained information will be synthesized into conservation management plans reflecting current and potential conditions, as influenced by changes in community composition, human land use patterns and climate change.
					General information about this opportunity
					
					Last Known Status
				 
					Deleted 07/01/2015 (Archived.)
					Program Number
				 
					F14AS00262					
Federal Agency/Office
				 
					Agency: Department of the Interior
Office: U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE					
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
				 
					Grant					
Number of Awards Available
					1					
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
					Applicant Eligibility
					This opportunity is not a request for applications.  The determination not to compete is based on Departmental policy (505 DM 2.14,B. (2) and is within the discretion of the Agency.					
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
					Application Procedure
					THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE,AND THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. Questions should be directed to Kerri Heywood (404) 679-4066 or kerri_heywood@fws.gov.					
Deadlines
					07/01/2014					
Other Assistance Considerations
					Formula and Matching Requirements
					This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.					
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
					Headquarters Office
					Kerri Heywood, Grant Specialist, 404-679-4066
kerri_heywood@fws.gov					
Website Address
					http://www.grants.gov
					E-mail Address
					kerri_heywood@fws.gov
					Financial Information
					Obligations
					$95,000.00					
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
					Awards range from $95,000.00 to $95,000.00