To reduce damage caused by mammals and birds and those
mammal and bird species that are reservoirs for zoonotic diseases, (except for
urban rodent control through control and research activities). Wherever
feasible, humane methods will be emphasized.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Works closely with State departments of fish and game,
agriculture, health, and counties in joint efforts to alleviate wild animal
damage. Conduct surveys, campaigns to reduce wild animal damage including bird
problems at airports, develop methods to control wild animal damage, and
provide technical advice and assistance. For direct technical assistance,
State fish and game departments should be contacted.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: State
and local governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments,
public/private nonprofit organizations, nonprofit institutions of higher
education, and individuals.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
States, local jurisdictions, U.S. Territorial government agencies, federally
recognized Indian tribal governments, public and private institutions and
organizations, farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, and land/property
owners benefit from Federal assistance in the control of nuisance mammals and
birds and those mammal and bird species that are reservoirs for zoonotic
diseases, except for urban rodent control.
Credentials/Documentation:
Curriculum vitae for principal investigator, except for State, local, and
Territorial government cooperators.
Pre-application Coordination:
A letter from applicants seeking support or cooperation with the Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service. Applicants must indicate the nature and
severity of the problem to be considered, and explain how they will address
the problem. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372,
"Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should
consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in
his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be
followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for
review.
Application Procedure:
Comply with E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs," and submit a completed Standard Form 424.1, "U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Application for Federal Assistance
(Non-construction)" and project proposal (work plan), financial plan,
curriculum vitae, and other required certifications to the appropriate APHIS
area, regional, or headquarters office. See Regional and Local Office Address
Listing.
Award Procedure:
Applications are approved by the Administrator or authorized departmental
officers (ADO's) upon determination that the project will contribute toward
accomplishment of the Agency's overall mission and meet any established
project evaluation/selection criteria.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
From 60 to 120 days.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Based on program
needs and availability of annual funding.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
The cost-sharing arrangements are negotiated unless otherwise stated by
Congress.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Up to one year from the date of award.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Requirements are
specifically indicated in the award documents and may vary for given
agreement.
Audits: In accordance with
the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997),
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations,"
nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in
Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for
that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in
Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year,
except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records: Instruction
provided in the Notice of Award.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
12-1600-0-1-352.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01
$362,593; FY 02 est $365,000; and FY 03 est $365,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Not applicable.
Selected examples of recent progress: Number of direct
control/technical assistance projects, fiscal year 2001, 88,000; fiscal year
2002 estimated 88,000; and fiscal year 2003 estimated 88,000.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
Bulletins, both technical and popular, are available to
the public through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Public
Affairs.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: See
Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office: Budget
and Accounting Division, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, USDA Center, Riverdale, MD 20737. Contact Anita S.
Ridley. Telephone: (301) 734-8014.
Web Site Address: http://www.aphis.usda.gov
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
In the western States, Wildlife Services (WS) conducts
traditional predator control programs including Control of coyote, mountain
lion, and bear. An aerial blackbird hazing operation is conducted to protect
the sunflower crop. In the eastern and southern States, WS conducts operations
to control beaver, deer, and cormorant damage to aquaculture. An operational
program is under way in the Delta States to reduce wildlife/agriculture
conflicts.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Relevance to agency program mission and qualification of
principle investigator and institution.
