Wildlife Services
Wherever feasible, humane methods will be emphasized.
Related Programs
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.
- FY21 Wild Cervid CWD Management and Response Activities
- Environmental Monitoring on Wake Atoll Cooperative Agreement
- Wild Cervid Chronic Wasting Disease Management and Response Activities 2022 Cooperative Agreements
- Wild Cervid Chronic Wasting Disease Management and Response Activities 2023 Cooperative Agreements
- USDA APHIS Tribal Nations Wild Cervid Chronic Wasting Disease Opportunities 2023 Cooperative Agreements
Established in 1862, the Department of Agriculture serves all Americans through anti-hunger efforts, stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation efforts. The USDA opens markets for American farmers and ranchers and provides food for needy people around the world.
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Program Accomplishments
None.
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.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication 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 Procedures
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 Procedures
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.
Authorization
Animal Damage Control Act of 1931, 7 U.S.C. 426, 426b, 426c, as amended.
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
Recipients share some project or program costs. The cost-sharing arrangements are developed between USDA and the recipients in advance of the program 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 programs; however, quarterly financial reports, annual progress reports, final financial and final summary progress reports are generally required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 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. Grantees are expected to maintain separate records for each grant to ensure that funds are used for the purpose for which the grant was made. Records are subject to inspection during the life of the grant and for three years thereafter.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1600-0-1-352.
Obigations
(Grants) FY 07 $365,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
7 CFR 3015, Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations; 7 CFR 3017, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide Requirements for Drug- Free Workplace (Grants); 7 CFR 3018, New Restrictions on Lobbying; 7 CFR 3019, Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations, 7 CFR 3016, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Agreements Services Center, Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA Center, 4700 River Road, Unit 55, Station 4B80, Riverdale, MD 20737. Contact Anita S. Ridley. Telephone: (301) 734-8792.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Relevance to agency program mission and qualification of principle investigator and institution.
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