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Wildlife Services
Wherever feasible, humane methods will be emphasized.
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.
See Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Association Of Fish And Wildlife Agencies | $ 10,000 | 2017-08-10 | 2018-08-09 | |
| Wildlife Society, Inc, The | $ 3,000 | 2017-06-14 | 2018-06-13 | |
| Wildlife Management Institute, Incorporated | $ 50,000 | 2017-03-06 | 2018-03-05 | |
| Natural Resources, Wisconsin Dept Of | $ 4,426 | 2017-05-01 | 2017-12-31 | |
| Natural Resources, Wisconsin Dept Of | $ 4,426 | 2017-05-01 | 2017-12-31 | |
| Mule Deer Foundation, The | $ 4,000 | 2016-09-30 | 2017-09-29 | |
| Wildlife Society, Inc, The | $ 30,000 | 2017-06-01 | 2017-09-27 | |
| Wildlife Society, Inc, The | $ 10,000 | 2017-07-01 | 2017-09-27 | |
| Wildlife Society, Inc, The | $ 10,000 | 2017-06-01 | 2017-09-27 | |
| Effective Environmental Restoration | $ 33,000 | 2017-04-15 | 2017-09-20 |
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
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.
Credentials/Documentation
Curriculum vitae for principal investigator, except for State, local, and Territorial government cooperators. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
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
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
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
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Animal Damage Control Act of 1931, 7 U.S.C 426,426b, 426c.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 60 to 120 days.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Based on program needs and availability of annual funding.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this program. This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Up to one year from the date of award. Funds are made available as required to cover expenditures. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds are provided to recipients when requests for advance or reimbursement are received and approved by the Agency.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Program reports are not applicable.
Cash reports are not applicable.
No progress reports are required.
SF-425, Federal Financial Report.
Requirements are specifically indicated in the award documents and may vary for given programs.
Narrative performance progress reports.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
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
(Salaries) FY 16 $6,649,664; FY 17 est $6,060,058; and FY 18 est $5,333,154 - APHIS has a difference between budget authority and obligations because there is carryover funding available from no year funding.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards?, 2 CFR Part 200; Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension? 2 CFR 417; ?Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace', 2 CFR Part 421; 'New Restrictions on Lobbying', 2 CFR Part 418; and Office of Management and Budget regulations governing 'Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public', 5 CFR 1320
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. See Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Eileen M. Berke, 4700 River Road, Unit 55, Suite 3B06.3, Riverdale, Maryland 20737 Email: eileen.m.berke@aphis.usda.gov Phone: (301) 851-2856
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Relevance to agency program mission and qualification of principle investigator and institution.
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