This grant is for a project to study chronic wasting disease (CWD) in wild deer in Northern Colorado. The goal is to understand how CWD and other factors affect deer populations and to develop better testing methods for CWD. The project involves capturing and monitoring deer, analyzing samples, and sharing data with federal researchers.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and certain non-profit organizations that are interested in wildlife research, specifically related to deer and chronic wasting disease.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting after the deadline
- Submitting through Grants.gov instead of ezFedGrants
- Not having a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement if indirect costs are included
- Exceeding the indirect cost limit
- Not being one of the eligible applicant types
What You May Need
- Fully executed current Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) if applicable
- Indirect Cost Rate Negotiation exemption letter if applicable
- Access to ezFedGrants for submission
- Project proposal
- Budget plan
- Research protocols (e.g., IACUC, IBC)
- Plan for capturing and monitoring deer
- Plan for data analysis and sharing
- Collaborative agreement with NWRC
Cautions
- Proposals must be submitted through ezFedGrants, not Grants.gov.
- Indirect costs must be disclosed for sub-awards.
- Performance period must not exceed 24 months without an approved extension.
- Ensure all protocols are prepared by the awardee.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and non-profit organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status. These entities must be capable of conducting wildlife research, particularly related to deer and chronic wasting disease.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and certain non-profit organizations that are interested in wildlife research, specifically related to deer and chronic wasting disease.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting after the deadline
- Submitting through Grants.gov instead of ezFedGrants
- Not having a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement if indirect costs are included
- Exceeding the indirect cost limit
- Not being one of the eligible applicant types
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for capturing and monitoring deer, analyzing samples, conducting spatial analyses, and preparing reports and presentations. They also cover access to necessary research facilities and equipment.
Total Program Funding
$413,380
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 21, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026(4 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register and access ezFedGrants
- Prepare project proposal
- Prepare budget plan
- Gather necessary research protocols
- Submit NICRA or exemption letter if applicable
- Submit application by August 31, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
- Coordinate with NWRC for data sharing and analysis