WNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY26)

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WNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY26)

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CSFA Number

422-20-3323

CSFA Popular Name

WNS

Title

WNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY26)

Description

White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a disease of hibernating bats caused by the invasive fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). WNS is confirmed in at least 12 bat species in North America, including three that are federally listed as threatened or endangered and one that is proposed to be listed. The disease’s impacts vary among affected species, and its impact to multiple recently or not yet exposed species is uncertain. The work funded through the WNS Grants to States and Tribes will assist partners in their efforts to combat the disease and conserve affected or vulnerable species. In addition, the projects funded will strengthen the scientific information needed and apply this information to support decisions for management of bats.

Awarding Agency Name

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name

Lois Kanter

Agency Contact Phone

217-685-3473

Agency Contact Email

lois.kanter@illinois.gov

Program

Fund Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Opportunity Manager

Lois Kanter

Additional Users

Announcement Type

Initial Announcement

Assistance Listings Number

15.684

Public Link

https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/2ab71d32-e702-46ce-ac08-1f6c4f53aac5

Is Published

Yes Funding Information

Opportunity Funding

$25,999.00

Funding Sources

Federal Or Federal Pass Through

Funding Source Description

USFWS White Nose Syndrome Funding. Funding is nationally competitive.

Funding Restrictions

By invitation only Award Information

Indirect Costs Allowed

Yes Submission Information

Submission Timeline Type

Rolling

Submission Open Date

8/8/2025 12:00 PM (CDT) Question Submission Information

Question Submission Email Address

Lois. Kanter@illinois.gov) Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type

Public

Eligible Applicants

Government Organizations, Education Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations

Applicant Eligibility Information

Beneficiary Eligibility Information

Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information Award Administration Information

State Award Notices

Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the award.

Administrative and National Policy Requirements

Endangered Species Act of 1973

Reporting

Reporting requirements vary upon award length. Requirements will be included in the grant agreement if applicant is selected.

State Awarding Agency Contacts

Lois Kanter- lois.kanter@illinois.gov

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Topic areas: Life Sciences and Health, Circular Economy and Sustainability, Agriculture and Food, Energy and Environment.

Funding amount

This grant provides $1K-$75K in funding, up to $75K per award.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

WNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY26) is administered by DNR (422) (DNR), listed via DNR (422).