F22AP02623
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The Gopher Frog (Lithobates rana capito) is currently petitioned for listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and is on the National Listing Work Plan as a FY25 species. Yet, we still do not fully understand the taxonomic status, or levels of genetic diversity within the species.
A thorough understanding of population segments, levels of genetic diversity, historical trends in effective population size, and methods to track individuals genetically across the range of Gopher Frogs would help unify managers acting to conserve the species. Importantly, it would help quantify degrees of redundancy and resiliency across the range, which will inform the Species Status Assessment (SSA).
As such, we propose to sequence thousands of loci from 1,000 already collected Gopher Frog samples across the species range. We will assess phylogeographic structure, evaluate if any distinct population segments exist, quantify levels of genetic diversity for all metapopulations, assess the possibility of captive reintroductions across the range, estimate changes in population sizes over recent history, and test methods to identify individuals genetically.
Our work will be crucial to the SSA and help inform management decisions on the ground for this petitioned species.
A thorough understanding of population segments, levels of genetic diversity, historical trends in effective population size, and methods to track individuals genetically across the range of Gopher Frogs would help unify managers acting to conserve the species. Importantly, it would help quantify degrees of redundancy and resiliency across the range, which will inform the Species Status Assessment (SSA).
As such, we propose to sequence thousands of loci from 1,000 already collected Gopher Frog samples across the species range. We will assess phylogeographic structure, evaluate if any distinct population segments exist, quantify levels of genetic diversity for all metapopulations, assess the possibility of captive reintroductions across the range, estimate changes in population sizes over recent history, and test methods to identify individuals genetically.
Our work will be crucial to the SSA and help inform management decisions on the ground for this petitioned species.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
South Carolina
United States
Geographic Scope
State-Wide
Related Opportunity
Tangled Bank Conservation was awarded
Project Grant F22AP02623
worth $132,000
from Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4: Southeast in October 2022 with work to be completed primarily in South Carolina United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 15.660 Candidate Species Conservation.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity FY22 Candidate Species Conservation Fund.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/16/22
Period of Performance
10/1/22
Start Date
9/30/25
End Date
Funding Split
$132.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$132.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
F22AP02623
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
None
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
140F09 FWS HEADQUARTERS
Funding Office
140F04 FWS SOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE
Awardee UEI
QE9BTU89LYF4
Awardee CAGE
7SDX7
Performance District
90
Senators
Lindsey Graham
Tim Scott
Tim Scott
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resource Management, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior (014-1611) | Conservation and land management | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $132,000 | 100% |
Modified: 8/16/22