Endangered Masked Bobwhite Quail Rearing Facility, Africam Safari, Puebla, Mexico

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Endangered Masked Bobwhite Quail Rearing Facility, Africam Safari, Puebla, Mexico: This is a single-source award of FY09 funding to Africam Safari via a new grant agreement with the recipient. The single-source determination is made in accordance with criteria No. 2 under Department of Interior (505 DM 2 at 2.14). The objective of this grant agreement with Africam Safari is to facilitate the development, operation, and maintenance of a new captive breeding facility for Masked Bobwhite Quail. Africam Safari is a large Mexican zoological park (700+ acres) located on the outskirts of Puebla, Mexico. 1. It is the first and only zoological park in all of Latin America to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a non-profit organization that accredits zoos and aquariums. This is key, because at this time we are requiring AZA accreditation. 2. Member of the Conservation Breeding Specialists Group (C.B.S.G.). 3. Member of Asociacion Latino Americana de Parques Zoologicos, Acuarios y Afines (ALPZA). 4. Member of and the Associacion Mundial de Zoologicos Y Acuarios (WAZA). Africam Safari's Scientific Director Frank Camacho is the current president of the Asociacion de Zoologicos, Criaderos, and Acuarios de Mexico, A.C. [AZCAM (Zoos, Breeders and Aquariums)]. Africam Safari has over 300 employees including 9 veterinarians; several are experts in avian medicine. One of the only zoological institutions that have an endangered bird conservation department, it employees several endangered avian breeding specialists. Africam Safari is an off campus research site for the National University in Mexico City giving them access to research specialists in a variety of zoological disciplines. They have full-time records and permit specialist who keeps studbooks and is versed in the intricacies of the import permit process. Africam Safari have an architect that specializes in animal enclosures who will work with BANWR staff to design the facility. Climate in Puebla is compatible with holding MBW in outdoor pens and is located close to the Mexico City Airport a logistical benefit for transporting birds and/or eggs.
Federal Grant Title: Endangered Masked Bobwhite Quail Rearing Facility, Africam Safari, Puebla, Mexico
Federal Agency Name: Region 2
Grant Categories: Natural Resources
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: NWRS-R2-22530-02
Type of Funding: Other
CFDA Numbers: 15.642
CFDA Descriptions: Challenge Cost Share
Current Application Deadline: Aug 18, 2009
Original Application Deadline: Aug 18, 2009
Posted Date: Aug 11, 2009
Creation Date: Aug 11, 2009
Archive Date: Sep 17, 2009
Total Program Funding: $40,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $40,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $40,000
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility
Opportunity is for a sole source, Africam Safari.
Grant Announcement Contact
Sally Gall Supervisory Wildlife Refuge Specialist 520-823-4251 x103

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