PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To reduce damage caused by mammals and birds and those mammal and bird species that are reservoirs for zoonotic diseases, (except for urban rodent control through control and research activities). Wherever feasible, humane methods will be emphasized.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. AGRICULTURE;
- Resource Conservation and Development;
- Technical Assistance, Information and Services;
- Forestry;
2. NATURAL RESOURCES;
- Wildlife Research and Preservation;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- State;
- Local;
- Public nonprofit institution/organization;
- Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments;
- Farmer/Rancher/Agriculture Producer;
- Industrialist/Business Person;
- Land/Property Owner;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Local (includes State-designated Indian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Public non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments;
- Individual/Family;
- Private non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);