The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering this grant to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Indian Reservation to prevent the spread of quagga mussels and other harmful invasive species. This grant is for the critical purpose of safeguarding the Columbia River Basin and Wild Horse Reservoir from ecological damage caused by these invasive organisms. The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, in collaboration with the Bureau of Reclamation, will implement a comprehensive prevention program. This program involves providing essential watercraft inspection services to intercept potential threats, deploying specialized decontamination equipment to neutralize invasive species, and ensuring adequate staff support for continuous monitoring and enforcement. This initiative aims to protect the region’s aquatic ecosystems by proactively mitigating the risk of invasive species introduction and proliferation.
Opportunity ID: 55989
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-AIS-R1PJH |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Intent to Award – Quagga Mussel Prevention at Wild Horse Reservoir |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 03, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley Indian Reservation according to 505 DM 2.14 B(4) [see attached NOI). No competition is expected. The purpose of this project is to prevent the spread of quagga mussels and other harmful invasive species into the Columbia River Basin and Wild Horse Reservoir. The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley, in partnership with the Bureau of Reclamation, will provide watercraft inspection, decontamination equipment, and staff support. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Paul Heimowitz
Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Phone 503-736-4722 Email:paul_heimowitz@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 55989 Other Supporting Documents-Notice of Intent to Award 1 -> notice of intent – fwsaisr1pjh.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Paul Heimowitz Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator Phone 503-736-4722 Email: paul_heimowitz@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.608 | PKG00019841 | Jul 21, 2010 | Aug 03, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55989 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
55989 SF424A-1.0.pdf
55989 SF424C-1.0.pdf
55989 Mandatory_SF424D-1.1.pdf
55989 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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