The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is offering a grant for its Arizona Invasive Species Strike Team (AZISST) program, focusing on invasive species management across National Wildlife Refuges. This initiative provides a unique internship opportunity for individuals from diverse backgrounds, offering hands-on training, skill development, and career exploration in natural resource preservation and restoration. Beyond conservation, interns receive professional development in life skills, job readiness, leadership, and stewardship. The project’s scope includes mapping, controlling, and monitoring invasive plant species, with primary work at four refuges. Key species include salt cedar and buffle grass. Applicants must hold an Arizona herbicide license. FWS provides necessary equipment and herbicides. Work is scheduled from October 2010 to September 2011, with one applicant to be awarded.
Opportunity ID: 56749
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SWAZNWR-2010-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FWS Arizona Invasive Species Mapping and Control Project 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 26, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 03, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $112,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $112,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | nonprofit organizations, federal, state, local and tribal governments and organizations, and foreign governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Region 2 |
| Description: | The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Arizona Invasive Species Strike Team (AZISST) implements invasive species management at nine National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) in the state. This Task Agreement will provide interns from diverse backgrounds with hands-on training, skill development and career exploration in the preservation, conservation and restoration of natural resources. In addition to the conservation training activities, professional development will also be provided in life skills, job readiness skills, leadership, and stewardship of their National Wildlife Refuges. General oversight is provided by the AZISST Coordinator and refuge staff. The scope of this project includes mapping, control and monitoring of invasive plant species, and early detection/rapid response of invasive plants at potentially nine refuges, however, primary work will be at four refuges. The ISST program will provide the necessary PPE and herbicides during the length of this agreement and additionally, one vehicle during the October through January full-time work period. Applicant must have license to apply herbicide in the state of Arizona. Plant species addressed in this task include but are not limited to salt cedar, buffle grass, African (Sahara) mustard, Salvinia, and tumbleweed. Due to time-sensitive chemical application requirements, schedules are firm once agreed upon by applicant and FWS AZISST. FWS AZISST will provide all herbicides and surfactants as needed and determine the standards for application rates of chemicals. The FWS AZISST will award one applicant. Work will need to begin as early as October 4, 2010 and be completed by September 30, 2011. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brenda Zaun
ISST Coordinator (AZ) SW AZ NWRC 928-345-4911 Email:Brenda_Zaun@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected eligibility info. | Aug 26, 2010 | |
| Corrected "other" category in Eligibility. | Aug 26, 2010 | |
| Aug 24, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SWAZNWR-2010-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FWS Arizona Invasive Species Mapping and Control Project 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 26, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 03, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $112,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $112,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | nonprofit organizations, federal, state, local and tribal governments and organizations, and foreign governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Region 2 |
| Description: | The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Arizona Invasive Species Strike Team (AZISST) implements invasive species management at nine National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) in the state. This Task Agreement will provide interns from diverse backgrounds with hands-on training, skill development and career exploration in the preservation, conservation and restoration of natural resources. In addition to the conservation training activities, professional development will also be provided in life skills, job readiness skills, leadership, and stewardship of their National Wildlife Refuges. General oversight is provided by the AZISST Coordinator and refuge staff. The scope of this project includes mapping, control and monitoring of invasive plant species, and early detection/rapid response of invasive plants at potentially nine refuges, however, primary work will be at four refuges. The ISST program will provide the necessary PPE and herbicides during the length of this agreement and additionally, one vehicle during the October through January full-time work period. Applicant must have license to apply herbicide in the state of Arizona. Plant species addressed in this task include but are not limited to salt cedar, buffle grass, African (Sahara) mustard, Salvinia, and tumbleweed. Due to time-sensitive chemical application requirements, schedules are firm once agreed upon by applicant and FWS AZISST. FWS AZISST will provide all herbicides and surfactants as needed and determine the standards for application rates of chemicals. The FWS AZISST will award one applicant. Work will need to begin as early as October 4, 2010 and be completed by September 30, 2011. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brenda Zaun
ISST Coordinator (AZ) SW AZ NWRC 928-345-4911 Email:Brenda_Zaun@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SWAZNWR-2010-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FWS Arizona Invasive Species Mapping and Control Project 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 03, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $112,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $112,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Foreign governments. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Region 2 |
| Description: | The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Arizona Invasive Species Strike Team (AZISST) implements invasive species management at nine National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) in the state. This Task Agreement will provide interns from diverse backgrounds with hands-on training, skill development and career exploration in the preservation, conservation and restoration of natural resources. In addition to the conservation training activities, professional development will also be provided in life skills, job readiness skills, leadership, and stewardship of their National Wildlife Refuges. General oversight is provided by the AZISST Coordinator and refuge staff. The scope of this project includes mapping, control and monitoring of invasive plant species, and early detection/rapid response of invasive plants at potentially nine refuges, however, primary work will be at four refuges. The ISST program will provide the necessary PPE and herbicides during the length of this agreement and additionally, one vehicle during the October through January full-time work period. Applicant must have license to apply herbicide in the state of Arizona. Plant species addressed in this task include but are not limited to salt cedar, buffle grass, African (Sahara) mustard, Salvinia, and tumbleweed. Due to time-sensitive chemical application requirements, schedules are firm once agreed upon by applicant and FWS AZISST. FWS AZISST will provide all herbicides and surfactants as needed and determine the standards for application rates of chemicals. The FWS AZISST will award one applicant. Work will need to begin as early as October 4, 2010 and be completed by September 30, 2011. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brenda Zaun
ISST Coordinator (AZ) SW AZ NWRC 928-345-4911 Email:Brenda_Zaun@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SWAZNWR-2010-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FWS Arizona Invasive Species Mapping and Control Project 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.649 — Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 03, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 03, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $112,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $112,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Region 2 |
| Description: | The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Arizona Invasive Species Strike Team (AZISST) implements invasive species management at nine National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) in the state. This Task Agreement will provide interns from diverse backgrounds with hands-on training, skill development and career exploration in the preservation, conservation and restoration of natural resources. In addition to the conservation training activities, professional development will also be provided in life skills, job readiness skills, leadership, and stewardship of their National Wildlife Refuges. General oversight is provided by the AZISST Coordinator and refuge staff. The scope of this project includes mapping, control and monitoring of invasive plant species, and early detection/rapid response of invasive plants at potentially nine refuges, however, primary work will be at four refuges. The ISST program will provide the necessary PPE and herbicides during the length of this agreement and additionally, one vehicle during the October through January full-time work period. Applicant must have license to apply herbicide in the state of Arizona. Plant species addressed in this task include but are not limited to salt cedar, buffle grass, African (Sahara) mustard, Salvinia, and tumbleweed. Due to time-sensitive chemical application requirements, schedules are firm once agreed upon by applicant and FWS AZISST. FWS AZISST will provide all herbicides and surfactants as needed and determine the standards for application rates of chemicals. The FWS AZISST will award one applicant. Work will need to begin as early as October 4, 2010 and be completed by September 30, 2011. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brenda Zaun
ISST Coordinator (AZ) SW AZ NWRC 928-345-4911 Email:Brenda_Zaun@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 56749 Full Announcement-1 -> swaznwr-2010-002 full announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Brenda Zaun ISST Coordinator (AZ) SW AZ NWRC 928-345-4911 Email: Brenda_Zaun@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.649 | PKG00020541 | Aug 20, 2010 | Sep 03, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
56749 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
56749 SF424D-1.1.pdf
56749 SF424C-1.0.pdf
56749 SF424B-1.1.pdf
56749 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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