The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is offering this grant to control or eradicate invasive species and restore native habitats on National Wildlife Refuges, with emphasis on Arizona. This grant is for American Conservation Experience (ACE), uniquely qualified to provide efficient, economical youth hand crews. These ‘shovel-ready’ teams, including certified sawyers and pesticide applicators, are crucial for accessing areas where heavy equipment or aerial spraying is impractical. Their work supports early detection and rapid response (EDRR) to new threats, re-treating restoration sites, preparing burned areas, and treating infestations in fragile habitats. The grant’s purpose is to prevent invasive species spread and restore ecological integrity, benefiting both the refuges and providing valuable work experience for crews.
Opportunity ID: 74173
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SWAZNWR-2010-02A |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FWS Arizona Invasive Species Mapping and Control Project 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | null |
| 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: | Feb 25, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 04, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 04, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 03, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,555 |
| Award Ceiling: | $437,445 |
| Award Floor: | $200,555 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a single source award to American Conservation Experience for the continuation of invasive species control on any National Wildlife Refuge with primary emphasis on National Wildlife Refuges in Arizona. No other applications will be considered. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Region 2 |
| Description: | Unique Qualifications – The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon the specific need in which the work is accomplished. Eligible applicants are limited to American Conservation Experience (ACE). ACE provides the needed service by utilizing youth hand crews that are both efficient, economical, and “shovel ready” as well as trained and certified sawyers and certified pesticide applicators. Invasive species pose a serious threat to the health and integrity of natural communities on all National Wildlife Refuges. An integral part of the invasive species program is the use of hand crews who can work in areas where it is not possible or practical to use heavy equipment or aerial chemical spraying. Hand crews are also an asset to re-treat and maintain restoration sites, restore and prepare burned areas (i.e. Island Fire, Cibola Fire), treat new invasive species infestations, and to work in fragile habitat. ACE crews provide an effective economical means to meet these needs and they benefit by gaining valuable work experience.
Project and Purpose – The principal purpose of this agreement is to control or eradicate invasive species and to restore native habitats on National Wildlife Refuges. Invasive species control/eradication, with emphasis on early detection/rapid response (EDRR) to new infestations to prevent spread, is a priority of the Invasive Species Strike Team program. Restoration efforts may occur on any National Wildlife Refuge, with emphasis on Arizonas refuges. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Renee Robichaud
Assistant Refuge Supervisor Phone 505-248-6480 Email:renee_robichaud@fws.gov |
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