The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a grant to the University of Hawaii, with no competition expected. This grant is for funding an Invasive Ant Strike Team Technician to work at a 9-month field camp on Johnston Atoll. The technician’s primary purpose is to assist in the eradication of invasive ants. Responsibilities include preparing for the field camp in Honolulu, then on-island duties such as maintaining pesticide bait stations, enforcing quarantine measures, and monitoring ant and bird populations. The technician will also oversee volunteers participating in the eradication project and contribute to a technical report manuscript.
Opportunity ID: 91713
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 12510-1-J010 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Johnston Atoll Ant Eradication Technician |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.664 — Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 04, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $39,925 |
| Award Ceiling: | $39,925 |
| Award Floor: | $39,925 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education |
| 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 University of Hawaii according to 505 2.14 (1) (see the attached Notice of Intent to Award). NO COMPETITION IS EXPECTED � PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY. The Unviersity of Hawaii will provide an Invasive Ant Strike Team Technician who will work at a 9-month field camp to assist in eradication of the invasive ant. Duties performed by this technician: 1) in Honolulu; packing and preparing gear, food, and all items necessary for the camp; and 2) on-island include; maintaining pesticide bait stations, monitoring and enforcement of quarantine measures, monitoring ant and bird populations, bike and camp maintenance. The technician will be responsible for the oversight of volunteers assisting with the ant eradication project. A manuscript that could form the basis of a technical report will be drafted. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jason Hanley
Invasive Species Strike Team Leader (808) 271-2743 Email:Jason_Hanley@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jason Hanley Invasive Species Strike Team Leader (808) 271-2743 Email: Jason_Hanley@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.664 | PKG00051810 | May 04, 2011 | May 31, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
91713 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
91713 SF424A-1.0.pdf
91713 SF424B-1.1.pdf
91713 Project-1.1.pdf
91713 Budget-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
91713 Other-1.1.pdf