The Hawaii Department of Natural Resources is offering grants for the Kau FR Invasives Control project in Ka`ū Forest Reserve. This initiative aims to remove invasive ungulates, protect watershed, and restore native ecosystems. The project is crucial for reintroducing the endangered `Alalā and safeguarding various endangered species including forest birds, Hawaiian hoary bat, and rare plants. By protecting the ecosystem from damage by introduced animals, this project benefits the public and ensures the habitat’s security for the recovery of listed plant and animal species. Apply before August 27, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 239828
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F13AS00313 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Kau FR Invasives Control |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.657 — Endangered Species Conservation – Recovery Implementation Funds |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 50,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | This agreement is being implemented to undertake critically needed conservation actions in Ka`ū Forest Reserve including removal of invasive ungulates (feral cattle, pigs and sheep) from inside a 2000-acre fenced management unit in the FR. This project is part of a 15 year management plan for the Ka’u FR which includes protection of 12,000 acres through fencing of conservation units, ungulate removal, weed control, and other management to protect and restore watershed, native forest ecosystems and unique native species. Implementation of these essential management actions are required for the reintroduction of the endangered `Alalā as well as for the benefit of other trust resources: three endangered forest birds, the endangered Hawaiian hoary bat, one endangered invertebrate, and 18 rare plants (nine endangered, three candidate, six PEP). This project will benefit the public by protecting the ecosystem from damage by introduced ungulates and provide secure habitat for recovery of listed plant and animal species. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1