The Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge is offering a grant of $64,000 for invasive species removal and restoration treatments, specifically targeting saltcedar and athel on 40 acres within the Burned Areas Rehabilitation program. The grant aims to preserve existing vegetation for wildlife habitat by individually treating invasive trees with herbicide. Trained sawyers, pesticide applicators, and experienced crewmembers are needed to complete the project, as lack of staff is hindering rehabilitation efforts. The grant requires detailed reporting on treatment methods, acreage, and effectiveness to restore essential habitat for migratory birds. Application deadline is Jul 07, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 277568
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00302 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR Invasive Tree Removal |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.652 — Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to Single Source to the American Conservation Experience |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2015 This is a Notice of Intent to Single Source to the American Conservation Experience |
| Archive Date: | Jun 29, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $64,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $64,000 |
| Award Floor: | $64,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Funding in the amount of $64,000 is available to conduct invasive species removal and restoration treatments, primarily in the removal of saltcedar and athel, at the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge on approximately 40 acres designated in the Burned Areas Rehabilitation program. Removal of these species are in areas where existing vegetation must be preserved for wildlife habitat and invasive trees must be treated individually by cutting and treating with herbicide. Lack of staff is the limiting factor to completing treatment in these areas and rehabilitating the site to pre fire conditions and restoring habitat essential to migratory and neotropical birds.
This project requires the assistance of trained and certified sawyers, pesticide applicators, and other experienced crewmembers in invasive species management in addition to furnishing all the necessary equipment to conduct the work. Crews will provide detailed reports concerning treatments, including methods, acreage and effectiveness. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michelle L. Willcox, Program Analyst/Grants Specialist, 505 248-7486
Michelle_Willcox@fws.gov Email:Michelle_Willcox@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 277568 Full Announcement-1 -> lrgv ace nofo.pdf
Folder 277568 Full Announcement-1 -> lrgv_ace_noi.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Michelle L. Willcox, Program Analyst/Grants Specialist, 505 248-7486 Michelle_Willcox@fws.gov Email: Michelle_Willcox@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.652 | PKG00217662 | Jun 30, 2015 | Jul 07, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
277568 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
277568 SF424B-1.1.pdf
277568 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
277568 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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