National Park Service Grant: Enhancing Invasive Plant Management at Santa Monica Mountains

This grant from the National Park Service aims to tackle the threat of invasive plant species in the Santa Monica Mountains. Recipients will partner with NPS personnel to implement integrated pest management strategies over two seasons. The project includes invasive plant control, native plant restoration, training for staff and volunteers, and monitoring to ensure the protection of natural resources. The goal is to reduce targeted invasive plant species and enhance the native habitat quality in the area. Applications are accepted until September 12, 2018.

Opportunity ID: 308627

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	P18AS00612
Funding Opportunity Title:	: Invasive Plant Control: Implementing Integrated Pest Management at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
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:	15.944 — Natural Resource Stewardship
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Aug 29, 2018
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 12, 2018 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with MRT.
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 12, 2018 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with MRT.
Archive Date:	Sep 28, 2018
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$45,000
Award Ceiling:	$45,000
Award Floor:	$45,000

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:	National Park Service
Description:	Invasive species are one of the most significant threats to global biodiversity, impacting natural areas by altering ecosystem properties and suppressing native populations. More than 100 invasive species occur in the SMMNRA, decreasing native habitat quality, increasing the potential for wildfire ignition and spread, and impacting recreational opportunities. Personnel from the Recipient and NPS will work in partnership over two seasons to implement actions that provide for best management practices to control invasive nonnative plant species on federal and non-federal public lands in and adjacent to the SMMNRA. Through this task agreement we will carry out best management practices taking an integrated pest-management approach. As a result we expect reductions in invasive plant species targeted for control. We will accomplish this work by: â¿¢ Implementing comprehensive invasive plant control, including treatment, monitoring and effectiveness assessments. â¿¢ Native plant community restoration work. â¿¢ Accomplishing work with technicians, partner staff, interns and volunteers. â¿¢ Maintaining tool and herbicide inventories to ensure proper handling/use, cleaning, storage, and loss prevention. â¿¢ Training for crew members in project implementation protocols and the safe and effective use of hand tools, power equipment and herbicides. â¿¢ Monitoring prior to work activities to ensure protection of natural and cultural resources from damage. â¿¢ Ensuring all safety and work procedures are properly followed. â¿¢ Evaluation of all monitoring protocols and conservation techniques employed under this agreement to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Dissemination of findings to local agency partners and the public.
Link to Additional Information:	http://ww.grants.gov
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Financial Assistance Agreements Specialist Paula Owens 805-370-2328 Paula_Owens@nps.gov Email:Paula_Owens@nps.gov

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