The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) is offering this grant to support its Brown Treesnake (BTS) Control Program. This grant is for preventing the dispersal of the invasive Brown Treesnake from Guam to other geographic areas. It also aims to fund efforts towards the suppression and eventual eradication of existing BTS populations. This vital initiative seeks to mitigate the severe ecological impact of this invasive species, protecting vulnerable ecosystems and native biodiversity in sensitive insular environments. Proposals are being requested for this critical conservation effort.
Opportunity ID: 148038
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OIA-FY2012-BTS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | OIA Brown Treesnake Control Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | Invasive Brown Treesnake Control and Management |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.875 — Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,995,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are the members of the Brown Treesnake Technical Working Group which includes, but is not limited to, representatives of the governments of Guam, the Commonwealth Northern Mariana Islands, and the State of Hawaii. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | The Office of Insular AffairsÂ’ (OIA) is requesting fiscal year 2012 funding proposals for its Brown Treesnake (BTS) Control Program. The Program is intended to prevent the dispersal of the invasive Brown Treesnake from Guam to other geographic areas and to work towards suppression, and ultimately eradication, of existing populations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faride Kraft
Program Specialist Phone 202-219-1335 Email:faride_kraft@ios.doi.gov |
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Faride Kraft Program Specialist Phone 202-219-1335 Email: faride_kraft@ios.doi.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OIA-FY2012-BTS | OIA Brown Treesnake Control Program | PKG00101198 | Mar 01, 2012 | Apr 13, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
148038 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
148038 SF424A-1.0.pdf
148038 SF424C-1.0.pdf
148038 SF424B-1.1.pdf
148038 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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