This FWS New Mexico grant funds an Invasive Species Mapping and Control Project across four National Wildlife Refuges. It provides hands-on training and career exploration for diverse interns in natural resource conservation, alongside professional development in life skills and leadership. The project focuses on mapping, controlling, and monitoring invasive plants such as thistles, perennial pepperweed, and Russian knapweed. Applicants must hold a New Mexico herbicide application license and supply their own vehicles and equipment. FWS will provide necessary herbicides and determine application standards for this time-sensitive work, scheduled from May 15 to July 15, 2010.
Opportunity ID: 54031
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NWRS-R2-22520-ST1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FWS New Mexico Invasive Species Mapping and Control Project 2010 |
| 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: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 02, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, federal, state, local and tribal governments and organizations, and foreign governments. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Region 2 |
| Description: | The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) New Mexico Invasive Species Strike Team (NMISST) implements invasive species management at six National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) in the state. This Task Agreement will provide interns from diverse backgrounds with hands-on training, skill development and career exploration in the preservation, conservation and restoration of natural resources. In addition to the conservation training activities, professional development will also be provided in life skills, job readiness skills, leadership, and stewardship of their national wildlife refuges. General oversight is provided by the New Mexico National Wildlife Refuge staff and the NMISST program Coordinator. The scope of this project includes mapping, control and monitoring of invasive plant species at four refuges. Government will not supply vehicles or equipment and app licant must have liscense to apply herbicide in the state of New Mexico. Plant species addressed in this task include but are not limited to invasive thistles, perennial pepperweed, and Russian knapweed. Due to time-sensitive chemical application requirements, schedules are firm once agreed upon by applicant and FWS NMISST. FWS NMISST will provide all herbicides and surfactants as needed and determine the standards for application rates of chemicals. The FWS NMISST will award one applicant. Work will need to begin as early as May 15, 2010 and be completed by July 15, 2010. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gina Dello Russo
Ecologist 575-835-1828 Email:gina_dellorusso@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Gina Dello Russo Ecologist 575-835-1828 Email: gina_dellorusso@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.608 | PKG00018296 | Apr 26, 2010 | May 03, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54031 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
54031 SF424D-1.1.pdf
54031 SF424C-1.0.pdf
54031 SF424B-1.1.pdf
54031 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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