The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a grant to the Department of the Interior, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, Division of Fisheries to address the aftermath of Hurricane Michael at Tyndall Air Force Base. The grant aims to remove downed timber, prevent wildfires, and replant trees on 4,000 acres of land. The devastation caused by the hurricane requires urgent restoration efforts to mitigate risks and restore the natural habitat. This grant opportunity is vital for the preservation and recovery of the impacted ecosystem.
Opportunity ID: 316508
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00225 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Forest Restoration and Monitoring on Tyndall Air Force Base, FL |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief Environment |
| 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: | May 29, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 29, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2019 THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2019 THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $13,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Departmental policy (505 DM 2.14,B. (2) and is within the discretion of the Agency. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE, AND THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) intends to award a cooperative agreement to Department of the Interior, United States (U.S.) Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, Division of Fisheries to remove downed timber on 4,000 acres resulting from damage caused by Hurricane Michael at Tyndall Air Force Base. In addition to the catastrophic impacts to base house, utilities, and infrastructure, the extreme winds produced by the hurricane destroyed over 90% of the pine forest that previously dominated portions of the base. The downed trees now present an increased risk for wildfires particularly with the dry summer months approaching. In addition to the hazards the debris creates, the area needs to cleared in order to replant trees. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grant Msangement Specialist Kerri Heywood 404 679-4066
kerri_heywood@fws.gov Email:kerri_heywood@fws.gov |
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