The US Fish and Wildlife Service is offering this grant to combat Hydrilla infestations in the Connecticut River and its watershed. Funded with $250,000 from FY2023 Congressional appropriations, this grant’s primary purpose is to prevent the further spread of Hydrilla, first detected in 2016, into inland and tributary waters. Key objectives include expanding surveillance for early detection, enabling rapid response to new infestations, and managing existing populations. Furthermore, it supports education and outreach to enhance public awareness and influence water user behavior regarding this invasive aquatic plant, protecting the critical New England watershed.
Opportunity ID: 353798
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00539 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Hydrilla Early Detection, Surveillance, and Response in the Connecticut River |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.608 — Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 25, 2024 Due date set to allow awarding of grants before the end of the current Federal Fiscal Year. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 25, 2024 Due date set to allow awarding of grants before the end of the current Federal Fiscal Year. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) received FY2023 funding from Congress for the sole purpose of managing and improving the understanding of submerged aquatic invasive grasses with focus on Hydrilla, Milfoil, and Elodea. The Northeast Region is managing $250,000 of these funds. The Service is seeking proposals that address Hydrilla infestations in the Connecticut River.Hydrilla was first detected in the Connecticut River in 2016. The Connecticut River stretches from the Canadian border through New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, finally emptying into Long Island Sound. With 38 main tributaries, the watershed plays an important role in New England’s identity. Funds made available through this grant opportunity will support the following priority goals:Prevention of further spread of hydrilla into inland and tributary watersExpansion of surveillance in the Connecticut River and to tributaries and nearby watersEarly detection surveillance in tributaries and nearby waters.Rapid response efforts supporting control and eradication of new infestationsManagement and containment of existing populationsImprove awareness and affect behavior of water users through education and outreach initiatives. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sandra Keppner
sandra_keppner@fws.gov Email:sandra_keppner@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 353798 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_F23AS00539.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sandra Keppner sandra_keppner@fws.gov Email: sandra_keppner@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.608 | F23AS00539 | Hydrilla Early Detection, Surveillance, and Response in the Connecticut River | PKG00286081 | Apr 25, 2024 | May 25, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353798 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353798 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353798 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
353798 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353798 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
353798 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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