Fort Hunter Liggett Conservation Support
ID: 355246Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$307K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355246
Timeline
    Description

    The Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking proposals for a cooperative agreement aimed at habitat restoration and invasive species control at Fort Hunter Liggett in Monterey County, California. The primary objective of this initiative is to support the conservation of the federally endangered arroyo toad through targeted goat grazing and prescribed burns, aligning with federal laws regarding endangered species. This opportunity is specifically available to organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units (CESU) under the Californian, Colorado Plateau, and Great Basin regions, with approximately $306,660 in funding available for the project. Interested parties must submit a two-page statement of interest by August 8, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Cheryl Vendemia at cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil or by phone at 817-253-3341.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a Request for Statement of Interest (RFSI) for a cooperative agreement focused on habitat restoration and invasive species control at Fort Hunter Liggett, California. The primary objective is to support the conservation of the federally endangered arroyo toad using targeted goat grazing and prescribed burns. Approximately $306,660 is available for this project, which aims to enhance the environment while complying with federal laws related to endangered species. Interested organizations must belong to specified Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Regions and submit a two-page statement by August 8, 2024. The base period of performance for the agreement is 18 months, with potential follow-on periods based on funding. Key deliverables include annual reports detailing project progress, including vegetation surveys and data analysis, which will contribute to the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan. This initiative aligns with the Army's climate mitigation goals, emphasizing collaborative efforts among federal entities, local governments, and non-governmental organizations for ecological stewardship and resource management in support of military operations.
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