Brown Treesnake Program 2025 funding announcement
ID: 357830Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of the Interior (DOI)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357830
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior has announced the Brown Treesnake Program 2025 funding opportunity, offering grants aimed at preventing the spread of the invasive Brown Treesnake (BTS) from Guam to other regions and suppressing its population on the island. The program seeks proposals for projects that include interdiction efforts, public outreach, and early detection initiatives, with a focus on enhancing control technologies and landscape-scale suppression activities. A total of $3.5 million is available for this discretionary grant program, with applications due by April 9, 2025, and eligibility limited to members of the Brown Treesnake Technical Working Group, primarily from Guam, the Commonwealth Northern Mariana Islands, and Hawaii. Interested applicants can contact Hailey McCoy at hailey_mccoy@ios.doi.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    hailey_mccoy@ios.doi.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Foa_Content_of_OIA-BTS-2025.pdf
    The Office of Insular Affairs has announced funding opportunities for the Brown Treesnake (BTS) Control Program for fiscal year 2025, with a total of $3.5 million available to support projects focused on preventing the spread of the invasive species to other U.S. jurisdictions, suppressing its population on Guam, and enhancing early detection efforts. Targeted applicants include members of the Brown Treesnake Technical Working Group, primarily representatives from Guam, the Commonwealth Northern Mariana Islands, and Hawaii. Proposals are due by April 9, 2025, with a limit of seven awards anticipated. The program prioritizes interception efforts at ports, the development of new control technologies, and landscape-scale suppression activities. All applicants must hold valid registrations with SAM.gov to participate and comply with extensive grant preparation requirements, including detailed project narrations and budgets. The document outlines the criteria for eligibility reviews, merit assessments, and the selection process, leveraging the governance of federal guidelines and legislation to mitigate the ecological and economic risks associated with BTS. Successful applicants must adhere to specific reporting, compliance, and auditing standards throughout the project lifecycle, emphasizing the program’s rigorous oversight and commitment to preserving regional ecosystems.
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