Management Invasive Species, Aquatic Plants and Management Habitat, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, 354 CES/CEIE, Natural Resources
ID: 359243Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Alaska District (DOD-COE-AK)

Award Range

$0 - $133K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359243
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    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, is offering a funding opportunity through a cooperative agreement aimed at managing invasive species and aquatic plants, as well as habitat management at Eielson Air Force Base (EAFB) in Alaska. The primary objective is to implement natural resource management activities that protect biological diversity and ecological health, in alignment with EAFB’s Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP), focusing on eradicating invasive aquatic plants and enhancing habitats for native fish and wildlife. This initiative is crucial for maintaining functional ecosystems and sustainable populations of native species, thereby minimizing conflicts between military operations and natural resource management. The total estimated funding for this project is $714,861, with proposals due by July 7, 2025. Interested applicants can contact Grants Specialist Pamela Iverson at pamela.iverson@usace.army.mil or by phone at 907-753-2555 for further information.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, is announcing a funding opportunity through a cooperative agreement to support the management of invasive species and aquatic plants, as well as habitat management at Eielson Air Force Base (EAFB), Alaska. The objective is to implement natural resource management activities that protect biological diversity and ecological health, aligning with EAFB’s Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). The project has an estimated total funding of $714,861 with a goal to eradicate invasive aquatic plants and enhance habitats for native fish and wildlife across specific waterbodies at EAFB. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Proposals must be submitted by July 7, 2025, and will be evaluated based on experience, technical approach, and cost, with significant government involvement anticipated throughout the project's lifecycle. The cooperative agreement's period of performance spans 12 months with options for two additional years contingent on funding availability.
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