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.

This project is intended to provide Eielson Air Force Base (EAFB) in implementing natural resources management activities including but not limited to conservation of natural resources on such installations, protectiveness provisions related to the management of fish and wildlife resources, maintain functional ecosystems and natural diversity including sustainable populations, native species, and ecological communities. This project will eradicate invasive aquatic plants and manage vegetation in and around EAFB waterbodies in support of EAFB Natural Resource Program to develop habitat conditions favorable to the production of native fish, wildlife species, and vegetation. This project implements the EAFB Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) with the objective of protecting and enhancing biological diversity and ecological health on all Department of Defense (DoD) lands achieving the goals of minimizing conflicts between military mission, wildlife, natural resources, and land use by providing for &#8220;natural resource protection, enhancement, and restoration, where necessary for support of fish, wildlife, or plants.&#8221; This project meets the requirements of the INRMP and fulfills agency responsibilities for natural resource stewardship. The project will optimize the management of EAFB managed lands and waterbodies, minimize restrictions to the military mission due to natural resource related constraints, and manage game and non-game fish and wildlife species for long-term sustainability, diversity, and productivity of the ecosystem. This cooperative agreement will be awarded pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 670 (Sikes Act). The Recipient for this cooperative agreement must be a qualified State, local government, Indian tribe, non-governmental organization, or individual pursuant to the authority of 16 U.S.C. 670c-1(a). 

Pamela  Iverson &lt;br/&gt;Grantor &lt;br/&gt;Phone 907-753-2555

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