At-Risk Plants and Pollinators and their Ecological Conditions
ID: 356649Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Forest Service (USDA-FS)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The USDA Forest Service is seeking partnerships through an Outreach of Interest (OOI) focused on the conservation of at-risk plants and pollinators, along with their ecological conditions. This initiative aims to engage a diverse range of organizations, including for-profits, non-profits, educational institutions, and government entities, to collaborate on projects that enhance the conservation of rare plant species and their habitats during land management processes. The USDA Forest Service emphasizes the importance of sustaining ecological diversity and productivity, with activities potentially including inventory, monitoring, and mapping of at-risk species. Interested parties must submit their narrative statements by February 7, 2025, and can contact Robin Taylor-Davenport at opega@usda.gov for further information. There is no funding ceiling or floor associated with this opportunity, as it serves primarily as a mechanism to foster collaboration rather than a direct funding source.

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    The document outlines a narrative statement requesting proposals related to at-risk plants and pollinators, as part of the USDA Forest Service initiatives. It provides a structured format for applicants to detail their organization, project timelines, geographic reach, and alignment with the mission of the Forest Service. Key areas of focus include the project's impact on disadvantaged communities, capacity for managing remote field crews, experience with at-risk plant populations, and strategies for habitat conservation. It seeks to establish partnerships that enhance conservation efforts, emphasizing genetic viability and predictive habitat modeling for at-risk species. The document stresses the importance of collecting and reporting findings to inform better management practices. Additionally, it includes compliance guidelines in accordance with non-discrimination laws and the Paperwork Reduction Act. Overall, the document is a call for proposals that aim to conserve at-risk species while promoting community engagement and collaboration with the Forest Service.
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has issued an Outreach of Interest (OOI) for potential partnerships focused on "At-Risk Plants and Pollinators and their Ecological Conditions." The agency seeks to engage organizations, researchers, and educational institutions to explore collaborative projects that enhance the conservation of rare plant species and their habitats. The OOI emphasizes the importance of sustaining ecological diversity and productivity during land management processes. This announcement is non-funded and non-competitive, aiming to gauge interest and gather feedback rather than directly allocate funding. Interested parties must respond by February 7, 2025, providing a narrative statement via grants.gov. Eligible respondents include for-profit entities, non-profits, educational institutions, and government agencies, with partnerships structured under various legislative authorities. The OOI outlines the project's objectives, which include conducting inventories, monitoring ecological conditions, and assessing at-risk species. The goal is to foster proactive conservation efforts while leveraging scientific knowledge and community collaboration to avert potential federal listings under the Endangered Species Act. This initiative showcases USDA Forest Service's commitment to environmental stewardship, emphasizing collaborative approaches to natural resource management.
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