Fort Wainwright and Donnelly Training Area Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (SOW25-104)
ID: 358698Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Alaska District (DOD-COE-AK)

Award Range

$0 - $4M

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/358698
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is offering a funding opportunity for land rehabilitation and maintenance at Fort Wainwright and the Donnelly Training Area in Alaska, under a cooperative agreement. The project aims to implement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan, focusing on creating sustainable environments for military training while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This initiative is crucial for repairing damage from military exercises, enhancing infrastructure, and promoting ecological health in sensitive areas. The total funding available is $3,707,438, with applications due by May 14, 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.

    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FOA.pdf
    The document outlines a comprehensive mapping and coordination of various military installations, drop zones, impact areas, and research sites primarily located in Alaska, particularly around Fort Wainwright and associated airfields. Key components include impact areas for training exercises (such as small arms and assault strips), landing zones, and restricted regions that facilitate military operations. Multiple locations are identified within this framework, including Eielson Air Force Base, Donnelly Fire Landing Strip, and various impact areas across several states. The mapping serves as a resource to support military training and operations while ensuring that federal guidelines are followed for safety and environmental management. The detailed descriptions of drop zones, firing points, and observation areas underscore the strategic planning for military readiness in the region. Overall, the document plays a vital role in enabling effective training operations and resource allocation within government projects, reflecting the importance of organized military infrastructure in Alaska.
    Funding.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is announcing a funding opportunity aimed at supporting land rehabilitation and maintenance for training areas at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, under a cooperative agreement. The total funding available is $3,707,438, with an application deadline of May 14, 2025. This project will implement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan to foster sustainable environments for military training while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Key tasks involve repairing damage from military exercises, creating and maintaining winter maneuver trails, snow removal, and enhancing existing infrastructure to support military operations. Proposed activities include soil stabilization, habitat management, and erosion control, with an emphasis on protecting sensitive areas and improving ecological health. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribal entities, and non-governmental organizations. Applications must be submitted electronically, and rigorous environmental and safety standards are mandated throughout project execution.
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