USDA FS GLRI Cooperative Weed Management Areas 2024
ID: 354852Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Forest Service (USDA-FS)

Award Range

$25K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354852

Additional Information

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/workingtogether/grants/?cid=FSEPRD898821
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Forest Service is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "USDA FS GLRI Cooperative Weed Management Areas 2024," aimed at supporting organizations focused on managing invasive plant species within the Great Lakes Basin. Eligible applicants include Cooperative Weed Management Areas (CWMAs), Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs), and similar organizations, with the goal of enhancing ecological resiliency, watershed stability, and biological diversity across various land ownership types. The program has an estimated total funding of $1 million, with individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $100,000, and applications are due by September 18, 2024, at 5 PM Central Time. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Erin Barton at erin.barton@usda.gov or visit the program's website for more information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    erin.barton@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2024
    2024.pdf
    The document outlines the contact information for Forest Health Specialists associated with the U.S. Forest Service and various state agencies in the Eastern Region. It serves as a directory for forest health experts across multiple states, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and others in the East. The purpose of this directory is to facilitate communication among state and federal specialists focused on forest health management, pest management, and community outreach. Each state listed includes the name, title, and email address of the respective specialist, ensuring efficient access to expertise and resources for issues concerning forest health. This structured compilation is vital for coordinated responses to forest health concerns and highlights the collaborative efforts between the federal and state agencies under the USDA's umbrella. The document reinforces the government's commitment to forest health and pest management initiatives within the assigned states.
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