Natural Resource Support -Desert Tortoise Monitoring, EAFB, CA.
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting statements of interest for a cooperative agreement focused on natural resource support for desert tortoise monitoring at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California. This initiative aims to engage organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Regions of Californian and Colorado Plateau, with an emphasis on compliance with environmental laws and the management of endangered species. The project is critical for ecological stewardship and public education regarding the federally protected desert tortoise, with approximately $379,147 allocated for a 15-month base period, followed by potential annual extensions. Interested applicants must submit their qualifications by February 12, 2024, to Cheryl Vendemia at cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil for consideration.
Eligible Applicants
This funding opportunity is ONLY available to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Regions Californian and Colorado Plateau. SIKES AUTHORITY ONLY: In accordance with the 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act, projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.