Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00199
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment information and statistics natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Biological control of noxious weeds on Federal installations in Colorado, Kansas and Wyoming." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 22, 2014 and posted on May 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2014 This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unsolicited Proposal and Unique Qualifications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $199,678.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative agreement to Texas AM AgriLife Research for the purpose of using biocontrols to control noxious weeds on Federal lands. This award is being made under the under the Gulf Coast CESU agreement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Biological control of noxious weeds on Federal installations in Colorado, Kansas and Wyoming" is a Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) effort focused on reducing or eliminating infestations of noxious weeds on federal lands by using approved biological control agents. The core idea is to manage invasive or legally listed weed species in a way that is sustainable over time, limiting their spread across installations and reducing the long-term need for repeated chemical or mechanical treatments. The work centers on establishing populations of approved biocontrol insects and mites that specifically target designated noxious weeds, then tracking whether those agents persist, spread, and actually reduce weed infestations at the site level.
The project is structured around four main objectives. First, it aims to establish approved biocontrol insects and mites at selected sites on federal installations in Colorado and Wyoming where federal and state listed noxious weeds are present. Second, once those biocontrol populations are established, the project plans to redistribute them to other infestations as needed, essentially using successful release sites as sources for expanding control to additional problem areas. Third, it emphasizes monitoring and measurement to document results, including GPS mapping of infestation boundaries and on-the-ground plant measurements such as density and height, along with other relevant vegetation or infestation parameters. Fourth, it specifically evaluates whether the biocontrol agents can naturally disperse beyond the initial release locations to other weed patches within the same installation, using either straightforward presence/absence checks or more detailed sampling that documents agent density or visible plant damage symptoms attributable to the biocontrol organisms.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, categorized under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and related research and development. It was posted on May 22, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 29, 2014, and an archive date of June 30, 2014. The opportunity is explicitly described as a notice of intent to make a single source award rather than a broadly competed solicitation. The agency cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4)) related to unsolicited proposals and unique qualifications as the basis for the single source approach. The intended recipient is Texas A&M AgriLife Research, and the award is to be made under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) agreement framework.
In terms of funding, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $900,000, while also providing an award ceiling of $199,678 and an award floor of $130,166, with one expected award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA number 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, indicating the broader programmatic authority under which the project is supported.
For practical access and questions, the listing points applicants and interested parties to Grants.gov for the full announcement and provides a direct contact at the Fish and Wildlife Service: Pamela Sponholz, Project Officer, reachable by phone at 303-236-4509 and by email at pamelasponholtz@fws.gov. Overall, the opportunity is aimed at implementing and evaluating biologically based weed control on federal installations, with a strong emphasis on establishing control agents, scaling their use through redistribution, and documenting outcomes through mapping and field monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Biological control of noxious weeds on Federal installations in Colorado, Kansas and Wyoming."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to reduce or eliminate infestations of noxious weeds on federal lands by using approved biological control agents (biocontrol insects and mites). The approach emphasizes long-term, sustainable management that limits spread across installations and reduces the need for repeated chemical or mechanical treatments.
What approach will be used to control the weeds?
The work centers on establishing populations of approved biocontrol insects and mites that specifically target designated noxious weeds, then tracking whether those agents persist, spread, and reduce weed infestations at the site level.
What are the main objectives of the project?
The project is structured around four main objectives: (1) establish approved biocontrol insects and mites at selected sites on federal installations in Colorado and Wyoming where federal and state listed noxious weeds are present; (2) redistribute established biocontrol populations to other infestations as needed; (3) monitor and measure results, including GPS mapping of infestation boundaries and field-based plant measurements (such as density and height) and other relevant vegetation/infestation parameters; and (4) evaluate whether biocontrol agents disperse beyond initial release locations to other weed patches within the same installation, using presence/absence checks or more detailed sampling (including agent density or visible plant damage symptoms attributable to the biocontrol organisms).
Which states are referenced in the opportunity title, and where is field work specifically described?
The title references Colorado, Kansas, and Wyoming. The objective describing initial establishment of biocontrol agents specifically mentions selected sites on federal installations in Colorado and Wyoming.
What types of species are targeted by this project?
The project targets invasive or legally listed weed species described as federal and state listed noxious weeds, using approved biocontrol insects and mites that specifically target the designated weeds.
What kinds of monitoring and data collection are included?
Monitoring includes documenting results through GPS mapping of infestation boundaries and collecting on-the-ground plant measurements such as plant density and height, along with other relevant vegetation or infestation parameters. The project also evaluates biocontrol agent dispersal within installations using presence/absence checks or detailed sampling (including agent density and/or visible plant damage symptoms).
Does the project include expanding biocontrol beyond the initial release sites?
Yes. One objective is to redistribute established biocontrol populations to other infestations as needed, using successful release sites as sources to expand control to additional problem areas.
Is dispersal of the biocontrol agents part of the evaluation?
Yes. A specific objective is to evaluate whether the biocontrol agents naturally disperse beyond the initial release locations to other weed patches within the same installation.
What funding instrument will be used?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What type of funding opportunity is this (competitive vs. single source)?
The listing describes this as a notice of intent to make a single source award, not a broadly competed solicitation.
What is the stated basis for the single source approach?
The agency cites Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4) related to unsolicited proposals and unique qualifications as the basis for the single source approach.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is Texas A&M AgriLife Research.
What agreement framework is mentioned for making the award?
The award is to be made under the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) agreement framework.
What are the opportunity dates (posted, close, archive)?
It was posted on May 22, 2014. The original and current closing date is May 29, 2014. The archive date is June 30, 2014.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $900,000.
What are the listed award ceiling and award floor?
The listing provides an award ceiling of $199,678 and an award floor of $130,166.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the assistance listing / CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is tied to CFDA number 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
Which categories does the opportunity fall under?
It is categorized under environment, natural resources, science and technology, and related research and development.
Where can someone find the full announcement?
The listing points applicants and interested parties to Grants.gov for the full announcement.
Who is the agency contact for questions?
The contact is Pamela Sponholz, Project Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What are the phone number and email for the project officer?
Phone: 303-236-4509. Email: pamelasponholtz@fws.gov.
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