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- The Region 2 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Construct Waters, a Forage Enhancement and Corral Traps (Bomas) in support of the establishment of a second population of Sonoran Pronghorn" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.615 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 1, 2011 and posted on Mar 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 8, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $454,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $454,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a single source award for the Arizona Game and Fish Department to design and construct the necessary infrastructure associated with the establishment of an experimental, nonessential Sonoran pronghorn population outside of the species current range but within their historical range in Arizona. This infrastructure will allow us to initiate the process of investigating the process associated with pronghorn reestablishment. Results of this experiment will allow us to begin similar reintroductions elsewhere within their historical range. The necessary infrastructure includes improvements to an existing well, constructing five waters a forage enhancement plot and up to four corral traps (bomas) in support of the establishment of a second Sonoran pronghorn population. Currently, we are planning to construct a second pen with a total area of one half square mile on the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Once the pen is constructed, the infrastructure needs to be in place and operational prior to populating the pen with breeding stock of the experimental pronghorn. The expected outcome is the eventual annual release of the progeny from the pen as the principal means of establishing a second Sonoran pronghorn population. The establishment of a second population of Sonoran Pronghorn is a necessary action identified in the Sonoran pronghorn recovery plan. The existing pen was built at Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge in the fall of 2003 in an effort to increase the population size in the U.S. and Mexico as well as providing breeding stock for the establishment of additional populations within the U.S. Since mid 2007, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) in cooperation with the Arizona Game and Fish department, National Park service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps have been actively engaged in planning the establishment of a second Sonoran pronghorn population.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity, titled "Construct Waters, a Forage Enhancement and Corral Traps (Bomas) in support of the establishment of a second population of Sonoran Pronghorn," is a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on endangered species recovery and broader natural resource conservation work in Arizona. It is set up as a single source award specifically for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, meaning the funding is intended for that agency alone rather than being competed openly among multiple applicants. The overall purpose is to support the design and construction of on-the-ground infrastructure needed to establish an experimental, nonessential population of Sonoran pronghorn outside the species current occupied range, but still within its historical range in Arizona. In practical terms, the project is meant to test and refine the methods of pronghorn reestablishment so the results can be used to guide similar reintroductions in other suitable areas within the historical range.
The work funded under this opportunity centers on building and upgrading key facilities that make a reintroduction effort feasible in an arid desert environment. The project includes improvements to an existing well, construction of five wildlife waters, development of a forage enhancement plot, and installation of up to four corral traps (also called bomas). These elements are meant to support both the management of animals in a controlled setting and their eventual transition to life outside the pen. The planning described in the notice includes constructing a second holding and breeding pen totaling about one half square mile on the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. A key condition is that the water infrastructure, forage work, and capture and handling facilities must be completed and fully operational before any breeding stock are moved into the new pen, since reliable water and safe handling capacity are essential for animal welfare and effective management.
The expected outcome is a structured, longer-term recovery strategy rather than a one-time construction project. After the pen is populated with breeding stock, the intention is to produce offspring and then release progeny annually, using those releases as the primary mechanism to build a second wild population over time. Establishing a second population is described as a necessary action in the Sonoran pronghorn recovery plan, reflecting the common conservation principle of reducing extinction risk by spreading a species across more than one population and location. The opportunity also ties into prior recovery investments, noting that an existing pen was built at Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge in fall 2003 to help increase overall population numbers in both the United States and Mexico and to provide animals that could seed additional populations. Planning for this second-population effort has been underway since mid-2007 through collaboration led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with Arizona Game and Fish and multiple other partners, including the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and several Department of Defense entities (U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Marine Corps), underscoring that the landscape and management footprint for Sonoran pronghorn recovery involves multiple jurisdictions.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding opportunity number is F11AC00022, and it is associated with CFDA 15.615 (Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund). The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $454,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $454,000, indicating the funding amount is essentially fixed for the intended recipient. The notice indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. While "ExpectedAwards" is listed as 3 in the source data, the eligibility and description repeatedly characterize the action as a single source award to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for this specific infrastructure work supporting establishment of the experimental population. The posting and creation date were March 1, 2011, with an original and current closing date of March 8, 2011, and an archive date of April 7, 2011.
The opportunity is attributed to "Region 2" and provides a point of contact for access issues or questions: Renee Robichaud, Assistant Refuge Supervisor, reachable by phone at 505-248-6480 or by email at reneerobichaud@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Construct Waters, a Forage Enhancement and Corral Traps (Bomas) in support of the establishment of a second population of Sonoran Pronghorn."
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support design and construction of on-the-ground infrastructure needed to establish an experimental, nonessential population of Sonoran pronghorn outside the species current occupied range, but still within its historical range in Arizona. The project is also intended to test and refine reestablishment methods so lessons learned can guide similar efforts elsewhere within the historical range.
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
Is this grant open to the public or competitive among multiple applicants?
No. The notice describes this as a single source award intended specifically for the Arizona Game and Fish Department, rather than an open competition among multiple eligible applicants.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
What kinds of activities or infrastructure will be funded?
The work centers on constructing and upgrading facilities needed to support a pronghorn reintroduction effort in an arid desert environment. The described components include improvements to an existing well, construction of five wildlife waters, development of a forage enhancement plot, and installation of up to four corral traps (bomas). The planning also includes constructing a second holding and breeding pen totaling about one half square mile on the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge.
Where will the work take place?
The effort is tied to Arizona and includes work on the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge (including a planned second holding and breeding pen). The notice also references prior infrastructure at Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge.
What is a "boma" in this context?
In this notice, "bomas" refers to corral traps used for capture, handling, and management of animals as part of the reintroduction process.
How many wildlife waters are planned?
The project includes construction of five wildlife waters.
How many corral traps (bomas) are planned?
The project includes installation of up to four corral traps (bomas).
What is the required sequence of work before animals are moved?
A key condition described is that the water infrastructure, forage work, and capture and handling facilities must be completed and fully operational before any breeding stock are moved into the new pen. Reliable water and safe handling capacity are described as essential for animal welfare and effective management.
What is the expected long-term outcome?
The expected outcome is a longer-term recovery strategy. After the pen is populated with breeding stock, the plan is to produce offspring and release progeny annually, using those releases to build a second wild population over time.
Why is establishing a second population important for Sonoran pronghorn recovery?
The notice states that establishing a second population is a necessary action in the Sonoran pronghorn recovery plan. It reflects the conservation approach of reducing extinction risk by spreading a species across more than one population and location.
What is meant by establishing a population outside the "current occupied range" but within the "historical range"?
Based on the notice, the intent is to establish an experimental population in an area where Sonoran pronghorn are not currently present (not currently occupied), but where they historically occurred within Arizona (historical range).
How does this effort connect to earlier recovery projects?
The notice notes that an existing pen was built at Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge in fall 2003 to help increase overall population numbers in the United States and Mexico and to provide animals that could seed additional populations. This opportunity supports infrastructure associated with establishing a second population.
When did planning for this second-population effort begin?
The notice states that planning has been underway since mid-2007 through collaboration led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with Arizona Game and Fish and multiple other partners.
Which agencies and partners are mentioned as being involved in planning and collaboration?
The notice mentions collaboration led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with Arizona Game and Fish and other partners, including the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and several Department of Defense entities (U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and U.S. Marine Corps).
What is the opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F11AC00022.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.615, the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $454,000.
Is the award amount flexible or fixed?
The announcement lists an award floor of $454,000 and an award ceiling of $454,000, indicating the funding amount is essentially fixed for the intended recipient.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards are expected?
The source data lists "ExpectedAwards" as 3. However, the eligibility and description repeatedly characterize the action as a single source award to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for the specific infrastructure work described.
Which region is attributed to this opportunity?
The opportunity is attributed to "Region 2."
What were the posting date and key deadlines?
The posting and creation date were March 1, 2011. The original and current closing date was March 8, 2011. The archive date was April 7, 2011.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Renee Robichaud, Assistant Refuge Supervisor.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Renee Robichaud can be reached by phone at 505-248-6480 or by email at reneerobichaud@fws.gov.
Is this opportunity focused only on construction?
The notice frames the work as construction and upgrades to critical infrastructure, but it also describes a broader recovery strategy outcome: once the pen is populated, offspring would be produced and released annually to build a second wild population over time.
What species is the project intended to support?
The project is intended to support recovery and reestablishment efforts for the Sonoran pronghorn, described as an endangered species in the notice.
What is the relationship between the new pen and releases into the wild?
The notice describes a process where breeding stock would be moved into the new pen after infrastructure is operational, offspring would be produced in the holding/breeding setting, and progeny would then be released annually as the primary mechanism for building a second wild population.
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