Opportunity Information: Apply for NWRS R2 22530 03
Apply for NWRS R2 22530 03
- The Region 2 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Contract for Southwest Conservation Corps youth to repair border related damage on the Buenos Aires NWR" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 28, 2009 and posted on Aug 28, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 2, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $14,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $14,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Contract for Southwest Conservation Corps youth to repair border related damage on the Buenos Aires NWR," is a Region 2 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding announcement focused on restoring and protecting the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in southern Arizona. The project is driven by ongoing impacts linked to the refuge's location near the U.S.-Mexico international border, where repeated unauthorized crossings have led to persistent environmental damage and management challenges. The agency describes the work as mitigation and repair of refuge resources affected over time, with a strong emphasis on practical, on-the-ground fieldwork that improves habitat conditions and reduces hazards and visual impacts across heavily used areas.
The core problems the project is meant to address include large volumes of litter and debris left behind on refuge lands, with the announcement citing an average of about 8 pounds of trash per immigrant. Beyond trash, the refuge has been affected by the creation of informal footpaths and areas of denuded ground, the presence of illegal roads, damage to riparian corridors, and infrastructure impacts such as cut or damaged fencing. These issues collectively degrade wildlife habitat, increase erosion risk, strain refuge maintenance capacity, and require recurring cleanup and repair efforts to keep the landscape functional and safe.
The scope of services expected under the agreement centers on three main field activities carried out by the Southwest Conservation Corps (SWCC): litter cleanup, fence repair, and removal of fencing and posts where needed. The announcement frames this as a continuation of long-running work on the refuge, noting that volunteer cleanup efforts targeting immigrant-related litter have been active for nearly a decade, and that SWCC has provided similar litter and fence-related services for the prior three years. In other words, this opportunity is not a brand-new pilot, but an extension of an established approach that the refuge considers effective for dealing with ongoing border-related impacts.
Field conditions are described as demanding, and the announcement makes clear that crews should be prepared for rugged terrain, long walking distances, limited shade, and brushy or abrasive vegetation. These details are included to set expectations about the physical nature of the work and the remote outdoor environment where tasks will occur. The refuge specifically highlights that SWCC crews are well suited for this type of assignment due to their fitness, work ethic, and ability to operate efficiently in challenging conditions.
From an operational standpoint, the FWS emphasizes that SWCC is already organized to mobilize quickly and function effectively on site, bringing its own vehicles and camping gear and staffing the effort with two trained crew leaders. The announcement also explicitly states that opening the work to competition would likely be time-consuming and could make it difficult to find another organization capable of matching SWCC's efficiency and productivity. This language signals a strong preference for continuity with the incumbent provider and suggests the agency values proven performance and readiness over the administrative burden and uncertainty of switching partners.
Administratively, this is a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, categorized under Natural Resources. The CFDA listing is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations," aligning the project with youth-based conservation crews performing public land stewardship work. The opportunity anticipates a single award, with total estimated funding of $14,000 and a set award floor and ceiling both listed at $14,000, indicating a fixed-size award rather than a variable range. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, both those with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The posting date is August 28, 2009, with an original and current closing date of September 2, 2009, and an archive date of October 2, 2009, reflecting a short application window typical of certain targeted or continuation-type awards.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Bonnie Swarbrick, Outdoor Recreation Planner, reachable by phone at 520-823-4251 x108 or by email at bonnieswarbrick@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The funding announcement is titled "Contract for Southwest Conservation Corps youth to repair border related damage on the Buenos Aires NWR."
2) Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 2.
3) What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on restoring and protecting the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in southern Arizona by mitigating and repairing damage associated with repeated unauthorized crossings near the U.S.-Mexico international border.
4) Where will the work take place?
The work will take place on the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in southern Arizona.
5) What problems is the project intended to address?
The announcement describes persistent environmental and infrastructure impacts on the refuge, including large amounts of litter and debris, informal footpaths and denuded ground, illegal roads, riparian corridor damage, and cut or damaged fencing.
6) How significant is the litter issue described in the announcement?
The announcement cites an average of about 8 pounds of trash per immigrant, highlighting the scale of the cleanup need on refuge lands.
7) What specific field activities are included in the scope of services?
The scope centers on three primary field activities: litter cleanup, fence repair, and removal of fencing and posts where needed.
8) Is this a new project or a continuation of prior work?
This opportunity is presented as a continuation of established efforts on the refuge. The announcement notes nearly a decade of volunteer cleanup activity addressing immigrant-related litter and indicates the Southwest Conservation Corps (SWCC) has provided similar litter and fence-related services for the prior three years.
9) Who is expected to carry out the work?
The field work is expected to be carried out by the Southwest Conservation Corps (SWCC), using youth crews.
10) What does the announcement say about competition for this work?
The announcement states that opening the work to competition would likely be time-consuming and could make it difficult to find another organization capable of matching SWCC's efficiency and productivity, indicating a preference for continuity with SWCC.
11) What are the working conditions like on the refuge?
The announcement describes demanding field conditions, including rugged terrain, long walking distances, limited shade, and brushy or abrasive vegetation. These conditions are provided to set expectations for physically intensive, remote outdoor work.
12) What operational capabilities does the agency highlight for SWCC?
FWS notes that SWCC is organized to mobilize quickly and function effectively on site, bringing its own vehicles and camping gear and staffing the effort with two trained crew leaders.
13) What funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
14) Is this a discretionary or mandatory funding opportunity?
The announcement describes this as a discretionary opportunity.
15) What is the program classification (CFDA) for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
16) What category is this opportunity listed under?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
17) How many awards does the opportunity anticipate?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
18) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $14,000.
19) What are the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are listed at $14,000, indicating a fixed-size award.
20) Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided announcement details.
21) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, both those with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
22) When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is August 28, 2009.
23) What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date is September 2, 2009.
24) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is October 2, 2009.
25) How can someone get questions answered or request help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Bonnie Swarbrick, Outdoor Recreation Planner. Phone: 520-823-4251 x108. Email: bonnieswarbrick@fws.gov.
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