Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00105
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Control and Early Detection of New Plant Invader, Japanese stiltgrass, in the Connecticut River Watershed on Refuge Lands" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.652 Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 19, 2012 and posted on Mar 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 29, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $13,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Control and Early Detection of New Plant Invader, Japanese stiltgrass, in the Connecticut River Watershed on Refuge Lands" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00105) is a small, targeted funding initiative from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service focused on stopping the early spread of Japanese stiltgrass in the Massachusetts portion of the Connecticut River watershed, particularly where it could affect lands associated with the Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge (SOCNFWR). The agency notes that there is no full announcement document for this opportunity, but the purpose is clearly framed as an urgent early detection and rapid response effort aimed at preventing Japanese stiltgrass from becoming established and expanding northward into New Hampshire and Vermont. The underlying concern is that, if left unchecked, this invasive plant could overrun sensitive floodplain forests, wetlands, and riparian habitats, including large areas managed as part of the refuge.
The funding is designed to support a nonprofit organization (specifically a 501(c)(3) that is not an institution of higher education) to provide hands-on coordination and oversight for an already active control and outreach program during 2012. The refuge and its partners have been working on the issue, but the opportunity emphasizes the need for dedicated time and structured leadership to expand the effort, keep it organized, and ensure consistent follow-through. In practical terms, the selected cooperator would function as the hub for recruiting and training volunteers, organizing field scouting, documenting infestations, coordinating treatment work, and helping plan monitoring so that newly found populations are addressed quickly and consistently.
Key tasks outlined for the cooperator include training citizen volunteers to inventory and document Japanese stiltgrass infestations on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands and on nearby lands close to known infestations, since adjacent properties can act as sources for re-infestation. Another major responsibility is prioritization: infestations are to be ranked for control based on their size and the severity of risk they pose, especially where rare species or high-quality habitats could be impacted. Refuge lands are explicitly described as a high priority if stiltgrass is found there, reflecting the refuge mission and the need to protect significant conservation acreage before the plant becomes widespread.
The opportunity also supports direct control actions. The nonprofit is expected to provide staff and internal volunteers equipped to conduct treatments using specialized tools when needed, while also coordinating community volunteers and collaborators to expand capacity on the ground. Control methods mentioned include hand pulling, cutting, chemical treatment, or other effective approaches, but any method must be approved by SOCNFWR, indicating that treatments need to align with refuge standards and environmental safeguards. Alongside immediate treatment work, the cooperator is expected to collaborate with refuge staff and other partners on longer-term monitoring and planning for ongoing early detection and rapid response so progress can be tracked and future outbreaks can be handled quickly.
Administratively, this is a discretionary opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement or grant within the Environment and Natural Resources activity category, under CFDA 15.652 (Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species). The program anticipates making a single award. Estimated total funding is $13,000, with an award ceiling of $13,000 and an award floor of $10,000, and there is no cost share or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted and created on March 19, 2012, with an original and current closing date of March 29, 2012, and it was archived on March 30, 2012. For questions, the listed contact is Daffny Jones at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (413-253-8595, daffnyjones@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Control and Early Detection of New Plant Invader, Japanese stiltgrass, in the Connecticut River Watershed on Refuge Lands."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00105.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This funding is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Is there a full announcement document available?
No. The agency indicates there is no full announcement document for this opportunity.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is an urgent early detection and rapid response effort to stop the early spread of Japanese stiltgrass, particularly in the Massachusetts portion of the Connecticut River watershed where it could affect lands associated with the Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge (SOCNFWR).
Why is this project considered urgent?
The concern is that, if Japanese stiltgrass is left unchecked, it could become established and expand northward into New Hampshire and Vermont, and overrun sensitive floodplain forests, wetlands, and riparian habitats, including large areas managed as part of the refuge.
What geographic area is this effort focused on?
The effort is focused on the Massachusetts portion of the Connecticut River watershed, particularly areas relevant to lands associated with the Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge.
What habitats are intended to be protected through this work?
The work is intended to protect sensitive floodplain forests, wetlands, and riparian habitats, including conservation lands managed as part of the refuge.
Who is the intended recipient type for this funding?
The funding is designed to support a nonprofit organization, specifically a 501(c)(3) that is not an institution of higher education.
What kind of work is the selected organization expected to do?
The selected cooperator is expected to provide hands-on coordination and oversight for an already active control and outreach program during 2012. The role is described as serving as the organizing hub to expand the effort and ensure consistent follow-through.
What does "coordination and oversight" mean in practical terms for this project?
In practical terms, the cooperator would recruit and train volunteers, organize field scouting, document infestations, coordinate treatment work, and help plan monitoring so new populations are addressed quickly and consistently.
Is volunteer involvement part of the planned approach?
Yes. A key task is training citizen volunteers to inventory and document Japanese stiltgrass infestations and helping organize community volunteers and collaborators to expand capacity on the ground.
Where will volunteers be trained to look for Japanese stiltgrass?
Volunteers are to be trained to inventory and document infestations on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands and on nearby lands close to known infestations.
Why does the project include work on nearby lands close to known infestations?
Because adjacent properties can act as sources for re-infestation, so scouting and documentation near known infestations is part of the strategy described.
How are infestations supposed to be prioritized for control?
Infestations are to be ranked for control based on their size and the severity of risk they pose, especially where rare species or high-quality habitats could be impacted.
Are refuge lands treated as a priority area?
Yes. Refuge lands are explicitly described as a high priority if Japanese stiltgrass is found there.
Does the opportunity include direct control actions, not just outreach and scouting?
Yes. The opportunity supports direct control actions in addition to scouting, documentation, prioritization, and coordination.
What control methods are mentioned for treating Japanese stiltgrass?
Methods mentioned include hand pulling, cutting, chemical treatment, or other effective approaches.
Do control methods need approval from the refuge?
Yes. Any control method used must be approved by SOCNFWR.
Is the nonprofit expected to provide its own staff for treatment work?
Yes. The nonprofit is expected to provide staff and internal volunteers equipped to conduct treatments using specialized tools when needed, while also coordinating community volunteers and collaborators.
Is monitoring included as part of the project?
Yes. The cooperator is expected to collaborate with refuge staff and other partners on longer-term monitoring and planning for ongoing early detection and rapid response.
What is the assistance mechanism for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement or grant.
What is the activity category associated with this funding?
The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.652, Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species.
How many awards does the program anticipate making?
The program anticipates making a single award.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding is $13,000.
What is the award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
The award ceiling is $13,000.
What is the award floor (minimum award amount)?
The award floor is $10,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. There is no cost share or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on March 19, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is March 29, 2012.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on March 30, 2012.
Who can be contacted with questions about this opportunity?
The listed contact is Daffny Jones at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact details are provided for the opportunity?
Phone: 413-253-8595. Email: daffnyjones@fws.gov.
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