Opportunity Information: Apply for N40080 11 LTC 0002
Apply for N40080 11 LTC 0002
- The Department of Defense in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF COARSE PERENNIAL GRASSES ALONG WATERSHEDS ON VARIOUS MILITARY BASES" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 10, 2011 and posted on Jul 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a Department of Defense cooperative agreement focused on managing and controlling Phragmites australis, a highly invasive, coarse perennial grass that has spread through wetlands in the Chesapeake Bay region. The central problem the announcement highlights is that Phragmites is especially good at taking over disturbed soils, and once it gets established it tends to form dense stands that crowd out native wetland plants. When that happens, the wetland loses ecological value because the displaced native plant communities often do a better job stabilizing sediment, removing excess nutrients (which supports water quality), and providing feeding and habitat areas for native birds and mammals. In other words, the project is tied to restoring wetland function and improving the broader Chesapeake Bay ecosystem by reducing an aggressive invasive species that undermines marsh health.
The opportunity is framed as part of the DoD's larger environmental responsibilities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The DoD is described as a signatory to the Chesapeake Bay Agreement, which commits participating entities to actions that help restore the Bay, including controlling invasive species. This cooperative agreement also supports several legal and policy drivers that require federal land managers to address invasives. Specifically, it references the Sikes Act Improvement Act (16 USC 670 et seq.), which guides natural resources management on military installations, and Executive Order 13112, which directs federal agencies to prevent and control invasive species. It also aligns with regional restoration efforts under Chesapeake Bay 2000 (often abbreviated as C2K) and the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 2000, both of which emphasize the need for federal landholders within the watershed to develop and carry out invasive species management plans. The emphasis on "various military bases" and "along watersheds" signals that the expected work is tied to installation lands that drain into the Chesapeake Bay system, where controlling Phragmites can contribute to downstream water quality and habitat goals.
Administratively, the listing is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically implies a more collaborative relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, often with substantial agency involvement in planning, oversight, or coordination during the project. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number provided is 12.300, labeled as Basic and Applied Scientific Research, which suggests the work may include not only field control efforts but also planning, monitoring, assessment, and applied management techniques that generate usable findings for future control and restoration work. The opportunity anticipated a single award ("ExpectedAwards: 1"), indicating one recipient would likely coordinate or deliver the project scope rather than multiple smaller awards being distributed among different organizations.
The eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to essentially any applicant type, as long as they meet any additional requirements that might have been included in the full announcement text. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, which generally lowers the barrier to entry for applicants that may not have non-federal funds available to contribute. Notably, the funding fields in the source data (estimated total funding, ceiling, and floor) are all shown as zero, which usually indicates that the dollar amounts were either not specified in the summarized record, were provided elsewhere in the complete announcement, or were to be determined based on proposals and available funds.
Key dates show the announcement was posted on July 10, 2011, with an original and current closing date of July 29, 2011, and an archive date of August 28, 2011. That short application window implies the agency may have been seeking proposals quickly, possibly to align with field seasons for invasive plant management or installation planning cycles. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Denise Wilson, Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 202-685-0400.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
This Department of Defense (DoD) cooperative agreement focuses on managing and controlling Phragmites australis, an invasive perennial grass that has spread through wetlands in the Chesapeake Bay region. The goal is to reduce dense Phragmites stands that displace native wetland plants and diminish wetland ecological value.
2) What problem is the project trying to solve?
The announcement highlights that Phragmites is particularly effective at colonizing disturbed soils. Once established, it can form dense stands that crowd out native wetland vegetation. This displacement can reduce wetland function, including sediment stabilization, nutrient removal (supporting water quality), and habitat and feeding areas for native birds and mammals.
3) Why is Phragmites control important for the Chesapeake Bay?
By reducing an aggressive invasive species that undermines marsh health, the work supports wetland restoration and improves the broader Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Native wetland plant communities often provide stronger ecological benefits, such as stabilizing sediments and removing excess nutrients that contribute to water quality goals in the Bay watershed.
4) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement generally indicates a more collaborative relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant and often involves substantial agency participation in planning, oversight, coordination, or other aspects of project execution.
5) Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Department of Defense (DoD).
6) How does this opportunity relate to DoD responsibilities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed?
The opportunity is framed as part of DoD environmental responsibilities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. DoD is described as a signatory to the Chesapeake Bay Agreement, which commits participating entities to restoration actions, including invasive species control.
7) What laws or policies does the opportunity reference as drivers for invasive species work?
The summary references multiple legal and policy drivers, including the Sikes Act Improvement Act (16 USC 670 et seq.), Executive Order 13112 (invasive species prevention and control), Chesapeake Bay 2000 (C2K), and the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act of 2000. These references indicate federal land managers in the watershed are expected to develop and carry out invasive species management plans.
8) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
9) What is the CFDA number and label listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 12.300, labeled as Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
10) Does the CFDA label mean this is only a research project?
Based on the summary, CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research) suggests the scope may include applied work such as planning, monitoring, assessment, and management techniques that generate findings useful for future control and restoration efforts, in addition to field control activities.
11) Where is the work expected to take place?
The description references wetlands in the Chesapeake Bay region and mentions work associated with "various military bases" and "along watersheds." This implies the effort is tied to installation lands within the Chesapeake Bay watershed where controlling Phragmites can support downstream habitat and water quality goals.
12) How many awards are expected to be made?
The listing indicates an anticipated single award (ExpectedAwards: 1), meaning one recipient would likely be selected to coordinate or deliver the project scope.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted. This typically means the opportunity is open to essentially any applicant type, subject to any additional requirements that may appear in the full announcement.
14) Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided information.
15) How much funding is available?
In the summarized record described, the estimated total funding, ceiling, and floor are all shown as zero. This usually indicates that dollar amounts were not specified in the summary record, were provided elsewhere in the full announcement, or were to be determined based on proposals and available funds.
16) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on July 10, 2011. The original and current closing date is July 29, 2011. The archive date is August 28, 2011.
17) How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (July 10, 2011) and closing date (July 29, 2011), the application window was short. The summary suggests this may have been intended to align with field seasons for invasive plant management or with installation planning cycles.
18) Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The point of contact listed is Denise Wilson, Contracting Officer. The phone number provided is 202-685-0400.
19) What kinds of outcomes is this project intended to support?
The described outcomes relate to restoring wetland function and improving the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem by reducing Phragmites dominance and supporting native wetland plant communities that can stabilize sediment, remove excess nutrients, and provide habitat and feeding areas for native wildlife.
20) Does the summary specify the exact control methods to be used?
No. The provided information describes the objective (managing and controlling Phragmites) and suggests activities could include applied management, monitoring, assessment, and planning, but it does not specify particular treatment methods.
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