Opportunity Information: Apply for AFRP 08 N03
Apply for AFRP 08 N03
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cottonwood Creek Non native Plant Management and Control" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.648 Central Valley Project Improvement (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP).
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2008 and posted on May 14, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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.
- Successful applicant will have experience in non native plant management and control and environmental compliance and permitting.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cottonwood Creek Non native Plant Management and Control grant opportunity is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP) under CFDA 15.648 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act AFRP). The purpose of the grant is to support work in the Cottonwood Creek riparian corridor in California that combines the required environmental compliance and permitting tasks with on-the-ground identification, treatment, and eradication of harmful non native noxious weeds. The overall goal aligns with restoring and protecting habitat conditions that support anadromous fish by reducing invasive plant impacts in and along waterways.
Funding is intended to cover two main categories of work. First, the recipient is expected to complete environmental compliance documentation and secure any necessary permits, indicating that the project must be planned and implemented in a way that satisfies applicable environmental laws and regulatory requirements. Second, the project must locate and eradicate a defined list of non native invasive species (referred to in the solicitation as NIS target species). Those target species include arundo (Arundo donax) and salt cedar (Tamarix chinensis) as the top emphasis species, along with tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), and pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana). While multiple invasive plants are included, the announcement makes it clear that arundo and salt cedar are the primary focus for eradication.
The geographic priorities are structured in tiers. The first and highest priority treatment area is the South Fork of Cottonwood Creek in Tehama County, California, including its tributaries, extending downstream to the point where the South Fork meets the mainstem of Cottonwood Creek. The second priority area is the mainstem of Cottonwood Creek, starting at the uppermost locations where the listed NIS target species have been identified. This sequencing suggests the program is aiming to address infestations in the areas of greatest concern first, then expand treatment downstream or into additional reaches as resources allow.
The estimated total funding available for this opportunity is $100,000, and awards are made as grants. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning applications are open to a broad range of entity types, but the successful applicant is expected to demonstrate relevant capability. In practical terms, the solicitation states that the awardee should have experience specifically in non native plant management and control, as well as experience with environmental compliance and permitting, reflecting the dual technical and regulatory nature of the work.
A notable administrative point is that the announcement was corrected to clarify that no cost share or matching funds are required. The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2008, with a creation/correction date of May 19, 2008, and an application closing date of June 11, 2008 (with an archive date of July 11, 2008). For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Brenda Olson, Fishery Biologist, reachable by phone at 530-527-3043, referencing “Cottonwood Creek Non native Plants” and funding opportunity number AFRP 08 N03.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Cottonwood Creek Non native Plant Management and Control.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What program is this grant associated with?
The grant is offered through the Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP) under CFDA 15.648 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act AFRP).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support work in the Cottonwood Creek riparian corridor in California that combines required environmental compliance and permitting with on-the-ground identification, treatment, and eradication of harmful non native noxious weeds.
What is the overall goal of the project?
The overall goal is to restore and protect habitat conditions that support anadromous fish by reducing invasive plant impacts in and along waterways.
What types of activities does the funding intend to support?
Funding is intended to cover two main categories of work: (1) completing environmental compliance documentation and securing any necessary permits, and (2) locating and eradicating the defined list of non native invasive species (NIS target species) identified in the solicitation.
Is environmental compliance work required as part of the project?
Yes. The recipient is expected to complete environmental compliance documentation and secure any necessary permits, indicating the project must meet applicable environmental laws and regulatory requirements.
What invasive species are specifically targeted for eradication?
The NIS target species listed include:
- Arundo (Arundo donax)
- Salt cedar (Tamarix chinensis)
- Tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima)
- Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
- Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius)
- Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana)
Which target species are the primary focus of this opportunity?
The announcement identifies arundo and salt cedar as the top emphasis species and the primary focus for eradication.
Where will the project work take place?
The work is intended for the Cottonwood Creek riparian corridor in California, with geographic priorities described in tiers.
What is the highest priority treatment area?
The first and highest priority area is the South Fork of Cottonwood Creek in Tehama County, California, including its tributaries, extending downstream to where the South Fork meets the mainstem of Cottonwood Creek.
What is the second priority treatment area?
The second priority area is the mainstem of Cottonwood Creek, starting at the uppermost locations where the listed NIS target species have been identified.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding available for this opportunity is $100,000.
What type of award will be made?
Awards are made as grants.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning applications are open to a broad range of entity types.
Are there specific qualifications the applicant is expected to demonstrate?
Yes. The solicitation states the successful applicant should have experience in non native plant management and control and experience with environmental compliance and permitting, reflecting both the technical and regulatory components of the work.
Is cost share or matching funding required?
No. The announcement was corrected to clarify that no cost share or matching funds are required.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 14, 2008.
Was the announcement corrected or updated after posting?
Yes. A creation/correction date is listed as May 19, 2008, including a correction clarifying that no cost share or matching funds are required.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 11, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as July 11, 2008.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.648 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act AFRP).
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Brenda Olson, Fishery Biologist, phone 530-527-3043.
What reference information should applicants use when contacting the program?
Callers are instructed to reference "Cottonwood Creek Non native Plants" and funding opportunity number AFRP 08 N03.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice indicates that individuals having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically should contact Brenda Olson at 530-527-3043 and reference the opportunity name and number (AFRP 08 N03).
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