Opportunity Information: Apply for 93250 0 0157
Apply for 93250 0 0157
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Engaging Volunteers in Post Invasion Habitat Restoration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.649 Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 29, 2010 and posted on Jul 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 2, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $70,168.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,168.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is single source funding for Earth Sangha, for the Engaging Volunteers in Post Invasion Habitat Restoration Pilot Program for National Wildlife Refuges.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Engaging Volunteers in Post Invasion Habitat Restoration" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) cooperative agreement designed to strengthen and formalize the role of volunteers in restoring refuge habitats after invasive species have been removed. The core idea is that removing invasive plants is only part of the solution; meaningful, lasting ecological recovery also depends on follow-up restoration such as replanting native species, collecting and propagating locally sourced native seed, and supporting revegetation efforts that rebuild resilient native plant communities. NWRS has already involved volunteers and Friends groups in invasive species work since FY 2003, particularly for activities like mapping, monitoring, and management, and this project extends that volunteer engagement into the crucial post-removal restoration phase.
This initiative is structured as a pilot project called the Engaging Volunteers in Post Invasion Habitat Restoration (EVPIHR) program. It is set in the mid-Atlantic portion of USFWS Region 5, with on-the-ground work centered at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. A key purpose of placing it at a specific refuge and framing it as a pilot is to develop practices, training approaches, and volunteer engagement methods that can later be replicated across other refuges in the NWRS. In practical terms, the project focuses on hands-on stewardship: volunteer-supported invasive plant removal, native seed collection, propagation of native plants, and subsequent revegetation to accelerate habitat recovery and improve long-term conservation outcomes.
The award is explicitly single-source, meaning it is not open for competitive applications. USFWS issued notice of intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement award of $70,168 to Earth Sangha, citing Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) as the basis for determining that competition is not practicable. The justification centers on Earth Sangha's unique qualifications in the mid-Atlantic region for volunteer-driven ecological restoration. Earth Sangha runs a well-established, volunteer-based restoration program that emphasizes public participation and environmental education while addressing invasive alien plant control, stream stabilization, and native community restoration. Their volunteer network is substantial, with more than 500 volunteers participating annually and approximately 12,000 hours of volunteer field time reported in the prior year, demonstrating both capacity and experience managing large-scale community engagement in restoration work.
Another major reason Earth Sangha was selected is its technical capability and specialized plant propagation infrastructure. The organization operates a community nursery and a local-ecotype native plant propagation program, anchored by its Wild Plant Nursery in Springfield, Virginia. The opportunity highlights this nursery as the Washington, DC region's most comprehensive source of wild-propagated native plant material, with active work on over 180 native species including trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous plants. Importantly, Earth Sangha propagates plants from seed they collect themselves from local natural areas, supporting the use of locally adapted genotypes that are often preferred in restoration for ecological compatibility and resilience. The announcement notes that Earth Sangha is the only local source for many of the species it grows, reinforcing why the agency viewed them as uniquely positioned to support revegetation and restoration at the pilot refuge.
Administratively, the funding opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 93250-0-0157 and falls within the Natural Resources activity category. It anticipates a single award, with an estimated total funding amount and award ceiling of $70,168 and no cost sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, Generic Training). The posting date is July 29, 2010, with an original and current closing date of August 2, 2010, and an archive date of September 1, 2010. Eligibility is effectively limited to Earth Sangha because it is single-source funding for this specific pilot program. For access issues or administrative questions, the announcement provides a point of contact: Kay Shipp, Administrative Officer, at 703-358-2510.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the “Engaging Volunteers in Post Invasion Habitat Restoration” grant opportunity?
“Engaging Volunteers in Post Invasion Habitat Restoration” is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) cooperative agreement focused on strengthening and formalizing how volunteers support habitat restoration after invasive species have been removed.
What problem is this program trying to solve?
The opportunity is built around the idea that invasive plant removal is only the first step. Lasting ecological recovery often requires follow-up restoration work such as replanting native species, collecting and propagating locally sourced native seed, and supporting revegetation that rebuilds resilient native plant communities.
What is meant by “post invasion habitat restoration” in this announcement?
In this context, “post invasion habitat restoration” refers to the restoration phase that happens after invasive plants have been removed, including activities like native seed collection, native plant propagation, and revegetation efforts to accelerate habitat recovery.
What is the EVPIHR program?
EVPIHR stands for Engaging Volunteers in Post Invasion Habitat Restoration. It is described as a pilot project designed to develop practices, training approaches, and volunteer engagement methods that can later be replicated across other refuges in the NWRS.
Where will the pilot project take place?
The initiative is set in the mid-Atlantic portion of USFWS Region 5, with on-the-ground work centered at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
What kinds of activities will volunteers support under this project?
The announcement describes hands-on stewardship activities including volunteer-supported invasive plant removal, native seed collection, propagation of native plants, and subsequent revegetation to improve long-term conservation outcomes.
How does this project build on prior volunteer work in the Refuge System?
NWRS has involved volunteers and Friends groups in invasive species work since FY 2003, particularly for mapping, monitoring, and management. This project extends volunteer engagement into the post-removal restoration phase.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The award is explicitly identified as single-source, meaning it is not open for competitive applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
USFWS issued a notice of intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement award to Earth Sangha.
Why was Earth Sangha selected for this single-source award?
The justification provided is that Earth Sangha has unique qualifications in the mid-Atlantic region for volunteer-driven ecological restoration. The organization operates a well-established volunteer-based restoration program emphasizing public participation and environmental education, with experience in invasive alien plant control, stream stabilization, and native community restoration.
What evidence of volunteer capacity is mentioned for Earth Sangha?
The announcement states that Earth Sangha has more than 500 volunteers participating annually and reported approximately 12,000 hours of volunteer field time in the prior year, indicating substantial capacity to manage large-scale volunteer engagement.
What technical capabilities does Earth Sangha bring to the project?
Earth Sangha operates a community nursery and a local-ecotype native plant propagation program, anchored by its Wild Plant Nursery in Springfield, Virginia. This infrastructure is highlighted as a major reason they were selected.
What is special about Earth Sangha’s Wild Plant Nursery?
The opportunity describes the Wild Plant Nursery as the Washington, DC region’s most comprehensive source of wild-propagated native plant material, with active work on over 180 native species including trees, shrubs, vines, and herbaceous plants.
What does “local-ecotype” or “locally sourced” mean in the context of this program?
In the announcement, it refers to Earth Sangha propagating plants from seed they collect themselves from local natural areas, supporting the use of locally adapted genotypes that are often preferred in restoration for ecological compatibility and resilience.
Does the announcement indicate Earth Sangha is a unique source for certain plant materials?
Yes. The announcement notes that Earth Sangha is the only local source for many of the species it grows, which is part of the rationale for the single-source determination.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 93250-0-0157.
What activity category does this funding fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
What is the total funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount and the award ceiling are both listed as $70,168.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 15.649, described as “Service Training and Technical Assistance, Generic Training.”
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date is July 29, 2010. The original and current closing date is August 2, 2010. The archive date is September 1, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is effectively limited to Earth Sangha because the funding is single-source for this specific pilot program and is not open for competitive applications.
What does “single-source” mean in this announcement?
It means the agency intends to make an award to a specific organization rather than conducting a competitive process. The notice cites Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14) as the basis for determining competition is not practicable.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The point of contact listed is Kay Shipp, Administrative Officer. The phone number provided is 703-358-2510.
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