Opportunity Information: Apply for SWAZNWR 2010 02A
Apply for SWAZNWR 2010 02A
- The Region 2 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FWS Arizona Invasive Species Mapping and Control Project 2010" 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 Feb 25, 2011 and posted on Feb 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 4, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,555.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $437,445.00 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 a single source award to American Conservation Experience for the continuation of invasive species control on any National Wildlife Refuge with primary emphasis on National Wildlife Refuges in Arizona. No other applications will be considered.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FWS Arizona Invasive Species Mapping and Control Project 2010 is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Region 2) cooperative agreement focused on controlling or eradicating invasive species and restoring native habitat across National Wildlife Refuges, with primary emphasis on refuges in Arizona. The work is tied to the broader Invasive Species Strike Team program and prioritizes early detection and rapid response (EDRR), meaning crews are expected to find and treat new infestations quickly to keep them from spreading and becoming much more expensive or impossible to manage later.
This opportunity is structured as a continuation award and is explicitly single-source. Eligibility is limited to American Conservation Experience (ACE), and the announcement states that no other applications will be considered. The rationale provided is that ACE is uniquely qualified to deliver this work because it can field youth-based hand crews that are described as efficient, economical, and ready to deploy, while also bringing specialized capacity through trained and certified sawyers and certified pesticide applicators. The emphasis on hand crews matters because many refuge sites include terrain or sensitive habitats where heavy equipment is impractical, and where aerial herbicide application is not appropriate or feasible. In those settings, small, trained crews can do targeted removal and follow-up treatments with less disturbance to wildlife, soils, and native vegetation.
The scope of field activities includes invasive species mapping and on-the-ground treatment, plus follow-up re-treatment and maintenance of restoration sites to prevent reinvasion. The crews may also be used to restore and prepare areas impacted by wildfire, with the notice referencing burned areas such as those affected by the Island Fire and Cibola Fire. In addition, the project supports treatment of newly discovered invasive outbreaks and work in fragile habitat areas where careful, manual, or highly controlled application methods are necessary. A secondary but important benefit noted in the description is workforce development: ACE crews gain practical conservation and land-management experience while completing refuge priority work.
Key administrative details from the notice include the funding opportunity number SWAZNWR 2010 02A and the CFDA listing 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, generic training). The opportunity category is listed as continuation, the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, and the activity category is natural resources. The posting and creation date were Feb 25, 2011, with an original and current closing date of Mar 4, 2011, and an archive date of Apr 3, 2011. The anticipated number of awards is one. Estimated total funding is listed as $200,555, with an award floor of $200,555 and an award ceiling of $437,445, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
For access issues or questions tied to the full announcement, the listed contact is Renee Robichaud, Assistant Refuge Supervisor, at 505-248-6480 or renee.robichaud@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FWS Arizona Invasive Species Mapping and Control Project 2010?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2 cooperative agreement focused on controlling or eradicating invasive species and restoring native habitat across National Wildlife Refuges, with primary emphasis on refuges in Arizona.
What is the main goal of this project?
The main goal is to reduce the impacts of invasive species by finding infestations early, treating them quickly, and completing follow-up work so treated areas do not get reinvaded. The project also supports restoration of native habitat on refuge lands.
How does the project approach invasive species management?
The work prioritizes Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR). That means crews are expected to locate new infestations and treat them quickly to prevent spread and avoid much higher future control costs.
How is this project connected to the Invasive Species Strike Team program?
The work is tied to the broader Invasive Species Strike Team program, with a focus on deploying crews to address invasive species outbreaks quickly, especially when infestations are newly discovered.
What types of activities are included in the scope of work?
The field scope includes invasive species mapping, on-the-ground treatment, follow-up re-treatment, and maintenance of restoration sites to prevent reinvasion. The project can also include restoring and preparing areas impacted by wildfire and treating invasive outbreaks in fragile habitat areas where careful methods are required.
Does the project include follow-up work after initial treatment?
Yes. The description specifically includes follow-up re-treatment and ongoing maintenance of restoration sites to reduce the risk of reinvasion.
Will this work take place on National Wildlife Refuges only?
The notice describes work across National Wildlife Refuges, with primary emphasis on refuges in Arizona.
Why is there an emphasis on hand crews?
Many refuge sites include terrain or sensitive habitats where heavy equipment is impractical, and where aerial herbicide application is not appropriate or feasible. Small, trained hand crews can do targeted removal and controlled follow-up treatments while minimizing disturbance to wildlife, soils, and native vegetation.
What specialized capabilities are highlighted for the crews?
The announcement notes specialized capacity through trained and certified sawyers and certified pesticide applicators, in addition to youth-based hand crews that are described as efficient, economical, and ready to deploy.
Does the project support work in wildfire-impacted areas?
Yes. The notice states crews may be used to restore and prepare areas impacted by wildfire, and it references burned areas such as those affected by the Island Fire and Cibola Fire.
Is this a new funding opportunity or a continuation?
It is listed as a continuation award.
What type of federal funding instrument is this?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is natural resources.
Is this opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. This is explicitly a single-source announcement. Eligibility is limited to American Conservation Experience (ACE), and the notice states that no other applications will be considered.
Who is eligible to apply?
American Conservation Experience (ACE) is the only eligible applicant listed in the notice.
Why is it single-source to ACE?
The rationale given is that ACE is uniquely qualified to deliver this work by fielding youth-based hand crews that are efficient, economical, and ready to deploy, and by providing specialized capacity through certified sawyers and certified pesticide applicators.
How many awards are anticipated?
The anticipated number of awards is one.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SWAZNWR 2010 02A.
What CFDA program is listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, generic training).
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $200,555.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $200,555 and the award ceiling is $437,445.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting (and creation) date is Feb 25, 2011.
What were the closing dates for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is Mar 4, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is Apr 3, 2011.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Renee Robichaud, Assistant Refuge Supervisor. Phone: 505-248-6480. Email: renee.robichaud@fws.gov.
Does the project have a workforce development component?
Yes. A secondary benefit noted is workforce development, where ACE crews gain practical conservation and land-management experience while completing refuge priority work.
What kinds of treatment settings are specifically mentioned as priorities?
The description highlights newly discovered invasive outbreaks (for rapid response) and fragile habitat areas where careful, manual, or highly controlled application methods are necessary.
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