Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS FY2008 AZFWCO
Apply for FWS FY2008 AZFWCO
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Giant Salvinia Control" 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 Sep 15, 2008 and posted on Sep 15, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 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 $18,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $18,000.00 in funding.
- 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:
The Fish and Wildlife Service, through the Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (AZFWCO), offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Giant Salvinia Control" under Funding Opportunity Number "FWS FY2008 AZFWCO." The purpose of this cooperative agreement was straightforward and highly operational: provide funding to cover the cost of an employee who would assist with on-the-ground spraying efforts aimed at controlling Giant salvinia, an invasive aquatic nuisance plant, in the lower Colorado River. Giant salvinia is widely recognized as a harmful noxious plant because it can spread quickly across waterways, form dense mats, restrict water flow, degrade habitat, and interfere with recreation and water management, so this award focused on direct suppression of the infestation rather than research or planning.
The opportunity fell under the Natural Resources funding activity category and was tied to CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 15.652, listed as "Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species." The funding instrument type was a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that the federal agency expected to have substantial involvement in the work (for example, coordinating activities, setting treatment priorities, or aligning field operations with broader management actions). Only one award was anticipated, with an estimated total funding amount of $18,000. The award ceiling was also $18,000, meaning the maximum available for the project was the full posted total, while the award floor was $0. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, reducing the financial barrier for the selected recipient.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement. Key dates show that it was posted and created on September 15, 2008, with an original and current closing date of September 16, 2008, indicating an extremely short application window. The opportunity was later archived on October 16, 2008, consistent with a short, time-sensitive need for staffing support during an active control effort.
For applicants or parties needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Sherry White, Assistant Project Leader, reachable by phone at 928-338-4288 x21. The central takeaway is that this was a small, targeted federal funding action designed to quickly bolster field capacity for chemical treatment (spraying) of Giant salvinia in a specific geographic area, the lower Colorado River, with the intent of controlling or reducing an invasive plant that poses ecological and operational risks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Giant Salvinia Control (FWS FY2008 AZFWCO)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The discretionary grant opportunity was titled "Giant Salvinia Control."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity was "FWS FY2008 AZFWCO."
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), through the Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (AZFWCO).
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose of this cooperative agreement was to provide funding to cover the cost of an employee who would assist with on-the-ground spraying efforts to control Giant salvinia in the lower Colorado River.
Is this funding intended for research or planning activities?
No. Based on the description provided, the award was focused on direct, operational suppression of Giant salvinia (spraying/control efforts), not research or planning.
Where would the work supported by this grant take place?
The work was tied to control efforts in a specific geographic area: the lower Colorado River.
What invasive species is being targeted?
The target species was Giant salvinia, described as an invasive aquatic nuisance plant and a harmful noxious plant.
Why is Giant salvinia considered a serious problem?
Giant salvinia can spread quickly across waterways, form dense mats, restrict water flow, degrade habitat, and interfere with recreation and water management.
What type of funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was listed under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity referenced CFDA number 15.652, titled "Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species."
What type of award instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
In general, a cooperative agreement indicates the federal agency expected to have substantial involvement in the work, such as coordinating activities, setting treatment priorities, or aligning field operations with broader management actions.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was anticipated.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $18,000.
What was the maximum amount available for a single award (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $18,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was $0.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2008.
When was the application closing date?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both September 16, 2008.
How long was the application window?
Based on the provided dates, the application window was extremely short (from September 15, 2008 to September 16, 2008).
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 16, 2008.
Who can be contacted for help with accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Sherry White, Assistant Project Leader.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Sherry White could be reached by phone at 928-338-4288 x21.
What is the central takeaway of this funding opportunity?
This was a small, targeted federal funding action designed to quickly bolster field capacity for chemical treatment (spraying) of Giant salvinia in the lower Colorado River, with the goal of controlling or reducing an invasive plant that poses ecological and operational risks.
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