Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00182
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invasive Species Control and Habitat Restoration" 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 Jun 21, 2013 and posted on Jun 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a notice of intent to award a Single Source Award in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.214 B2. Applications are not being accepted.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Invasive Species Control and Habitat Restoration grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00182) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Southwest Region initiative focused on on-the-ground invasive species management on National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) across Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. The program is built around the use of mobile, self-contained "strike team" crews that can deploy to refuges to quickly address invasive plant problems and related habitat impacts. The overarching goal is to reduce the threats invasive species pose to refuge ecosystems, particularly where invasives undermine native habitat quality, disrupt ecological processes, or put sensitive wildlife at risk.
The work supported under this opportunity is framed around several core outcomes. These include protecting and restoring designated critical habitat, improving conditions for endangered species, and helping refuges detect and respond to new invasive introductions before they become widespread. A major emphasis is placed on early detection and rapid response (EDRR), which is a strategy aimed at finding new invaders early and controlling them while infestations are still small and manageable. In addition to field operations, the program also seeks to improve public awareness and education around invasive species challenges on refuges, highlighting both the problems invasives create and the solutions being implemented.
Projects under this program typically rely on integrated pest management approaches and practical field methods suited to refuge landscapes. The funding supports actions such as herbicide treatments, mechanical removal, habitat restoration activities following treatment, and monitoring to evaluate outcomes and inform next steps. The strike teams are expected to document their work thoroughly, producing detailed treatment reports that describe the methods used, the acreage treated, and the effectiveness of the actions taken. This reporting component is meant to ensure accountability, track progress over time, and help refuges make data-informed management decisions.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, categorized under Natural Resources and tied to CFDA 15.652 (Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species). The estimated total funding was $400,000, with an anticipated single award, a ceiling of $400,000, and a floor of $150,000. No cost sharing or matching was required. Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
It is important to note that this posting functioned as a notice of intent to make a single-source award under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.214 B2), meaning applications were not being accepted. The opportunity was posted June 4, 2013, created June 21, 2013, and archived July 4, 2013. For historical reference, the listed project officer contact was Saul D. Petty (903-786-2826, saulpetty@fws.gov), and the general information link referenced Grants.gov.
Invasive Species Control and Habitat Restoration (F13AS00182) - FAQs
What is the Invasive Species Control and Habitat Restoration opportunity (F13AS00182)?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Southwest Region initiative focused on on-the-ground invasive species management and habitat restoration work on National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs). The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00182.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Southwest Region.
What is the main goal of the program?
The overarching goal is to reduce the threats invasive species pose to refuge ecosystems, especially where invasive plants degrade native habitat quality, disrupt ecological processes, or increase risks to sensitive wildlife.
Where would funded work take place?
Work is intended for National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs) across Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma.
What is the "strike team" model mentioned in the opportunity?
The program is built around mobile, self-contained "strike team" crews that can deploy to refuges to quickly address invasive plant problems and related habitat impacts.
What types of outcomes does the program emphasize?
The opportunity frames work around outcomes such as protecting and restoring designated critical habitat, improving conditions for endangered species, and strengthening refuge capacity to detect and respond to new invasive introductions before they spread widely.
What is Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) in this context?
EDRR is a strategy aimed at finding new invasive species introductions early and controlling them while infestations are still small and manageable. This opportunity places major emphasis on EDRR.
What kinds of activities can funding support?
Supported actions include herbicide treatments, mechanical removal of invasive plants, habitat restoration activities following treatment, and monitoring to evaluate outcomes and guide next steps.
Does the opportunity specify a particular management approach?
Yes. Projects typically rely on integrated pest management approaches and practical field methods suited to refuge landscapes.
Is habitat restoration included, or is it only invasive species removal?
Habitat restoration is included. The description notes habitat restoration activities following treatment as part of the supported work.
Is monitoring required as part of the project?
Monitoring is included as a supported activity to evaluate effectiveness and inform future actions.
What reporting or documentation is expected from strike teams?
Strike teams are expected to document their work thoroughly, producing detailed treatment reports that describe methods used, acreage treated, and the effectiveness of actions taken. This reporting supports accountability, progress tracking over time, and data-informed refuge management decisions.
Does the program include public education or outreach?
Yes. In addition to field operations, the opportunity seeks to improve public awareness and education about invasive species challenges on refuges, including the problems invasives create and the solutions being implemented.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
Is this considered discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary opportunity.
What is the program category and CFDA listing?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources and is tied to CFDA 15.652 (Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species).
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding was $400,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What were the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The anticipated ceiling was $400,000 and the floor was $150,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching was required.
Who was eligible to receive the award?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Were applications being accepted for this posting?
No. This posting functioned as a notice of intent to make a single-source award under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.214 B2), meaning applications were not being accepted.
What does "single-source award" mean in the context provided?
In this posting, it means the agency intended to make a single award to a specific entity under the cited Department of the Interior policy, rather than running an open competition where applications are accepted.
When was the opportunity posted and archived?
The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2013, created on June 21, 2013, and archived on July 4, 2013.
Who was the listed project officer contact?
The listed project officer contact was Saul D. Petty, reachable at 903-786-2826 and saulpetty@fws.gov.
Where was the general information link directed?
The general information link referenced Grants.gov.
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