Opportunity Information: Apply for OIA BTS 2014
Apply for OIA BTS 2014
- The Department of the Interior in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2014" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.875 Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 28, 2013 and posted on Oct 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 28, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to members of the Brown Treesnake Technical Working Group which includes, but is not limited to, representatives of the governments of Guam, the Commonwealth Northern Mariana Islands, and the State of Hawaii.
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Opportunity Summary:
The OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2014 (Funding Opportunity Number: OIA BTS 2014) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, aimed at addressing the ongoing threat posed by the invasive brown treesnake, particularly its established population on Guam. The program is built around a clear biosecurity objective: stop the snake from being transported or spreading from Guam to other locations in the Pacific and beyond. Because accidental dispersal can happen through cargo movement, transportation hubs, and other pathways tied to human activity, the grant emphasizes practical prevention measures alongside broader control strategies.
Funding under this opportunity supports work that directly contributes to brown treesnake population control and suppression, with the long-term end goal of eradication where feasible. In practice, this can include operational control activities, development or refinement of detection and interdiction techniques, and research that strengthens suppression outcomes. The “Other” activity category is clarified specifically as invasive species population control and suppression, so projects are expected to be tightly aligned with measurable management outcomes rather than general environmental programming. Beyond snake control itself, the program also supports native species restoration efforts, recognizing that restoring affected ecosystems and species can be an important companion to invasive predator management, especially in island environments where biodiversity is highly vulnerable.
The estimated total funding available for this round is $2,800,000, with an anticipated six awards. Grants are issued under CFDA 15.875, Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories, reflecting the program’s relevance to territorial and regional resilience and environmental protection. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for eligible entities and allows proposals to be judged more on technical merit, feasibility, and expected impact rather than the applicant’s ability to contribute additional funds.
Eligibility is limited rather than open to the general public. Applicants must be members of the Brown Treesnake Technical Working Group. The listing notes that this group includes, but is not limited to, representatives from the government of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the State of Hawaii. This restricted eligibility reflects the technical and jurisdictional nature of brown treesnake interdiction and control work, which often involves coordinated operational responsibilities, shared protocols, and regionally integrated planning among agencies and partners directly involved in prevention and response.
Key dates for the opportunity include a posted date of October 18, 2013, with a closing date of March 28, 2014 (the original and current closing date are the same). The opportunity was later archived on March 27, 2015. Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Hailey McCoy, Grants Assistant, at 202-513-7746. Overall, the grant opportunity is best understood as targeted funding for coordinated, technically grounded projects that prevent spread, improve control and suppression capacity, and support ecological recovery in areas affected by brown treesnakes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2014 funding opportunity?
The OIA Brown Treesnake Program 2014 (Funding Opportunity Number: OIA BTS 2014) is a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It focuses on preventing the spread of the invasive brown treesnake and supporting work that controls and suppresses existing populations, particularly the established population on Guam.
What problem is this grant program trying to address?
The program targets the ongoing biosecurity threat posed by the invasive brown treesnake. A central concern is accidental transport and dispersal from Guam to other locations in the Pacific and beyond, especially through pathways linked to human activity such as cargo movement and transportation hubs.
What is the main objective of the program?
The stated biosecurity objective is to stop the brown treesnake from being transported or spreading from Guam to other locations. Funded projects are expected to support practical prevention measures and broader control strategies that reduce spread risk and strengthen suppression outcomes.
Which geographic area is emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes Guam because the brown treesnake has an established population there. The program also addresses risks to other locations in the Pacific and beyond due to potential transport from Guam.
What types of projects are supported with this funding?
Funding supports work that directly contributes to brown treesnake population control and suppression, with a long-term end goal of eradication where feasible. Examples described include operational control activities, development or refinement of detection and interdiction techniques, and research that strengthens suppression outcomes.
Does the program support research, or only on-the-ground operational work?
Both are supported, as long as the work directly strengthens control and suppression outcomes. The description specifically mentions research that strengthens suppression outcomes, alongside operational control and detection/interdiction improvements.
What does the "Other" activity category mean for this opportunity?
The "Other" activity category is clarified as invasive species population control and suppression. This signals that projects should be closely tied to measurable management outcomes rather than general environmental programming.
Is native species restoration eligible under this grant?
Yes. In addition to brown treesnake control and suppression, the program supports native species restoration efforts. This reflects the idea that ecological recovery can be an important companion to invasive predator management, particularly in island environments.
How much total funding is available?
The estimated total funding available for this round is $2,800,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates approximately six awards.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
Grants are issued under CFDA 15.875, titled Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to members of the Brown Treesnake Technical Working Group. The information notes that this group includes, but is not limited to, representatives from the government of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the State of Hawaii.
Is this opportunity open to the general public or any organization?
No. The eligibility is restricted rather than open. Applicants must be members of the Brown Treesnake Technical Working Group.
Why is eligibility restricted to a technical working group?
The description indicates the restriction reflects the technical and jurisdictional nature of interdiction and control work, which often involves coordinated operational responsibilities, shared protocols, and regionally integrated planning among agencies and partners directly involved in prevention and response.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OIA BTS 2014.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is October 18, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was March 28, 2014. The original and current closing date are listed as the same.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 27, 2015.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Hailey McCoy, Grants Assistant, at 202-513-7746.
What is the overarching focus of funded work, based on the program description?
The overall focus is targeted funding for coordinated, technically grounded projects that prevent spread, improve control and suppression capacity, and support ecological recovery in areas affected by brown treesnakes.
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