Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R1 PRNWRC 002
Apply for FWS R1 PRNWRC 002
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Palmyra Atoll NWR Invasive Species Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 2, 2011 and posted on Sep 2, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 12, 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 $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Palmyra Atoll NWR Invasive Species Management opportunity is a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) focused on controlling and preventing invasive plant species across Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (PANWR) in the Central Pacific. The main purpose is to formalize how FWS will work in coordination with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to carry out invasive plant control and related actions that protect refuge trust resources. The need is driven by the scale of ecological damage caused by invasive plants on Palmyra, where nonnative species are displacing native vegetation, reshaping habitat structure, and disrupting long-standing relationships among terrestrial organisms. Some of the key invaders are especially problematic because they fix nitrogen and/or produce allelopathic chemicals, meaning they can change soil conditions and suppress other plants, leading to broad ecosystem shifts once they become dominant.
The project emphasizes an integrated, proactive, and adaptive invasive species management strategy designed to reduce current infestations and prevent new ones from taking hold on both refuge and private lands at Palmyra. The work is organized around four core priorities. First is restoring habitat integrity through direct control or eradication of targeted invasive plants using chemical and mechanical methods. Second is strengthening detection and response capability so that when an incursion is found, the team can act immediately rather than losing time while the infestation spreads. Third is implementing Early Detection Rapid Response measures consistent with Palmyra’s Biosecurity Plan, with the goal of spotting new invasive species quickly and keeping new invasions small enough to be contained or eliminated. Fourth is using adaptive management, meaning post-treatment monitoring and sampling are built in to evaluate whether actions are producing measurable ecological improvement and to guide adjustments that increase effectiveness and cost efficiency over time.
A major operational reason this agreement is structured around collaboration with TNC is that TNC owns and runs critical infrastructure on Palmyra, including Cooper Island, the airstrip, and the research station facilities, and it coordinates and funds transportation to and from the atoll. In practical terms, FWS does not operate its own field station at PANWR and there are no functional buildings or facilities on the islands owned by the Service. Because TNC provides lodging and meals to Service staff and volunteers for a fee and maintains the on-atoll facilities, the agreement also enables FWS to transfer funds to TNC to cover station-day costs and certain maintenance expenses that are necessary to support field operations, biosecurity, and invasive species work.
From the funding and administrative standpoint, this was posted as a discretionary opportunity under a cooperative agreement instrument in the environment activity area. The expected number of awards was one, with an estimated total funding amount of $30,000 and an award ceiling of $30,000. No cost sharing or matching was required. Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both categories). The opportunity was identified under Funding Opportunity Number FWS R1 PRNWRC 002 and CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). Key dates listed were a posted and creation date of September 2, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 12, 2011, and an archive date of October 12, 2011, indicating the announcement is historical.
For program-level questions, the listed project manager was Susan White (808-792-9560, SusanWhite@fws.gov). For assistance accessing the announcement, the administrative contact was Angie Chapman (360-484-3482). Additional information was referenced through Grants.gov.
Palmyra Atoll NWR Invasive Species Management - FAQs
1) What is the "Palmyra Atoll NWR Invasive Species Management" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement focused on controlling and preventing invasive plant species across Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (PANWR) in the Central Pacific.
2) What is the primary purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The primary purpose is to formalize how FWS will work in coordination with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to carry out invasive plant control and related actions that protect refuge trust resources at Palmyra Atoll.
3) Why is invasive plant management needed at Palmyra Atoll?
The need is driven by the scale of ecological damage caused by invasive plants on Palmyra. Nonnative species are displacing native vegetation, reshaping habitat structure, and disrupting long-standing relationships among terrestrial organisms.
4) What makes some invasive plant species at Palmyra especially problematic?
Some key invaders are especially problematic because they fix nitrogen and/or produce allelopathic chemicals. These traits can change soil conditions and suppress other plants, leading to broad ecosystem shifts once the invaders become dominant.
5) What overall approach does the project emphasize?
The project emphasizes an integrated, proactive, and adaptive invasive species management strategy designed to reduce current infestations and prevent new ones from taking hold on both refuge and private lands at Palmyra.
6) What are the four core priorities of the work described in the opportunity?
The work is organized around four core priorities:
- Restoring habitat integrity through direct control or eradication of targeted invasive plants using chemical and mechanical methods.
- Strengthening detection and response capability so incursions can be addressed immediately.
- Implementing Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR) measures consistent with Palmyra's Biosecurity Plan to find new invasive species quickly and keep invasions small enough to contain or eliminate.
- Using adaptive management, including post-treatment monitoring and sampling, to evaluate ecological improvement and guide adjustments for effectiveness and cost efficiency over time.
7) What types of invasive plant control methods are mentioned?
The opportunity references chemical and mechanical methods for direct control or eradication of targeted invasive plants.
8) What does "Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR)" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, EDRR refers to measures consistent with Palmyra's Biosecurity Plan that are intended to spot new invasive species quickly and keep new invasions small enough to be contained or eliminated.
9) What does "adaptive management" mean for this project?
Adaptive management means post-treatment monitoring and sampling are built into the work to evaluate whether actions are producing measurable ecological improvement, and to guide adjustments that improve effectiveness and cost efficiency over time.
10) Why is FWS coordinating with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) for this work?
A major operational reason is that TNC owns and runs critical infrastructure on Palmyra, including Cooper Island, the airstrip, and the research station facilities. TNC also coordinates and funds transportation to and from the atoll.
11) Does FWS have its own field station or facilities on Palmyra Atoll?
No. The opportunity states that FWS does not operate its own field station at PANWR and there are no functional buildings or facilities on the islands owned by the Service.
12) What operational support does TNC provide to enable field work?
TNC provides lodging and meals to Service staff and volunteers for a fee, maintains on-atoll facilities, and supports transportation coordination to and from the atoll.
13) Can grant funds be used to support on-atoll operational costs?
Yes. The opportunity indicates the agreement enables FWS to transfer funds to TNC to cover station-day costs and certain maintenance expenses necessary to support field operations, biosecurity, and invasive species work.
14) What type of funding instrument is this?
It was posted as a discretionary opportunity under a cooperative agreement instrument in the environment activity area.
15) How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was one.
16) What was the estimated total funding amount and the maximum award size?
The estimated total funding amount was $30,000, and the award ceiling was $30,000.
17) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching was required.
18) Who was eligible to apply based on the announcement?
Eligible applicants included nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and those without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in both categories.
19) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R1 PRNWRC 002.
20) What CFDA program was referenced?
The announcement referenced CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
21) What were the key dates for posting and closing?
The posted and creation date were September 2, 2011. The original and current closing date were September 12, 2011.
22) Is this grant opportunity current or historical?
The announcement appears to be historical. It lists an archive date of October 12, 2011.
23) Where was additional information referenced?
Additional information was referenced through Grants.gov.
24) Who was listed as the program-level point of contact?
For program-level questions, the listed project manager was Susan White. The contact details provided were 808-792-9560 and SusanWhite@fws.gov.
25) Who was listed for assistance accessing the announcement?
For assistance accessing the announcement, the administrative contact was Angie Chapman at 360-484-3482.
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