Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R1 PRNWRC 001
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Palmyra Atoll Rat Eradication" 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 Jun 4, 2010 and posted on Jun 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,980,000.00 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 Palmyra Atoll Rat Eradication grant opportunity is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) focused on restoring a highly significant island ecosystem in the central Pacific. Palmyra Atoll, located in the Line Islands, is described as a major center of biodiversity and biological abundance in the region. It is protected under multiple conservation designations, including the National Wildlife Refuge System and a Marine National Monument, and it is also managed as a Nature Conservancy Preserve. The overall purpose of the grant is to support an on-the-ground project that removes invasive black rats (Rattus rattus) from both federal refuge lands and adjacent private lands across the atoll, with the broader goal of allowing native plants and animals to recover once the invasive predator and competitor is eliminated.
The opportunity is rooted in the ecological damage caused by black rats that were introduced during World War II. According to the notice, the rats have disrupted and altered Palmyra's native ecosystem by driving some native plant and animal species out of local existence and suppressing others through competition and direct predation. The project supported by this grant is positioned as the implementation phase of a longer effort. Earlier funding had already gone toward evaluating eradication techniques suited to Palmyra and assessing environmental effects associated with rodenticide-based eradication methods. This award is meant to pay for the operational components needed to actually carry out the eradication and then verify its success through follow-up monitoring.
Funding under this grant is intended to cover practical, mission-critical needs such as chartering transportation to reach and operate on the remote atoll, acquiring specialized equipment, and deploying trained and properly authorized personnel who can conduct eradication operations safely and effectively. Beyond removal operations, the grant also supports monitoring of wildlife and habitats after the eradication work is completed. That monitoring is meant to document both whether rat removal was successful and how the ecosystem responds in the absence of rats, which is essential for demonstrating conservation outcomes and informing future restoration work.
Administratively, the award is made under authorities cited by the FWS, including provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (including 16 U.S.C. 742f(a)(4) and 16 U.S.C. 742a k) and the Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977. The funding opportunity number is FWS R1 PRNWRC 001, and it falls under the environmental activity category with an expected number of awards listed as one. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. The award ceiling is listed at $1,980,000, with an award floor of $0, and the opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 11, 2010, and an archive date of July 11, 2010. For access issues or questions related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Beth Flint at bethflint@fws.gov, with a phone number of 808-792-9553.
Palmyra Atoll Rat Eradication Grant (FWS) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Palmyra Atoll Rat Eradication grant opportunity?
The Palmyra Atoll Rat Eradication grant opportunity is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to support an on-the-ground project to remove invasive black rats (Rattus rattus) from Palmyra Atoll in the central Pacific.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to fund implementation of rat eradication operations across the atoll (including federal refuge lands and adjacent private lands) and to support follow-up monitoring to verify success and document ecosystem recovery after rats are eliminated.
Why is rat eradication needed at Palmyra Atoll?
According to the notice, black rats introduced during World War II have disrupted and altered Palmyra's native ecosystem by driving some native plant and animal species out of local existence and suppressing others through competition and direct predation.
Where is Palmyra Atoll located?
Palmyra Atoll is located in the Line Islands in the central Pacific.
Why is Palmyra Atoll considered important for conservation?
The opportunity describes Palmyra Atoll as a major center of biodiversity and biological abundance in the region and notes that it is protected under multiple conservation designations.
What conservation designations and management apply to Palmyra Atoll?
Palmyra Atoll is protected under the National Wildlife Refuge System and a Marine National Monument, and it is also managed as a Nature Conservancy Preserve.
Is this grant for planning work or for implementation?
This award is positioned as the implementation phase of a longer effort. Earlier funding supported evaluation of eradication techniques suited to Palmyra and assessment of environmental effects associated with rodenticide-based eradication methods. This grant is intended to fund the operational work to carry out eradication and confirm results through monitoring.
What kinds of activities can grant funds be used for?
Funding is intended to cover mission-critical operational needs such as chartering transportation to reach and operate on the remote atoll, acquiring specialized equipment, and deploying trained and properly authorized personnel to conduct eradication operations safely and effectively. It also supports monitoring of wildlife and habitats after eradication work.
Does the grant support post-eradication monitoring?
Yes. The grant supports monitoring after eradication to document whether rat removal was successful and to track how the ecosystem responds in the absence of rats.
What outcomes is the project aiming to achieve?
The broader goal is to allow native plants and animals to recover once the invasive predator and competitor is eliminated, and to document conservation outcomes through follow-up monitoring.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are otherwise nonprofit?
No. The opportunity explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed at $1,980,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed at $0.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is listed as one.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FWS R1 PRNWRC 001.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the environmental activity category.
What legal authorities are cited for making this award?
The award is made under authorities cited by FWS, including provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (including 16 U.S.C. 742f(a)(4) and 16 U.S.C. 742a k) and the Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2010.
What is the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is June 11, 2010.
When is the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date is listed as July 11, 2010.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Beth Flint. Email: bethflint@fws.gov. Phone: 808-792-9553.
Does the project area include only federal refuge lands?
No. The notice describes the project as removing rats from both federal refuge lands and adjacent private lands across the atoll.
What invasive species is specifically targeted by this project?
The project targets invasive black rats, identified as Rattus rattus.
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