Opportunity Information: Apply for NWRS R2 21552 02
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- The Region 2 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Provide native plants for habitat restoration and site preparation services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.642 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 11, 2009 and posted on Sep 11, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 24, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $39,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $39,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Single source award. Eligible applicant is Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Provide native plants for habitat restoration and site preparation services," is a continuation cooperative agreement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Region 2) focused on restoring native Tamaulipan brushland habitat in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. The work centers on continuing on-the-ground habitat restoration activities on portions of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) as well as the nearby Laguna Atascosa NWR. The core restoration approach is to reestablish native vegetation by planting native trees and shrubs that are characteristic of the Tamaulipan brushland ecosystem, which supports a wide range of wildlife and is a high-priority habitat type in the region.
The partner role described in the announcement is practical and implementation-oriented. The selected partner is expected to purchase native trees and shrubs from private growers, coordinate and contract site preparation services, and arrange the labor needed to plant the restoration sites. In other words, the agreement is designed to move restoration forward by ensuring that suitable native plant materials are procured and that sites are properly prepared and planted, rather than focusing on research or planning alone. Throughout the term of the cooperative agreement, the Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR is expected to provide technical guidance and to work closely with the partner organization to coordinate activities and ensure the restoration work aligns with refuge goals and standards.
Funding for the opportunity is fixed at a total of $39,000, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $39,000, indicating the agency anticipated making a single award at that amount rather than funding a range of project sizes. The opportunity anticipates one award and does not require cost sharing or matching funds. It falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.642. The posting and creation date are September 11, 2009, with an application closing date of October 24, 2009, and an archive date of November 23, 2009.
Eligibility is limited and explicitly identified as a single-source award. The announcement states that the eligible applicant is the Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center, meaning the agency intended to continue an existing partnership with that organization rather than conduct a fully open competition among multiple applicants. The cooperative agreement structure also signals that the refuge will remain actively involved in the project through ongoing coordination and guidance, which is typical when federal staff and a non-federal partner are both expected to contribute substantively to carrying out and overseeing the work.
For applicants or interested parties who needed access to the full announcement at the time, the listed point of contact was Renee Robichaud, Assistant Refuge Supervisor, reachable by phone at 505-248-6480 or by email at reneerobichaud@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Provide native plants for habitat restoration and site preparation services."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) opportunity from Region 2.
What type of award is this?
This is a continuation cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to remain actively involved in coordinating and guiding the work while a non-federal partner carries out implementation tasks.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on restoring native Tamaulipan brushland habitat in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas through on-the-ground habitat restoration activities.
Where will the restoration work take place?
Work is intended for portions of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the nearby Laguna Atascosa NWR in South Texas.
What habitat type is being restored?
The target habitat is native Tamaulipan brushland, described as a high-priority habitat type in the region that supports a wide range of wildlife.
What is the core restoration approach described in the announcement?
The core approach is to reestablish native vegetation by planting native trees and shrubs that are characteristic of the Tamaulipan brushland ecosystem.
What kinds of activities is the selected partner expected to carry out?
The partner role is implementation-oriented and includes purchasing native trees and shrubs from private growers, coordinating and contracting site preparation services, and arranging labor needed to plant the restoration sites.
Is this opportunity focused on research or planning?
No. The agreement is described as being designed to move restoration forward through procurement of appropriate native plant materials and completion of site preparation and planting work, rather than focusing on research or planning alone.
What role will the Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR play during the project?
The Lower Rio Grande Valley NWR is expected to provide technical guidance and to work closely with the partner organization throughout the term of the cooperative agreement to coordinate activities and ensure work aligns with refuge goals and standards.
How much funding is available?
Total funding is fixed at $39,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are $39,000, indicating the agency anticipated making a single award at that amount rather than supporting a range of project sizes.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds are required under this opportunity.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The announcement lists CFDA number 15.642.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting/creation date is September 11, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was October 24, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was November 23, 2009.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited and explicitly identified as a single-source award. The eligible applicant named in the announcement is the Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center.
Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement indicates it is a single-source continuation cooperative agreement, meaning the agency intended to continue an existing partnership with the named eligible applicant rather than conduct a fully open competition.
Who was the point of contact listed for the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Renee Robichaud, Assistant Refuge Supervisor.
How could interested parties contact the point of contact?
Phone: 505-248-6480. Email: reneerobichaud@fws.gov.
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