Opportunity Information: Apply for VENFWO 81440 1001
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Implementation for Island rush rose (Helianthemum greenei) on Catalina Island, California" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 12, 2010 and posted on Jul 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $46,475.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $46,475.00 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).
- IAW DOI 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique qualifications (property ownership).
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity, titled "Recovery Implementation for Island rush rose (Helianthemum greenei) on Catalina Island, California," is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement focused on on-the-ground recovery work for a rare plant species on Catalina Island. The overall goal is to reduce key threats to island rush rose and support measurable increases in both the number of plants and the species' distribution across suitable habitat on the island. The project sits within the Endangered Species Conservation framework under CFDA 15.657 (Recovery Implementation Funds) and is categorized as an environmental award.
The work plan centers on five main recovery actions. First, the project will repair and maintain existing protective exclosures that are already in place around known populations. These barriers are intended to prevent browsing and trampling pressure, which can be a major limiting factor for small, vulnerable plant populations. Second, the project will conduct field surveys in other areas of suitable habitat on Catalina Island to determine whether additional, previously undocumented populations exist. If new occurrences are found, they must be documented using field survey forms so the information can be incorporated into ongoing conservation planning and tracking.
Third, the project includes regular monitoring of known island rush rose populations. Monitoring is expected to capture practical, field-based metrics such as the number of individual plants, the overall footprint or aerial extent of each population, and demographic information that helps describe the population structure (for example, evidence of recruitment, survival, and the relative presence of different life stages). Monitoring will also record observed threats and any other relevant field notes needed to interpret changes over time. Fourth, beyond basic status checks, the project will set up long-term demographic monitoring designed to improve understanding of the species' life history and the transitions between life stages. This kind of structured, repeatable demographic monitoring is important because it helps managers determine what is actually driving declines or recoveries (such as poor seedling establishment, low adult survival, or episodic recruitment tied to rainfall patterns), and it supports more targeted management decisions later.
Fifth, the project includes seed collection and storage. Seed banking serves as a safeguard against catastrophic loss in the wild and can support future restoration work, research, or augmentation efforts if needed. The inclusion of both field protection and seed storage reflects a combined strategy: protect plants in place while also preserving genetic material for long-term security.
The estimated total federal funding for the project is $46,475, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $46,475, indicating a single award at that amount is expected. Although the project is described as being allocated in one-year increments over a three-year grant period, the stated total project cost is $46,475. Cost sharing is not required by the program, but the Catalina Island Conservancy is contributing a substantial voluntary match valued at $33,000. That match is described as in-kind support, including field vehicles, fuel and field equipment, staff salaries tied to supporting activities, and access to seed storage facilities. In practice, this kind of partner support can significantly increase what can be accomplished on the ground beyond what the federal dollars alone would cover.
Only one award is expected. Eligibility is restricted under Department of the Interior policy (DOI 505 DM 2.14 B(4)) based on unique qualifications related to property ownership, which suggests this opportunity is effectively targeted to an entity with the necessary access and management authority on Catalina Island to carry out the work. The funding opportunity number is VENFWO 81440 1001. The announcement was posted July 12, 2010, with a closing date of July 27, 2010, and an archive date of August 26, 2010.
For applicants or interested parties trying to access the full notice, the posting includes specific navigation guidance because the "Full Announcement" link does not function. Instead, the instructions direct users to click the "Application" button near the top right of the page, then use the "download" link under "Instructions and Application" on the far right of the blue/gray bar near the bottom, and finally select "Download Application Instructions" for the full announcement and "Download Application Package" for required forms. If electronic access is a problem, the listed contact is Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 209-946-6400 x340.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Recovery Implementation for Island rush rose (Helianthemum greenei) on Catalina Island, California."
2) What agency is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity structured as a cooperative agreement.
3) What is the main purpose of the project?
The overall goal is to reduce key threats to island rush rose and support measurable increases in (1) the number of plants and (2) the species' distribution across suitable habitat on Catalina Island.
4) What program or funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The project is within the Endangered Species Conservation framework under CFDA 15.657 (Recovery Implementation Funds) and is categorized as an environmental award.
5) Where will the funded work take place?
The work is focused on Catalina Island, California, and targets suitable habitat for island rush rose on the island.
6) What type of agreement is this?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, indicating active involvement by the awarding agency consistent with that instrument.
7) How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected.
8) What is the total estimated federal funding amount?
The estimated total federal funding is $46,475.
9) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $46,475, which indicates a single award at that specific amount is expected.
10) How long is the grant period?
The project is described as being allocated in one-year increments over a three-year grant period. However, the stated total project cost is $46,475 as described in the notice summary.
11) Is cost sharing (match) required?
No. Cost sharing is not required by the program.
12) Is there any voluntary match or partner contribution mentioned?
Yes. The Catalina Island Conservancy is contributing a substantial voluntary match valued at $33,000.
13) What does the voluntary match include?
The match is described as in-kind support including field vehicles, fuel and field equipment, staff salaries tied to supporting activities, and access to seed storage facilities.
14) What are the main recovery actions included in the work plan?
The work plan centers on five main actions: (1) repair and maintain existing protective exclosures, (2) conduct field surveys in other suitable habitat, (3) monitor known populations, (4) establish long-term demographic monitoring, and (5) collect and store seed.
15) What are protective exclosures, and why are they part of the project?
Protective exclosures are barriers already in place around known populations. They are intended to prevent browsing and trampling pressure, which can be a major limiting factor for small, vulnerable plant populations. The project will repair and maintain these exclosures.
16) Will the project search for new populations of island rush rose?
Yes. The project includes field surveys in other areas of suitable habitat on Catalina Island to determine whether additional, previously undocumented populations exist.
17) How should new populations be documented if they are discovered?
If new occurrences are found, they must be documented using field survey forms so the information can be incorporated into ongoing conservation planning and tracking.
18) What kind of monitoring is required for known populations?
Regular monitoring is expected to capture field-based metrics such as the number of individual plants, the overall footprint or aerial extent of each population, and demographic information that describes population structure (including evidence of recruitment, survival, and the relative presence of different life stages). Monitoring will also record observed threats and other relevant field notes needed to interpret changes over time.
19) What is meant by long-term demographic monitoring in this project?
In addition to basic status checks, the project will set up structured, repeatable long-term demographic monitoring designed to improve understanding of the species' life history and the transitions between life stages.
20) Why does the project include long-term demographic monitoring?
This monitoring helps managers determine what is driving declines or recoveries (for example, poor seedling establishment, low adult survival, or episodic recruitment tied to rainfall patterns) and supports more targeted management decisions later.
21) Does the project include seed collection and storage?
Yes. Seed collection and storage is a core element of the work plan.
22) Why is seed banking included in the recovery work?
Seed banking serves as a safeguard against catastrophic loss in the wild and can support future restoration work, research, or augmentation efforts if needed. It complements field protection by preserving genetic material for long-term security.
23) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is VENFWO 81440 1001.
24) When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The announcement was posted July 12, 2010. The closing date was July 27, 2010. The archive date was August 26, 2010.
25) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted under Department of the Interior policy (DOI 505 DM 2.14 B(4)) based on unique qualifications related to property ownership. This suggests the opportunity is effectively targeted to an entity with the necessary access and management authority on Catalina Island to carry out the work.
26) How can applicants access the full announcement if the link is not working?
The posting notes that the "Full Announcement" link does not function. Instead, users are directed to click the "Application" button near the top right of the page, then use the "download" link under "Instructions and Application" on the far right of the blue/gray bar near the bottom, and finally select "Download Application Instructions" for the full announcement and "Download Application Package" for required forms.
27) What should someone do if they cannot access the notice electronically?
If electronic access is a problem, the listed contact is Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 209-946-6400 x340.
28) What kinds of threats is this project designed to address?
The notice specifically highlights browsing and trampling pressure as major limiting factors for small, vulnerable plant populations, addressed through protective exclosures. Monitoring also includes recording observed threats over time to help interpret changes in the populations.
29) What outcomes is the project aiming to achieve?
The stated outcome focus is measurable increases in the number of island rush rose plants and expansion of the species' distribution across suitable habitat on Catalina Island, alongside reduction of key threats.
30) How does partner support affect what can be accomplished?
The notice indicates that the Catalina Island Conservancy's in-kind contributions (valued at $33,000) can significantly increase what can be accomplished on the ground beyond what the federal dollars alone would cover.
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