Opportunity Information: Apply for NWRS R2 22530 03A
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- The Region 2 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Southwest Conservation Corps Repair Border Related Damage on Buenos Aires NWR" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.658 Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 11, 2009 and posted on Sep 11, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 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 $12,400.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,400.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Southwest Conservation Corps Repair Border Related Damage on Buenos Aires NWR" is a discretionary cooperative agreement managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2, focused on on-the-ground habitat restoration and infrastructure repair at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The project is funded through an Intra Governmental Order in which the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) provides funds to USFWS, and USFWS then uses those funds to bring in the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) for a short, intensive work deployment. The core goal is to address and repair resource damage linked to the refuge's location near the U.S./Mexico international border and the resulting impacts associated with unauthorized border crossings and related activity.
The problem being tackled is described in very practical terms: large amounts of litter and debris accumulating across the landscape, informal footpath networks that fragment habitat and leave denuded soil, illegal roads that disturb vegetation and increase erosion, damage to riparian areas, and fences that have been cut or broken. These impacts can reduce habitat quality for wildlife, accelerate soil loss, spread disturbance into sensitive areas, and create ongoing maintenance burdens for refuge staff. The SCC crew's work is aimed at direct restoration actions that help stabilize and reclaim affected areas while also restoring boundary and management infrastructure needed to protect habitat.
The scope of work centers on three main tasks: litter cleanup, fence repair, and removal of fences and posts where needed. SCC is described as a nonprofit conservation service organization that completes stewardship projects on public lands, and the operational plan includes an eight-person crew made up of two leaders and six crew members, with members typically ranging from ages 16 to 25. SCC provides the crew vehicle, camping equipment, tools, and daily supervision, which means the refuge gains a ready-to-deploy team with logistical capacity rather than needing to assemble staffing and equipment internally. The planned effort totals 10 work days during the January to March 2010 window, described as 80 hours times eight workers (effectively 640 labor hours of field work).
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity lists an estimated total of 12,400 dollars, with an award ceiling and floor both set at 12,400 dollars, indicating a single fixed-size award rather than a range. The announcement anticipates one award. While the listing notes no cost-sharing or matching requirement, the narrative also states that SCC will contribute a match valued at 3,042 dollars, described as 20 percent, which functions as leveraged support even if it is not formally required under the grant terms. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number provided is 15.658, labeled "Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation."
The opportunity also lays out benefits beyond the immediate refuge repairs. For SCC and participants, the project provides short-term conservation jobs for young adults and channels money back into the local area through crew operations. It emphasizes workforce development by giving participants hands-on experience that can help them move toward careers with natural resource agencies. It also highlights an educational and exposure component, noting that many crew members are urban youth with limited experience in natural settings; through the project they learn about native wildlife, habitat, and conservation, and build an appreciation for public lands and wildlife stewardship. For the refuge, the immediate benefits are landscape restoration outcomes and improved fencing, which can help reduce future damage and support better protection of sensitive areas.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number NWRS R2 22530 03A and a posting and creation date of September 11, 2009, with an original and current closing date of September 16, 2009, and an archive date of October 16, 2009. Eligible applicants are listed broadly as nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as specified in the notice). The point of contact for access issues or additional information is Renee Robichaud, Assistant Refuge Supervisor, reachable by phone at 505 248 6480 and by email at reneerobichaud@fws.gov.
FAQs: Southwest Conservation Corps Repair Border Related Damage on Buenos Aires NWR
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Southwest Conservation Corps Repair Border Related Damage on Buenos Aires NWR."
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2.
Which agency is managing the opportunity?
The cooperative agreement is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2.
How is this project funded?
Funding is provided through an Intra Governmental Order where the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) provides funds to USFWS, and USFWS then uses those funds to bring in the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) for a short, intensive work deployment.
What is the project location?
The work is focused on Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).
What problem is the project intended to address?
The project targets resource damage linked to the refuge's location near the U.S./Mexico international border and impacts associated with unauthorized border crossings and related activity.
What kinds of damage or impacts are described in the opportunity?
The notice describes: large amounts of litter and debris across the landscape; informal footpath networks that fragment habitat and leave denuded soil; illegal roads that disturb vegetation and increase erosion; damage to riparian areas; and fences that have been cut or broken.
Why does this damage matter for habitat and wildlife?
These impacts can reduce habitat quality for wildlife, accelerate soil loss, spread disturbance into sensitive areas, and create ongoing maintenance burdens for refuge staff.
What is the main goal of the project?
The core goal is on-the-ground habitat restoration and infrastructure repair, including direct restoration actions to stabilize and reclaim affected areas and restore boundary/management infrastructure needed to protect habitat.
What are the main tasks included in the scope of work?
The scope of work centers on three main tasks: litter cleanup, fence repair, and removal of fences and posts where needed.
Who will perform the field work?
The work will be carried out by the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC), described as a nonprofit conservation service organization that completes stewardship projects on public lands.
What is the planned crew composition?
The operational plan includes an eight-person crew consisting of two leaders and six crew members.
What is the typical age range of SCC crew members on this project?
Crew members are typically ages 16 to 25.
What equipment and support will SCC provide?
SCC provides the crew vehicle, camping equipment, tools, and daily supervision, allowing the refuge to use a ready-to-deploy team with logistical capacity.
How long is the deployment and how many workdays are planned?
The planned effort totals 10 work days.
When is the work planned to occur?
The work is planned during the January to March 2010 window.
How many labor hours does the opportunity estimate?
The opportunity describes 80 hours times eight workers (effectively 640 labor hours of field work).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total is $12,400.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are $12,400, indicating a single fixed-size award rather than a range.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate?
The announcement anticipates one award.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
The listing notes no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Does the opportunity mention any leveraged or contributed match?
Yes. The narrative states that SCC will contribute a match valued at $3,042 (described as 20%), functioning as leveraged support even if it is not formally required under the grant terms.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 15.658, labeled "Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation."
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are listed broadly as nonprofit organizations, including those with 501(c)(3) status and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as specified in the notice).
What are the key administrative dates listed?
The posting/creation date is September 11, 2009. The original and current closing date is September 16, 2009. The archive date is October 16, 2009.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NWRS R2 22530 03A.
What benefits does the opportunity describe for the refuge?
Benefits for the refuge include direct landscape restoration outcomes, improved fencing, reduced future damage, and better protection of sensitive areas.
What benefits does the opportunity describe for SCC and participants?
The opportunity highlights short-term conservation jobs for young adults, local economic activity through crew operations, workforce development through hands-on experience relevant to natural resource careers, and educational exposure to native wildlife, habitat, conservation, and public lands stewardship (noting many crew members are urban youth with limited experience in natural settings).
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact is Renee Robichaud, Assistant Refuge Supervisor.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 505 248 6480. Email: reneerobichaud@fws.gov.
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