Invasive Species

 

To encourage coordination and integration of efforts between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and interested parties to accomplish successful prevention or management of invasive species. Projects must conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife and plants for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Active 15.652 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2017 Program anticipates receiving applications and issuing awards at a similar level to FY16. Program issued 7 awards.
Fiscal Year 2018 In FY18 8 awards were issued under this program.
Fiscal Year 2019 In FY19 8-10 awards are anticipated under this program.
Fiscal Year 2020 In FY20 8-10 awards are anticipated under this program Fish and Wildlife Act, 16 U.S.C. §742 et seq.; Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C.§§661-666; and National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act, 16 U.S.C. §§668dd-ee. Applicants may be State and local governments, educational institutions, private and public nonprofit organizations, and institutions and private individuals which support the mission of the Service. State and local governments; private and public nonprofit organizations; other private and public organizations; and private individuals who support the mission of the Service. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. The Regional Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or designee approves or disapproves submitted proposals. Criteria for selection are outlined in the funding announcement and application package posted to Grants.gov. Successful applicant(s) will be notified after selection and confirmation of available funding. An applicant(s) should not initiate a project in expectation of USFWS funding, nor should they purchase materials or begin work until such time as they receive the final award document signed by an authorized Service official. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Awards are anticipated within 90 days or less. Contact the headquarters or regional office. Contact the headquarters or regional office. Proposals are evaluated on the basis of lasting effect on conservation, preservation, wildlife and their habitats. Funds may be used for approved projects on or off Service lands within the landscape of FWS property or projects that facilitate the prevention, identification, management, or eradication of invasive species. Performance Reports: Performance reports are required. Recipients must monitor and report on project performance in accordance with the requirements in 2 CFR 200.328. The final performance report is due within 90 calendar days of the award period of performance end date, unless the awarding program approves a due date extension. The FWS details all reporting requirements including frequency and due dates in Notices of Award. Not applicable. Records are required to be maintained for three years following submission of the final expenditure report. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Awards are typically issued for 1-3 years. Funding must be spent within 1-3 years. Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients request funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payment terms and conditions in the notice of award. Contact Regional offices. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wildlife Refuge System, Department of the Interior, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: NWRS
Falls Church, VA 22041 US
fwsgrants@fws.gov
Phone: (703) 358-1744
Fax: (703) 358-2248 http://www.fws.gov 14-1611-0-1-302 (Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 18$226,965.00; FY 19 est $350,000.00; FY 20 est $350,000.00; FY 17$495,000.00; - Range: $9,000 - $200,000. Average: $45,000 Not applicable. Fiscal Year 2017 Program anticipates funding projects similar to those in FY16 that address issues surrounding the management of invasive species. Examples of Funded projects include vegetation surveys at the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge and the Great Marsh Perennial Pepperweed Eradication Project.
Fiscal Year 2018 Program funded projects to prioritize and evaluate invasive plants and aquatic nuisance species, and complete inventories of invasive plants.
Fiscal Year 2019 Program anticipates funding similar projects in FY19 that address issues surrounding the management of invasive species.
Fiscal Year 2020 Program anticipates funding similar projects in FY20 that address issues surrounding the management of invasive species.