W9126G-21-2-SOI-1528: Natural Resources Support - Migratory Birds, Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Fort Worth District notices from 2021.
Fort Worth District offered grants of up to $82,800 (at least $82,800) to any type of organization. It expected to make one award worth $415,000 in total. Applications closed on February 20, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 20, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$82,800
- Award floor$82,800
- Total funding$415,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | January 20, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 20, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 22, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
ELIGIBILITY: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units under the current Californian CESU Agreement.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations awards averaged $1.7 million; this notice allows up to $82,800 per award.
- Most of the program's money (81% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
ELIGIBILITY: This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units under the current Californian CESU Agreement. Project Title: Natural Resources Support - Migratory Birds, Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the US Air Force which provides professional and technical support for Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $82,800.00 is expected to be available to support this project during the base period. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee, subject to the availability of funds. Background: The VAFB environmental programs ensures military mission activities are conducted in compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations and policies with cooperation and assistance from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s (AFCEC) Installation Support Section (ISS). Article I B of the master agreement states the objectives of the CESU are to: provide research, technical assistance and education to federal land management, environmental and research agencies and their potential partners; develop a program of research, technical assistance and education that involves the biological, physical, social sciences needed to address resource issues and interdisciplinary problem-solving at multiple scales and in an ecosystem context at the local, regional, and national level; and place special emphasis on the working collaboration among federal agencies and universities and their related partner institutions. In agreement with the above stated goals, the recipient/cooperator (hereafter Cooperator) agrees to provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and materials required to implement, in part, the Air Force responsibilities pursuant to the Endangered Species Act (16 USC 1531 et seq.), the Sikes Act Improvement Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 USC 1361 et seq.), the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and applicable implementing regulations, such as Air Force Instruction 32-7064, Integrated Natural Resources Management. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: In order to perform this work successfully, the cooperator must have capabilities to support on site goals and objectives at VAFB.
Who has won Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations (12.005) awarded $557 million across 322 grant awards, an average of $1.7 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Colorado | 126 | $373 million |
| Salcha-Delta SWCD | Alaska | 29 | $37.2 million |
| University of Hawaii | Hawaii | 12 | $22.6 million |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Extension Service | Texas | 1 | $15.5 million |
| Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Inc. | Maryland | 5 | $14.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is W9126G-21-2-SOI-1528 still open?
No. It closed on February 20, 2021.
Who can apply for Natural Resources Support - Migratory Birds, Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA?
Fort Worth District accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Natural Resources Support - Migratory Birds, Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA?
Closed February 20, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $82,800 each. About $415,000 in total for one award.
Who has won Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Colorado State University, Salcha-Delta SWCD, University of Hawaii. The program made 322 awards worth $557 million in that time.