# Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE) Natural Resources Support

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w9126g-22-2-soi-4646-joint-base-langley-eustis-jble-natural-resources-support/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/343096

> Fort Worth District offered grants of up to $1.4 million (at least $200,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on September 10, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | W9126G-22-2-SOI-4646 |
| Agency | Fort Worth District |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 10, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $1.4 million |
| Award floor | $200,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.005 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Chesapeake Watershed, Piedmont – South Atlantic Coast & Southern Appalachian Mountains. SIKES AUTHORITY ONLY: In accordance with the 10 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act, projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for theconservation or management of fish or wildlife.

## What the grant funds

Agency Name: Fort Worth District Description: Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget re NOT requested at this time. Project Title: Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE) Natural Resources Support Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), which provides professional and technical support for Air Force installations in order to facilitate successful implementation of the 16 USC 670c-1 Sikes Act. Approximately $200,000 is expected to be available to support the base tasks for the base period. Additional funding may be available for additional optional tasks and/or follow-on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: Providing technical natural resource support to assist JBLE with managing natural resources such as forests, invasive species, and providing outreach support to educate the local region on natural resource conservation. Goals and Objectives: An objective of this CA is to provide 733d Mission Support Group, Civil Engineering Division, Environmental Element with support to assist in the management of the forest habitat areas through undesirable vegetation control via application of herbicides and/or mechanical removal. The Cooperator shall also assist with the management of volunteer loblolly pine, removal of volunteer sweet gum, replanting of native trees, monitor tree mortality, surveillance/evaluation of forest habitat health in selected areas, evaluate/identify hazard trees potentially affecting property and safety, and implement timber stand improvements. The goal is to maintain long-term sustainability of healthy forests that support military mission requirements (particularly outdoor tactical training), improve biodiversity, enhance recreational hunting for military personnel (as well as dependents and other installation community members), contribute to erosion control, ensure safety, improve aesthetics, and enhance the overall quality of life in the community. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Base period: 12 months from date of award Optional Tasks: 12 months from date of option award Follow-on (FO) periods: Four 12-month FO periods Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget re NOT requested at this time.

## Questions people ask

### Is W9126G-22-2-SOI-4646 still open?

No. It closed on September 10, 2022.

### Who can apply for Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE) Natural Resources Support?

Fort Worth District accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Joint Base Langley Eustis (JBLE) Natural Resources Support?

Closed September 10, 2022. 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 $1.4 million each.

### 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.