# Natural Resources Support – Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w9126g-24-2-soi-0886-natural-resources-support-least-tern-snowy-plover-monitoring/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351375

> Department of Defense offered grants of up to $3.2 million (at least $415,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on January 6, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | W9126G-24-2-SOI-0886 |
| Agency | Department of Defense |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | January 6, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $3.2 million |
| Award floor | $415,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| 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 Californian and Desert Southwest.SIKES AUTHORITY ONLY: In accordance with the 16 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 the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.

## What the grant funds

Fort Worth District Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. Project Title: Natural Resources Support – Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $415,000.00 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: The Vandenberg SFB (VSFB) environmental program 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. Period of Performance: Base Period: The base period of agreement will extend 15 months from date of award to allow for 3-months administrative time for onboarding/project preparation and 12-months of technical support. Follow-on (FO) periods: Six (6) 12-month FO periods based on availability of funding. Please send responses or direct questions to: Maria Lopez Grants Specialist USACE, Fort Worth District Email: Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil Office: 817-886-1881 David Leptien Project Manager USACE, Fort Worth District Email: David.B.Leptien@usace.army.mil Office: 402-889-5570 Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI’s are required to be posted on www. Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.

## Questions people ask

### Is W9126G-24-2-SOI-0886 still open?

No. It closed on January 6, 2024.

### Who can apply for Natural Resources Support – Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)?

Department of Defense accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Natural Resources Support – Least Tern / Snowy Plover Monitoring, Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB)?

Closed January 6, 2024. 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 $3.2 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.