# Natural Resource Support -Desert Tortoise Monitoring, EAFB, CA.

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w9126g-24-2-soi-1138-natural-resource-support-desert-tortoise-monitoring-eafb-ca/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351801

> Fort Worth District offered grants of up to $2.9 million (at least $379,147) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on February 26, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | W9126G-24-2-SOI-1138 |
| Agency | Fort Worth District |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 26, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $2.9 million |
| Award floor | $379,147 |
| 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 to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Regions Californian and Colorado Plateau. 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

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF INTEREST W9126G-24-2-SOI-1138 Applicants must be a member in one of the following Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Regions: Californian and Colorado Plateau PROJECT TITLE: Natural Resources Support – Desert Tortoise Support, Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), CA. A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of the recipient’s CESU Master Agreement. Note the established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%. DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED WORK: See attached Statement of Objectives PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The base period of agreement will extend 15 months from date of award (three months administrative for onboarding/preparation and 12 months technical support) and six 12-month follow-on periods, based on availability of funding. SYNOPSIS OF PROJECT: The NFE will conduct desert tortoise monitoring activities at EAFB. The NFE will provide support in all desert tortoise critical habitat management functions to include exclusionary fencing, pitfalls, signage, awareness training, wildlife relocation, and biological monitors. Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $379,147.00 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. NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.

## Questions people ask

### Is W9126G-24-2-SOI-1138 still open?

No. It closed on February 26, 2024.

### Who can apply for Natural Resource Support -Desert Tortoise Monitoring, EAFB, CA.?

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 Natural Resource Support -Desert Tortoise Monitoring, EAFB, CA.?

Closed February 26, 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 $2.9 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.