W9126G-24-2-SOI-1138: Natural Resource Support -Desert Tortoise Monitoring, EAFB, 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 2024.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 12, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.9 million
- Award floor$379,147
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | January 12, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 26, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 26, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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.
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 $2.9 million 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
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.
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-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.