W9126G-24-2-SOI-3535: Natural Resources Support Vandenberg Space Force Base
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 $28.1 million (at least $3.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 9, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 10, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$28.1 million
- Award floor$3.0 million
- Total funding$3.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 10, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 9, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 8, 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 opportunity is available ONLY to Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units (CESU) under the Californian and Colorado Plateau regions. SIKES ACT AUTHORITY ONLY: In accordance with 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 and 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 $28.1 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
Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget is NOT requested at this time. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: This work requires on-site support for a large field project at Vandenberg Space Fore Base California to implement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). Support includes invasive species removal and monitoring, wetlands support, bat surveys, migratory bird monitoring, reptiles and amphibians, vernal pool surveys, marine mammal surveys, and post-wildfire restoration. Refer to the Statement of Interest Package Statement of Objectives for details. Anticipated Period of Performance: Base Period: 18 months from award date (12 months for technical and 6 months administrative for onboarding/preparation plus analysis and reporting. Follow-on periods: Six 18-month follow-on periods subject to funding availability. Any overlap between base and follow-on periods is to accommodate administrative and reporting activities as field work is required during all 12 months of the technical period of performance. Responses or clarifications: Refer to RSOI Package for details. Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Refer to RSOI Package for details.
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-3535 still open?
No. It closed on August 9, 2024.
Who can apply for Natural Resources Support Vandenberg Space Force Base?
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 Resources Support Vandenberg Space Force Base?
Closed August 9, 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 $28.1 million each. About $3.0 million 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.
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