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11th Airborne Division (Arctic) and U.S. Army Alaska Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM), Richardson Training Area, Alaska - The primary objective of this requirement is to implement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) to provide healthy and resilient environments that are sustainable, high-quality settings for military training and to protect and enhance biological diversity and ecological health on all Department of Defense (DoD) lands, and to ensure compliance with all environmental laws and regulations. See full Funding Opportunity Description in Section I.

Grant Opportunity: Students to Stewards Grant Funding Organization: Alabama Power Foundation Contact Information: For more information, visit the grant opportunity website at https://powerofgood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/grant-students-to-stewards-example.pdf. To apply, access the application form at https://us.grantrequest.com/application.aspx?SA=SNA&FID=35073&sid=5841. Award Details: Students to Stewards grants are awarded up to $2,500 each and may increase based on need. The grants can be used to enhance environmental and conservation-related learning as well as to provide outdoor learning spaces for students. Eligibility: Schools with an overall financial need that teach environmental or conservation-related programming or have a need for an outdoor classroom are eligible to apply. A school is considered to have a financial need if 50 percent or more of its full-time students receive free or reduced-price lunches, or if it is a Title I school. Other Information: The grant application cycle opens on October 7, 2024, and closes on November 1, 2024. Applicants must indicate the specific intended use of the grant money and estimate how many students will be affected. All applications will be reviewed by the Alabama Power Foundation for adherence to the Students to Stewards guidelines. Grants may also be used for alternative learning locations during COVID-19 to ensure student safety through social distancing measures.

Funding Opportunity Description Naval Weapons Station (NAVWPNSTA) Seal Beach Detachment Fallbrook (Detachment Fallbrook, installation) is located in north San Diego County, adjacent to Camp Pendleton and the town of Fallbrook. Detachment Fallbrook resides within the California Floristic Province, which is a Mediterranean type climate and is recognized as a biodiversity hotspot of global significance ecosystem known for high biodiversity and endemism. On the installation, there is a diversity of flora and fauna. The low-intensity land use requirement of the military mission has kept over 90% of Detachment Fallbrook lands as undeveloped and largely natural open space that supports a range of plant communities and provides habitat for many sensitive species, including federally listed threatened and endangered species. The intent of this project is to study five taxonomic groups: amphibians (including the federally endangered Arroyo Toad [ARTO, Anaxyrus californicus] and federally proposed Spadefoot Toad [Spea hammondii]; reptiles (including federally proposed Southwestern Pond Turtle [Actinemys pallida]); mammals (with a focus on bats [Chiroptera] and other mammals of potential management interest); plants (with a focus on rare, endangered, and species of potential management concern); and invertebrates (including the federally proposed Monarch Butterfly [Danaus plexippus]). One species, ARTO, is both a California species of special concern and a federally listed endangered species. The ARTO is surveyed regularly per a 2003 United States Fish and Wildlife Service (UFWS) Biological Opinion (BO) to support the implementation of fire management on the installation (FWS-SDG-04B0004-04F0005). Of particular interest with the ARTO is tracking the riverine portion of the population over time as well as characterizing its uplands occupancy. The installation also supports a diverse herpetofaunal population (reptiles and other amphibians). Numerous herpetofaunal species on the installation are considered California species of special concern and a couple, the Spadefoot Toad and Southwestern Pond Turtle, have been proposed for federal listing. This taxonomic group is routinely surveyed to assess diversity and trends in species within the installation, as well as monitor for exotic or rare species that may not have been detected yet. One group of mammals, the bats, has received a lot of conservation attention in North America in recent years. This is due in part to their ecological and economic value in the face of alarming population declines following the spread of a fungal disease known to be associated with white-nose syndrome. Bats occur throughout the installation, to include roosting in bat boxes and within manmade structures such as magazines; there are current mission/bat conflicts that require evaluation and management support. There are other mammalian species of potential management concern at Detachment Fallbrook that have been less well studied, including San Diego Black-tailed Jackrabbit, American Badger, and Woodrats. Plant diversity on the installation is high with over 600 plant species documented on Detachment Fallbrook. The majority of plant species are classified as native; however, approximately 30% are non-native. Detachment Fallbrooks 2016 Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) identifies which species have voucher specimens on file and which species are on the Detachment Fallbrook Watch List because more information (e.g., confirmation of presence) is needed. In response, botanical diversity at Detachment Fallbrook is surveyed periodically for differing management purposes, including early detection of invasive species, vigilance for rare or listed species, assessing parameters for habitat restoration and recovery, etc. Finally, in addition to being ecologically significant (e.g., as important food source, pollinators, decomposers, etc.), some invertebrate species in our region are of particular management interest because they are invasive pests (e.g., Gold-Spotted Oak Borer, Shothole Borer) or species at risk and/or proposed for listing (e.g., Monarch Butterfly). The Monarch Butterfly is known to occur on Detachment Fallbrook and is of current management interest because it is slated to be listed in 2024, but the Navy does not have good data on its potential habitat and distribution. Brief Description of the Anticipated Work: The Navy is seeking statements of interest that address two objectives: 1) to conduct mandatory surveys for ARTO, along with surveys for other amphibians and reptiles (with an emphasis on species proposed for federal listing), bats, plants and invertebrates (with an emphasis on Monarch Butterfly), and as required by the aforementioned BOs and DoD instructions. 2) to continue surveys for these taxonomic groups per requirements in accordance with the installations INRMP as enforced through 16 USC 670c-1 (Natural Resources Management - Sikes Act), Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 4715.03 and Operation Naval Instruction 5090-1. Please see enclosure 1 for full scope of work and enclosure 2 for applicable terms and conditions.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain information, opinions, and recommendations from all interested parties with respect to the proposed new fishery activity in the Philippines. This is not a Request for Proposals, a Request for Quotation, an Invitation for Bids, or a Solicitation, nor is it an indication that USAID/Philippines will issue a solicitation to address the goals, objectives or challenges described herein. Responses to this notice are not offers, and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. USAID will not pay respondents for information provided in response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned, and respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. If a Solicitation is issued, it will be posted on SAM.gov or Grants.gov. Parties are responsible to regularly check those websites for updates or solicitations, and must respond to such a solicitation separately from any response to this announcement. Respondents are solely responsible for bearing any expenses associated with preparation and submission of their response to this RFI. Responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary. Parties may respond to all or to some of the questions. Responding or not responding to this RFI will neither advantage nor disadvantage any organization or lead to an organizational conflict of interest in any subsequent solicitation. USAID will not publicize responses nor acknowledge receipt of answers in response to this RFI. Responses will be held confidential within USAID.

This funding opportunity supports fishery management councils in the Caribbean and Pacific regions to enhance coral reef conservation and sustainable fisheries management through collaborative projects and scientific research.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects that promote sustainable and environmentally responsible use of lakes and watersheds in Hubbard County, Minnesota.

This program provides $1.5 million for neighborhood organizations in Phoenix to propose and fund minor capital improvements in local parks, enhancing community spaces without increasing ongoing maintenance costs.

This program provides financial support to local artists in Columbia, SC, for creating public art projects that celebrate the city's history, engage the community with its rivers, or promote sustainability themes.

This grant provides financial support and capacity-building resources to community-based nonprofit organizations in the U.S. focused on environmental sustainability, climate resiliency, and education, with an emphasis on addressing social inequity.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations delivering essential services in Kitsap and North Mason Counties, Washington, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and family welfare.

This funding initiative supports community organizations in Chicago that promote equitable access to health resources, focusing on projects that enhance physical activity, healthy eating, and mental wellness, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

This program provides funding to public-use airports in Kansas for infrastructure improvements, safety enhancements, and equipment acquisition to support community economic development and maintain operational efficiency.

This program provides funding to improve and modernize electric transmission and distribution systems, as well as generating facilities, in areas of Texas outside the ERCOT region, focusing on infrastructure upgrades and reliability enhancements.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Greenville County, South Carolina, to support impactful projects in the areas of Arts, Education, Environment, Health, and Human Services.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Huntsville, Alabama, that enhance community quality of life through projects in various focus areas such as arts, education, health, and economic opportunity.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and municipal environmental commissions in Monmouth County, New Jersey, to enhance bird habitats through small-scale conservation projects.

This grant provides financial support to organizations serving residents in the Greater Albuquerque area, focusing on equitable access and addressing community needs.

This grant provides funding for researchers with expertise in the Everglades ecosystem to study and monitor the unique landscape patterns of ridges and sloughs, supporting ecological restoration efforts in the region.

This program provides funding to Destination Marketing Organizations in Virginia to develop outdoor recreation projects that enhance local tourism and community engagement.

This grant provides funding for environmental projects in Douglas County, Wisconsin, that benefit the community by enhancing natural areas, protecting water resources, and promoting ecological education and restoration.