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This funding opportunity provides financial support for partners in the South Florida and Caribbean CESU network to conduct research and technical assistance focused on improving the conservation and management of imperiled sea turtle populations through data integration and analysis.

This Program Announcement is issued under the provisions of section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-242), as amended by Public Laws 101-397, 104-147, 106-374, 109-471, and 11758. Section 104 of the Water Resources Research Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer program grants to Institutes established under the provisions of section 104(a) of the Act. Water Resources Research Institutes have been established in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. The Institute in Guam also serves the Federated States of Micronesia and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Institute in Hawaii also serves American Samoa. The addresses of the 54 Institutes are available at https://water.usgs.gov/wrri/index.php. Responsibility for administration of the Water Resources Research Act Program has been delegated to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The BNR Program provides funds to publicly owned wastewater treatment plants for retrofitting or upgrading to include biological nitrification/denitrification facilities, aiming for an effluent concentration goal of 8 mg/l total nitrogen. The program encourages upgrades alongside Enhanced Nutrient Removal, funded by the Bay Restoration Fund grant. The Biological Nutrient Program (BNR) funds are targeted to publicly owned wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and provides funds to retrofit or upgrade WWTPs with biological nitrification/denitrification facilities to achieve a goal of annual average effluent concentration of 8 mg/l total nitrogen. The BNR upgrade is generally undertaken along with Enhanced Nutrient Removal upgrade using Bay Restoration Fund grant funding

This funding opportunity supports partnerships to restore national forest lands using native plants, focusing on community engagement and environmental stewardship, particularly with underserved groups and tribes.

The Regional Site Readiness Program’s Planning Grant, funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, offers $100,000 to $500,000 to local governments, economic development organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and private landowners for planning and due diligence activities aimed at preparing industrial and manufacturing sites for future development across all counties in Illinois.

This grant provides financial support to community coalitions across the U.S. that aim to create quality jobs and promote an inclusive workforce in the clean energy sector.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that protect and conserve rhinoceroses and tigers in Asia, focusing on habitat preservation, anti-poaching efforts, and community engagement.

The goal of this program is to detect, prevent, eradicate, and/or control invasive plant species to promote ecological resiliency, watershed stability, and biological diversity on Federal, State, other public or private lands in the Great Lakes Basin. An informational webinar will be held on July 24th, 2024, at 10am Central/11 am Eastern. Connection information will be posted on the website and on this opportunity. Recording and transcript PowerPoint Presentation (PDF) The webinar recording is also posted on our website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/workingtogether/grants/?cid=FSEPRD898821.

The City of Naperville in Illinois is offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, funded by the National Multistate Opioid Settlement, for approved opioid remediation programs and services that benefit Naperville residents, with applications open to a wide range of organizations including school districts, medical providers, and non-profits.

A full proposal and proposed budget is NOT requested at this time.Brief Description of Anticipated Work: This effort will support habitat restoration and invasive species control with the use of targeted goat grazing to support the conservation of the federally endangered arroyo toad (Anaxyrus californicus) at Fort Hunter Liggett (FHL), Monterey County, California, See attached Request for Statement of Interest/Statement of Objectives for details. Anticipated Period of Performance: Base Period: 18 months from award date (12 months for technical and 6 months for administrative work. Follow-op periods: Six 18-month follow-on periods subject to funding availability.Responses or clarifications: Refer to RSOI Package for details. Clarifications or questions concerning this effort shall be emailed to the POCs listed in the RSOI Package by 19 July 2025.Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Refer to RSOI Package for details.

The Cultural Coalition of Washington County in Oregon is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to support arts, culture, and humanities projects that promote cultural diversity, community partnerships, and public engagement, with priority given to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions that serve the residents of Washington County.

The purpose of this Cooperative Agreement is to provide for Mexican Spotted Owl (MSO) surveys at Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station (Station). In order to accomplish this objective, the Cooperator shall conduct presence/absence surveys for MSOs at the same MSO calling stations censused from 2006 to 2023. The Cooperator shall follow the same survey methodology and calling routes as described in Johnson et al. (2007). All surveys will be designed and conducted in accordance with the current approved USFWS MSO protocol (USFWS 2003). The Cooperator shall document the age, sex, and activity (calling, foraging, roosting, etc.) of all MSOs or any other owl species detected during surveys. The Cooperator shall possess a current federal endangered species permit from the USFWS authorizing the Cooperator to conduct MSO surveys. Please see the statement of work, provided as a separate document, for a full description of the project.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools, districts, and outdoor school providers in Oregon to create or improve outdoor school programs for fifth and sixth-grade students, ensuring all students have access to enriching outdoor experiences.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in the Western United States for projects that improve water management tools and strategies to enhance water supply reliability and address challenges like drought and climate variability.

A full study proposal and proposed budget is NOT requested at this time. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: This work requires professional and technical support for installation natural resources programs to facilitate successful implementation of the Army Wildland Fire Policy and related regulations. Refer to the Statement of Interest Package Statement of Objectives for complete details. Anticipated Period of Performance: Base Period: 12 months from award date. Follow-on periods: Up to six 12-month follow-on periods subject to funding availability. Responses or clarifications: Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions via email (2 weeks prior to SOI due date) to:Sheri VendemiaGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.milANDBrian Hesford, Project ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: brian.d.hesford@usace.army.milOffice: 402-200-8268 Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOIs are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals..

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and tribal governments, irrigation districts, and other water management entities in the Lower Colorado Basin and certain Pacific islands to implement projects that promote water conservation and efficient use.

This funding opportunity is designed for research partners focused on developing care and propagation techniques for soft corals affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, supporting coral restoration efforts in the Gulf Coast region.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local water agencies for large-scale water recycling projects that aim to create sustainable and drought-resistant water supplies in the Western United States.

This grant provides funding for research institutions to study the endangered Everglade snail kite's demographics, movement, and habitat in relation to water management practices in Florida's Everglades ecosystem.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and communities for projects that interpret and educate the public about the Nation's history, particularly focusing on the perspectives of historically marginalized groups, while promoting cultural awareness and heritage preservation.