Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00245
The Invasive Species Removal grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00245) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.676, focused on environmental conservation work within the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The project centers on on-the-ground habitat improvement by funding the hiring of a youth crew specifically tasked with removing invasive species that threaten native ecosystems on refuge lands. By targeting invasive plants or other harmful non-native species, the effort is meant to support healthier native habitats and improve conditions for wildlife that depend on those habitats.
A defining feature of this opportunity is that it combines practical conservation work with structured educational engagement. In addition to fieldwork, the youth crews are expected to interact directly with Refuge staff to learn how the National Wildlife Refuge System operates and how the San Diego-area refuges fit into broader wildlife conservation goals. The learning component explicitly includes discussions about migratory bird species and the native habitats the crews are helping to restore or enhance, connecting the physical removal work to the larger ecological outcomes the refuges are managing for.
The award is limited in scope and scale, with a single expected award and an award ceiling of $91,425. Eligible applicants are state governments, indicating that the funding is intended to flow through state-level entities that can administer the grant and coordinate the hiring and management of a youth crew to carry out the refuge-based invasive species removal work. The opportunity was created on May 27, 2016, with an original closing date of June 4, 2016, reflecting a short application window and a targeted, project-specific funding need.Apply for F16AS00245
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invasive Species Removal" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.676.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-05-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-06-04. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $91,425.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Invasive Species Removal Grant (F16AS00245) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Invasive Species Removal grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under CFDA 15.676. It supports environmental conservation work focused on on-the-ground habitat improvement through invasive species removal.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00245.
Which agency is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What CFDA program is this grant associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.676.
Where will the funded work take place?
The work is focused within the San Diego National Wildlife Refuge Complex, on refuge lands managed as part of that complex.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project centers on habitat improvement by funding the hiring of a youth crew to remove invasive species that threaten native ecosystems on refuge lands.
What activities are expected to be funded under this opportunity?
The core activity described is invasive species removal carried out by a hired youth crew on refuge lands, as part of a habitat improvement effort.
What types of invasive species are the crews expected to remove?
The description emphasizes invasive plants or other harmful non-native species that threaten native ecosystems on refuge lands.
Why is invasive species removal being prioritized in this project?
Removing invasive species is intended to support healthier native habitats and improve conditions for wildlife that depend on those habitats.
Is there an education or training component included in the project?
Yes. In addition to fieldwork, the youth crews are expected to engage in structured educational interaction with Refuge staff to learn how the National Wildlife Refuge System operates and how the San Diego-area refuges fit into broader conservation goals.
What specific topics are included in the learning component?
The learning component explicitly includes discussions about migratory bird species and the native habitats being restored or enhanced through the invasive species removal work.
How does the educational component connect to the fieldwork?
The project is designed to connect physical removal work to larger ecological outcomes by linking invasive species removal to habitat restoration and wildlife conservation objectives managed by the refuges.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants are state governments.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates a single expected award.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $91,425.
Is this a broad, multi-recipient program or a targeted project-specific opportunity?
Based on the information provided, it is limited in scope and scale, with a single expected award and a targeted, project-specific funding need.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 27, 2016.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was June 4, 2016.
How long was the application window?
The information reflects a short application window, from May 27, 2016 to June 4, 2016.
What is meant by "discretionary grant" in this context?
The opportunity is identified as a discretionary grant, meaning it is an agency-offered competitive or selective award rather than an automatic entitlement. The provided information does not include additional details beyond the designation.
What role do Refuge staff play in the project?
Refuge staff are expected to interact directly with the youth crews as part of the structured educational engagement, helping crews learn about refuge operations and conservation goals, including migratory birds and habitat management.
Does the description indicate who will hire and manage the youth crew?
The description indicates the funding is intended to flow through state-level entities that can administer the grant and coordinate the hiring and management of a youth crew to conduct the invasive species removal work on refuge lands.
Is the project focused on wildlife outcomes as well as habitat work?
Yes. The effort is meant to improve native habitat conditions and support wildlife that depend on those habitats, with explicit educational discussion of migratory bird species tied to the habitat work.
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