“Natural Resources and Endangered Species Research and Support at Fort Hood, Texas” | W81EWF 22 SOI 0011

Opportunity Information: Apply for W81EWF 22 SOI 0011

The "Natural Resources and Endangered Species Research and Support at Fort Hood, Texas" grant opportunity focuses on the ecological significance of Army installations like Fort Hood, which serve as habitats for various threatened and endangered species. The military's responsibility as land managers necessitates balancing training activities with environmental sustainability and compliance with conservation laws.

Fort Hood hosts critical populations of endangered species such as the golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped vireo, alongside numerous migratory birds and at-risk pollinators. This proposal aims to provide logistical and research support over approximately 18 months to achieve several key tasks:

1. **Data Analysis**: Summarize and analyze data from the 2022 breeding season to assess the distribution and population status of endangered and migratory bird species.

2. **Demographic Monitoring**: Collect and analyze data on the occurrence, density, and reproductive success of the golden-cheeked warbler and the black-capped vireo during the 2023 breeding season.

3. **Migratory Bird Surveying**: Gather demographic data on migratory birds’ occurrence and nesting during the 2023 breeding season, including assessing the effects of habitat modifications.

4. **Pollinator Monitoring**: Conduct baseline surveys of butterfly populations, particularly Monarch Butterflies, focusing on their relationship with host plants like milkweed.

5. **Feral Hog Management**: Monitor and survey for feral hogs, which can degrade habitats, assessing various control methods to protect sensitive species.

6. **Outreach Support**: Assist with outreach activities to educate the community on natural resources, including organizing bird counts and nature walks.

Research findings from these tasks will provide valuable insights for effective management strategies that not only support military training needs but also enhance biodiversity on and around Fort Hood.

• The Department of Defense, Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "“Natural Resources and Endangered Species Research and Support at Fort Hood, Texas”" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630.
• This funding opportunity was created on Mar 17, 2022.
• Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $977,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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