Opportunity Information: Apply for P17AS00401
The Mitigate Endangered Bird Habitat prior to Tamarisk defoliation by the Northern Tamarisk Beetle grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P17AS00401) is a National Park Service cooperative agreement intended to protect and improve habitat for the federally endangered southwestern willow flycatcher along the Colorado River Corridor within Grand Canyon National Park. The core problem the project addresses is that tamarisk, a non-native riparian shrub/tree, has become heavily established in many river corridor areas and, over time, has been used by southwestern willow flycatchers as nesting and breeding habitat. Since 2009, however, the northern tamarisk beetle (Diorhabda carinulata), introduced as a biological control agent, has been successfully defoliating tamarisk in the park. While tamarisk reduction aligns with invasive plant management goals, rapid or widespread defoliation can unintentionally degrade nesting habitat for a species that is already endangered and highly sensitive to habitat changes.
The project is designed as a proactive mitigation effort that tries to stay ahead of beetle-driven habitat loss by restoring riparian vegetation structure in a way that supports the flycatcher while continuing to move the ecosystem away from dependence on tamarisk. The approach centers on carefully timed, selective tamarisk removal during the non-breeding season to reduce the risk of direct impacts to nesting birds, combined with installing native plant species that can replace the habitat functions tamarisk has been providing. In practical terms, this means planning and implementing site-specific restoration actions that maintain or recreate the dense, multi-layered riparian cover and microhabitat conditions the flycatcher needs, but using native vegetation more consistent with long-term park management and ecological goals.
Work funded under this opportunity focuses on two prioritized locations in the river corridor. At Cardenas Camp (River Mile 71.7L), the project includes assessment, restoration design, and on-the-ground vegetative and habitat restoration activities. At Grand Canyon Youth Camp (GCY) (River Mile 274L), the emphasis is on assessment and design components to prepare for restoration work, indicating that planning, site evaluation, and development of restoration prescriptions are key deliverables there. The project explicitly aligns with established policy and planning documents, including the 2002 USFWS Recovery Plan for the southwestern willow flycatcher, the 2006 Colorado River Management Plan Environmental Impact Statement, and the 2009 Invasive Plant Management Plan Environmental Assessment, signaling that proposed actions must support endangered species recovery objectives while fitting within the park's broader invasive species and river corridor management framework.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, using a cooperative agreement mechanism, which typically implies substantial federal involvement or collaboration during project implementation. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The award ceiling is $76,561, with one expected award. The opportunity was created on June 20, 2017, with an original application closing date of June 30, 2017, indicating a short application window and a relatively targeted, site-specific project scope focused on immediate habitat protection and restoration planning in response to an active, ongoing tamarisk defoliation threat.Apply for P17AS00401
- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mitigate Endangered Bird Habitat prior to Tamarisk defoliation by the Northern Tamarisk Beetle" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 20, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2017. (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 $76,561.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Mitigate Endangered Bird Habitat prior to Tamarisk defoliation by the Northern Tamarisk Beetle."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P17AS00401.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The award is issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the National Park Service expects substantial federal involvement and collaboration during project implementation.
Is this funding discretionary or formula-based?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What problem is this project trying to address?
The project addresses the risk that rapid or widespread defoliation of tamarisk by the northern tamarisk beetle could unintentionally degrade nesting and breeding habitat for the federally endangered southwestern willow flycatcher within Grand Canyon National Park's Colorado River Corridor.
Why is tamarisk important in this project?
Tamarisk is a non-native riparian shrub/tree that has become heavily established in many river corridor areas. Over time, southwestern willow flycatchers have used tamarisk as nesting and breeding habitat, even though it is not native.
What is causing tamarisk defoliation in the park?
Since 2009, the northern tamarisk beetle (Diorhabda carinulata), introduced as a biological control agent, has been successfully defoliating tamarisk in Grand Canyon National Park.
Why does tamarisk defoliation create a concern for the flycatcher?
Although reducing tamarisk supports invasive plant management goals, rapid or widespread defoliation can remove or degrade the dense riparian structure the endangered southwestern willow flycatcher relies on, and the species is highly sensitive to habitat changes.
What is the overall purpose of the funded work?
The purpose is proactive mitigation: staying ahead of beetle-driven habitat loss by restoring riparian vegetation structure that supports the southwestern willow flycatcher while transitioning habitat functions away from dependence on tamarisk.
How does the project plan to reduce direct impacts to nesting birds?
The approach includes carefully timed, selective tamarisk removal during the non-breeding season to reduce the risk of direct impacts to nesting birds.
What kinds of restoration actions are anticipated?
The work involves planning and implementing site-specific restoration actions that maintain or recreate dense, multi-layered riparian cover and microhabitat conditions needed by the southwestern willow flycatcher, while installing native plant species to replace habitat functions tamarisk has been providing.
Where will the work take place?
Work funded under this opportunity focuses on two prioritized locations along the Colorado River Corridor within Grand Canyon National Park: Cardenas Camp (River Mile 71.7L) and Grand Canyon Youth Camp (GCY) (River Mile 274L).
What work is planned for Cardenas Camp (River Mile 71.7L)?
At Cardenas Camp, the project includes assessment, restoration design, and on-the-ground vegetative and habitat restoration activities.
What work is planned for Grand Canyon Youth Camp (GCY) (River Mile 274L)?
At GCY, the emphasis is on assessment and design components to prepare for restoration work. This includes planning, site evaluation, and development of restoration prescriptions as key deliverables.
Which species is the primary conservation focus of this opportunity?
The primary species focus is the federally endangered southwestern willow flycatcher.
What is the geographic focus area?
The geographic focus is the Colorado River Corridor within Grand Canyon National Park.
How does this opportunity align with existing plans and policies?
The opportunity explicitly aligns with established policy and planning documents, including the 2002 USFWS Recovery Plan for the southwestern willow flycatcher, the 2006 Colorado River Management Plan Environmental Impact Statement, and the 2009 Invasive Plant Management Plan Environmental Assessment.
What does alignment with these documents imply for proposed actions?
It signals that proposed actions must support endangered species recovery objectives while also fitting within broader park invasive species management and river corridor management goals.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility under this opportunity.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $76,561.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 20, 2017.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 30, 2017.
What does the short application window suggest about the project?
It indicates a targeted, time-sensitive effort with a relatively site-specific scope focused on immediate habitat protection and restoration planning in response to an active, ongoing tamarisk defoliation threat.
Does the opportunity focus only on removing tamarisk?
No. While selective tamarisk removal is part of the approach, the project also emphasizes installing native plant species and restoring riparian structure so habitat functions are maintained for the flycatcher while moving away from reliance on tamarisk.
Is this project reactive or proactive?
It is described as a proactive mitigation effort designed to stay ahead of beetle-driven habitat loss.
What time of year is tamarisk removal intended to occur?
The opportunity specifies selective tamarisk removal during the non-breeding season to reduce the risk of direct impacts to nesting birds.
What are the main deliverables mentioned for the project sites?
Deliverables include assessment and restoration design at both prioritized locations, on-the-ground vegetative and habitat restoration at Cardenas Camp, and restoration planning outputs at GCY such as site evaluation and restoration prescriptions.
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