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Invasive Plant Grant (IPG) Program - FY 2024

$200,000
Closed
Grant Description

The purpose of this program is to support projects that will treatĀ invasiveĀ plantĀ infestations that threaten forested, woodland, or rangeland areas. The theme for the FY 2024Ā funding cycle is grasses and grasslands. Projects may occur on state, federal, tribal, and private lands in Arizona.Ā  This program focuses on the prevention, control/removal, and eradication ofĀ invasiveĀ plants and aims to achieve the following objectives: Target and treatĀ invasiveĀ plants that are capable of transforming nativeĀ plantĀ communities in forests, woodlands, deserts, or rangeland Assist in preventing fire and flooding, conserving water, and restoring habitat to wildlife Use an integrated weed management (IWM) approach when treating areas infested withĀ invasiveĀ plants through the utilization of available tools, including manual, cultural, mechanical, chemical, and biological control methods Examples of eligible projects include: Control/removal or eradication ofĀ invasiveĀ plants Replacement ofĀ invasiveĀ plants with nativeĀ plants through reseeding andĀ planting Removal of woodyĀ invasiveĀ plantĀ slash by mulching or grinding Examples of eligible costs include those in the following categories: Administrative labor Project labor Fringe benefits Travel Equipment Supplies Contractual Financial Notes: Match Notes: Applicants must provide at least 10 percent of the total project costs via cash and/or in-kind contributions. Priority may be given to projects that provide a higher-than-required match amount, not to exceed 50 percent. Specifically allowable matching contributions include: Cash paid by award recipients In-kind expenses, including necessary costs incurred by award recipients or other organizations to support the project Volunteer hours at a reasonable rate Donated labor and/or equipment necessary to complete the specific project Physical work performed by individual landowners on their own property Funding Notes: A total of $970,000 is available to support awards ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 through this program. Funds will be provided on a reimbursement basis. Awards are expected to be issued in fall and winter 2024/2025. Specifically, award announcements are expected around October 2024. Proposed projects should be ready for implementation upon receipt of award and should be fully achievable within the prescribed award period. Projects must be considered shovel-ready. Funds mayĀ notĀ be used for: Research and development projects Website, geographic information system (GIS), and database projects Projects that only include assessment activity and no related treatment ofĀ invasiveĀ plants Projects that include purchase of capital equipment valued at over $5,000 per item Expenses incurred prior to execution of a formal written agreement between the funding agency and the award recipient Reimbursement of physical work performed by individual landowners on their own property Food or beverage purchases

Funding Details

Award Range

$50,000 - $200,000

Total Program Funding

$970,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - Applicants must provide at least 10 percent of the total project costs via cash and/or in-kind contributions.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

City or township governments
County governments
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Additional Requirements

Projects may occur on state, federal, tribal, and private lands in Arizona. Preference will be given for projects located in the diverse grassland types found in Arizona, including the desert, plains, and mountain types. Applicants may submit more than one project application; however, the total funding an applicant may receive may be capped at the maximum award amount detailed in the Financial section. For-profit companies are ineligible.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

June 17, 2024

Application Closes

July 26, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management

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