[APWG] FUNDING: Available Funds for Addressing Invasive Species on Grazing Lands

[Olivia Kwong]

From: Holy, Doug <Doug.Holy at wdc.usda.gov>

Hello all -
      I want to inform you of the following announcement (new today) of 
funds available to address invasive species on grazing lands of the U.S. 
Please help spread the word.

Announcement of Funding for the Management and Control of Invasive Species 
Affecting Grazing Land - New

Applications for grants ($50,000 to $500,000) to manage or control the 
spread of invasive species affecting grazing land are being sought.  Up to 
$4,146,120 is available for projects.  Approximately 40 grants are 
expected to be awarded.  A 1:1 match is required.  Proposals that address 
invasive species concerns on western range (grazing) lands will be given a 
priority.  Proposals are due into NRCS Headquarters by 5:00 p.m. on April 
3, 2006.  For additional information contact:  Thomas Sommer, 
202-205-4211, thomas.sommer at wdc.usda.gov.

More information about this opportunity may be found at the following 
site:  http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/glci/ .


Doug
Doug Holy
National Invasive Species Specialist
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
P.O. Box 2890
Washington, DC  20013-2890
Phone: (202) 720-9096
Fax: (202) 720-2646
Email: doug.holy at wdc.usda.gov