Formula Grant F12AF01074

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded a $381,786 Project Grant under the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.615) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) to establish and expand the Texas Plant Conservation Alliance (TXPCA). This initiative aims to improve communication and coordination across various botanical gardens, non-profits, and conservation groups in Texas to address the state's rapid urbanization, agricultural expansion, and loss of key habitats...

The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). TPWD will sub-grant the funds to Cameron County to develop the 10.83-acre Santa Maria Community Park. The project will create new recreational opportunities, including a splash pad, covered basketball court, ballfields, perimeter fencing, trails, benches, playground,...

This Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program, CFDA 15.916 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning, provides $1,500,000 to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to subgrant to Cameron County for improvements to the Bejarano-McFarland Memorial Park in Port Isabel, Texas. The project will remove obsolete equipment and add new inclusive park amenities such as a playground, splash pad, soccer goals, bike rack, benches,...

This $1,182,160 federal project grant awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.623) supports a range of conservation, restoration, and environmental education activities in Mexico. Key products and services delivered through this 2-year grant (award date: May 22, 2024, completion date: May 22, 2026) include: (1) Securing private conservation agreements to protect over 15,689 acres of land in the San...

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, provided by the Department of Defense through the Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations program (CFDA 12.005), will fund the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) inventory and assessment of buildings on Fort Cavazos in Texas. The total funding obligated is $170,500.00, with a period of performance from September 18, 2023 to March 17, 2025. The prime awardee is Texas A&M Agrilife Research, a division...

This $455,000 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Geological Survey will support the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in its efforts to examine and repopulate endangered plant species impacted by border wall construction in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Over four years, the university will conduct field surveys; collect seeds; establish a plant nursery; grow thousands of endangered plants from seed; transplant newly grown plants into suitable habitats; monitor transplantation...

This Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the National Wildlife Refuge System Enhancements program (CFDA 15.654), provides $140,000 to Protectores De Cuencas Inc. (PDC) to recondition and repair the greenhouse facilities in the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico. The project tasks include inspecting and replacing components of the existing solar photovoltaic system, and all work will be completed in close...

The Coastal Program of the Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 2 awarded Ducks Unlimited, Inc. a $150,000 cooperative agreement under the Coastal Program (CFDA 15.630) to develop conceptual or preliminary engineering and design products for priority wetland restoration sites in Cameron County, Texas from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2027. Ducks Unlimited will partner with the Coastal Program, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge staff, and local partners to...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was awarded $435,182 under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program of the National Park Service to develop Pueblo Nuevo Park in Alpine, Texas. As a subrecipient, the City of Alpine will use the funding to improve accessibility and recreational opportunities at the community park. Specifically, the City will develop an accessible playground and exercise area, add shaded picnic facilities and a restroom, create a practice field...

The Texas Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office and ABK State Natural Area will receive $130,000 through a cooperative agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Region 2 under the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance program (CFDA 15.608). The funding will support efforts to remove an earthen dam and pond on Bessie's Creek in Boerne, Texas to restore the spring and surrounding areas to a more natural state. Specifically, the dam will be taken out under...