Project Grant D25AP00168

This $100,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs (CFDA 15.875 - Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories) aims to prevent the establishment of invasive Burmese pythons in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Specifically, the "Python Watch VI" project will focus on early detection, rapid response, and proactive community engagement to address this threat. The award was made on January 8, 2025 and has a target completion date of September 30, 2029. The grantee, the Nature Association of the Virgin Islands, will be responsible for executing the project activities within the U.S. Virgin Islands. This grant supports the Department of the Interior's mission of fulfilling U.S. trust and insular responsibilities in the territories through initiatives targeting invasive species management, environmental conservation, and community capacity building.