Grant Opportunity

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has issued a federal subgrant opportunity for weed treatment activities within the Humboldt Watershed, targeting invasive annual grasses and noxious weeds on private lands across Elko, Humboldt, Eureka, Lander, and Pershing Counties. The primary objective is to control weed infestations to preserve critical wildlife habitat for species including Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, waterfowl, mule deer, antelope, and sage-grouse. Proposals are due by March 18, 2025, with a maximum grant award of $50,000. The selected vendor will be responsible for working directly with landowners to identify, map, and implement weed treatment plans, requiring a minimum 50% cost share from the landowner. Quarterly deliverables will include detailed treatment reports, PDF maps, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) shapefiles. The selection process will follow the NDOW Grants Manual scoring process, with emphasis on comprehensive weed control strategies and habitat restoration. Potential subgrantees must demonstrate the ability to effectively implement targeted weed treatment plans that improve wildlife habitat, stabilize riparian conditions, and enhance water quality.

The subgrant opportunity has specific requirements for potential respondents, including having an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and being registered in the System for Award Management. Organizations must be prepared to provide a current Single Audit Report if applicable. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the grant appears to prioritize organizations with expertise in ecological restoration and wildlife habitat management. The maximum award value is $50,000, with the expectation of a 50% cost-sharing commitment from participating landowners. Successful applicants must be capable of submitting comprehensive interim and final performance and financial reports in accordance with federal grant reporting requirements. The project leverages existing ecological management infrastructure and requires integration with local landowner efforts and existing watershed management strategies. Respondents should have demonstrated experience in invasive species management, GIS mapping, and collaborative environmental restoration projects in the specified Nevada counties.