Opportunity Information: Apply for W912DQ 19 2 0002
The grant opportunity titled "Survey Rattlesnake Master Borer Moth, Ft. Leonard Wood" (Funding Opportunity Number W912DQ 19 2 0002) is a discretionary natural resources funding solicitation issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The work is focused on Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri and centers on surveying and documenting the status of the Rattlesnake Master Borer Moth, a species tied closely to the presence of its host plant, rattlesnake master.
The main purpose of the project is to conduct field surveys for the Rattlesnake Master Borer Moth across specific, pre-determined areas on and around the installation where rattlesnake master occurs. Because the moth is described as using rattlesnake master exclusively as its host plant, the survey approach is built around locating and evaluating stands of that plant and then determining where the moth occurs in association with it. The opportunity calls for applicants to assess these identified areas, collect information that supports a clearer picture of the moths presence, and use that information to guide conservation and management decisions on the base.
A major deliverable is mapping and documentation. The project is expected to generate mapped results and a draft report that summarizes findings from the surveys. In practical terms, this means the awardee would not only locate populations but also translate observations into usable spatial products that show where the host plants and moth occurrences are concentrated, how they are distributed, and how survey areas relate to one another across the installation. The mapping component is tied directly to identifying the moths range on Fort Leonard Wood, so the resulting products should help define the extent of occupancy and potential habitat areas.
Beyond confirming presence, the project also emphasizes quantifying conditions. The awardee is expected to calculate species density in the project areas, suggesting a need for standardized survey methods that allow estimates or indices of abundance rather than simple presence/absence. Density estimates are often used to compare sites, prioritize management, and track change over time, so the intent appears to be building a baseline that can support future monitoring and conservation planning.
The opportunity also asks the awardee to document how rattlesnake master is currently being managed on the installation, including any known pests and the use of burn practices. This reflects the reality that host plant health and management actions (such as prescribed fire regimes) can directly affect habitat quality for specialized insects. By capturing information on pest pressures and fire management, the project is meant to connect species observations with on-the-ground practices that may be supporting or limiting the host plant and, by extension, the moth.
Another component is a review of existing conservation goals on the base related to both the borer moth and the rattlesnake master plant. This indicates the installation likely has stated objectives, plans, or targets for these resources, and the survey results are expected to be interpreted in light of those goals. In other words, the project is not just biological inventory work; it is framed as applied conservation support that feeds into installation planning and stewardship priorities.
Finally, the grant requires identifying competing species in the surveyed areas, including both native and invasive species, and discussing potential conservation practices. This suggests the project should evaluate ecological pressures that might reduce rattlesnake master abundance or alter habitat conditions, such as aggressive invasive plants or other vegetation that crowds out the host plant. The expected output goes beyond listing species; it implies a management-oriented discussion of what practices could help sustain or improve habitat for rattlesnake master and the moth, potentially including actions like invasive species control, adjustments to burn timing or frequency, or other habitat maintenance strategies consistent with the bases conservation framework.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $50,000, and the original application closing date was April 8, 2019, with the opportunity created on March 8, 2019. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. Overall, the opportunity supports a focused, installation-specific survey and reporting effort designed to map and quantify the moth and its host plant, assess management context, and produce information that can directly inform conservation and habitat management at Fort Leonard Wood.Apply for W912DQ 19 2 0002
- The Kansas City District in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Survey Rattlesnake Master Borer Moth, Ft. Leonard Wood" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.114.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2019-03-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-04-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Survey Rattlesnake Master Borer Moth, Ft. Leonard Wood".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W912DQ 19 2 0002.
Who is issuing this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary natural resources funding solicitation issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District.
What type of award is this?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What is the project location?
The work is focused on Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, including specific areas on and around the installation.
What species is the project focused on?
The project centers on surveying and documenting the status of the Rattlesnake Master Borer Moth.
Why is the rattlesnake master plant important to this project?
The moth is described as using rattlesnake master exclusively as its host plant, so surveys are built around locating and evaluating stands of rattlesnake master and then determining where the moth occurs in association with it.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The main purpose is to conduct field surveys for the Rattlesnake Master Borer Moth across specific, pre-determined areas where rattlesnake master occurs, and to collect information that supports a clearer picture of the moth's presence to guide conservation and management decisions on the installation.
Are the survey areas chosen by the applicant?
The opportunity describes surveys occurring in specific, pre-determined areas on and around the installation where rattlesnake master occurs.
What kinds of deliverables are expected?
A major deliverable is mapping and documentation. The project is expected to generate mapped results and a draft report summarizing survey findings.
What does the mapping and documentation component involve?
The mapping component is intended to translate field observations into usable spatial products showing where host plants and moth occurrences are concentrated, how they are distributed, and how survey areas relate across the installation. This mapping is tied directly to identifying the moth's range on Fort Leonard Wood and helping define extent of occupancy and potential habitat areas.
Does the project only confirm whether the moth is present?
No. Beyond confirming presence, the project emphasizes quantifying conditions, including calculating species density in the project areas.
What does "calculate species density" mean in this opportunity?
The opportunity indicates a need for standardized survey methods that allow estimates or indices of abundance, not just presence/absence, to support site comparisons, management prioritization, and baseline tracking for future monitoring.
Is the project expected to support future monitoring and management?
Yes. The intent is to build a baseline that can support future monitoring and conservation planning, and to produce information that can directly inform conservation and habitat management decisions at Fort Leonard Wood.
What management information must be documented about rattlesnake master?
The awardee is expected to document how rattlesnake master is currently being managed on the installation, including any known pests and the use of burn practices.
Why does the opportunity ask about pests and burn practices?
Because host plant health and management actions (including prescribed fire regimes) can affect habitat quality for specialized insects, the project is meant to connect moth observations with on-the-ground practices that may be supporting or limiting rattlesnake master and, by extension, the moth.
Does the project include reviewing existing conservation goals on the installation?
Yes. Another component is a review of existing conservation goals on the base related to both the borer moth and the rattlesnake master plant, and interpreting survey results in light of those goals.
Is this purely a biological inventory project?
No. While it includes surveys and documentation, it is framed as applied conservation support that feeds into installation planning and stewardship priorities.
What does the opportunity require related to other species in the survey areas?
The project requires identifying competing species in surveyed areas, including both native and invasive species.
What is meant by "competing species" in this context?
The description indicates competing species may include vegetation (native or invasive) that could reduce rattlesnake master abundance or alter habitat conditions, such as aggressive invasive plants or other species that crowd out the host plant.
Are conservation or management recommendations expected?
Yes. The opportunity calls for discussing potential conservation practices, implying a management-oriented discussion of practices that could sustain or improve habitat for rattlesnake master and the moth (for example, invasive species control or adjustments to burn timing/frequency) consistent with the installation's conservation framework.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $50,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, and it excludes institutions of higher education.
Are universities or colleges eligible?
No. The opportunity explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 8, 2019.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 8, 2019.
What is the overall goal of the funded work?
Overall, the opportunity supports a focused, installation-specific effort to survey, map, and quantify the moth and its host plant, document relevant management context (including pests and burn practices), review on-base conservation goals, identify competing species, and produce reporting and spatial products that inform conservation and habitat management at Fort Leonard Wood.
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