Opportunity Information: Apply for W911KB 22 2 0016
This grant opportunity, titled "Management, Invasive Species, Yellow Crazy Ant, Wake Island Airfield" (Funding Opportunity Number W911KB 22 2 0016), is a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on invasive species management at Wake Atoll, with the Yellow Crazy Ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) identified as the top priority threat. The effort is designed to support implementation of Wake Atoll's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP), specifically Goal 12 (building and applying a systematic onshore and offshore biosecurity approach) and multiple related objectives. In practical terms, the project centers on planning and carrying out non-native species management actions, conducting follow-up biological surveys for arthropods to track conditions and treatment outcomes, and strengthening an organized approach to managing wildlife resources, especially seabirds, in an environment where invasive ants can directly and indirectly disrupt ecosystems.
The opportunity emphasizes that the Yellow Crazy Ant is not a hypothetical risk but an established invader at Wake. It was documented by contract biologists during surveys in 2007 and 2009, and later confirmed across all three islands in 2017 during atoll-wide flora and fauna surveys led by USGS scientists. The description highlights why this species draws such concern: it is an omnivorous scavenger that preys on invertebrates and other arthropods and can also consume seeds, grains, and decaying plant matter. It can kill small prey by spraying formic acid, and it tends to thrive where it can access both protein sources and carbohydrates, particularly the honeydew produced by certain hemipteran insects. While often associated with disturbed areas and human activity, the ant is also capable of spreading into less disturbed habitats, which increases the likelihood of broader ecological harm across the atoll rather than remaining confined to developed zones around the airfield.
Ecological impacts described in the notice are used to justify the urgency and the management focus. The Yellow Crazy Ant has a well-documented history of causing cascading ecosystem effects in places where it has invaded. The opportunity points to severe impacts on Red Land Crabs (Gecarcoidea natalis) on Christmas Island, where crab declines then altered nutrient cycling, showing how an ant infestation can ripple through core ecological processes. It also references evidence that Yellow Crazy Ant presence reduced populations of native Sooty Terns (Sterna fuscata) on islands in the Seychelles, underscoring the potential for direct threats to seabird colonies, a key wildlife resource at Wake Atoll. Beyond wildlife impacts, the description notes the species can damage agricultural crops and may help other invasive species establish, which reflects a broader biosecurity concern: once an invasive ant becomes dominant, it can reshape food webs and create conditions that favor additional non-native pests.
Administratively, the funding is offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, under CFDA 12.005, using a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically implies substantial involvement or coordination with the federal sponsor during project execution. Eligible applicants are non-federal entities and non-profit entities (listed under "Others"), aligning the opportunity with external partners capable of delivering field operations, monitoring, and technical support. The posting lists an award ceiling of $129,488 and an original closing date of 2022-08-29, indicating a relatively targeted, project-scale investment aimed at concrete management actions and follow-up surveys rather than a large multi-year research program. Overall, the grant is structured around applied invasive ant management and biosecurity outcomes at Wake Island Airfield and across Wake Atoll, with the goal of protecting native ecosystems and seabird resources from the documented and potentially escalating impacts of the Yellow Crazy Ant.Apply for W911KB 22 2 0016
- The Alaska District in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MANAGEMENT, INVASIVE SPECIES, YELLOW CRAZY ANT, WAKE ISLAND AIRFIELD" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.005.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2022-07-29.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-08-29. (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 $129,488.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: Management, Invasive Species, Yellow Crazy Ant, Wake Island Airfield (W911KB 22 2 0016)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Management, Invasive Species, Yellow Crazy Ant, Wake Island Airfield."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W911KB 22 2 0016.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice description, a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement or coordination with the federal sponsor during project execution, rather than a fully hands-off grant.
Which federal agency is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Alaska District.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 12.005.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on invasive species management at Wake Atoll, with an emphasis on planning and carrying out non-native species management actions, conducting follow-up biological surveys for arthropods, and strengthening an organized approach to managing wildlife resources (especially seabirds) in an environment impacted by invasive ants.
Which invasive species is the top priority threat in this opportunity?
The Yellow Crazy Ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) is identified as the top priority threat.
Is the Yellow Crazy Ant considered a potential risk or an established problem at Wake Atoll?
It is described as an established invader at Wake Atoll, not a hypothetical risk.
When was the Yellow Crazy Ant documented at Wake Atoll?
It was documented by contract biologists during surveys in 2007 and 2009, and later confirmed across all three islands in 2017 during atoll-wide flora and fauna surveys led by USGS scientists.
Where on Wake Atoll has the Yellow Crazy Ant been confirmed?
The notice states it was confirmed across all three islands during 2017 atoll-wide surveys.
Why is the Yellow Crazy Ant a concern for Wake Atoll?
The notice describes the species as an omnivorous scavenger that preys on invertebrates and other arthropods, can consume seeds, grains, and decaying plant matter, and can kill small prey by spraying formic acid. It can also spread beyond disturbed, human-associated areas into less disturbed habitats, raising the risk of broader ecological impacts.
What does the Yellow Crazy Ant eat, according to the opportunity description?
It is described as consuming invertebrates and other arthropods, as well as seeds, grains, and decaying plant matter. The notice also highlights that the ant thrives where it can access protein and carbohydrates, particularly honeydew produced by certain hemipteran insects.
How can the Yellow Crazy Ant affect native ecosystems?
The opportunity notes that this species has a history of causing cascading ecosystem effects where it invades, potentially reshaping food webs and altering core ecological processes.
What example does the notice give of ecosystem-wide impacts from Yellow Crazy Ants?
The notice references severe impacts on Red Land Crabs (Gecarcoidea natalis) on Christmas Island, where crab declines then altered nutrient cycling, illustrating how ant infestations can ripple through ecosystem processes.
What evidence is cited related to seabird impacts?
The notice references evidence that Yellow Crazy Ant presence reduced populations of native Sooty Terns (Sterna fuscata) on islands in the Seychelles, highlighting potential direct threats to seabird colonies.
Why are seabirds specifically mentioned in the project description?
Seabirds are identified as a key wildlife resource at Wake Atoll, and the project description emphasizes strengthening wildlife resource management in an environment where invasive ants can directly and indirectly disrupt ecosystems and seabird colonies.
Does the opportunity connect this work to any management plan?
Yes. The effort is designed to support implementation of Wake Atoll's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP).
Which INRMP goal is specifically highlighted?
The notice specifically highlights INRMP Goal 12: building and applying a systematic onshore and offshore biosecurity approach.
What kinds of activities are included in the project scope?
The scope described includes planning and implementing non-native species management actions, conducting follow-up arthropod biological surveys to track conditions and treatment outcomes, and strengthening an organized approach to wildlife resource management, particularly seabirds.
What kind of monitoring or surveying is mentioned?
The opportunity mentions follow-up biological surveys for arthropods to track conditions and treatment outcomes.
Is this opportunity focused on research or applied management?
Based on the description, it is structured around applied invasive ant management and biosecurity outcomes, including on-the-ground management actions and follow-up surveys, rather than a large multi-year research program.
What location does this project target?
The project targets Wake Island Airfield and Wake Atoll.
How does the notice describe the ant's relationship to disturbed versus undisturbed areas?
It notes the Yellow Crazy Ant is often associated with disturbed areas and human activity, but is also capable of spreading into less disturbed habitats, increasing the likelihood of broader ecological harm across the atoll.
Does the notice mention any broader biosecurity risks beyond the ant itself?
Yes. It notes the species can damage agricultural crops and may help other invasive species establish, reflecting a broader concern that a dominant invasive ant can create conditions that favor additional non-native pests.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligible applicants are listed as non-federal entities and non-profit entities (under the category "Others").
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posting lists an award ceiling of $129,488.
When was the original closing date for this opportunity?
The original closing date listed is 2022-08-29.
Does the notice indicate whether the ant is present on one island or multiple islands?
It indicates the ant was confirmed across all three islands in 2017.
What outcomes is the project aiming to achieve?
The stated intent is to protect native ecosystems and seabird resources by implementing invasive ant management and strengthening systematic biosecurity approaches, supported by follow-up surveys to track conditions and treatment outcomes.
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