Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance

This grant opportunity is for the restoration of a resilient pitch pine and oak barrens supporting a mosaic of important communities such as pitch pine and oak woodlands, scrub oak shrublands, and sandplain grasslands in Montague, Massachusetts. The project aims to reintroduce the Frosted Elfin, a species of butterfly, to the area. The grant is for $48,500 and the project duration is up to 2 years. The applicant must have experience in issues related to the restoration of pitch pine habitats in Massachusetts. Key personnel must have the technical knowledge to oversee the project. The applicant must also have a plan for stakeholder coordination and involvement. • The project involves soil scarification and other treatments to accelerate the process of reintroducing the Frosted Elfin. • The project requires a project narrative, budget information, and other supporting documents. • The applicant must have a Unique Entity Identifier and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). • The applicant must disclose any conflicts of interest and have a plan to mitigate them.