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2021 Capital Region Project Requests for Proposals
The Capital Region PRISM is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP's) for the 2021 calendar year. The PRISM has a dedicated amount of funding for partner organizations throughout the Capital Region for invasive species related projects. Awarded projects must be located or serving areas within the boundary of the Capital Region PRISM.
The PRISM is entering into year four of administering a five year contract (2018-2022) funded through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation via the Environmental Protection Fund. As part of the agreement with the NYSDEC, we are pleased to announce another round of funds to be released for contract work on behalf of the Capital Region PRISM. The PRISM Steering Committee has requested that the proposals align with the greater goals and objectives of the Capital Region PRISM 2021 Work Plan.
The Capital Region PRISM is offering three levels of proposal requests in which potential applicants can apply for funding. Project requests can now fall within one of the three category levels below based on financial need of partners and proposed project work. Please review the following documents before filling out your application:
Capital Region PRISM Project Requests for Proposals:
The Capital Region PRISM is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP's) for the 2021 calendar year. The PRISM has a dedicated amount of funding for partner organizations throughout the Capital Region for invasive species related projects. Awarded projects must be located or serving areas within the boundary of the Capital Region PRISM.
The PRISM is entering into year four of administering a five year contract (2018-2022) funded through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation via the Environmental Protection Fund. As part of the agreement with the NYSDEC, we are pleased to announce another round of funds to be released for contract work on behalf of the Capital Region PRISM. The PRISM Steering Committee has requested that the proposals align with the greater goals and objectives of the Capital Region PRISM 2021 Work Plan.
The Capital Region PRISM is offering three levels of proposal requests in which potential applicants can apply for funding. Project requests can now fall within one of the three category levels below based on financial need of partners and proposed project work. Please review the following documents before filling out your application:
Capital Region PRISM Project Requests for Proposals:
The maximum level of funding will be $25,000 per subcontract including indirect costs. Matches in kind are not part of the funding request. Smaller funding requests will be accepted and evaluated commensurate with measurable results/outcomes expected. The money for this program comes from the NYS Environmental Protection Fund. We expect to fund several projects through this RFP, but are not obligated to award all funds.
Priorities for funding will be those projects that best meet the objectives and outcomes defined in the Capital Region 2021 Work Plan and PRISM priority examples. Selected RFP proposals will demonstrate the greatest possible justifications and feasibility while meeting the highest levels of selection criteria. Please note the PRISM Priority examples below. Proposals that combine multiple elements of prevention, education, outreach, early detection, rapid response, restoration, research, and/or other forms of invasive species management as out lined in the 2021 Work Plan are encouraged. *Early Detection request do not need to provide a management plan.*
Capital Region PRISM Priority Examples:
At the same time, the Capital Region PRISM recognizes the unique circumstances that land and lake managers may have in relation to invasive species projects. Be creative in submitting a proposal that will apply to an invasive species-related project. In general, the projects can be derived from the terrestrial realm including, but not limited to: forest, agriculture, riparian, disturbed areas, and urban settings. On the aquatic side, including, but not limited to: wetlands, tributaries, and all other limnology environments. The projects can relate to developing survey projects and training, invasive species workshops, invasive species removal, restoration projects, or funding an internship. This is not a comprehensive list. If you have an idea for a project not listed, go ahead and send it in!
Application Deadline Closes:
January 25th at 9:00am 2021
Award Notification:
February 26th 2021
Supporting Document:
Final Invasive Species Comprehensive Management Plan (PDF, 3.5 MB).
Capital Region PRISM Priority Examples:
- Stop Tier 1 or 2 invasive species infestations through Early Detection and Rapid Response, Control, Management and Restoration. All proposed control projects must outline project steps. Eradication projects focused on Tier 1 or 2 invasive species are preferred over containment, suppression, or exclusion efforts. Control projects that manage early detection species or species whose abundance is regionally low or where feasibility of control is high are preferred. Proposals that address invasive species other than Tier 1 or 2 species, that pose a legitimate ecologic threat, will be considered but need justification on the feasibility of work.
- Surveys for Early Detection Species. Surveys for Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 invasive species beyond what is documented in iMapInvasives and EDDMaps. Surveys for Tier 1 and/or 2 species in areas where an introduction pathway exists. Survey methodology will be defined to determine highly probable areas that could support target invasive species. Early detection of invasive species at sites where species are absent, but likely present in low abundance, and evaluate the threat to conservation targets that include rare species and natural areas of statewide significance. Proposals that address species other than Tier 1 and 2 will be considered but need justification on the value of efforts.
- Raise public awareness of Tier 1 and Tier 2 Early Detection/Prevention Species. Address introduction pathways of forest pests, pathogens, or species approaching the region. Invasive species programming should enhance public awareness of invasive species issues with documented results such as number of events and number of participants engaged. Programs that focus on prevention or early detection that have broad application, will be preferred. Programs can include wide spread Tier 3 or 4 species.
- Improve the scientific understanding of the extent, ecological impact, and effective controls of invasive species in the Capital Region PRISM through research.
At the same time, the Capital Region PRISM recognizes the unique circumstances that land and lake managers may have in relation to invasive species projects. Be creative in submitting a proposal that will apply to an invasive species-related project. In general, the projects can be derived from the terrestrial realm including, but not limited to: forest, agriculture, riparian, disturbed areas, and urban settings. On the aquatic side, including, but not limited to: wetlands, tributaries, and all other limnology environments. The projects can relate to developing survey projects and training, invasive species workshops, invasive species removal, restoration projects, or funding an internship. This is not a comprehensive list. If you have an idea for a project not listed, go ahead and send it in!
Application Deadline Closes:
January 25th at 9:00am 2021
Award Notification:
February 26th 2021
Supporting Document:
Final Invasive Species Comprehensive Management Plan (PDF, 3.5 MB).
