The Schofield Barracks Vegetation Management and Berm Maintenance grant is a cooperative agreement opportunity issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District. This funding supports the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program of the Range Division Hawaii (RDH) for the maintenance and enhancement of training lands and infrastructure on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The program aims to ensure the sustainable and safe operation of live fire ranges and other military training environments. It includes vegetation management, revegetation of bare grounds, and berm maintenance across multiple locations including Schofield Barracks, South Range, East Range, Kahuku Training Area, Dillingham Training Area, and Kawailoa.

The primary purpose of the grant is to implement goals established by the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan. The project includes routine cutting of grass, shrubs, and trees to maintain specific safety and environmental standards, as well as revegetation efforts and the construction and maintenance of berms essential for live fire range operations. The ITAM program integrates land management practices with Army training needs, ensuring no net loss of training lands and maintaining environmental compliance.

Funding will support tasks such as cyclical vegetation trimming, managing woody vegetation, use of approved herbicides, revegetating approximately 30 acres, maintaining and rebuilding up to 908 berms annually, and complying with detailed reporting and safety protocols. Government-furnished equipment, facilities, and utilities will be provided, though the recipient must maintain and operate this equipment and fulfill all performance requirements, including staff training and environmental compliance.

Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. All applicants must meet the technical and experience criteria specified in the application. The opportunity is funded entirely by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with no cost sharing required. Submissions are evaluated based on experience, technical approach, and cost, with experience as the most critical criterion.

Applications are due by June 5, 2025, and can be submitted via email or through Grants.gov. Required components include standard federal assistance forms (SF 424 series), a detailed program narrative, and documentation of qualifications and experience. All applicants must have a Unique Entity ID, and be registered with SAM and Grants.gov if submitting electronically.

Applicants will be evaluated on experience with Department of Defense natural resource management, vegetation and erosion control, maintenance of training environments, water quality improvement, and timely project management. A milestone schedule and a cost breakdown for the base and optional years are also required. The anticipated award date is around June 30, 2025, with a base period of 12 months and up to four optional 12-month extensions, subject to funding availability.