FY25 AGASSIZ'S DESERT TORTOISE (GOPHERUS AGASSIZII) GENETIC ANALYSIS AT MCAGCC, THE MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER, TWENTYNINE PALMS, CALIFORNIA
This grant funds genetic analysis of Agassiz's desert tortoise at MCAGCC to support conservation and management of key species and habitats critical for Marine Corps training readiness.
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Funder: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest
Due Dates: August 4, 2025, 2:00 PM PDT (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $332,584 total for 48 months; single award expected.
Summary: Supports genetic analysis of Agassiz’s Desert Tortoise populations at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, to inform conservation and mission readiness.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to CESU Californian cooperative partners meeting DoDGARS or 2 CFR 200 standards.
Description
This opportunity funds a four-year cooperative agreement to conduct genetic analysis of the Agassiz’s Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine Palms, California. The project aims to assess the genetic assimilation of translocated and headstarted tortoises into resident populations, supporting both conservation of this threatened species and the operational readiness of the United States Marine Corps. By analyzing genetic samples, the project will evaluate the effectiveness of past and ongoing tortoise translocation efforts, inform future recovery and augmentation strategies, and enhance the scientific understanding necessary for compliance with the Endangered Species Act.
Key objectives include:
- Analyzing and cataloging genetic samples from MCAGCC and affiliated projects.
- Demonstrating genetic integration of translocated tortoises.
- Storing genetic material for future scientific and management needs.
The work will build on existing datasets and requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, contractors, and academic partners.
