Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00597
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- The Department of the Interior, National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Increase and enhance endangered coho salmon overwinter habitat through restoration of floodplain processes in Lagunitas Creek, and invasive weed control in Marin County, CA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 2016 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD. This is not a request for applications. This funding announcement is to provide public notice that the National Park Service will fund the following project under an existing Cooperative Agreement with GGNPC.. (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 $259,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Increase and enhance endangered coho salmon overwinter habitat through restoration of floodplain processes in Lagunitas Creek, and invasive weed control in Marin County, CA" (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00597), is a discretionary funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, under CFDA 15.944. It is set up as a cooperative agreement, meaning the National Park Service anticipated an active partnership role in carrying out the work rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The total anticipated federal amount listed is up to $259,000, with one expected award.
The purpose of the project is centered on on-the-ground natural resource restoration in Marin County, California, with two closely related focus areas. The first is improving habitat for endangered coho salmon, specifically targeting overwinter habitat conditions in the lower Lagunitas Creek watershed. The emphasis on "restoration of floodplain processes" indicates work aimed at reestablishing more natural stream and floodplain dynamics, which typically benefits salmon by improving off-channel refuge areas, reducing high-flow stress during winter storms, enhancing habitat complexity, and supporting the ecological functions that sustain juvenile fish during colder, wetter months. The second focus area is invasive, non-native plant control in the northern habitats of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). In practice, invasive plant management in riparian and adjacent upland habitats often supports aquatic restoration goals by improving native vegetation structure, stabilizing banks in more natural ways, reducing competition with native plants, and helping restore the broader watershed conditions that influence stream temperature, sediment delivery, and habitat quality.
A key feature of this announcement is that it is explicitly labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award" and "not a request for applications." In other words, it was not an open competition where multiple organizations were invited to apply. Instead, the announcement served as a public transparency notice that the National Park Service intended to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative agreement with a named partner, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC). The eligible applicant category shown is nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), which aligns with the Parks Conservancy's nonprofit status and role as the long-standing philanthropic and programmatic partner to GGNRA.
The opportunity description also highlights that GGNRA and the Parks Conservancy have a substantial history of collaboration on native habitat restoration, invasive plant control, and stream and floodplain restoration. That background matters because it explains why the work is structured as a task agreement under an existing partnership: it builds on established capacity, prior planning, and ongoing stewardship programs rather than creating a brand-new standalone grant. The timeline information provided (creation date September 1, 2016, and an original closing date of September 15, 2016) functions more like an administrative window for posting and documenting the intended award rather than a true application deadline, since the public was not being solicited for proposals.
In summary, this funding action was designed to support a single, partner-driven restoration effort in the Lagunitas Creek watershed and the northern GGNRA landscapes, combining floodplain and stream process restoration to improve endangered coho salmon overwintering habitat with targeted invasive plant control to protect and recover native ecosystems. The structure and wording make clear it was a directed cooperative agreement action with one expected recipient, intended to continue and expand an established restoration partnership rather than launch a new competitive grant round.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Increase and enhance endangered coho salmon overwinter habitat through restoration of floodplain processes in Lagunitas Creek, and invasive weed control in Marin County, CA."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is P16AS00597.
Which federal agency is offering this funding action?
This is a discretionary funding action from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.944.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which means the National Park Service anticipated an active partnership role in carrying out the work (not just providing funds without involvement).
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. It is explicitly labeled as a "Notice of Intent to Award" and "not a request for applications." That means it was not posted to solicit proposals from multiple applicants.
Who is the intended recipient/partner for this award?
The notice indicates the National Park Service intended to fund a specific project under an existing cooperative agreement with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC).
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
One award was expected.
What is the total anticipated federal funding amount?
The total anticipated federal amount listed is up to $259,000.
Where will the project work take place?
The work is centered on on-the-ground natural resource restoration in Marin County, California, including the lower Lagunitas Creek watershed and northern habitats of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA).
What are the main focus areas of the project?
The project has two closely related focus areas: (1) improving endangered coho salmon overwinter habitat by restoring floodplain processes in Lagunitas Creek, and (2) controlling invasive, non-native plants in northern habitats of GGNRA.
What does "restoration of floodplain processes" mean in the context of this project?
Based on the description, it refers to work aimed at reestablishing more natural stream and floodplain dynamics. The intent is to improve habitat conditions that support endangered coho salmon during winter, including conditions associated with off-channel refuge areas and overall habitat complexity in the floodplain-stream system.
Why is the project specifically focused on "overwinter habitat" for coho salmon?
The project emphasizes overwinter habitat conditions in the lower Lagunitas Creek watershed, reflecting the goal of supporting endangered coho salmon during colder, wetter months when high flows and storm events can be stressful for juvenile fish.
How does invasive weed control relate to salmon habitat restoration?
The description links invasive plant management to broader restoration outcomes by supporting native vegetation and watershed conditions. Invasive control in riparian and adjacent habitats can align with aquatic restoration goals by improving native plant structure and supporting overall habitat quality in the surrounding landscape.
What is GGNRA, as referenced in the announcement?
GGNRA refers to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, where part of the invasive, non-native plant control work is intended to occur (specifically in northern habitats).
What does it mean that the announcement is a "Notice of Intent to Award"?
It means the posting served as a public transparency notice that the National Park Service intended to make a directed award to a specific partner, rather than inviting applications from the public.
Were nonprofits eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category shown is nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice was not a request for applications, so it was not an open application opportunity.
Why was the project handled under an existing cooperative agreement?
The description highlights a substantial history of collaboration between GGNRA and the Parks Conservancy on restoration and invasive plant control. The structure as a task agreement under an existing partnership is presented as building on established capacity, prior planning, and ongoing stewardship programs.
What were the listed posting and closing dates, and what did they signify?
The timeline information provided includes a creation date of September 1, 2016, and an original closing date of September 15, 2016. The description indicates these dates functioned more as an administrative posting/documentation window for the intended award, not a true application deadline.
Does this announcement indicate multiple organizations could submit proposals by the closing date?
No. The announcement states it is not a request for applications and was intended to document an intended award to a specific partner.
What is the overall purpose of this funding action?
The overall purpose is to support a single, partner-driven restoration effort combining floodplain and stream process restoration to improve endangered coho salmon overwintering habitat with targeted invasive plant control to protect and recover native ecosystems in Marin County and GGNRA landscapes.
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