Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00108
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2015 State Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2015 and posted on Feb 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 43 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Eligible applicants are any State, Tribe, regional organization or group of States that has worked directly within the Service Aquatic Invasive Species Program and the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force to develop a State/Interstate ANS management Plan approved by the ANS Task Force. If there is any question about the eligibility for funding, please contact the agency contact.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2015 State Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Management Plan Program (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00108) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance CFDA program (15.608). It is designed to fund on-the-ground implementation of State and Interstate ANS Management Plans that have already been approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force, as authorized by Section 1204 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Prevention and Control Act. The basic purpose is to help states and regional partners carry out practical actions that prevent, control, or reduce the impacts of aquatic nuisance species, also commonly called aquatic invasive species, with an emphasis on approaches that are feasible, cost-effective, and environmentally sound.
The program supports activities identified in approved ANS plans, including technical assistance, enforcement-related efforts, and financial assistance measures needed to eliminate or reduce risks posed by aquatic invasive species. Those risks are framed broadly, covering environmental harm as well as public health and safety concerns. In practice, this means the funding is intended to move approved plans from paper into implementation by supporting prevention and control work that cooperating entities can realistically execute and sustain.
Funding for the opportunity is estimated at $1,000,000 total, with an expected 43 awards. Individual awards have a stated ceiling of $40,000 and a floor of $0, indicating that the government may make relatively small awards depending on project scope and available funds. The funding instrument is a grant, and a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward project costs consistent with the program rules and the approved plan activities.
Eligibility is tied to prior involvement in plan development and approval. Eligible applicants include any State, Tribe, regional organization, or group of States that worked directly with the Service's Aquatic Invasive Species Program and the ANS Task Force to develop an ANS management plan that has been approved by the ANS Task Force. While the listing notes "unrestricted" applicants in the general field, the eligibility text clarifies that the applicant must have an approved State or Interstate plan and a documented relationship to the plan development process. Applicants uncertain about whether they qualify are directed to contact the agency for clarification.
Key dates for this opportunity include a posted date of February 20, 2015, with the original closing date of March 26, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of April 27, 2015. The opportunity was archived on March 26, 2016. The official announcement and application materials were made available through Grants.gov (linked in the notice). For assistance accessing the full announcement or for questions, the contact listed is Stephanie Long at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (703-358-1749, stephaniealong@fws.gov).
FAQs: 2015 State Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Management Plan Program (F15AS00108)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support on-the-ground implementation of State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Management Plans that have already been approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Task Force.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00108.
Which agency is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What program or CFDA does this fall under?
This opportunity is offered under the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance CFDA program (15.608).
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose is to help states and regional partners carry out practical actions that prevent, control, or reduce the impacts of aquatic nuisance species (also referred to as aquatic invasive species), emphasizing approaches that are feasible, cost-effective, and environmentally sound.
What kinds of activities can be funded?
The program supports activities identified in approved ANS management plans, including technical assistance, enforcement-related efforts, and financial assistance measures needed to eliminate or reduce risks posed by aquatic invasive species.
What types of risks does the program aim to address?
Risks are described broadly and include environmental harm as well as public health and safety concerns associated with aquatic nuisance species.
Does the project have to align with an existing plan?
Yes. Funding is intended to implement activities that are already identified in an approved State or Interstate ANS Management Plan that has been approved by the ANS Task Force.
What does "on-the-ground implementation" mean in this context?
It refers to moving approved ANS plans from paper into action by funding prevention and control work that cooperating entities can realistically execute and sustain.
What is the total estimated funding available?
Total estimated funding for the opportunity is $1,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists an expected 43 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
The stated award ceiling is $40,000 and the floor is $0, meaning award amounts may be relatively small depending on project scope and available funds.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward project costs consistent with program rules and approved plan activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include any State, Tribe, regional organization, or group of States that worked directly with the Service's Aquatic Invasive Species Program and the ANS Task Force to develop an ANS management plan that has been approved by the ANS Task Force.
Is eligibility truly "unrestricted"?
While a general listing may note "unrestricted" applicants, the eligibility language clarifies that applicants must have an approved State or Interstate ANS plan and a documented relationship to the plan development process.
What if an applicant is not sure whether they qualify?
Applicants that are uncertain about eligibility are directed to contact the agency for clarification.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is February 20, 2015.
What was the original closing date and was it extended?
The original closing date was March 26, 2015, and it was extended to a current closing date of April 27, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 26, 2016.
Where were the official announcement and application materials made available?
The official announcement and application materials were made available through Grants.gov.
Who is the contact person for questions?
The listed contact is Stephanie Long at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the contact person be reached?
Phone: 703-358-1749. Email: stephaniealong@fws.gov.
What legal authority is referenced for this program?
The program is authorized by Section 1204 of the Nonindigenous Aquatic Prevention and Control Act.
Is this funding intended for plan development or plan implementation?
This funding is intended for implementation of ANS Management Plans that have already been approved by the ANS Task Force.
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