Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00205
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Acacia Reservation Stream Restoration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2015 and posted on Apr 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2015 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District under justification 505DM 2.14B(4).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District under justification 505DM 2.14B(4).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Acacia Reservation Stream Restoration grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00205) is a discretionary, single-source grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Great Lakes Restoration program (CFDA 15.662). It supports a habitat restoration project at Acacia Reservation, a property in Lyndhurst, Ohio that the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District acquired in 2012 after it had previously been operated as a golf course. The project focuses on repairing and improving stream and surrounding habitat conditions on the site, specifically targeting the headwaters of two tributaries to Euclid Creek as well as sections along Euclid Creek itself. The work is intended to restore in-stream habitat, reconnect or improve floodplain function, and enhance the riparian buffer, all within the Cuyahoga River Area of Concern (AOC), an area recognized for historical environmental degradation and targeted for remediation and ecological recovery.
The announcement is not a typical competitive grant solicitation. Instead, it serves as a formal notice of intent to award one grant to a single recipient: the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District. The agency cites a non-competitive justification under 505 DM 2.14B(4), explaining that competition is not practical because the park district is uniquely positioned to carry out the work. The reasons given include the park district's ownership of the property, its jurisdictional authority over the site, its local capacity and technical expertise to implement stream and floodplain restoration, and its ability to marshal voluntary support and potential cost-sharing resources (even though this particular award does not require cost sharing or matching).
Funding details are straightforward and fixed. The opportunity anticipates exactly one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000. The award floor and ceiling are both set at $150,000, which signals that the grant amount is predetermined rather than variable. The instrument type is a grant, and the funding activity category is Natural Resources. The posting date was April 30, 2015, and the original and current closing date was May 7, 2015, with the opportunity archived on May 8, 2015. Because it is a single-source notice of intent, the listing explicitly states there is no application process for outside parties.
Although the eligibility section in the listing references categories such as for-profit organizations other than small businesses and "others" (with a note to see additional eligibility information), the practical effect of the notice is that the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District is the intended and only recipient. Anyone seeking to learn more or access the full announcement was directed to Grants.gov via the provided link, and the contact listed for assistance was Jo Ann Banda at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 614-416-8993 ext. 19, email joannbanda@fws.gov).
Acacia Reservation Stream Restoration Grant (F15AS00205) - FAQs
What is the Acacia Reservation Stream Restoration grant opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant opportunity under the Great Lakes Restoration program (CFDA 15.662) that supports a habitat restoration project at Acacia Reservation in Lyndhurst, Ohio.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00205.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What program is this grant associated with?
It is associated with the Great Lakes Restoration program and is listed under CFDA 15.662.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument type is a grant.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. This is not a typical competitive solicitation. It is a discretionary, single-source notice of intent to make one award to one recipient.
Who is the intended recipient of this grant?
The intended and only recipient is the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The agency cites a non-competitive justification under 505 DM 2.14B(4), stating that competition is not practical because the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District is uniquely positioned to carry out the work due to property ownership, jurisdictional authority, local capacity and technical expertise, and the ability to marshal voluntary support and potential cost-sharing resources.
Where will the project take place?
The project will take place at Acacia Reservation, a property in Lyndhurst, Ohio.
What is the background of the Acacia Reservation site?
The Cleveland Metropolitan Park District acquired Acacia Reservation in 2012. Before acquisition, the site had been operated as a golf course.
What is the main purpose of the project funded by this grant?
The project focuses on repairing and improving stream and surrounding habitat conditions on the site, including restoring in-stream habitat, reconnecting or improving floodplain function, and enhancing the riparian buffer.
Which waterways are specifically targeted by the restoration work?
The work specifically targets the headwaters of two tributaries to Euclid Creek and sections along Euclid Creek itself.
What environmental area is this project associated with?
The project is located within the Cuyahoga River Area of Concern (AOC), which is recognized for historical environmental degradation and targeted for remediation and ecological recovery.
What is the funding activity category listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
How many awards are anticipated under this opportunity?
Exactly one award is anticipated.
What is the total funding amount for this grant?
The estimated total funding amount is $150,000.
Is the award amount variable or fixed?
The amount is fixed. The award floor is $150,000 and the award ceiling is also $150,000, indicating a predetermined grant amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing notes that this particular award does not require cost sharing or matching.
Can outside organizations apply for this funding?
No. Because this is a single-source notice of intent to award to a single recipient, the listing explicitly states there is no application process for outside parties.
The listing mentions eligibility categories like for-profit organizations. Does that mean they can apply?
Even though the eligibility section references categories such as for-profit organizations other than small businesses and "others" (with a note to see additional eligibility information), the practical effect of the notice is that the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District is the intended and only recipient.
What were the posting and closing dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was April 30, 2015. The original and current closing date was May 7, 2015.
When was this opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 8, 2015.
Where could someone access the full announcement?
Anyone seeking to learn more or access the full announcement was directed to Grants.gov via the provided link in the listing.
Who is the contact person for questions about this opportunity?
The listed contact is Jo Ann Banda at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact information is provided for the listed point of contact?
Phone: 614-416-8993 ext. 19. Email: joannbanda@fws.gov.
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