Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00394
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Administration of the Gulf and South Atlantic Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species" 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 Aug 12, 2014 and posted on Aug 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2014 THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE. THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. Questions should be directed to Teresa Crain(404) 679 4124 or teresacrain@fws.gov no later than 8/19/2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $230,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $230,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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.
- This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Departmental policy (505 DM 2.14,B. (2) and is within the discretion of the Agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Administration of the Gulf and South Atlantic Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species" (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00394) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notice of intent to make a single-source award, meaning it is not a competitive funding opportunity and there is no full solicitation attached to the notice. The Service states that this is not a request for applications or proposals. Instead, the agency intends to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC) under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, to support the administration of the Gulf and South Atlantic Regional Panel (GSARP) focused on aquatic invasive species (also referred to as aquatic nuisance species). The government cites internal policy for the decision not to compete the award, specifically Departmental Manual 505 DM 2.14(B)(2), and notes that the decision to proceed without competition is entirely at the agency's discretion.
The purpose of the funding is narrowly defined: it supports "Task 1," which is to provide administrative support for the GSARP on Aquatic Invasive Species. The GSARP is one of the regional panels established under Section 1203(c) of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996, operating under the auspices of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force (ANSTF). These regional panels exist to help organize and coordinate aquatic invasive species prevention and response efforts at a regional scale, ensuring that priorities and on-the-ground needs are communicated effectively to federal partners and that different programs across jurisdictions are aligned where possible. In this case, GSMFC is expected to provide staffing and administrative capacity to keep the panel functioning, including maintaining an active and up-to-date slate of membership.
The notice also summarizes the statutory duties assigned to regional panels under the National Invasive Species Act. Those responsibilities include identifying regional priorities related to aquatic nuisance species; making recommendations to the ANSTF on programs to address aquatic invasive species; assisting the Task Force in coordinating federal aquatic nuisance species activities within the region; coordinating, where possible, aquatic nuisance species efforts in the region that occur outside the Act's specific programs; providing advice to public and private stakeholders on methods for controlling aquatic nuisance species; and submitting an annual report to the Task Force describing regional activities related to prevention, research, and control. In practical terms, the administrative support funded by this award helps keep the GSARP organized and operational so it can convene members, coordinate discussions, produce recommendations, and meet annual reporting requirements.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary, with the funding instrument identified as a grant and the activity category listed as natural resources. The expected number of awards is one, consistent with the single-source intent. The estimated total funding amount is $230,000, with an award ceiling of $230,000 and an award floor of $0, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted. Although the "Eligible Applicants" field is listed as unrestricted in the data, the accompanying eligibility language clarifies that this is not open for applications because it is a non-competitive, single-source action. The posting date was August 13, 2014, with a closing date of August 19, 2014, which functionally served as a deadline for questions rather than an application deadline. The archive date is December 31, 2014.
For inquiries, the notice directs questions to Teresa Crain, Grants Specialist, at (404) 679-4124 or via email at teresacrain@fws.gov, with questions requested no later than August 19, 2014. The listing references grants.gov and provides an additional information link, but reiterates multiple times that there is no full announcement and that the notice should not be interpreted as a competitive call for proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Administration of the Gulf and South Atlantic Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00394.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. This is a notice of intent to make a single-source award. It is not a competitive funding opportunity.
Is the agency requesting applications or proposals?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for applications or proposals.
Is there a full solicitation/announcement attached?
No. The Service states there is no full solicitation attached to the notice.
Who does the agency intend to fund under this notice?
The agency intends to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission (GSMFC).
What funding program (CFDA) is associated with this award?
The award is under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The government cites internal policy for the decision not to compete the award, specifically Departmental Manual 505 DM 2.14(B)(2), and notes that proceeding without competition is entirely at the agency's discretion.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is narrowly defined to support "Task 1," which is to provide administrative support for the Gulf and South Atlantic Regional Panel (GSARP) on Aquatic Invasive Species (also called aquatic nuisance species).
What is the GSARP?
The GSARP is a regional panel focused on aquatic invasive species in the Gulf and South Atlantic region. It is one of the regional panels established under Section 1203(c) of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 and operates under the auspices of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force (ANSTF).
What does the administrative support (Task 1) cover?
The notice indicates GSMFC is expected to provide staffing and administrative capacity to keep the panel functioning, including maintaining an active and up-to-date slate of membership, so the panel can convene members, coordinate discussions, produce recommendations, and meet annual reporting requirements.
What are the statutory duties of regional panels under the National Invasive Species Act (as summarized in the notice)?
The notice summarizes duties that include: identifying regional priorities related to aquatic nuisance species; making recommendations to the ANSTF on programs to address aquatic invasive species; assisting the Task Force in coordinating federal aquatic nuisance species activities within the region; coordinating, where possible, aquatic nuisance species efforts in the region that occur outside the Act's specific programs; providing advice to public and private stakeholders on methods for controlling aquatic nuisance species; and submitting an annual report to the Task Force describing regional activities related to prevention, research, and control.
What type of funding instrument is listed?
The funding instrument is identified as a grant.
How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as discretionary, with the activity category listed as natural resources.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $230,000.
What are the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling is $230,000 and the award floor is $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Although the data field lists "Eligible Applicants" as unrestricted, the notice clarifies this is a non-competitive, single-source action and is not open for applications.
What are the key dates (posting, closing, and archive dates)?
The posting date is August 13, 2014. The closing date is August 19, 2014. The archive date is December 31, 2014.
What does the closing date mean if there is no application process?
Based on the notice language, the closing date functionally served as a deadline for questions rather than an application deadline.
Where should questions be directed?
Questions should be directed to Teresa Crain, Grants Specialist, at (404) 679-4124 or teresacrain@fws.gov.
By when were questions requested?
Questions were requested no later than August 19, 2014.
Where is the opportunity listing referenced?
The listing references grants.gov and includes an additional information link, while reiterating that there is no full announcement and it should not be interpreted as a competitive call for proposals.
Is the topic focused on aquatic nuisance species or aquatic invasive species?
The notice uses both terms and indicates aquatic invasive species are also referred to as aquatic nuisance species.
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