Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00117
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Anchorage Lakes Elodea Eradication Project" 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 6, 2015 and posted on Mar 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 20, 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 $113,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7, intends to award a single source Cooperative Agreement to CANWIN to eradicate Elodea spp. from three lakes in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) is the agency responsible for eradicating Alaskas invasive plant species. ADNR works together with their local partner (CANWIN) in Anchorage to eradicate invasive plant species from local water bodies.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Anchorage Lakes Elodea Eradication Project (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00117) was a discretionary grant opportunity announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 7, focused on environmental and natural resource work. The project goal was straightforward: eradicate Elodea species (Elodea spp.), an aquatic invasive plant, from three lakes in Anchorage, Alaska. Elodea is a well-known invasive aquatic plant that can spread quickly, form dense mats, and disrupt native aquatic ecosystems by altering habitat structure, reducing biodiversity, and interfering with recreation and water management. In Alaska, where many freshwater systems are relatively intact and sensitive, an invasion like Elodea can have outsized ecological and management impacts, which is why eradication (rather than long-term containment) is often pursued when feasible.
This opportunity was structured as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a typical grant, signaling that USFWS anticipated substantial involvement or coordination in how the work would be planned or carried out. The funding was listed under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $113,000 and an award ceiling of $60,000 (with no award floor specified). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was effectively limited by design. The notice indicated USFWS intended to make a single-source award to CANWIN to complete the eradication work. The justification provided was programmatic and partnership-based: the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) is identified as the state agency responsible for eradicating Alaska invasive plant species, and ADNR works with a local Anchorage partner, CANWIN, to remove invasive aquatic plants from local water bodies. In other words, the federal agency was leveraging an existing state-led framework and an established local implementer to carry out rapid, coordinated invasive species response actions in Anchorage-area lakes.
Key administrative details reflect that this was a time-limited, targeted solicitation. The opportunity was posted and created on March 6, 2015, with an original and final closing date of March 20, 2015, and it was archived on June 5, 2015. For additional details, the announcement referenced a USFWS Alaska funding opportunity webpage. The listed point of contact for access issues or questions was Katherine Smiley, Grant/Contracting Officer at USFWS (907-786-3412; KatherineSmiley@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Anchorage Lakes Elodea Eradication Project opportunity?
The Anchorage Lakes Elodea Eradication Project (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00117) was a discretionary funding opportunity announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 7. It supported environmental and natural resource work focused on eradicating Elodea species (Elodea spp.), an aquatic invasive plant, from three lakes in Anchorage, Alaska.
Which federal agency offered this funding?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 7.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice was F15AS00117.
What CFDA program was this opportunity under?
The funding was listed under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What type of award was used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was structured as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant, indicating USFWS anticipated substantial involvement or coordination in the planning and/or execution of the work.
What was the main goal of the project?
The goal was to eradicate Elodea species (Elodea spp.) from three lakes in Anchorage, Alaska.
What is Elodea and why is it a concern?
Elodea is an invasive aquatic plant that can spread quickly and form dense mats. These mats can disrupt native aquatic ecosystems by altering habitat structure, reducing biodiversity, and interfering with recreation and water management.
Why was eradication (instead of containment) emphasized?
The notice explains that Alaska has many freshwater systems that are relatively intact and sensitive. Because invasive species like Elodea can have outsized ecological and management impacts in these conditions, eradication is often pursued when it is feasible rather than relying on long-term containment.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $113,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $60,000.
Was there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor was specified in the information provided.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was effectively limited by design. The notice indicated USFWS intended to make a single-source award to CANWIN to complete the eradication work.
Why was the award planned as a single-source award to CANWIN?
The justification described a programmatic and partnership-based approach: the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) is identified as the state agency responsible for eradicating Alaska invasive plant species, and ADNR works with a local Anchorage partner, CANWIN, to remove invasive aquatic plants from local water bodies. USFWS leveraged this existing state-led framework and established local implementer to carry out rapid, coordinated invasive species response actions.
Which state agency was identified as responsible for eradication of invasive plant species in Alaska?
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) was identified as the state agency responsible for eradicating Alaska invasive plant species.
What geographic area did the project focus on?
The work focused on three lakes in Anchorage, Alaska.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 6, 2015.
What were the closing dates for the opportunity?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both March 20, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 5, 2015.
Where were applicants directed to look for additional details?
The announcement referenced a USFWS Alaska funding opportunity webpage for additional details.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Katherine Smiley, Grant/Contracting Officer at USFWS.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Phone: (907) 786-3412. Email: KatherineSmiley@fws.gov.
What kind of work did the opportunity support?
The notice described the work as environmental and natural resource work, specifically focused on aquatic invasive plant eradication (Elodea) in Anchorage-area lakes.
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