Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS ID 09 NOI 005
Apply for FWS ID 09 NOI 005
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Antelope Creek" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 17, 2009 and posted on Jul 15, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 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).
- This is a notice of intent to award Trout Unlimited a grant up to 15,000 under justification 505 DM 2.14 (B4). Trout Unlimited is uniquely qualified as they have completed Phase I through Phase III on the Antelope Creek Project and have been working with the private landowner.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Antelope Creek grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS ID 09 NOI 005) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service focused on natural resource conservation through targeted fish passage improvements. The project addresses a specific barrier, known as the Antelope 4 diversion, located on an intermittent reach of Antelope Creek. When this channel is flowing, the diversion functions as a blockage that prevents whitefish from moving upstream toward the Big Lost River and the perennial (year-round flowing) section of Antelope Creek. The overall conservation goal is to restore connectivity so fish can access upstream habitat that is currently cut off during periods of flow.
The proposed work centers on installing a diversion structure at a location referred to as the "Splitter." Trout Unlimited is partnering directly with a private landowner to complete this installation, with construction anticipated in fall 2009. The project is designed specifically to provide passage for whitefish, removing the obstruction effect created by the existing diversion. Once passage is restored at Antelope 4, whitefish are expected to gain unimpeded access to approximately nine miles of Antelope Creek, which represents a substantial improvement in available habitat and movement corridors.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity was structured as a single expected award totaling $15,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $15,000, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a competitive range. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding is associated with CFDA number 15.657 (Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds), suggesting it aligns with broader recovery or implementation objectives even though the description emphasizes whitefish passage and stream connectivity.
Eligibility is effectively limited because the announcement is a notice of intent to award rather than an open competition. The agency states its intent to award Trout Unlimited up to $15,000 under a specific justification (505 DM 2.14 (B4)), citing Trout Unlimited as uniquely qualified. The rationale given is that Trout Unlimited has already completed Phase I through Phase III of the Antelope Creek Project and has an established working relationship with the private landowner, which positions them to complete this next step efficiently and with continuity.
Key dates show the notice was posted July 15, 2009, with an original and current closing date of July 29, 2009, and it was later archived in August 2009. The administering agency is the Fish and Wildlife Service. For practical questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Doug Laye, Project Manager, reachable at 208-237-6975 ext. 103.
Antelope Creek Grant Opportunity (FWS ID 09 NOI 005) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Antelope Creek grant opportunity (FWS ID 09 NOI 005)?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) focused on natural resource conservation through targeted fish passage improvements on Antelope Creek.
What conservation problem is this project trying to solve?
The project targets a specific fish passage barrier known as the Antelope 4 diversion on an intermittent reach of Antelope Creek. When the channel is flowing, the diversion acts as a blockage that prevents whitefish from moving upstream toward the Big Lost River and the perennial (year-round flowing) section of Antelope Creek. The conservation goal is to restore stream connectivity so fish can reach upstream habitat that is currently cut off during periods of flow.
Where is the barrier located and when does it affect fish movement?
The barrier is the Antelope 4 diversion located on an intermittent reach of Antelope Creek. It becomes a problem specifically when the channel is flowing, because at those times it functions as a blockage to upstream movement for whitefish.
Which species is this project designed to help?
The project is designed specifically to provide passage for whitefish by removing the obstruction effect created by the existing diversion.
What work is being proposed to address the barrier?
The proposed work centers on installing a diversion structure at a location referred to as the "Splitter." This installation is intended to restore fish passage at the Antelope 4 diversion so whitefish can move upstream without being blocked when flows occur.
Who is expected to carry out the project work?
Trout Unlimited is identified as the organization partnering directly with a private landowner to complete the installation described in the announcement.
Is a private landowner involved in the project?
Yes. The project description states that Trout Unlimited is partnering directly with a private landowner to complete the installation.
When was construction anticipated?
Construction was anticipated in fall 2009.
What is the expected conservation outcome if passage is restored?
Once passage is restored at Antelope 4, whitefish are expected to gain unimpeded access to approximately nine miles of Antelope Creek. This is described as a substantial improvement in available habitat and movement corridors.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The opportunity was structured as a single expected award totaling $15,000.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is presented as a fixed amount. The award floor is $15,000 and the award ceiling is also $15,000, indicating the expected award amount is not a competitive range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The funding is associated with CFDA number 15.657, identified as Endangered Species Conservation, Recovery Implementation Funds.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is described as a notice of intent to award rather than an open competition, which effectively limits eligibility.
Who does the agency intend to fund under this notice?
The agency states its intent to award Trout Unlimited up to $15,000 under a specific justification.
Why is Trout Unlimited identified as the intended recipient?
The stated rationale is that Trout Unlimited is uniquely qualified because it has already completed Phase I through Phase III of the Antelope Creek Project and has an established working relationship with the private landowner. This prior work and relationship are described as positioning Trout Unlimited to complete the next step efficiently and with continuity.
What justification does the agency cite for limiting the award?
The notice cites a justification identified as 505 DM 2.14 (B4) in support of the intent to award to Trout Unlimited.
Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
The administering agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
When was the notice posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on July 15, 2009. The original closing date and current closing date are both listed as July 29, 2009.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The notice was later archived in August 2009.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Doug Laye, Project Manager.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Doug Laye can be reached by phone at 208-237-6975 ext. 103, including for practical questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement.
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