Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00470
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- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Antioch Dunes Sand Dune Restoration, Invasive Plant Inventory and Endangered Species Recovery" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 25, 2016 This is a Notification to award a single source Cooperative Agreement award to the Friends of San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $194,996.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Antioch Dunes Sand Dune Restoration, Invasive Plant Inventory and Endangered Species Recovery" (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00470) is a discretionary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding action under the Department of the Interior. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The work falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.654, issued under the authority of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1934 (16 U.S.C. 2901-2911).
At its core, the project is designed to support on-the-ground habitat restoration and species recovery at the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge. The funding is intended to pay for a sand dune restoration project that helps rebuild and maintain the dune ecosystem, which is an increasingly rare habitat type in the region. In addition to physical restoration work, the award supports systematic collection of both invasive and native plant inventory data. That inventory is described as a foundation for future refuge management and planning, essentially giving refuge staff and partners a clearer, up-to-date picture of vegetation conditions so they can make better-informed decisions about long-term stewardship.
A major emphasis of the opportunity is direct control of non-native invasive plants and broader vegetation management. Invasive species can rapidly change dune structure and plant communities, reducing habitat quality and directly threatening rare plants and wildlife that depend on open, sandy conditions and specific host plants. By funding invasive plant control and vegetation management, the grant aims to improve ecological conditions in ways that are immediately relevant to recovery goals.
The biological targets are explicitly tied to federally endangered species associated with Antioch Dunes. The work is meant to conserve, protect, and manage habitat for the Lange's metalmark butterfly (Apodemia mormo langei), the Contra Costa wallflower (Erysimum capitatum angustatum), and the Antioch Dunes evening primrose (Oenothera deltoides howellii). These species are closely linked to the dune environment and are sensitive to vegetation shifts, habitat fragmentation, and competition from invasive plants. The restoration, inventory, and invasive control components are framed as "vital" actions to support their continued survival and recovery at the refuge.
Administratively, this posting is not a typical open competition. It is a notification of intent to make a single-source award, with one expected award and an award ceiling of $194,996. The notice indicates the recipient is the Friends of San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, reflecting a targeted partnership approach rather than a broad call for applicants. While eligible applicant categories listed include nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the single-source language signals that the funding was already designated for that specific partner. The opportunity was created on September 20, 2016, with an original closing date of September 25, 2016, consistent with a short administrative window typical of single-source award announcements.
In practical terms, the opportunity supports a bundled set of deliverables that combine field implementation (dune restoration and invasive plant control) with data collection (native and invasive plant inventories) to strengthen both immediate habitat conditions and future management planning for Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge. The overarching purpose is to protect a highly specialized dune ecosystem and stabilize or improve the prospects of three endangered species that depend on that habitat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Antioch Dunes Sand Dune Restoration, Invasive Plant Inventory and Endangered Species Recovery."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F16AS00470.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding action from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the Department of the Interior.
What type of award is this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than only providing funding and stepping back.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to support on-the-ground habitat restoration and endangered species recovery at the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge by restoring sand dunes, controlling invasive plants, and collecting vegetation inventory data to support future refuge management and planning.
Where will the funded work take place?
The work is focused on the Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge.
What activities will the funding support?
Based on the notice, the award supports a bundled set of deliverables that includes:
- Sand dune restoration to rebuild and maintain dune ecosystem conditions
- Direct control of non-native invasive plants and broader vegetation management
- Systematic collection of invasive and native plant inventory data
Why is sand dune restoration a focus of this opportunity?
The restoration is intended to help rebuild and maintain a dune ecosystem that is described as increasingly rare in the region. The goal is to improve habitat conditions that are important for refuge stewardship and endangered species recovery.
What is meant by "invasive plant inventory" and "native plant inventory" in this project?
The project includes systematic collection of both invasive and native plant inventory data. The notice describes this inventory as a foundation for future refuge management and planning by providing a clearer, up-to-date picture of vegetation conditions.
Why does the opportunity emphasize invasive plant control and vegetation management?
Invasive species can rapidly change dune structure and plant communities, reducing habitat quality and threatening rare plants and wildlife that depend on open, sandy conditions and specific host plants. Funding invasive plant control and vegetation management is intended to improve ecological conditions directly tied to recovery goals.
Which endangered species are specifically associated with this project?
The notice explicitly ties the work to federally endangered species at Antioch Dunes, including:
- Lange's metalmark butterfly (Apodemia mormo langei)
- Contra Costa wallflower (Erysimum capitatum angustatum)
- Antioch Dunes evening primrose (Oenothera deltoides howellii)
How do the funded activities support the endangered species listed?
The restoration, inventory, and invasive control components are framed as vital actions to conserve, protect, and manage habitat for the listed species. The notice indicates these species are closely linked to the dune environment and are sensitive to vegetation shifts, habitat fragmentation, and competition from invasive plants.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The work falls under the Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.654.
What legal authority is cited for this funding?
The notice cites the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1934 (16 U.S.C. 2901-2911) as the authority under which this opportunity is issued.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The posting is described as a notification of intent to make a single-source award, rather than a typical open competition.
How many awards are expected under this announcement?
The notice indicates one expected award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $194,996.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice indicates the recipient is the Friends of San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, reflecting a targeted partnership approach.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant categories listed include nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the notice also states it is a single-source award announcement, meaning the funding is already designated for a specific partner.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 20, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is September 25, 2016.
Why is the application window so short?
The notice describes the posting as a single-source award announcement, and the short administrative window is consistent with that kind of targeted award notification.
What is the overall outcome this project is trying to achieve?
The overarching purpose is to protect a highly specialized dune ecosystem at Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge and stabilize or improve the prospects of three endangered species that depend on that habitat by combining restoration, invasive plant control, and vegetation inventory work.
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