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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Aquatic Connectivity and Flood Resilience in CT and RI, Removing the White Rock and Bradford Dams on the Pawcatuck RIver Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.677 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities FWS.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 7, 2014 and posted on Mar 7, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 7, 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 $1,984,323.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,984,323.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Aquatic Connectivity and Flood Resilience in CT and RI grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00111) is a Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief funding action issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support work on the lower Pawcatuck River, spanning Washington County, Rhode Island and adjacent New London County, Connecticut. The announcement is essentially a public notice that the agency intends to make a single-source cooperative agreement award to the Rhode Island Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, meaning the award is not being competed and the posting is primarily for transparency and recordkeeping rather than to solicit multiple applicants.
The central purpose of the project is to reduce flood risk during future storm events while also restoring river connectivity and improving fish passage at three existing dam locations: White Rock, Bradford, and Potter Hill. These structures have historically disrupted natural river processes and fish movement, and they can also contribute to upstream flooding and public safety concerns during extreme rainfall or coastal storm conditions like those highlighted by Hurricane Sandy. By targeting multiple dams within the same river system, the project is designed to deliver system-wide ecological benefits while also addressing hazard mitigation goals.
Work is planned in phases. The first phase focuses on building a solid technical foundation to determine the best path forward at each site. This includes detailed site-condition analysis such as sediment characterization (to understand what material is stored behind each dam and whether it poses environmental or engineering concerns), wetland assessments (to evaluate sensitive habitats and regulatory constraints), bathymetry profiling (mapping underwater riverbed shapes and depths), topographic surveys (capturing surrounding land elevations and floodplain features), and modeling (to predict how water levels, flows, and sediment might behave under different scenarios). This feasibility and alternatives work is meant to guide decisions about whether full dam removal is appropriate and how to design removal in a way that avoids unintended impacts.
After the initial assessment, the project is structured to move directly into implementation for two of the three sites. White Rock and Bradford are expected to proceed from feasibility into design, permitting, and construction, reflecting a clear intent to complete on-the-ground dam removal and river restoration at those locations within the scope of this award. The Potter Hill Dam is included as well, but its progress depends on available funding; the minimum expectation is that it will advance through design and permitting, with construction occurring only if funds remain sufficient after the priority work at White Rock and Bradford.
The funding is tied to Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities (CFDA 15.677) and is framed as a collaboratively developed priority project in a declared disaster context. The stated emphasis is not only ecological restoration, but also practical risk reduction developed with and alongside local communities. In that sense, the project blends environmental recovery with resilience planning: reconnecting aquatic habitats and restoring natural river function while also lowering the likelihood and severity of flood impacts to nearby infrastructure and residents.
In terms of anticipated outcomes, the agency highlights several expected public and environmental benefits. These include improved flood resiliency and reduced potential flood damage through more natural flow conveyance and reduced obstruction-related water backups, restoration of ecosystem function by reestablishing free-flowing river conditions, expanded and improved fish and wildlife habitat, and better fish passage for migratory and resident species that depend on access to upstream spawning or feeding areas. The project is also expected to increase public safety, which can encompass reduced risk of dam-related incidents, safer hydraulic conditions during storms, and fewer flood-related hazards for nearby communities.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted March 7, 2014, with a closing date of April 7, 2014, and archived April 8, 2014. It anticipates exactly one award, with total estimated funding of $1,984,323 and an identical award ceiling and floor, indicating the funding amount was essentially predetermined for this specific recipient and project scope. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. Although the eligibility field is labeled as unrestricted, the narrative makes clear that this is a single-source action intended for The Nature Conservancy (Rhode Island Chapter), so other entities were not realistically being invited to apply.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination on technical decisions, review of deliverables, alignment with disaster relief objectives, and oversight of compliance steps like permitting and environmental reviews. For more information, the notice points to Grants.gov and provides a Fish and Wildlife Service contact (Arnold Zinan) for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Aquatic Connectivity and Flood Resilience in CT and RI.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00111.
Which federal agency is issuing this funding action?
The funding action is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of funding is this associated with?
This is a Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief funding action, tied to Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities.
What CFDA program is referenced?
The notice references CFDA 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities).
Where will the project work take place?
The project focuses on the lower Pawcatuck River, spanning Washington County, Rhode Island and adjacent New London County, Connecticut.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to reduce flood risk during future storm events while also restoring river connectivity and improving fish passage at specific dam locations.
Which dam sites are included in the project?
The project addresses three existing dam locations: White Rock, Bradford, and Potter Hill.
Why are these dams being targeted?
According to the notice, these structures have historically disrupted natural river processes and fish movement, and they can contribute to upstream flooding and public safety concerns during extreme rainfall or coastal storm conditions like those highlighted by Hurricane Sandy.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement is a public notice that the agency intends to make a single-source award. The posting is primarily for transparency and recordkeeping rather than to solicit multiple applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the award is intended for the Rhode Island Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates exactly one award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $1,984,323.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $1,984,323, indicating the amount was essentially predetermined for this specific recipient and project scope.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
What is the award mechanism?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, a cooperative agreement typically signals that the federal agency expects substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination on technical decisions, review of deliverables, alignment with disaster relief objectives, and oversight of compliance steps like permitting and environmental reviews.
What are the main phases of work described?
The work is planned in phases. The first phase focuses on building a technical foundation through feasibility and alternatives analysis. After that, the project is structured to move into implementation (design, permitting, and construction) for certain sites.
What activities are included in the initial feasibility and alternatives phase?
The initial phase includes detailed site-condition analysis such as:
- Sediment characterization
- Wetland assessments
- Bathymetry profiling
- Topographic surveys
- Modeling to predict water levels, flows, and sediment behavior under different scenarios
What is the purpose of sediment characterization in this project?
Sediment characterization is intended to understand what material is stored behind each dam and whether it poses environmental or engineering concerns.
Why are wetland assessments included?
Wetland assessments are included to evaluate sensitive habitats and potential regulatory constraints.
What are bathymetry profiling and topographic surveys used for?
Bathymetry profiling maps underwater riverbed shapes and depths, while topographic surveys capture surrounding land elevations and floodplain features, supporting design and flood-resilience analysis.
What will the modeling work be used to evaluate?
The modeling is intended to predict how water levels, flows, and sediment might behave under different scenarios, helping guide decisions and avoid unintended impacts.
Does the notice indicate that all three dams will be removed?
No. The feasibility and alternatives work is meant to guide decisions about whether full dam removal is appropriate and how to design removal to avoid unintended impacts.
Which sites are expected to move from feasibility into construction within this award?
White Rock and Bradford are expected to proceed from feasibility into design, permitting, and construction, reflecting an intent to complete on-the-ground dam removal and river restoration at those locations within the scope of this award.
What is the plan for the Potter Hill Dam?
Potter Hill is included, but progress depends on available funding. The minimum expectation is that it will advance through design and permitting, with construction only if funds remain sufficient after the priority work at White Rock and Bradford.
How does this project connect ecological goals with community flood risk reduction?
The notice frames the project as blending environmental recovery with resilience planning: reconnecting aquatic habitats and restoring natural river function while also lowering the likelihood and severity of flood impacts to nearby infrastructure and residents, developed with and alongside local communities.
What public and environmental benefits are anticipated?
The agency highlights expected benefits including:
- Improved flood resiliency and reduced potential flood damage through more natural flow conveyance and reduced obstruction-related backups
- Restoration of ecosystem function by reestablishing free-flowing river conditions
- Expanded and improved fish and wildlife habitat
- Better fish passage for migratory and resident species
- Increased public safety, including reduced risk of dam-related incidents and fewer flood-related hazards
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted March 7, 2014, with a closing date of April 7, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived April 8, 2014.
If eligibility is listed as unrestricted, can other organizations apply?
Although the eligibility field is labeled as unrestricted, the narrative states this is a single-source action intended for The Nature Conservancy (Rhode Island Chapter), so other entities were not realistically being invited to apply.
Where can someone find the full announcement?
The notice points to Grants.gov for accessing the full announcement.
Who is the listed contact for assistance?
The notice provides a Fish and Wildlife Service contact: Arnold Zinan.
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