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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States Fiscal Year 2015 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative" 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 Jul 8, 2015 and posted on Jul 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 2015 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Association under justification 505DM 2.14B.4. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $162,351.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $162,351.00 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).
- There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Association under justification 505DM 2.14B.4
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Opportunity Summary:
The Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States Fiscal Year 2015 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00318) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant funded through FY15 appropriations focused on Asian carp prevention and control outside the Great Lakes. The core purpose is to support implementation of the interagency Ohio River Basin Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework, a coordinated plan aimed at slowing the spread of Asian carps and reducing their abundance and distribution throughout the Ohio River Basin and its tributaries. Rather than funding a broad, competitive pool of projects, this award is structured around completing specific activities and producing defined deliverables tied directly to that Framework, with the expectation that the work will be carried out via contractors operating at multiple sites across the Ohio River system.
This notice is not a typical open solicitation. FWS issued it as a notice of intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement to the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Association (MICRA) without competition, citing Department of the Interior justification authorities (505 DM 2.14B, including referenced provisions). The stated rationale is that competing the award is not practical because MICRA occupies a uniquely central role in the region: it is a partnership of 28 Mississippi River Basin state fish and wildlife agencies that hold management jurisdiction over fishery resources in the Mississippi River and its tributaries. MICRA also hosts the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force regional panel that coordinates multi-agency aquatic invasive species actions in the basin. Because the Ohio River Basin strategy depends on interstate coordination, shared priorities, and the ability to align multiple agencies and collaborators, FWS determined MICRA is uniquely positioned to convene partners, compile needed resources, and coordinate implementation steps in a way other entities cannot readily replicate.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary, uses a grant instrument, and falls under the Natural Resources activity category. It is associated with CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). The funding amount is fixed: an estimated total of $162,351, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $162,351, and FWS anticipated a single award. No cost sharing or matching is required. The posting date and creation date were July 8, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 15, 2015, and an archive date of July 16, 2015. Importantly, the announcement explicitly states there is no application process because it is a single-source action intended for MICRA, so other prospective applicants would not submit proposals under this notice.
In practical terms, the grant supports the coordination and management function necessary to move an interagency invasive carp strategy from planning into on-the-ground implementation. While MICRA is the award recipient and coordinator, the announcement notes that the actual work under the agreement will be completed by contractors in multiple locations, reflecting the geographic spread of the Ohio River Basin and the need for targeted activities in different river reaches and tributaries. The overall intended outcome is basin-wide progress toward preventing further spread of Asian carp and controlling existing populations through coordinated action consistent with the Framework.
For reference and questions, the announcement points users to Grants.gov for additional information and lists a program contact at FWS: Michael Hoff (612-713-5114, MichaelHoff@fws.gov) for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding opportunity titled Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States Fiscal Year 2015 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00318). It is a discretionary FWS grant funded through FY15 appropriations and focused on Asian carp prevention and control outside the Great Lakes, specifically within the Ohio River Basin system.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core purpose is to support implementation of the interagency Ohio River Basin Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework. The intent is to slow the spread of Asian carps and reduce their abundance and distribution across the Ohio River Basin and its tributaries through coordinated, basin-wide action.
Is this a typical open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice states it is not a typical open solicitation and is not designed to fund a broad, competitive pool of unrelated projects. Instead, it is structured around completing specific activities and producing defined deliverables tied directly to the Ohio River Basin Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework.
Is there an application process for this opportunity?
No. The announcement explicitly states there is no application process because this is a single-source action. Other prospective applicants would not submit proposals under this notice.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
FWS issued the notice as an intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement to the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Association (MICRA) without competition.
Why is the award being made without competition?
FWS states that competing the award is not practical because MICRA plays a uniquely central role in the region. MICRA is described as a partnership of 28 Mississippi River Basin state fish and wildlife agencies with management jurisdiction over fishery resources in the Mississippi River and its tributaries, and it also hosts the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force regional panel coordinating multi-agency aquatic invasive species actions in the basin. The Ohio River Basin strategy depends on interstate coordination, shared priorities, and alignment across multiple agencies, and FWS determined MICRA is uniquely positioned to convene partners and coordinate implementation.
What authority is cited for the single-source approach?
The notice references Department of the Interior justification authorities, specifically 505 DM 2.14B (including referenced provisions), as the basis for issuing this as a single-source cooperative agreement without competition.
What type of federal assistance instrument is being used?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a grant instrument (structured as a cooperative agreement per the notice of intent).
What is the activity/category area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA program is associated with this grant?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.608, titled Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $162,351. The award floor is $162,351 and the award ceiling is also $162,351, indicating a fixed amount.
How many awards does FWS anticipate making?
FWS anticipated making a single award under this notice.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
What geographic focus does the work target?
The work is aimed at the Ohio River Basin and its tributaries, with an emphasis on Asian carp prevention and control outside the Great Lakes.
What kinds of activities will be funded?
The notice emphasizes that funded work is focused on implementing the Ohio River Basin Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework by completing defined activities and deliverables. The grant supports the coordination and management function needed to move the interagency strategy from planning to implementation.
Will the work be performed by MICRA directly?
MICRA is identified as the award recipient and coordinator, but the notice also states that the actual work under the agreement is expected to be carried out by contractors operating at multiple sites across the Ohio River system.
Why does the notice mention contractors and multiple sites?
The announcement notes that activities will occur in multiple locations, reflecting the geographic scale of the Ohio River Basin and the need to implement targeted work in different river reaches and tributaries while maintaining coordinated, basin-wide alignment with the Framework.
What outcomes is this funding intended to achieve?
The intended outcome is basin-wide progress toward preventing further spread of Asian carp and controlling existing populations through coordinated action consistent with the Ohio River Basin Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date and creation date are both July 8, 2015. The original and current closing date is July 15, 2015. The archive date is July 16, 2015.
If the closing date has passed, does that matter if there is no application process?
The notice states there is no application process because it is a single-source action intended for MICRA. The listed closing and archive dates reflect the notice lifecycle on the posting system rather than an open call for outside applications.
Where can someone find additional information about the announcement?
The notice points users to Grants.gov for additional information and for accessing the full announcement details.
Who is the program contact for questions about this opportunity?
The program contact listed is Michael Hoff at FWS: 612-713-5114 and MichaelHoff@fws.gov, for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Does this notice invite other states, agencies, or organizations to apply?
No. The announcement explicitly indicates it is a single-source cooperative agreement intended for MICRA, and it states that other prospective applicants would not submit proposals under this notice.
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