Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00257
Apply for F13AS00257
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Benton Pond Speckled Dace Habitat Restoration 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 Jul 23, 2013 and posted on Jul 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Benton Pond Speckled Dace Habitat Restoration Project (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00257) is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance program (CFDA 15.608). The project is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to be meaningfully involved during the project period rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The core purpose is straightforward: to carry out habitat restoration actions that were already identified in an existing plan for Benton Pond, a site that was previously occupied by speckled dace. In practical terms, the opportunity is focused on implementing on-the-ground restoration measures aimed at improving or re-establishing habitat conditions suitable for this native fish.
This announcement was posted and created on July 23, 2013, with an original and current closing date of July 29, 2013, indicating a very short application window. The eligible applicant pool is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). No cost share or matching requirement is listed, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of eligibility. The notice lists the estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor as $0, which typically signals that the public posting did not specify funding amounts in the synopsis and that applicants would need to consult the full announcement on Grants.gov or coordinate directly with the agency to understand the expected budget range and award structure.
The activity category is Natural Resources, and the project scope is specifically tied to restoration actions "identified in the plan" for the Benton Pond site. While the synopsis does not detail the exact restoration tasks, projects of this type commonly include actions such as improving water availability or quality, restoring channel or pond-edge structure, removing or modifying barriers to fish movement, stabilizing banks, managing sediment, controlling invasive species, and re-vegetating riparian areas, all aimed at rebuilding the ecological conditions that support speckled dace occupancy. Because it is framed as implementation of pre-identified actions, the emphasis is likely on executing established priorities rather than developing a new restoration plan from scratch.
For additional details, the announcement directs applicants to the Grants.gov listing (https://www.grants.gov). The contact person for assistance accessing the full announcement is Misty Summers, Budget Technician, reachable at 775-265-2425 or MistySummers@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Benton Pond Speckled Dace Habitat Restoration Project?
The Benton Pond Speckled Dace Habitat Restoration Project is a discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00257) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Its purpose is to carry out habitat restoration actions at Benton Pond, a site that was previously occupied by speckled dace, with the goal of improving or re-establishing habitat conditions suitable for this native fish.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Department of the Interior).
What program is this funding opportunity under?
The opportunity is offered under the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance program, CFDA 15.608.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The project is structured as a cooperative agreement. In general, this means the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service expects to be meaningfully involved during the project period rather than issuing a grant with minimal agency involvement.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The core purpose is to implement habitat restoration actions that have already been identified in an existing plan for the Benton Pond site. The focus is on on-the-ground restoration that improves habitat conditions for speckled dace.
Is the work focused on creating a new restoration plan or implementing an existing one?
Based on the synopsis, the emphasis is on implementing restoration actions already identified in an existing plan for Benton Pond, rather than developing a new restoration plan from scratch.
What kinds of restoration activities might this project include?
The synopsis does not list specific tasks, but habitat restoration projects of this type commonly include measures such as improving water availability or water quality, restoring channel or pond-edge structure, removing or modifying barriers to fish movement, stabilizing banks, managing sediment, controlling invasive species, and re-vegetating riparian areas, all aimed at improving habitat suitability for speckled dace.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are universities or colleges eligible to apply?
No. The eligible applicant pool specifically excludes institutions of higher education, even if they are nonprofit entities.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost share or matching requirement is listed in the provided synopsis, meaning non-federal matching funds were not stated as a condition of eligibility.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted and created on July 23, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date shown in the synopsis is July 29, 2013, indicating a very short application window.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted/created date (July 23, 2013) and the closing date (July 29, 2013), the window shown in the synopsis spans only a few days.
How much funding is available?
The synopsis lists the estimated total funding, award ceiling, and award floor as $0. This typically indicates that the public synopsis did not specify funding amounts, and applicants would need to consult the full announcement on Grants.gov or coordinate with the agency for budget expectations and award structure.
Why does the listing show $0 for the award amount?
In this synopsis, $0 appears for the estimated total funding and for the award ceiling and floor. This commonly signals that the synopsis did not include a stated funding amount, not necessarily that no funding is available. The full details would be expected in the complete Grants.gov announcement.
Where can I find the full announcement and application details?
The announcement directs applicants to the Grants.gov listing at https://www.grants.gov for full details.
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact person listed for assistance accessing the full announcement is Misty Summers, Budget Technician. Phone: 775-265-2425. Email: MistySummers@fws.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00257.
What species and location does this project focus on?
The project focuses on habitat restoration at Benton Pond, a site previously occupied by speckled dace, with the intent of improving or re-establishing habitat conditions suitable for this native fish.
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