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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BREACH III Evaluating and Predicting Restoration Thresholds in Evolving Freshwater Tidal Marshes, Task 8." 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 Mar 6, 2009 and posted on Mar 6, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 20, 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 $203,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $203,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Eligible applicants are limited to those institutions of higher education who are current members of one of the seventeen biogeographical CESU areas nationwide. The CESU must also have a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office as a member. Applications from other entities will not be considered.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "BREACH III Evaluating and Predicting Restoration Thresholds in Evolving Freshwater Tidal Marshes, Task 8" (Funding Opportunity Number JFSS0905) is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through a CALFED Science grant. It is set up as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The overall purpose is to strengthen how restoration planning and evaluation in tidally influenced freshwater marshes accounts for real-world physical risks, especially flooding and levee erosion, while also improving the scientific understanding of how these marsh systems change over time after restoration actions.
The core focus is integrating what is known about restoration trajectories (how a restored marsh is expected to develop biologically and physically) with shifting risk conditions tied to flood events and levee stability. In practical terms, the work aims to connect ecological outcomes with geomorphic and hydrologic processes, helping managers understand when a restoration project is likely to progress as intended, when it may stall, and when it may cross a "threshold" into a different state that is harder to reverse. This aligns with CALFED Science Program priorities, particularly the goal of documenting and explaining both biotic and abiotic responses to passive restoration in freshwater tidal marsh complexes. Passive restoration generally refers to approaches that rely on re-establishing natural processes (for example, restoring tidal influence by breaching levees) rather than heavily engineered construction, and this opportunity is geared toward understanding the consequences and performance of that kind of strategy.
The project period is planned for three years. The first two years are primarily dedicated to field work, indicating that data collection in the marsh environment is a major component. The third year shifts toward model development, synthesis, and information dissemination, suggesting the field data will be used to build or refine predictive tools and to produce deliverables that can be shared with the broader restoration and science community. The emphasis on modeling and synthesis in the final year also signals that the program is not just interested in site-specific monitoring, but in building generalizable understanding that can inform future restoration decisions under evolving environmental and infrastructure risk conditions.
Funding is structured as a single expected award, with an estimated total funding amount of $203,000. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $203,000, which indicates the agency is planning one award at a fixed amount rather than a range of potential award sizes. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal match as a condition of eligibility. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, placing it within a broader federal assistance framework related to fish and wildlife management and applied conservation support.
Eligibility is narrowly limited. Applicants must be institutions of higher education, either public/state-controlled or private, and they must be current members of one of the seventeen biogeographical Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) areas nationwide. In addition, the relevant CESU must include a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office as a member. Applications from entities that do not meet these CESU membership and institutional requirements will not be considered. This restriction strongly suggests the agency is targeting established research partnerships within the CESU network, where cooperative agreements and collaborative research with federal participation are common.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on March 6, 2009, with an original and current closing date of March 20, 2009. The archive date is April 19, 2009, which indicates the solicitation is no longer active, but the details remain useful as a record of the agency's priorities and program structure at the time.
For applicants or readers trying to locate the full announcement and required forms, the posting instructs users to navigate through the "Application" tab and then use the download links under "Instructions and Application" to retrieve the Application Instructions and the Application Package. For access issues, the listed contact is Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 209-946-6400 x340.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BREACH III Evaluating and Predicting Restoration Thresholds in Evolving Freshwater Tidal Marshes, Task 8."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is JFSS0905.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of funding program is this?
It is described as a discretionary funding program offered through a CALFED Science grant.
What award instrument will be used?
The program is set up as a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency typically expects substantial involvement during the project rather than only providing funds.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to strengthen restoration planning and evaluation for tidally influenced freshwater marshes by accounting for real-world physical risks (especially flooding and levee erosion) and improving scientific understanding of how these marsh systems change over time after restoration actions.
What is the main scientific and management focus of the work?
The core focus is integrating restoration trajectories (expected biological and physical development after restoration) with changing risk conditions tied to flood events and levee stability. The work aims to connect ecological outcomes with geomorphic and hydrologic processes so managers can better understand when a restoration project is likely to proceed as intended, stall, or cross a threshold into a different and harder-to-reverse state.
How does this relate to CALFED Science Program priorities?
It aligns with CALFED Science Program priorities, particularly the goal of documenting and explaining both biotic and abiotic responses to passive restoration in freshwater tidal marsh complexes.
What does "passive restoration" mean in this context?
Passive restoration refers to approaches that rely on re-establishing natural processes (for example, restoring tidal influence by breaching levees) rather than relying primarily on heavily engineered construction. This opportunity is geared toward understanding the consequences and performance of that strategy.
How long is the planned project period?
The planned project period is three years.
What activities are expected during the first two years?
The first two years are primarily dedicated to field work, indicating that marsh-based data collection is a major component.
What activities are expected during the third year?
The third year is focused on model development, synthesis, and information dissemination, suggesting the field data will be used to build or refine predictive tools and to produce shareable deliverables.
Is the program focused only on site-specific monitoring?
No. The emphasis on modeling and synthesis in the final year indicates the program is interested in developing generalizable understanding that can inform future restoration decisions under evolving environmental and infrastructure risk conditions.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $203,000.
How many awards are expected?
A single award is expected.
Is the award amount flexible or fixed?
It appears to be fixed at $203,000 because the award ceiling and award floor are both listed as $203,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education (public/state-controlled or private) that are current members of one of the seventeen biogeographical Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) areas nationwide.
Are there additional CESU-related eligibility requirements?
Yes. The relevant CESU must include a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service office as a member.
Will applications from non-eligible entities be considered?
No. Applications from entities that do not meet the institutional and CESU membership requirements will not be considered.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 6, 2009.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date was March 20, 2009.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is April 19, 2009, indicating the solicitation is no longer active.
Where do applicants find the full announcement and required application forms?
The posting instructs users to go to the "Application" tab and use the download links under "Instructions and Application" to retrieve the Application Instructions and the Application Package.
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions about obtaining the materials?
The listed contact is Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the contact phone number?
209-946-6400 x340.
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