Opportunity Information: Apply for USFWS NWRS R2RRP 01
Apply for USFWS NWRS R2RRP 01
- The Region 2 in the natural resources transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bridge Replacement at Panther Creek, Custer County OK" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654 Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 23, 2010 and posted on Jul 23, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $550,700.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $575,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Special district governments State governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Bridge Replacement at Panther Creek, Custer County OK" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: USFWS NWRS R2RRP 01) is a discretionary grant offered through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2, under its Refuge Roads Program (RRP). This transportation-focused program works in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and state and county departments of transportation to plan and deliver road and bridge improvements that support access to national wildlife refuges across Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. The grant falls under the Natural Resources/Transportation activity area and is associated with CFDA 15.654 (Visitor Facility Enhancements, Refuges and Wildlife), reflecting its goal of improving public use and operational access connected to refuge lands.
Funding is intended for a single project award to replace an existing bridge and improve roadway alignment over Panther Creek at the intersection of County Roads N2080 and E0980 in Custer County, Oklahoma. The bridge crossing has been closed since May 2007, and the project is designed to restore a reliable passage over Panther Creek that serves both public and private lands. Beyond simply restoring the crossing, the planned work includes alignment improvements, indicating the project is meant to address safety, functionality, and long-term usability rather than only replacing the structure in-kind.
The practical impact of the project is centered on access. Replacing the bridge would reopen and strengthen public access to the Washita National Wildlife Refuge, including improved connectivity to the Refuge Auto Tour Route. It would also provide all-weather access to the south end of the refuge, which is important for refuge operations, emergency response, and visitor use during periods when creek crossings and unimproved routes can become unreliable. In addition, the project is expected to benefit local communities by improving access for agricultural traffic, recognizing that refuge-area transportation infrastructure often supports a mix of recreation, land management, and local economic activity.
The total estimated funding available for the opportunity is $550,700, with an anticipated award range (floor to ceiling) of $475,000 to $575,000. The opportunity specifies a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected applicant would need to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support consistent with the program rules. Eligible applicants include governmental entities at multiple levels, specifically state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments, which fits the nature of the work being located on county roads and requiring coordination among public agencies.
Key dates listed in the announcement indicate it was posted and created on July 23, 2010, with an application closing date of August 13, 2010, and an archive date of September 12, 2010. One award was expected. For assistance accessing the full announcement or for program questions, the listed point of contact was Robert J. OBrien, Refuge Roads Coordinator for USFWS Region 2, reachable at (505) 248-6908 or Robertobrien@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Bridge Replacement at Panther Creek, Custer County OK."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USFWS NWRS R2RRP 01.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2, under its Refuge Roads Program (RRP).
What program is this grant under?
The funding is offered under the USFWS Refuge Roads Program (RRP), a transportation-focused program that works in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and state and county departments of transportation.
What states does USFWS Region 2 cover for this Refuge Roads effort?
The announcement describes refuge access improvements across Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
What is the activity area or focus of the grant?
The grant falls under the Natural Resources/Transportation activity area and is focused on road and bridge improvements that support access to national wildlife refuges.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.654 (Visitor Facility Enhancements, Refuges and Wildlife).
What is the purpose of the project?
The purpose is to replace an existing bridge and improve roadway alignment over Panther Creek to restore reliable passage and improve safety, functionality, and long-term usability of the crossing.
Where is the project located?
The project is located over Panther Creek at the intersection of County Roads N2080 and E0980 in Custer County, Oklahoma.
Why is the bridge replacement needed?
The bridge crossing has been closed since May 2007. Replacing it is intended to restore a dependable crossing over Panther Creek and improve access for both public and private lands in the area.
Does the project include work beyond replacing the bridge?
Yes. In addition to replacing the bridge, the planned work includes roadway alignment improvements, indicating the project is meant to address more than an in-kind structural replacement.
How does this project support access to the Washita National Wildlife Refuge?
The project is expected to reopen and strengthen public access to the Washita National Wildlife Refuge, including improved connectivity to the Refuge Auto Tour Route.
What operational benefits are expected for the refuge?
The replacement is expected to provide all-weather access to the south end of the refuge, supporting refuge operations, emergency response, and visitor use when creek crossings or unimproved routes become unreliable.
Are there benefits to local communities outside of refuge visitors?
Yes. The project is expected to improve access for agricultural traffic and reflects the shared use of refuge-area transportation infrastructure for recreation, land management, and local economic activity.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding available is $550,700.
What is the anticipated award amount range?
The anticipated award range (floor to ceiling) is $475,000 to $575,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
One award was expected.
Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity specifies a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected applicant would need to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support consistent with program rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include governmental entities: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments.
Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement indicates it was posted and created on July 23, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 13, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 12, 2010.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact was Robert J. OBrien, Refuge Roads Coordinator for USFWS Region 2.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Robert J. OBrien could be reached at (505) 248-6908 or via email at Robertobrien@fws.gov.
What types of transportation improvements does the Refuge Roads Program support (as described in the announcement)?
The announcement describes planning and delivery of road and bridge improvements that support access to national wildlife refuges, carried out in coordination with FHWA and state and county departments of transportation.
What is the main transportation outcome expected from this specific project?
The main outcome is reopening and improving a closed bridge crossing over Panther Creek, including roadway alignment improvements, to restore reliable and all-weather access.
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