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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "City of San Diego Vernal Pool Habitat Conservation Plan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2014 and posted on Jul 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 26, 2014 This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Single Source. NO COMPETITION IS EXPECTED, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $34,303.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $34,303.00 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.
- This is a Notice of Intent to Award a Single Source. NO COMPETITION IS EXPECTED, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "City of San Diego Vernal Pool Habitat Conservation Plan" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00304) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement intended to fund the preparation of a Vernal Pool Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for the City of San Diego, along with the associated environmental review documents required under state and federal law. In practical terms, the funded work centers on planning and permitting support for vernal pool conservation, including developing an HCP and producing an Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) package that evaluates impacts, alternatives, and mitigation measures tied to activities affecting vernal pool habitats and related sensitive species.
This opportunity falls under the discretionary funding category and is associated with CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.657, "Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds," indicating its connection to endangered species conservation and recovery implementation objectives. The activity category is environment, and the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means FWS expects substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordination, technical input, review of deliverables, and alignment with federal conservation and regulatory requirements) rather than a hands-off pass-through grant.
The total estimated funding is set at $34,303, and both the award ceiling and floor are also $34,303, meaning the agency anticipated a single fixed-amount award rather than a range of possible award sizes. Only one award was expected. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient was not expected to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving the funds.
Although the listing shows eligible applicants as "unrestricted," the announcement text makes clear this was not an open competition. It was explicitly posted as a "Notice of Intent to Award a Single Source," with repeated language stating that no competition was expected and that applicants should not apply. This kind of notice is generally used when an agency intends to make an award to a specific entity based on programmatic needs or unique qualifications, and it is published mainly for transparency rather than to solicit proposals from the public.
The opportunity was posted and created on July 16, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 26, 2014, and an archive date of July 27, 2014. Anyone needing assistance accessing the full announcement was directed to contact Anne Robb at FWS (phone 760-431-9440, email annerobb@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "City of San Diego Vernal Pool Habitat Conservation Plan."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00304.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement indicates FWS expects substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination, technical input, review of deliverables, and ensuring alignment with federal conservation and regulatory requirements.
What is the overall purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to support preparation of a Vernal Pool Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for the City of San Diego, along with associated environmental review documents required under state and federal law.
What kinds of activities does the funded work focus on?
The funded work centers on planning and permitting support for vernal pool conservation, including developing an HCP and producing an Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) package that evaluates impacts, alternatives, and mitigation measures tied to activities affecting vernal pool habitats and related sensitive species.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is environment.
Is this opportunity connected to endangered species conservation programs?
Yes. The opportunity is associated with CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.657, "Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds," indicating a connection to endangered species conservation and recovery implementation objectives.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $34,303.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $34,303.
Does the ceiling and floor being the same mean the award amount is fixed?
Yes. With the award ceiling and floor both set at $34,303, the agency anticipated a single fixed-amount award rather than a range of possible award sizes.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
The listing shows eligible applicants as "unrestricted."
Was this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement text states it was not an open competition and was posted as a "Notice of Intent to Award a Single Source."
Should organizations submit an application for this opportunity?
No. The notice includes repeated language stating that no competition was expected and that applicants should not apply.
Why would an opportunity be posted if applications are not being accepted?
Based on the information provided, this type of notice is generally used when an agency intends to make an award to a specific entity based on programmatic needs or unique qualifications, and it is published mainly for transparency rather than to solicit proposals.
What is the posted date for the opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2014.
What is the creation date for the opportunity?
The opportunity was created on July 16, 2014.
What is the closing date?
The original and current closing date is July 26, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 27, 2014.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice directs users to contact Anne Robb at FWS.
What are the contact details provided for the FWS point of contact?
Phone: 760-431-9440
Email: annerobb@fws.gov
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