Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00345
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- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation in the Confluence III" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.623.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2016 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Ducks Unlimited under justification 505DM 2.14.B. 2 and 4.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation in the Confluence III opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00345) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) notice of intent to award a single cooperative agreement to Ducks Unlimited to support wetland infrastructure replacement and habitat improvements at Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge in Pike County near Annada, Missouri. The funding is tied directly to an existing North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant already awarded to Ducks Unlimited, and this award is meant to supplement that larger effort rather than launch a new, open competition. The opportunity falls under the environment and natural resources activity area (CFDA 15.623) and is categorized as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
The core purpose of the project is to restore and improve the refuge's ability to manage water across key wetland habitats, which is essential for producing and maintaining high-quality conditions for waterfowl and other wetland-dependent wildlife. A major component is replacing the refuge's main water conveyance system, described as the pump house structure. This is not a minor repair; it includes replacing the full suite of components that make the pump house function, including the building itself, both pumps, and all associated infrastructure. In addition, the work extends underground to replace structural and hydraulic elements such as support structures, culverts, gates, and related features that control and move water through the system. In practical terms, this kind of replacement is intended to improve reliability, reduce failures, and give refuge managers better control over timing and distribution of water, which directly influences wetland plant communities and habitat quality.
Alongside the infrastructure replacement, the funding also supports habitat enhancement work focused on moist-soil management units within the refuge. The plan includes removing interior levees to merge moist soil units 3, 5, and 9 into larger, more continuous habitat areas. Combining units can improve management efficiency and can also create habitat conditions that better match natural floodplain wetland patterns, depending on how water levels are managed afterward. The project also includes micro-topography work to restore or replicate historic scours across the landscape. Micro-topography refers to subtle elevation changes like shallow swales, depressions, and ridges that influence how water spreads and persists after rainfall or managed flooding. Reintroducing these features can increase habitat diversity by creating a range of water depths and soil moisture conditions, which can benefit different invertebrates and plant communities and ultimately provide better feeding and resting opportunities for breeding, migrating, and wintering waterfowl.
This notice makes clear there is no application process because the Service does not intend to compete the award. Instead, it is a single-source cooperative agreement to Ducks Unlimited, justified under Department of the Interior policy citations (505 DM 2.14.B.2 and 4). The rationale given is that competition is not practical because Ducks Unlimited has already been substantially involved in the underlying NAWCA project, and this award is designed specifically to supplement that existing grant and keep the work aligned with the established project scope and commitments.
Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (not a simple grant), the Fish and Wildlife Service anticipates substantial involvement in the project. The Service's stated roles include ensuring access to the project site during and after construction, carrying out routine inspection and any rehabilitation or maintenance needed to keep the project functioning, and managing the site to deliver habitat outcomes consistent with the approved project proposal (dated December 28, 2011, submitted to the North American Wetlands Conservation Council Coordinator). The Service will also review development plans and specifications, recommend changes as needed, and approve the final documents. Importantly, the Service commits to long-term operation and maintenance responsibilities at the project site for 25 years, which signals that the improvements are meant to be durable and actively managed over decades rather than treated as a one-time construction action.
In terms of funding details, the award ceiling is listed as $100,000 with an expectation of one award. The opportunity was created July 15, 2016, with an original closing date of July 22, 2016, which reflects the administrative window for posting the notice rather than an open solicitation. Eligible applicants are broadly labeled as "Others," but in practice the notice is explicitly directed to Ducks Unlimited as the sole recipient under the single-source justification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Conservation in the Confluence III (F16AS00345)
What is the Conservation in the Confluence III opportunity?
Conservation in the Confluence III is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of the Interior) notice of intent to award a single cooperative agreement to support wetland infrastructure replacement and habitat improvements at Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge in Pike County near Annada, Missouri.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F16AS00345.
Which federal agency is offering this award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
Why is this a cooperative agreement instead of a regular grant?
The notice indicates that the Fish and Wildlife Service expects substantial involvement in the project. This includes reviewing and approving plans and specifications, recommending changes, ensuring access to the site, and taking on long-term operation and maintenance responsibilities after construction.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The core purpose is to restore and improve the refuge's ability to manage water across key wetland habitats. Improved water management supports the production and maintenance of high-quality conditions for waterfowl and other wetland-dependent wildlife.
Where will the project take place?
The work will occur at Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge in Pike County near Annada, Missouri.
What activity area and program listing does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the environment and natural resources activity area and is listed under CFDA 15.623.
How is this award related to NAWCA?
The funding is tied directly to an existing North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant that has already been awarded to Ducks Unlimited. This cooperative agreement is intended to supplement that larger, existing effort rather than initiate a new project.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice states there is no application process because the Service does not intend to compete the award. It is a single-source cooperative agreement.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The notice identifies Ducks Unlimited as the sole intended recipient.
Why is the award being made as a single-source (non-competitive) action?
The rationale given is that competition is not practical because Ducks Unlimited has already been substantially involved in the underlying NAWCA project, and this award is designed specifically to supplement and stay aligned with that established project scope and commitments. The notice cites Department of the Interior policy citations 505 DM 2.14.B.2 and 4 as justification.
What is the maximum funding amount available under this notice?
The award ceiling is listed as $100,000.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on July 15, 2016, and the original closing date is listed as July 22, 2016. The dates reflect the administrative posting window for the notice rather than an open solicitation.
Is there an application process or steps to apply?
No. The notice explicitly states there is no application process because the award is not being competed.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly labeled as "Others," but the notice is explicitly directed to Ducks Unlimited as the single-source recipient.
What infrastructure is being replaced at the refuge?
A major component is replacement of the refuge's main water conveyance system, described as the pump house structure. The replacement includes the building itself, both pumps, and all associated infrastructure needed for the pump house to function.
Does the work include underground or hydraulic components?
Yes. The scope includes replacing underground structural and hydraulic elements such as support structures, culverts, gates, and related features that control and move water through the system.
What is the practical goal of replacing the pump house and related components?
The replacement is intended to improve reliability, reduce failures, and provide refuge managers with better control over the timing and distribution of water. This directly influences wetland plant communities and overall habitat quality.
What habitat enhancement work is included besides infrastructure replacement?
The project includes habitat enhancement focused on moist-soil management units. Planned work includes removing interior levees to merge moist soil units 3, 5, and 9 into larger, more continuous habitat areas.
Which moist-soil units are specifically mentioned?
The notice specifically identifies moist soil units 3, 5, and 9.
Why remove interior levees and combine moist-soil units?
Combining units can improve management efficiency and can create more continuous habitat areas. The notice suggests this approach can better match natural floodplain wetland patterns, depending on how water levels are managed after the units are merged.
What is micro-topography work in this project?
Micro-topography work refers to restoring or replicating historic scours across the landscape. These are subtle elevation changes such as shallow swales, depressions, and ridges that affect how water spreads and persists.
What benefits are expected from restoring micro-topography?
Reintroducing micro-topography can increase habitat diversity by creating a range of water depths and soil moisture conditions. This can benefit different invertebrates and plant communities and can improve feeding and resting opportunities for breeding, migrating, and wintering waterfowl.
What role will the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service play during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the Service anticipates substantial involvement. The stated roles include ensuring access to the project site during and after construction, reviewing development plans and specifications, recommending changes as needed, and approving final documents.
Who is responsible for site access during and after construction?
The notice states that the Fish and Wildlife Service will ensure access to the project site during and after construction.
Who will handle inspection, rehabilitation, or maintenance to keep the project functioning?
The notice states the Fish and Wildlife Service will carry out routine inspection and any rehabilitation or maintenance needed to keep the project functioning.
How long is the long-term operation and maintenance commitment?
The Fish and Wildlife Service commits to long-term operation and maintenance responsibilities at the project site for 25 years.
How will the project be managed to ensure habitat outcomes?
The Service states it will manage the site to deliver habitat outcomes consistent with the approved project proposal.
Which project proposal is referenced for the approved scope and outcomes?
The notice references the approved project proposal dated December 28, 2011, submitted to the North American Wetlands Conservation Council Coordinator.
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