Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00406
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Construction of a school ship dock and fishing pier at the Refuge Gateway in Trenton, MI" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 20, 2014 and posted on Aug 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2014 This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance under justification 505DM 2.14B 4.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $59,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $59,500.00 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).
- This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance under justification 505DM 2.14B 4.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Construction of a school ship dock and fishing pier at the Refuge Gateway in Trenton, MI" is a Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding notice focused on building a new waterfront access facility at the Refuge Gateway, a site owned by Wayne County and located next to the Humbug Marsh Unit of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. The project is framed as a collaborative, multi-partner effort led by USFWS, Wayne County, the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC), and the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance (IWRA). The Refuge Gateway itself is cooperatively managed by Wayne County and USFWS under an existing Memorandum of Understanding, which sets the stage for shared responsibilities and coordinated oversight as the facility moves from design to construction.
This posting is not a traditional competitive grant solicitation. Instead, it is a formal notice of intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement award to IWRA under the Department of the Interior justification cited as 505 DM 2.14B(4). In practical terms, that means USFWS has already determined the recipient and is documenting the rationale for a non-competitive award. The announcement explicitly states that no other awardees will be considered and that eligibility is limited accordingly. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which signals that the federal agency expects to play a substantial, hands-on role in implementing the work rather than simply providing funds and receiving reports.
The purpose of the award is to support construction-related steps for the school ship dock and fishing pier facility, including finalizing the design, developing bid materials, and carrying out construction. The funding source is tied to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), reflected in the CFDA listing 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration). While the federal share described in this opportunity is relatively modest, the project itself is positioned as a larger initiative with significant partner investment. IWRA, described as the nonprofit "friends" organization that supports the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, is highlighted as uniquely qualified to manage and administer GLRI-related support for this construction effort. The notice emphasizes that IWRA has already raised more than $530,000 from local corporate and community partners and will continue coordinating with partners to manage funds and advance the facility through construction.
A key element of the opportunity is the degree of federal involvement. USFWS staff from the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge are expected to be involved in day-to-day responsibilities and decision-making during the design finalization and construction phases. The notice describes specific oversight authorities and roles, including USFWS review of any design modifications as construction documents are finalized, staged inspections where one phase of construction must be inspected before the next can proceed, and the ability, with partner agreement, to halt activities if contract specifications are not being met. These details reinforce why the agency selected a cooperative agreement structure: the work will be performed with ongoing federal participation and technical direction rather than at arm's length.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on August 20, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 26, 2014, and an archive date of August 27, 2014. It is categorized as a discretionary opportunity in the Environment and Natural Resources activity area, with one expected award. The estimated total funding and the award ceiling are both listed as $59,500 (with an award floor of $0), and the notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this federal portion, even though the broader project clearly depends on substantial non-federal partner contributions. For access issues or questions, the listed point of contact is John Hartig (734-692-7608, johnhartig@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Construction of a school ship dock and fishing pier at the Refuge Gateway in Trenton, MI."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is posted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is being built with this award?
The project supports development of a new waterfront access facility at the Refuge Gateway, specifically a school ship dock and a fishing pier.
Where is the project located?
The facility will be constructed at the Refuge Gateway site in Trenton, Michigan. The site is owned by Wayne County and is located next to the Humbug Marsh Unit of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.
Who owns and manages the Refuge Gateway site?
The Refuge Gateway is owned by Wayne County and is cooperatively managed by Wayne County and USFWS under an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. This notice is not a traditional competitive grant solicitation. It is a formal notice of intent to make a single-source award, and the announcement states that no other awardees will be considered.
What type of award is being used: grant or cooperative agreement?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant). This indicates that USFWS expects to have substantial involvement in the project during implementation.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
USFWS states its intent to make the single-source cooperative agreement award to the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance (IWRA).
Why is the award being made as a single-source (non-competitive) action?
The notice explains that USFWS is documenting the rationale for a non-competitive award under the Department of the Interior justification cited as 505 DM 2.14B(4), and that eligibility is limited accordingly.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The award is intended to support construction-related steps for the school ship dock and fishing pier facility, including finalizing the design, developing bid materials, and carrying out construction.
What funding program or CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity references the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and lists CFDA 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration).
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $59,500, and the award ceiling is also listed as $59,500. The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for the federal portion of this opportunity, even though the broader project is described as having substantial partner investment.
Who are the key project partners mentioned?
The notice describes a collaborative, multi-partner effort led by USFWS, Wayne County, the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC), and the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance (IWRA).
What role does IWRA play in this project?
IWRA is described as the nonprofit "friends" organization that supports the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and is presented as uniquely qualified to manage and administer GLRI-related support for this construction effort.
Does the notice mention any non-federal funding already raised?
Yes. The notice states that IWRA has already raised more than $530,000 from local corporate and community partners and will continue coordinating with partners to manage funds and advance the facility through construction.
How involved will USFWS be during the project?
USFWS involvement is described as substantial. Staff from the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge are expected to be involved in day-to-day responsibilities and decision-making during design finalization and construction.
What specific oversight activities by USFWS are described?
The notice describes several oversight roles, including USFWS review of design modifications as construction documents are finalized, staged inspections where one phase must be inspected before the next can proceed, and the ability (with partner agreement) to halt activities if contract specifications are not being met.
What activity area and opportunity category are listed?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and is listed under the Environment and Natural Resources activity area.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on August 20, 2014. The original and current closing date is August 26, 2014, and the archive date is August 27, 2014.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is John Hartig. Phone: 734-692-7608. Email: johnhartig@fws.gov.
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