Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R1 BJ057
Apply for FWS R1 BJ057
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conversion of Degraded Grasslands on the Cannery Hill Unit" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.664 Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 11, 2011 and posted on May 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 13, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,719.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,719.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Conversion of Degraded Grasslands on the Cannery Hill Unit" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement focused on ecological restoration at the Cannery Hill Unit of the Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. The central goal is to convert grasslands that have been degraded by non-native pasture grasses into a functioning native coastal prairie dominated by native coastal grasses and wildflowers (forbs). A key driver of the work is rebuilding the specific plant community composition and habitat structure needed to support the federally listed threatened Oregon silverspot butterfly (Speyeria zerene hippolyta), a species closely tied to healthy coastal prairie conditions.
The project is explicitly structured as a partnership between the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE). Under the announcement, IAE is expected to take a leading role in designing and guiding implementation of a restoration, management, and monitoring plan that is scientifically credible and practical to maintain over time. The emphasis is not only on getting native prairie established, but on doing so in a way that keeps both initial restoration costs and long-term maintenance costs as low as possible, which typically means thoughtful planning around site preparation, seeding/planting strategies, invasive or non-native grass control, and realistic ongoing stewardship needs.
In terms of execution, the announcement makes clear that IAE would provide much of the hands-on capacity and project delivery support, including labor, contracts, technical expertise, and oversight. This signals that the work is meant to be actively implemented on the ground rather than purely planning-oriented, and that the partner organization is expected to manage the practical details needed to complete the restoration and monitoring activities successfully.
The public benefit described in the opportunity has two major parts. First, it aims to restore coastal prairie, a habitat type characterized in the announcement as rare and declining, meaning the work contributes to broader conservation goals beyond a single site. Second, by rebuilding suitable habitat conditions, the project would support the possibility of an experimental release of the threatened Oregon silverspot butterfly. If such a release were pursued and proved successful, it could contribute to the recovery of the species by expanding or stabilizing its habitat base and improving conditions needed for its life cycle.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the Fish and Wildlife Service under Funding Opportunity Number FWS R1 BJ057, categorized under the environment activity area, with the funding instrument being a cooperative agreement. The program is associated with CFDA 15.664, Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs. The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $20,719, which also served as the award ceiling; the award floor was listed as $0. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations holding 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted on May 11, 2011, with a closing date of June 13, 2011, and an archive date of July 13, 2011.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Rebecca Chuck, Project Manager, reachable by phone at (541) 876-4550.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conversion of Degraded Grasslands on the Cannery Hill Unit."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding opportunity was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates an active partnership between FWS and the recipient during project planning and implementation.
What is the project location?
The work is focused on the Cannery Hill Unit of the Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon.
What is the main goal of the project?
The central goal is to convert grasslands degraded by non-native pasture grasses into a functioning native coastal prairie dominated by native coastal grasses and native wildflowers (forbs).
Why is the project focused on converting degraded grasslands?
The grasslands are described as degraded due to non-native pasture grasses. The project aims to restore the native plant community composition and habitat structure associated with healthy coastal prairie conditions.
Which habitat type is being restored, and why is it important?
The project aims to restore coastal prairie. The announcement describes coastal prairie as rare and declining, so restoring it supports broader conservation goals beyond the project site.
How does this project relate to the Oregon silverspot butterfly?
A key driver is rebuilding the specific plant community composition and habitat structure needed to support the federally listed threatened Oregon silverspot butterfly (Speyeria zerene hippolyta), which is closely tied to healthy coastal prairie conditions.
Is the Oregon silverspot butterfly listed under the Endangered Species Act?
Yes. The Oregon silverspot butterfly is identified in the announcement as federally listed as threatened.
Does the opportunity mention butterfly reintroduction or release?
Yes. By rebuilding suitable habitat conditions, the project is intended to support the possibility of an experimental release of the threatened Oregon silverspot butterfly. If successful, this could contribute to the species' recovery.
Who is the intended project partner under this cooperative agreement?
The announcement explicitly structures the project as a partnership between the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE).
What role is the Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) expected to play?
IAE is expected to take a leading role in designing and guiding implementation of a restoration, management, and monitoring plan that is scientifically credible and practical to maintain over time.
Is this funding mainly for planning, or for on-the-ground work?
The description indicates the work is meant to be actively implemented on the ground, not purely planning-oriented. It also includes restoration and monitoring activities supported by hands-on capacity and project delivery resources.
What kinds of activities are emphasized as part of implementing the restoration?
The opportunity emphasizes establishing native prairie in a way that keeps initial restoration costs and long-term maintenance costs low. It specifically points to the importance of planning around site preparation, seeding and planting strategies, control of invasive or non-native grasses, and realistic ongoing stewardship needs.
What deliverables or work products are highlighted in the announcement?
The announcement highlights the development and implementation of a restoration, management, and monitoring plan, along with the practical execution of restoration and monitoring activities.
What types of support is the partner expected to provide?
IAE is expected to provide much of the hands-on capacity and project delivery support, including labor, contracts, technical expertise, and oversight.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R1 BJ057.
What program or CFDA is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.664, Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs.
What is the activity area category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the environment activity area.
How much funding was available?
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $20,719.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $20,719.
What was the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. The eligibility statement excluded institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 11, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date was June 13, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 13, 2011.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Rebecca Chuck, Project Manager.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Rebecca Chuck could be reached by phone at (541) 876-4550.
What should someone do if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
The announcement notes that applicants or interested parties who have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically should contact the listed point of contact, Rebecca Chuck, Project Manager, at (541) 876-4550.
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