Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00312
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Data Collection for Refuge Impoundment Hydrodynamic Modeling" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 1, 2015 and posted on Jul 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This announcement is for notification purposes only.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Data Collection for Refuge Impoundment Hydrodynamic Modeling" (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00312) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that supports natural resource work through a cooperative agreement. Rather than being a typical open competition, it is a notification that the agency plans to issue a single-source financial assistance award to one identified partner, the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC). The award is planned for a period of up to five years, and it is specifically structured to build on and expand an already ongoing body of work instead of starting a new, standalone project.
The purpose of the planned award is to extend earlier Hurricane Sandy resilience investments focused on coastal ecosystems in northeastern Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on the Great Marsh area associated with Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. The notice explains that the proposed work is an expansion of efforts previously funded through two related Sandy resiliency initiatives: Sandy resiliency project #43, "Restoring resiliency to the Great Marsh Parker River NWR, MA," and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Hurricane Sandy Coastal Resiliency Competitive Grant project titled "Coastal Resiliency Planning and Ecosystem Enhancement for northeastern Massachusetts." A key piece of context is that the earlier Sandy project provided $608,000 to develop a comprehensive hydrodynamic model for the Great Marsh ecosystem, and this new funding is intended to add to that foundation, with an emphasis on additional data collection that can improve, refine, or extend hydrodynamic modeling for refuge impoundments and related management questions.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic) and indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date and creation date are both July 1, 2015, and the archive date is July 15, 2015. The listing shows no estimated total funding and includes an award ceiling and floor of $0, which aligns with the statement that this posting is for notification purposes only rather than a standard solicitation where applicants compete for a defined funding pot. The eligible applicant type is shown as county governments, consistent with MVPC being a regional planning entity, but the single-source nature makes clear that the agency is not seeking additional applications from other parties under this notice.
For those looking for official materials or further details, the announcement points readers to Grants.gov as the additional information link. It also provides a direct contact for access issues: Laurie McDermott, Grants Specialist, reachable at (413) 253-8290 or lauriemcdermott@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Data Collection for Refuge Impoundment Hydrodynamic Modeling."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00312.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What type of award is planned?
The notice indicates the agency plans to issue a financial assistance award through a cooperative agreement.
Is this an open, competitive grant where multiple applicants can apply?
No. The announcement is a notification that the agency plans to make a single-source award to one identified partner, rather than run a typical open competition.
Who is the identified partner for the single-source award?
The identified partner is the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC).
Does this notice invite or accept applications from other organizations?
No. Because it is a single-source notification, the agency is not seeking additional applications from other parties under this notice.
What is the main purpose of the planned award?
The planned award is intended to extend earlier Hurricane Sandy resilience investments focused on coastal ecosystems in northeastern Massachusetts by supporting additional data collection to improve, refine, or extend hydrodynamic modeling related to refuge impoundments and management questions.
What geographic area is the work focused on?
The work focuses on coastal ecosystems in northeastern Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on the Great Marsh area associated with Parker River National Wildlife Refuge.
How does this effort relate to Hurricane Sandy resilience work?
The notice describes the work as an expansion of earlier Sandy resiliency initiatives, building on prior investments rather than starting a new standalone project.
Which prior projects does this planned award build on?
It builds on (1) Sandy resiliency project #43, "Restoring resiliency to the Great Marsh Parker River NWR, MA," and (2) the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Hurricane Sandy Coastal Resiliency Competitive Grant project titled "Coastal Resiliency Planning and Ecosystem Enhancement for northeastern Massachusetts."
What was completed or funded under the earlier Sandy project mentioned in the notice?
The earlier Sandy project provided $608,000 to develop a comprehensive hydrodynamic model for the Great Marsh ecosystem.
What is new or different about this planned award compared to the earlier hydrodynamic modeling work?
The new funding is intended to add to the existing modeling foundation by supporting additional data collection, with the goal of improving, refining, or extending hydrodynamic modeling for refuge impoundments and related management questions.
How long is the planned period of performance?
The award is planned for a period of up to five years.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.650, "Research Grants - Generic."
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the posting date and creation date?
Both the posting date and the creation date are July 1, 2015.
When was (or is) the opportunity archived?
The archive date shown is July 15, 2015.
Does the listing provide an estimated total funding amount?
No. The listing shows no estimated total funding.
Why do the award ceiling and floor show as $0?
The notice is described as being for notification purposes only (not a standard solicitation). The $0 ceiling and floor align with the fact that it is not presenting a competed funding amount for applicants to pursue.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant type?
The eligible applicant type is shown as county governments, consistent with MVPC being a regional planning entity. However, the notice also states it is a single-source action and not open for additional applicants.
Where can someone find official materials or additional information?
The announcement points readers to Grants.gov as the additional information link.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about obtaining information?
The contact listed is Laurie McDermott, Grants Specialist, at (413) 253-8290 or lauriemcdermott@fws.gov.
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