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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Department of the Interior Project # CHN76 Hurricane Sandy construct two living shoreline projects and two acres of oyster reef on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, VA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.677 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities FWS.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2014 and posted on Apr 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $525,754.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $525,754.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Department of the Interior Project # CHN76 Hurricane Sandy construct two living shoreline projects and two acres of oyster reef on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, VA" is a Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant announcement tied to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief work on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Virginia. It was posted on April 16, 2014 (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00163) and is explicitly described as a notification-only announcement because the agency intends to make a single-source financial assistance award to The Nature Conservancy (TNC). In other words, the funding is not being competed in the usual way; it is being directed to a specific partner for a specific, collaboratively developed restoration and resilience project in a Hurricane Sandy-impacted area.
The purpose of the award is to help restore and rebuild portions of Chincoteague NWR affected by Hurricane Sandy by using nature-based coastal protection approaches. The project focuses on building "living shorelines" and oyster reefs, which are commonly used to reduce erosion and wave energy while also improving water quality and habitat. The broader intent aligns with Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief (Public Law 113-02) objectives: restoring environmental resources, reducing flood hazards, and increasing coastal resiliency through efforts coordinated with local communities. The expected outcomes described in the notice include improved flood and coastal resilience, restored ecosystem function, expanded fish and wildlife habitat, reduced potential flood damage, and improved public safety.
The project itself is laid out with three main construction goals. First, it will build 900 linear feet of living shoreline along the Toms Cove section of the Beach Access Road at Chincoteague NWR. This shoreline will be made using "oyster castles," which are alternative restoration substrates designed to provide stable structure for oyster settlement and reef development. Second, the project will create two acres of oyster reef in Toms Cove, offshore of the Beach Access Road, using dredged fossil oyster shell as the base material. Third, it will construct an additional 2,150 linear feet of living shoreline along the low water mark across the cove near the Service Road at the North Wash Flats area of the refuge. Taken together, these actions combine shoreline protection with offshore reef building to blunt wave energy, stabilize sediments, and build habitat in a way that can persist and potentially strengthen over time as oysters colonize the structures.
The living shoreline design is described in fairly specific construction terms. At both living shoreline sites, the structure will consist of two staggered rows of 7-foot-long arrays of oyster castles. The arrays are separated by seven feet of bottom, and each array is described as three feet wide and 17 inches high. The two staggered rows are positioned 3.5 feet apart, a layout meant to create a permeable, reef-like barrier that disrupts wave action while still allowing water movement. Deployment methods differ by site based on access and logistics: at Toms Cove, the oyster castles will be placed from the adjacent causeway road using a crane, while at the North Wash Flats location the materials will be staged at the refuge boat landing and installed from small barges by the contractor.
For the oyster reef component, the notice specifies that 50,000 bushels of fossil shell will be used. That shell will be dredged from a state-approved dredge site near Wreck Island, then trucked to the refuge, staged at the boat landing, and finally deployed by the contractor using traditional shell-planting techniques from small barges. This level of detail signals that the project is not just conceptual planning but a defined construction effort with identified material volumes, sourcing, and placement methods.
In terms of funding and administrative details, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $525,754, with the award ceiling and floor both set at $525,754, indicating a single, fixed-size award. The opportunity anticipates exactly one award and states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities, FWS). The original and current closing date were both May 19, 2014, and the opportunity was archived on May 29, 2014, which reinforces that the posting functioned mainly as a public notice for a directed, single-recipient grant rather than an open competition.
The announcement lists the agency as the Fish and Wildlife Service and provides a contact for access issues: Arnold Zinan (413-253-8528, arnoldzinan@fws.gov). An additional information link points to Grants.gov, where the official posting was hosted. Overall, this grant notice describes a targeted Hurricane Sandy recovery investment using oyster-based living shoreline and reef construction to protect refuge infrastructure and shoreline areas while rebuilding ecological function and improving long-term coastal resilience at Chincoteague NWR.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Department of the Interior Project # CHN76 Hurricane Sandy construct two living shoreline projects and two acres of oyster reef on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, VA."
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The funding opportunity is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), within the Department of the Interior.
What type of grant is this?
This is described as an FWS discretionary grant announcement connected to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief and recovery work.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly described as a notification-only announcement. FWS stated it intends to make a single-source financial assistance award to The Nature Conservancy (TNC), meaning it is not being competed in the typical open, competitive process.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is The Nature Conservancy (TNC), identified in the announcement as the single-source awardee.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00163.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 16, 2014.
What were the closing date and archive date?
The original and current closing date were both May 19, 2014. The opportunity was archived on May 29, 2014.
What is the purpose of the project described in this notice?
The purpose is to help restore and rebuild portions of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Virginia that were affected by Hurricane Sandy, using nature-based coastal protection approaches such as living shorelines and oyster reefs.
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Virginia, specifically in areas including Toms Cove and the North Wash Flats area of the refuge.
What kind of restoration approach is being used?
The project uses nature-based coastal protection, focusing on constructing living shorelines and oyster reefs to reduce erosion and wave energy while improving water quality and habitat.
How does this relate to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief?
The project aligns with Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief objectives under Public Law 113-02, including restoring environmental resources, reducing flood hazards, and increasing coastal resiliency through efforts coordinated with local communities.
What outcomes does the announcement say are expected?
Expected outcomes include improved flood and coastal resilience, restored ecosystem function, expanded fish and wildlife habitat, reduced potential flood damage, and improved public safety.
What are the main construction goals of the project?
The notice describes three main construction goals: (1) build 900 linear feet of living shoreline along the Toms Cove section of the Beach Access Road, (2) create two acres of oyster reef in Toms Cove offshore of the Beach Access Road, and (3) construct an additional 2,150 linear feet of living shoreline near the Service Road at the North Wash Flats area.
How much living shoreline will be constructed, and where?
The project includes two living shoreline segments: 900 linear feet along Toms Cove at the Beach Access Road, and 2,150 linear feet along the low water mark across the cove near the Service Road at North Wash Flats.
What materials are used for the living shoreline structures?
The living shoreline will be built using "oyster castles," described as alternative restoration substrates designed to provide stable structure for oyster settlement and reef development.
How is the living shoreline design described in the notice?
At both sites, the design consists of two staggered rows of 7-foot-long arrays of oyster castles. Arrays are separated by seven feet of bottom. Each array is described as three feet wide and 17 inches high. The two staggered rows are positioned 3.5 feet apart to create a permeable, reef-like barrier that disrupts wave action while allowing water movement.
How will the oyster castles be deployed at Toms Cove?
At Toms Cove, oyster castles will be placed from the adjacent causeway road using a crane.
How will the oyster castles be deployed at North Wash Flats?
At North Wash Flats, materials will be staged at the refuge boat landing and installed from small barges by the contractor.
What is the oyster reef component of the project?
The project will create two acres of oyster reef in Toms Cove, offshore of the Beach Access Road, using dredged fossil oyster shell as the base material.
How much fossil shell will be used for the oyster reef?
The notice specifies 50,000 bushels of fossil shell will be used.
Where will the fossil shell come from?
The fossil shell will be dredged from a state-approved dredge site near Wreck Island.
How will the fossil shell be transported and placed?
The shell will be dredged near Wreck Island, trucked to the refuge, staged at the boat landing, and deployed by the contractor using traditional shell-planting techniques from small barges.
How much funding is associated with this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $525,754.
What are the award ceiling and floor amounts?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $525,754, indicating a single fixed-size award.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates exactly one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The CFDA number is 15.677, identified as Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities (FWS).
Where was the official posting hosted?
An additional information link points to Grants.gov, where the official posting was hosted.
Who is the contact person listed for access issues?
The notice lists Arnold Zinan as the contact for access issues.
How can the contact person be reached?
Arnold Zinan can be reached at 413-253-8528 or by email at arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
Does the notice indicate this project is conceptual or ready for construction?
Based on the level of detail provided (specific shoreline lengths, reef acreage, oyster castle dimensions and layout, and the specified volume, source, transport, and placement method for shell), the notice describes a defined construction effort rather than conceptual planning.
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