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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 "DOI Hurricane Sandy Project #NE033 Parkers River Yarmouth MA Replace Bridge and Restore Tidal Flow" 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 4, 2014 and posted on Apr 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 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 $3,346,200.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,346,200.00 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 grant opportunity titled "DOI Hurricane Sandy Project #NE033 Parkers River Yarmouth MA Replace Bridge and Restore Tidal Flow" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announcement describing the intent to issue a single-source cooperative agreement to the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Ecological Restoration (MADER). The notice is essentially informational rather than a competitive solicitation, because the agency has already identified MADER as the recipient based on its specialized role and capacity to carry out this type of ecological restoration and infrastructure resilience work in Massachusetts. The project is part of the Department of the Interior’s Hurricane Sandy disaster relief effort, authorized under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), with the broader purpose of helping Sandy-impacted areas restore environmental resources while also reducing future flood hazards through coordinated work with local communities.
At the center of the project is the replacement of an existing bridge at the Massachusetts Route 28 crossing over the Parkers River in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The current bridge is described as deteriorated and undersized, with an 18-foot-wide span that restricts tidal flow and creates both ecological and public safety concerns. By installing a properly sized bridge span, the project aims to remove a major tidal restriction and re-establish more natural tidal exchange between the river and surrounding estuarine areas. This restored tidal connection is expected to support healthier estuarine habitats, improve overall water quality, and substantially enhance fish passage through the system, which is often impaired when crossings are too small or perched in a way that disrupts normal hydrology.
The work is also designed to directly reduce flood risk during future coastal storms by lowering the chance of catastrophic bridge or roadway failure at the crossing. A larger and better-designed bridge opening should allow storm surge waters and sediment to pass more safely, reducing the potential for sudden, uncontrolled releases that could damage infrastructure and properties both upstream and downstream. In practical terms, the project is intended to improve flood resiliency and public safety by making the transportation corridor more robust while simultaneously restoring natural processes that help coastal systems absorb and distribute water energy during extreme events.
Beyond the bridge replacement, the award includes renovation of two underperforming fish passage structures located between Seine Pond and Long Pond. While the announcement does not provide engineering specifics, the intent is clear: these structures are not currently functioning as needed for fish movement, and improvements will help reconnect aquatic habitats and strengthen the overall ecological continuity of the watershed. This kind of connectivity work typically benefits both migratory and resident fish species and can also improve broader wildlife habitat conditions by restoring more natural flow patterns and reducing stagnant or degraded water conditions.
Ecologically, the project is framed as a way to restore ecosystem function by enabling a tidal creek system to develop in a dynamic equilibrium with changing coastal hydrology. This is important because coastal environments are not static, and a system that can adjust to shifting water levels and storm patterns is more likely to maintain healthy habitat over time. With increased tidal exchange, the project anticipates improved conditions for subtidal habitats and the recovery of intertidal salt marsh vegetation landward of the former restriction, strengthening habitat resiliency for fish and wildlife and supporting the long-term stability of marsh and estuarine areas.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,346,200. The award ceiling and floor are both $3,346,200, indicating the expectation of a single award at that exact amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement noted. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities). Key dates in the posting show it was posted and created on April 4, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 16, 2014, and an archive date of May 30, 2014. Although the eligibility field is shown as "unrestricted," the narrative makes clear this is a single-source award intended specifically for MADER, meaning it was not designed as an open competition in practice.
For reference, the funding opportunity number is F14AS00137, and the agency listed is the Fish and Wildlife Service. The announcement provides a contact for access issues or questions: Arnold Zinan, reachable at 413-253-8528 or arnoldzinan@fws.gov, and it points to Grants.gov for the full announcement details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DOI Hurricane Sandy Project #NE033 Parkers River Yarmouth MA Replace Bridge and Restore Tidal Flow."
Which federal agency is associated with this announcement?
The agency listed is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), within the Department of the Interior.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F14AS00137.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice describes the intent to issue a single-source cooperative agreement, meaning it is informational rather than a competitive solicitation. The recipient has already been identified.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Ecological Restoration (MADER).
Why is the award being issued as a single-source agreement?
Based on the announcement, FWS identified MADER due to its specialized role and capacity to carry out ecological restoration and infrastructure resilience work in Massachusetts.
What type of funding is being offered?
The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
What is the funding instrument for this award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How much funding is expected to be awarded?
The estimated total funding amount is $3,346,200.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $3,346,200, indicating the expectation of a single award at that exact amount.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is noted in the information provided.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.677, listed as Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities.
What is the broader program purpose behind this project?
The project is part of the Department of the Interior's Hurricane Sandy disaster relief effort, intended to help Sandy-impacted areas restore environmental resources and reduce future flood hazards through coordinated work with local communities.
What law authorized the Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funding referenced here?
The work is authorized under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2).
Where will the project take place?
The project is located in Yarmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, at the Massachusetts Route 28 crossing over the Parkers River, and also includes work between Seine Pond and Long Pond.
What infrastructure is being addressed at the Parkers River crossing?
The project centers on replacing an existing bridge at the Massachusetts Route 28 crossing over the Parkers River.
What problem does the current bridge create?
The bridge is described as deteriorated and undersized, with an 18-foot-wide span that restricts tidal flow and creates ecological and public safety concerns.
What is the main goal of replacing the bridge?
The goal is to install a properly sized bridge span to remove a major tidal restriction and re-establish more natural tidal exchange between the river and surrounding estuarine areas.
What ecological benefits are expected from restoring tidal flow?
The announcement anticipates healthier estuarine habitats, improved overall water quality, and substantially enhanced fish passage by restoring a more natural tidal connection.
How does the project relate to fish passage?
The project is expected to improve fish passage by removing or reducing barriers created by an undersized crossing and by renovating additional underperforming fish passage structures elsewhere in the system.
What additional fish passage work is included besides the bridge replacement?
The award includes renovation of two underperforming fish passage structures located between Seine Pond and Long Pond.
Are engineering details provided for the fish passage renovations?
No. The information provided does not include engineering specifics, but it states that the intent is to improve structures that are not currently functioning as needed for fish movement.
How is flood risk reduction addressed in this project?
The project is designed to reduce flood risk during future coastal storms by lowering the chance of catastrophic bridge or roadway failure and allowing storm surge waters and sediment to pass more safely through a larger, better-designed bridge opening.
How does the project aim to improve public safety?
By improving the robustness of the transportation corridor at the crossing and reducing the potential for sudden, uncontrolled releases that could damage infrastructure and properties upstream and downstream during extreme events.
What long-term coastal resilience outcomes are described?
The project is framed as helping restore ecosystem function by enabling a tidal creek system to develop in dynamic equilibrium with changing coastal hydrology, supporting habitat resiliency over time.
What habitat changes are anticipated after restoring tidal exchange?
The announcement anticipates improved conditions for subtidal habitats and the recovery of intertidal salt marsh vegetation landward of the former restriction.
Does the eligibility field mean anyone could apply?
Although the eligibility field is shown as "unrestricted," the narrative indicates the agreement is intended as a single-source award specifically for MADER and was not designed as an open competition in practice.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posting and creation date shown is April 4, 2014.
What was the closing date for this notice?
The original and current closing date is May 16, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 30, 2014.
Where can someone find the full announcement details?
The notice points to Grants.gov for the full announcement details.
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions?
The contact listed is Arnold Zinan.
How can Arnold Zinan be reached?
Phone: 413-253-8528. Email: arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
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