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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 Project #37 Hurricane Sandy Restoring Coastal Marshes in New Jersey National Wildlife Refuges, Cape May NWR, Supawna" 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 Oct 1, 2014 and posted on Oct 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 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 $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,200,000.00 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:
DOI Project #37, titled "Hurricane Sandy Restoring Coastal Marshes in New Jersey National Wildlife Refuges, Cape May NWR, Supawna," is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding opportunity released as a notification that the Department of the Interior intends to issue a single-source cooperative agreement to the American Littoral Society. In other words, this was not a competitive grant round in practice; it publicly documents a planned award that had already been reviewed and approved within the Department of the Interior. The effort is tied directly to Hurricane Sandy recovery, with the broader goal of rebuilding and strengthening coastal natural systems that help reduce storm impacts and support wildlife.
The project focuses on restoring and improving brackish tidal wetlands in the Mud, Mill, and Baldridge Creek watersheds in Pennsville Township, Salem County, New Jersey, within the Delaware Bay estuary system. Brackish tidal marshes in this region are described as a critical habitat type because they support fish and wildlife, contribute to water quality, and provide natural protection by buffering shorelines and absorbing storm energy. A core theme of the opportunity is resilience: the work is designed to help these marsh systems function better under stressors like sea level rise and future coastal storms.
The work plan is laid out in two connected phases. The first phase is an in-depth assessment of existing site conditions to determine what restoration approaches are feasible and likely to succeed. This includes evaluating riparian habitat conditions, drainage patterns, hydrology and flows, sediment characteristics, wetland condition assessments, and topographic surveys paired with modeling. A key feasibility question is whether existing stone revetments can be removed and what the ecological and engineering implications would be for marsh enhancement and marsh creation across the targeted creeks and associated shoreline areas.
After the assessment work, the project is intended to move immediately into implementation steps that typically require detailed engineering and regulatory coordination. That second phase includes design and permitting, replacing stone revetments with living shorelines (nature-based shoreline stabilization techniques that use vegetation, natural materials, and habitat features), carrying out wetland habitat enhancements, and creating a tidal riverine wetland in Goose Pond. Collectively, these actions are meant to restore ecosystem function, expand or improve marsh habitat, and increase the ability of the watershed to adapt to changing water levels and storm-driven erosion and flooding.
The funding comes from the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), under CFDA 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities, FWS). The stated rationale for selecting and funding projects under this appropriation emphasized return on investment and the use of existing science and regional resiliency planning tools, along with collaboration among federal partners, states, local governments, communities, and on-the-ground organizations. This project specifically fits that intent by targeting a Hurricane Sandy disaster-affected coastal area and using restoration to protect and rebuild natural infrastructure associated with national wildlife refuges and other public assets.
Administratively, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00002) was categorized as discretionary and used a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which generally signals active involvement and coordination between the federal agency and the recipient during project execution. The posting date was October 1, 2014, with an original and current closing date of October 31, 2014, and an archive date of November 20, 2014. The opportunity anticipated one award with total estimated funding of $1,200,000, and both the award ceiling and floor were set at $1,200,000, reflecting the single-award, single-amount nature of the announcement. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated.
For reference and administrative follow-up, the announcement pointed readers to Grants.gov and provided an agency contact for access issues: Arnold Zinan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 413-253-8528, email arnoldzinan@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is DOI Project #37?
DOI Project #37 is titled "Hurricane Sandy Restoring Coastal Marshes in New Jersey National Wildlife Refuges, Cape May NWR, Supawna." It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding action tied to Hurricane Sandy recovery and focused on restoring coastal marsh systems to improve resilience and wildlife habitat.
2) Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement was a public notice that the Department of the Interior intended to issue a single-source cooperative agreement to the American Littoral Society. In practical terms, it was not a competitive grant round; it documented a planned award that had already been reviewed and approved within the Department of the Interior.
3) Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient was the American Littoral Society, identified in the notice as the single-source partner for the cooperative agreement.
4) Which federal agency released the opportunity?
The opportunity was released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), within the Department of the Interior.
5) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this announcement is F15AS00002.
6) What type of funding instrument is being used?
The announcement specifies a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates active involvement and coordination between the federal agency and the recipient during project execution.
7) How much funding was anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award totaling $1,200,000. The award ceiling and award floor were both set at $1,200,000, reflecting the single-award, single-amount structure.
8) How many awards were expected?
One award was anticipated.
9) Was cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided.
10) What is the source authority for the funding?
The funding comes from the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2).
11) What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The project is listed under CFDA 15.677, "Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities, FWS."
12) What is the overall purpose of the project?
The effort is tied directly to Hurricane Sandy recovery, with the broader goal of rebuilding and strengthening coastal natural systems that help reduce storm impacts and support fish and wildlife. A central theme is improving resilience to stressors such as sea level rise and future coastal storms.
13) Where will the work take place?
The work focuses on brackish tidal wetlands in the Mud, Mill, and Baldridge Creek watersheds in Pennsville Township, Salem County, New Jersey, within the Delaware Bay estuary system. The project is associated with New Jersey National Wildlife Refuges, including Cape May NWR and Supawna.
14) What habitat type is the focus of this restoration work?
The project targets brackish tidal marshes (brackish tidal wetlands), described as critical habitat in the region for supporting fish and wildlife, contributing to water quality, and providing natural shoreline protection by buffering storm energy.
15) Why are brackish tidal marshes emphasized in this project?
Based on the information provided, these marshes are considered critical because they support fish and wildlife, help maintain water quality, and function as natural infrastructure that buffers shorelines and absorbs storm energy, improving coastal resilience.
16) What are the main phases of the work plan?
The work plan is described in two connected phases: (1) an in-depth assessment to determine feasible and successful restoration approaches; and (2) implementation steps that include design, permitting, and construction/restoration actions.
17) What happens in Phase 1 (assessment)?
Phase 1 is an in-depth evaluation of existing site conditions to determine which restoration approaches are feasible and likely to succeed. It includes evaluating riparian habitat conditions, drainage patterns, hydrology and flows, sediment characteristics, wetland condition assessments, and topographic surveys paired with modeling.
18) What specific feasibility question is highlighted in the assessment phase?
A key feasibility question is whether existing stone revetments can be removed and what the ecological and engineering implications would be for marsh enhancement and marsh creation across the targeted creeks and associated shoreline areas.
19) What happens in Phase 2 (implementation)?
After assessment, the project is intended to move into implementation steps that typically require detailed engineering and regulatory coordination. These steps include design and permitting, replacing stone revetments with living shorelines, carrying out wetland habitat enhancements, and creating a tidal riverine wetland in Goose Pond.
20) What is meant by "living shorelines" in this project?
Living shorelines are described as nature-based shoreline stabilization techniques that use vegetation, natural materials, and habitat features. In this project, they are intended to replace stone revetments where feasible.
21) What is a stone revetment, and what is proposed regarding revetments?
The information provided refers to "existing stone revetments" along shoreline areas. The project includes evaluating whether they can be removed (Phase 1 feasibility) and, if feasible, replacing them with living shoreline approaches (Phase 2 implementation).
22) What specific new habitat feature is planned at Goose Pond?
The project includes creating a tidal riverine wetland in Goose Pond as part of the implementation phase.
23) How does the project address resilience and climate-related stressors?
The restoration is intended to help marsh systems function better under stressors such as sea level rise and future coastal storms, improving the watershed's ability to adapt to changing water levels and storm-driven erosion and flooding.
24) What outcomes is the project aiming for?
The actions are intended to restore ecosystem function, expand or improve marsh habitat, and increase the ability of the watershed to adapt to changing water levels and storm-driven erosion and flooding, while also supporting fish and wildlife and providing natural shoreline protection.
25) How does this project align with the stated rationale for funding under Public Law 113-2?
The rationale described for selecting and funding projects under this appropriation emphasized return on investment, use of existing science and regional resiliency planning tools, and collaboration among federal partners, states, local governments, communities, and on-the-ground organizations. This project fits that intent by targeting a Hurricane Sandy disaster-affected coastal area and using restoration to protect and rebuild natural infrastructure associated with national wildlife refuges and other public assets.
26) How was the opportunity categorized administratively?
It was categorized as discretionary and used a cooperative agreement instrument.
27) What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date was October 1, 2014. The original and current closing date was October 31, 2014. The archive date was November 20, 2014.
28) Where was the announcement posted or referenced for access?
The announcement pointed readers to Grants.gov for reference and administrative follow-up.
29) Who was the agency contact for access issues?
The agency contact listed for access issues was Arnold Zinan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
30) What contact details were provided for the agency point of contact?
Arnold Zinan, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; phone: 413-253-8528; email: arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
31) What geographic watershed areas are specifically named?
The Mud, Mill, and Baldridge Creek watersheds are specifically named as the focus areas within Pennsville Township, Salem County, New Jersey, in the Delaware Bay estuary system.
32) Does the provided information describe any required application steps for the public?
No public application steps are described in the provided information. The notice is presented as a single-source intended award to a named organization rather than an open, competitive process.
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