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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 #AC94A, Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief remove the Hughesville Dam on the Musconetcong River in Pohatcong Township, NJ" 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 Mar 27, 2014 and posted on Mar 27, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 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 $945,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $945,000.00 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 #AC94A is a Department of the Interior Hurricane Sandy disaster relief grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 5, to support a specific river restoration and resiliency project in northwestern New Jersey. The public notice was issued under Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00131 and, rather than being a competitive solicitation, it functioned as a notification that FWS intended to make one single-source financial assistance award. The funding instrument identified for this award is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the federal agency expected to have substantial involvement during project implementation compared with a more hands-off grant.
The project focus is the removal of the Hughesville Dam on the Musconetcong River in Pohatcong Township (Warren County) and Holland Township (Hunterdon County), NJ. The announcement emphasizes that this dam is the lowermost blockage on the Musconetcong River, so taking it out has outsized ecological value relative to barriers farther upstream. By removing this obstruction, the project is expected to reopen roughly one mile of spawning habitat for migratory (diadromous) fish, specifically alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus), blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis), and American eel (Anguilla rostrata). It is also designed to benefit resident fish species, including brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), by improving river function and habitat quality.
Beyond simply taking out the dam, the work described includes restoring about 1,000 feet of the Musconetcong River channel and adjacent areas. Portions of the restored corridor would be replanted with native trees and shrubs to rebuild riparian vegetation, stabilize banks, shade the river, and improve long-term habitat conditions. The plan also includes installing several instream habitat restoration structures at the project site, which typically means features such as rock vanes, woody material, or other engineered elements intended to improve flow diversity, create pools and refuges, and enhance spawning and rearing conditions. After initial establishment, the riparian zone would be allowed to naturally revegetate and progress through ecological succession, supporting a more self-sustaining river corridor over time.
The funding is tied directly to Hurricane Sandy recovery and resiliency authorities. The announcement cites authorization and appropriations from the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 and the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2). In practical terms, the project is framed as a resiliency investment: removing an aging barrier and restoring river processes can reduce vulnerability to future storm impacts by improving channel stability, reconnecting floodplain functions, and decreasing risks associated with dam failure or debris accumulation during extreme flow events. The notice also states that the project had already been vetted and approved for funding by the Department of the Interior, which is presented as the basis for using a sole-source approach.
The intended recipient is the Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA) in Asbury, New Jersey. Although the eligibility field is listed as “unrestricted†in the summary data, the narrative makes clear that the agency planned a single award to this particular organization and that the announcement was not meant to invite competing applications. There is no cost-share or matching requirement listed for applicants, and the opportunity anticipated only one award.
Key administrative details in the listing include an estimated total funding amount of $945,000, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $945,000, indicating a single fixed award size for the project. The CFDA number provided is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities). The opportunity was posted and created on March 27, 2014, with an original and current closing date of April 28, 2014, and an archive date of April 30, 2014. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact listed is Arnold Zinan at FWS (phone 413-253-8528; email arnoldzinan@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is DOI Project #AC94A?
DOI Project #AC94A is a Department of the Interior Hurricane Sandy disaster relief grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 5. It supports a specific river restoration and resiliency project in northwestern New Jersey focused on removing the Hughesville Dam and restoring parts of the Musconetcong River.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The public notice was issued under Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00131.
Was this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This notice was not a competitive solicitation. It functioned as a notification that FWS intended to make a single-source financial assistance award to one intended recipient.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient identified in the notice is the Musconetcong Watershed Association (MWA), located in Asbury, New Jersey.
If eligibility was listed as "unrestricted," could other organizations apply?
Even though the summary data lists eligibility as "unrestricted," the narrative indicates FWS planned a single award to the Musconetcong Watershed Association and did not intend to invite competing applications.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was anticipated under this opportunity.
What type of funding instrument was planned for the award?
The notice identifies the funding instrument as a Cooperative Agreement. This typically means the federal agency expected substantial involvement during project implementation, compared with a more hands-off grant.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $945,000.
Was there a funding range (floor/ceiling), or a fixed amount?
The award floor and ceiling were both set at $945,000, indicating a single fixed award size for the project.
Was a cost-share or match required?
No cost-share or matching requirement is listed for applicants in the information provided.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities).
What project work was funded?
The project focus is removal of the Hughesville Dam on the Musconetcong River and restoration of approximately 1,000 feet of river channel and adjacent areas. The work also includes replanting portions of the corridor with native trees and shrubs and installing several instream habitat restoration structures at the project site.
Where is the Hughesville Dam located?
The Hughesville Dam is on the Musconetcong River in Pohatcong Township (Warren County) and Holland Township (Hunterdon County), New Jersey.
Why was the Hughesville Dam prioritized for removal?
The notice emphasizes that the Hughesville Dam is the lowermost blockage on the Musconetcong River. Because it is the downstream-most barrier, removing it is described as having outsized ecological value compared with removing barriers farther upstream.
What ecological benefits are expected from dam removal?
By removing the obstruction, the project is expected to reopen roughly one mile of spawning habitat for migratory (diadromous) fish and also improve river function and habitat quality for resident fish species.
Which migratory fish species are specifically mentioned as beneficiaries?
The notice specifically names alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus), blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis), and American eel (Anguilla rostrata).
Which resident fish species is specifically mentioned?
Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) is specifically mentioned as a resident fish species expected to benefit.
What does "instream habitat restoration structures" mean in this context?
The notice describes these as engineered elements intended to improve flow diversity, create pools and refuges, and enhance spawning and rearing conditions. Examples referenced conceptually include features such as rock vanes and woody material.
What riparian restoration actions are included?
Portions of the restored corridor would be replanted with native trees and shrubs to rebuild riparian vegetation, stabilize banks, shade the river, and improve long-term habitat conditions. After initial establishment, the riparian zone would be allowed to naturally revegetate and progress through ecological succession.
How is this project tied to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief and resiliency?
The funding is tied directly to Hurricane Sandy recovery and resiliency authorities. The project is framed as a resiliency investment because removing an aging barrier and restoring river processes can reduce vulnerability to future storm impacts, including improving channel stability, reconnecting floodplain functions, and decreasing risks associated with dam failure or debris accumulation during extreme flow events.
What laws and appropriations are cited as the funding authority?
The notice cites the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 and the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2).
Why was a sole-source approach used?
The notice states the project had already been vetted and approved for funding by the Department of the Interior, which is presented as the basis for using a sole-source approach.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 27, 2014. The original and current closing date was April 28, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is April 30, 2014.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed is Arnold Zinan at FWS. Phone: 413-253-8528. Email: arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
Which federal office administered this opportunity?
This opportunity was administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 5, under the Department of the Interior.
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