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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 Restore the Wreck Pond Inlet and Dune Monmouth County, New Jersey." 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 May 5, 2014 and posted on May 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 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 $1,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,700,000.00 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 Hurricane Sandy disaster relief grant opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to fund a specific coastal restoration and resilience project in Monmouth County, New Jersey. The notice is essentially a public posting for transparency, because it is structured as a single-source cooperative agreement intended for one organization: the American Littoral Society, based in Highlands, New Jersey. In other words, it is not a competitive open call in practice, even though the listing may appear broadly eligible on paper; the agency is announcing its intent to make one targeted award that had already been reviewed and approved within the Department of the Interior.
The project focus is the restoration of the Wreck Pond Inlet and adjacent dune system in and around Sea Girt and Spring Lake, specifically within the Boroughs of Sea Girt and Spring Lake. A central element of the proposed work is to build a bypass box culvert (or a comparable type of engineered connection) linking the Wreck Pond emergency spillway to the Atlantic Ocean. That connection is designed to re-establish and improve fish passage for migratory species that historically rely on access between marine waters and upstream freshwater spawning habitat. The notice names alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus), blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis), and American eel (Anguilla rostrata) as key beneficiary species. The design emphasis is on providing reliable passage during the spring and fall migration windows, when these species move into Wreck Pond and upstream areas.
Beyond fish passage, the grant is framed as a broader coastal resilience investment following Hurricane Sandy. By restoring the inlet and dune features and improving the hydraulic connection, the project aims to deliver multiple benefits at once: reopening access to important spawning habitat for anadromous fish, improving coastal storm protection for nearby communities by strengthening natural and engineered coastal features, and improving tidal circulation within Wreck Pond. Better circulation can translate into water quality and ecological benefits, and it can also support the long-term stability and function of the inlet system, which matters for both habitat and flood/storm dynamics.
Funding for the award comes from the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), which provided dedicated resources to help federal and partner assets recover from Hurricane Sandy and to reduce future storm risk. The opportunity sits under CFDA 15.677, Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities (FWS). The notice explains that selection and funding priority were tied to getting the greatest return on investment by using existing science and regional planning tools for resilience, and by partnering with states, municipalities, communities, and other organizations in ways that support the larger Sandy recovery goals. Those goals include restoring and rebuilding national wildlife refuges and other federal public assets, and increasing the resilience of coastal habitat and infrastructure so they can better withstand future storms and reduce damage when storms occur.
Administratively, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00176) is listed as a discretionary program using a cooperative agreement, indicating FWS expected to have substantial involvement during implementation rather than issuing a hands-off grant. The total estimated funding is $1,700,000, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $1,700,000, reflecting the intent to make exactly one award at a fixed amount. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. The posting date was May 5, 2014, with a closing date of June 4, 2014, and an archive date of June 10, 2014. The public contact listed for access questions is Arnold Zinan at 413-253-8528 or arnoldzinan@fws.gov, and the general listing referenced grants.gov for the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DOI Project #AC94A (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief - FWS)
What is DOI Project #AC94A?
DOI Project #AC94A is a Hurricane Sandy disaster relief grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It is intended to fund a specific coastal restoration and resilience project in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Is this a competitive, open grant opportunity?
No. Although the listing may appear broadly eligible on paper, the notice is essentially a public transparency posting for a single-source cooperative agreement. FWS is announcing its intent to make one targeted award that had already been reviewed and approved within the Department of the Interior.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the American Littoral Society, based in Highlands, New Jersey.
What type of federal award is being used?
The opportunity is a discretionary program using a cooperative agreement. This indicates FWS expected to have substantial involvement during project implementation (as opposed to a more hands-off grant).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00176.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this funding?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.677, Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities (FWS).
Where will the project take place?
The project focuses on the restoration of the Wreck Pond Inlet and the adjacent dune system in and around Sea Girt and Spring Lake, within the Boroughs of Sea Girt and Spring Lake in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
What is the main restoration concept being funded?
A central element is construction of a bypass box culvert (or a comparable engineered connection) linking the Wreck Pond emergency spillway to the Atlantic Ocean. This connection is designed to re-establish and improve fish passage between marine waters and upstream freshwater habitat.
Why is fish passage a key part of this project?
The project is designed to restore access for migratory fish species that historically relied on movement between the ocean and upstream freshwater spawning habitat in Wreck Pond and upstream areas.
Which fish species are specifically identified as beneficiaries?
The notice identifies alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus), blueback herring (Alosa aestivalis), and American eel (Anguilla rostrata) as key beneficiary species.
When is the engineered connection expected to support fish movement?
The design emphasis is on providing reliable passage during spring and fall migration windows, when the identified species move into Wreck Pond and upstream areas.
How does this project relate to Hurricane Sandy recovery?
The grant is framed as a broader coastal resilience investment following Hurricane Sandy, intended to help restore and strengthen coastal systems and reduce future storm risk.
What resilience and community protection benefits are expected?
By restoring inlet and dune features and improving the hydraulic connection, the project aims to improve coastal storm protection for nearby communities by strengthening natural and engineered coastal features, while also supporting ecological restoration.
Are there water quality or ecological benefits beyond fish passage?
Yes. The notice indicates that improved tidal circulation within Wreck Pond can translate into water quality and ecological benefits, and may support the long-term stability and function of the inlet system.
What is the source of the funding for this award?
Funding comes from the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), which provided dedicated resources to help assets recover from Hurricane Sandy and to reduce future storm risk.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding is $1,700,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
Both the award floor and award ceiling are set at $1,700,000, reflecting the intent to make exactly one award at a fixed amount.
Will more than one award be made?
No. The notice reflects an intent to make exactly one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What factors influenced selection and funding priority for this project?
The notice states that selection and funding priority were tied to achieving the greatest return on investment by using existing science and regional planning tools for resilience, and by partnering with states, municipalities, communities, and other organizations in ways that support broader Sandy recovery goals.
What broader goals does this opportunity support?
The notice references Sandy recovery goals that include restoring and rebuilding national wildlife refuges and other federal public assets, and increasing the resilience of coastal habitat and infrastructure to better withstand future storms and reduce storm damage.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was May 5, 2014, and the closing date was June 4, 2014.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date was June 10, 2014.
Where was the full announcement referenced?
The listing referenced grants.gov for the full announcement.
Who is the public contact for access questions?
The public contact listed is Arnold Zinan. Phone: 413-253-8528. Email: arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
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