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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 #,EBF 37, Monitoring of nesting activities of federally threatened and state endangered beach nesting birds on Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge." 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 28, 2014 and posted on Oct 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 27, 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 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:
This funding opportunity, listed as DOI Project EBF 37, is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant announcement for a single-source cooperative agreement intended for the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey (CWF). The notice is primarily informational rather than competitive in nature, because the agency is publicly announcing its intent to issue one award to a specific organization. The project focus is straightforward: support intensive monitoring of beach-nesting bird populations on the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, with the work designed to track nesting activity and outcomes for species that are federally threatened and/or state endangered.
The project’s core work involves frequent, field-based monitoring of nesting activities for four focal species: the piping plover (Charadrius melodus), least tern (Sterna albifrons), black skimmer (Rynchops niger), and American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus). According to the announcement, CWF would conduct monitoring on a daily basis, at a minimum frequency of five days per week. In practical terms, this type of monitoring generally supports refuge management by documenting nest locations, timing of breeding, nest success or failure, and potential threats or disturbances, all of which can inform protective actions on the beach and guide ongoing conservation decisions.
The award is tied to Hurricane Sandy recovery and resilience funding. The appropriation source is the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), and the announcement emphasizes that the project had already been vetted and approved within the Department of the Interior. The broader rationale for using Sandy disaster relief funds is framed around strengthening coastal resilience and reducing future storm impacts. Projects supported under this authority were prioritized based on return on investment, use of existing science and regional planning tools, and collaboration with states, local communities, and other partners. The intended outcome is not only the restoration and rebuilding of damaged public assets (including national wildlife refuges), but also improving the capacity of coastal habitats and related infrastructure to better withstand future storms and minimize damage.
Administratively, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00009) was posted on October 28, 2014, with an original and current closing date of November 27, 2014, and an archive date of December 17, 2014. The program is categorized under CFDA 15.677, Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities. The total estimated funding is $150,000, and because both the award ceiling and floor are listed as $150,000, the expectation is a single award at that fixed amount. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated. Although the eligibility field is labeled “unrestricted,” the narrative makes clear that the action is a single-source award to CWF, meaning the announcement functions as a public notice of an intended recipient rather than an open competition where multiple applicants would be evaluated.
The notice also addresses pre-award costs, clarifying that expenses incurred before the award is formally approved are not automatically reimbursable. Reimbursement for pre-award activities would only be possible if the award explicitly authorizes them, and the applicant would need to justify in its application that any pre-award work was necessary and reasonable to achieve the project’s objectives. For additional details or access issues, the listed USFWS contact is Arnold Zinan (413-253-8528, arnoldzinan@fws.gov), and the general listing references Grants.gov for the full announcement materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is DOI Project EBF 37?
DOI Project EBF 37 is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant notice describing an intended single-source cooperative agreement. The project supports intensive monitoring of beach-nesting bird populations at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. While it is presented as a grant announcement, the notice is primarily informational and states USFWS intends to make a single award to a specific organization. It is not structured as an open competition where multiple applicants are evaluated against each other.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The intended recipient is the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey (CWF).
What type of award is being issued?
The notice describes a single-source cooperative agreement. This indicates an assistance award where the agency expects to have involvement consistent with a cooperative agreement structure (as reflected in the notice), rather than a standard procurement contract.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to support frequent, field-based monitoring of beach-nesting birds on the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. The monitoring is designed to track nesting activity and outcomes for species that are federally threatened and/or state endangered.
Which bird species are specifically included in the monitoring work?
The notice identifies four focal species for monitoring:
- Piping plover (Charadrius melodus)
- Least tern (Sterna albifrons)
- Black skimmer (Rynchops niger)
- American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus)
How often will monitoring occur?
The monitoring is described as daily, with a minimum frequency of five days per week.
What kinds of information is the monitoring expected to document?
Based on the notice, this monitoring supports refuge management by documenting items such as nest locations, breeding timing, nest success or failure, and potential threats or disturbances, which can guide protective actions and conservation decisions on the beach.
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place on the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.
What is the funding source for this award?
The award is tied to Hurricane Sandy recovery and resilience funding under the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2).
Why are Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funds being used for this project?
The notice frames the use of Sandy disaster relief funds as supporting coastal resilience and reducing future storm impacts. It also describes broader goals such as restoring and rebuilding damaged public assets (including national wildlife refuges) and improving the ability of coastal habitats and related infrastructure to withstand future storms and minimize damage.
Has the project already been reviewed within the Department of the Interior?
Yes. The notice states that the project had been vetted and approved within the Department of the Interior.
What factors were used to prioritize projects funded under this Hurricane Sandy authority?
The notice states that projects were prioritized based on return on investment, use of existing science and regional planning tools, and collaboration with states, local communities, and other partners.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice is F15AS00009.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.677, Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $150,000.
Is the award amount fixed?
Yes. The notice lists both the award ceiling and award floor as $150,000, indicating an expectation of one award at that set amount.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates a single award is expected (a one-time award to the specified recipient at the fixed amount).
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice.
The eligibility field says "unrestricted." Does that mean any organization can apply?
Although the eligibility field is labeled "unrestricted," the narrative states the agency is announcing its intent to issue one award to a specific organization (CWF). As described, the notice functions as a public notice of an intended recipient rather than an open solicitation inviting multiple competitive applications.
When was this opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on October 28, 2014.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is November 27, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is December 17, 2014.
Are pre-award costs allowed or reimbursable?
Pre-award costs are not automatically reimbursable. The notice explains that reimbursement for expenses incurred before the award is formally approved would only be possible if the award explicitly authorizes pre-award costs.
If pre-award costs are requested, what justification is needed?
The notice states the applicant would need to justify in its application that any pre-award work was necessary and reasonable to accomplish the project objectives, and pre-award reimbursement would still require explicit authorization in the award.
Where can someone find the full announcement materials?
The notice references Grants.gov for the full announcement materials.
Who is the USFWS contact for questions or access issues?
The listed USFWS contact is Arnold Zinan. Phone: 413-253-8528. Email: arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
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