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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 Westecunk Creek Quantitative assessment of fish spawning passage before and after the removal of an obstruction Edwin B. Forsythe National" 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 Nov 10, 2014 and posted on Nov 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 9, 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 $40,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 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:
The grant opportunity titled "DOI Project EBF 37 Westecunk Creek Quantitative assessment of fish spawning passage before and after the removal of an obstruction Edwin B. Forsythe National" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding announcement describing a planned single-source cooperative agreement to Ocean County College in Toms River, New Jersey. It is presented as a notification rather than a competitive call for proposals, meaning the agency had already identified the recipient and the project had already been reviewed and approved internally by the Department of the Interior. The overall purpose of the award sits within Hurricane Sandy recovery work, specifically supporting collaboratively developed priority projects in storm-impacted coastal areas that restore environmental resources and strengthen long-term resiliency.
The project itself focuses on Westecunk Creek, a coastal stream connected to Barnegat Bay, which is described as an estuary of national significance. Westecunk Creek provides important upstream habitat used for spawning, nursery functions, and maturation by federal trust species, with the announcement highlighting anadromous river herring (alewife and blueback herring) and American eel (Anguilla rostrata). A key issue in the creek is the presence of an obstruction that limits fish passage. The lowest barrier on the creek was scheduled for removal in summer 2015, and the central goal of this grant is to generate a quantitative, before-and-after assessment of fish spawning passage associated with removing that barrier. In practical terms, Ocean County College would conduct biological monitoring prior to restoration and then repeat comparable monitoring after removal to measure changes in fish presence and the ability of fish to move upstream.
A major value of the work is that it produces measurable feedback on whether the habitat restoration action (obstruction removal) actually improves access to spawning and rearing habitat for the target species. By documenting fish passage conditions before and after the intervention, the project aims to support evidence-based restoration by showing whether the barrier removal results in greater upstream movement and use of the system by anadromous fish. This kind of monitoring is positioned as an important accountability and learning tool for coastal habitat restoration, especially when the goal is to improve ecological function and resilience to future storms.
Funding for the award comes from the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), and the announcement notes that projects were prioritized based on return on investment, the use of existing science and regional planning tools, and collaboration with states, communities, and partners to restore and rebuild national wildlife refuges and other federal public assets. The emphasis is not only on ecological restoration, but also on increasing the ability of coastal habitats and supporting infrastructure to withstand future storms and reduce damage.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement, with an expected single award. The total estimated funding is $40,000, and both the award floor and ceiling are also $40,000, indicating a fixed award amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted November 10, 2014, with a closing date of December 9, 2014, and it was archived December 24, 2014. It is associated with CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.677, "Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities FWS." Although the eligibility field is described as unrestricted, the narrative makes clear this is a single-source award intended specifically for Ocean County College. For additional details, the announcement points to Grants.gov and provides a Fish and Wildlife Service contact (Arnold Zinan, 413-253-8528, arnoldzinan@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The funding announcement is titled "DOI Project EBF 37 Westecunk Creek Quantitative assessment of fish spawning passage before and after the removal of an obstruction Edwin B. Forsythe National."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), within the Department of the Interior.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement is presented as a notification of a planned single-source cooperative agreement rather than a competitive call for proposals. The recipient had already been identified, and the project had already been reviewed and approved internally by the Department of the Interior.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The planned single-source cooperative agreement is intended for Ocean County College in Toms River, New Jersey.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core objective is to produce a quantitative before-and-after assessment of fish spawning passage in Westecunk Creek associated with removal of the lowest barrier/obstruction on the creek.
Where will the project take place?
The work centers on Westecunk Creek, a coastal stream connected to Barnegat Bay in New Jersey. Barnegat Bay is described in the announcement as an estuary of national significance.
Why is Westecunk Creek important in this announcement?
Westecunk Creek is described as providing important upstream habitat used for spawning, nursery functions, and maturation by federal trust species. The project is framed around improving access to that habitat by addressing a fish passage obstruction.
Which species are highlighted as benefiting from improved fish passage?
The announcement specifically highlights anadromous river herring (alewife and blueback herring) and American eel (Anguilla rostrata).
What is the obstruction and what is happening to it?
The creek contains an obstruction that limits fish passage. The announcement states that the lowest barrier on the creek was scheduled for removal in summer 2015, and the grant focuses on measuring fish passage conditions before and after that removal.
What activities would Ocean County College perform under this award?
Ocean County College would conduct biological monitoring prior to restoration and then repeat comparable monitoring after the obstruction is removed, in order to measure changes in fish presence and upstream movement.
What does "quantitative before-and-after assessment" mean in this context?
It means the project will collect measurable data on fish spawning passage before the barrier is removed and then collect comparable measurable data after removal, allowing changes in fish presence and upstream access to be evaluated.
What is the intended value of the monitoring work?
The monitoring is positioned as a way to produce measurable feedback on whether the habitat restoration action (obstruction removal) improves access to spawning and rearing habitat for target species, supporting evidence-based restoration and accountability.
How does this award relate to Hurricane Sandy recovery?
The overall purpose of the award sits within Hurricane Sandy recovery work and supports collaboratively developed priority projects in storm-impacted coastal areas that restore environmental resources and strengthen long-term resiliency.
What is the source of funding for this grant?
Funding comes from the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2).
What type of award instrument is anticipated?
The announcement describes the funding as discretionary and indicates the anticipated instrument is a cooperative agreement.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expected single award.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding amount is $40,000. The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $40,000, indicating a fixed award amount.
Is there any cost-sharing or match requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.677, "Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities FWS."
What were the key dates for this announcement?
The opportunity was posted on November 10, 2014, had a closing date of December 9, 2014, and was archived on December 24, 2014.
The eligibility says "unrestricted." Does that mean anyone can apply?
Although the eligibility field is described as unrestricted, the narrative makes clear this is a single-source action intended specifically for Ocean County College rather than an open, competitive opportunity.
How were projects prioritized under this Hurricane Sandy funding?
The announcement notes projects were prioritized based on return on investment, the use of existing science and regional planning tools, and collaboration with states, communities, and partners to restore and rebuild national wildlife refuges and other federal public assets.
What broader outcomes does the announcement emphasize beyond ecological benefits?
In addition to ecological restoration, the announcement emphasizes increasing the ability of coastal habitats and supporting infrastructure to withstand future storms and reduce damage.
Where can someone find additional official details about the announcement?
The announcement points to Grants.gov for additional details.
Who is the listed contact for questions?
The listed Fish and Wildlife Service contact is Arnold Zinan, phone 413-253-8528, email arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
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