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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 #MB32 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Assess Tidal Marsh Communities Northeastern USA" 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 19, 2014 and posted on Mar 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 18, 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 $569,346.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $569,346.00 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 #MB32, titled "Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Assess Tidal Marsh Communities Northeastern USA" (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00123), was a Fish and Wildlife Service grant announcement tied to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funding under Public Law 113-02. The notice was essentially informational: it announced the federal governments intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement award to the University of Maine in Orono, meaning the agency had already identified the recipient and was not running a competitive open call in practice, even though the listing shows eligibility as "unrestricted." The overall goal was to quickly document and understand Hurricane Sandy's impacts on Atlantic Coast tidal marsh ecosystems in the Northeastern United States, with a specific emphasis on marsh bird communities and marsh vegetation, so that near-term recovery actions and longer-term conservation priorities could be better targeted.
The purpose of the project was to generate post-storm field data that could guide decisions about where immediate interventions would have the greatest payoff for ecosystem function and resilience. The announcement frames this in terms of improving "coupled human natural systems," reflecting the idea that tidal marshes protect coastal communities while also sustaining wildlife habitat, and that post-disaster recovery planning should account for both ecological condition and the benefits marshes provide to people. By assessing storm impacts and marsh condition, the work was intended to support smarter restoration investments and help agencies and partners develop conservation priorities and institutional strategies that increase resilience to future storms and sea-level rise.
The funded work focused on two main sets of activities. First, the award supported surveys of tidal marsh birds and vegetation across a network of sites along the U.S. Atlantic Coast. These surveys were designed to build on existing monitoring efforts so that comparisons could be made between pre-storm and post-storm conditions. The project specifically called for data collection at (a) sites previously sampled by the Saltmarsh Habitat and Research Program during the summers of 2011 through 2013, providing a baseline just before Hurricane Sandy; (b) selected National Wildlife Refuge units and refuge complexes that were part of the Salt Marsh Integrity Assessment (SMI), linking the work to an established framework for evaluating marsh condition; and (c) additional Department of the Interior locations where Hurricane Sandy restoration actions would be implemented, so that the project could help quantify short-term ecosystem resilience and gauge the effectiveness of restoration measures soon after implementation.
Second, the award supported demographic monitoring of several marsh-dependent bird species that had already been marked in earlier studies, enabling researchers to estimate post-storm reproduction and adult survival. The target species listed were Nelson's Sparrow, Saltmarsh Sparrow, Seaside Sparrow, Clapper Rail, and Willet, with monitoring spanning populations from New Jersey to Maine. This component matters because population-level impacts of major storms often show up not only as immediate habitat damage but also through changes in nesting success, fledging rates, and adult survivorship in subsequent seasons. Using previously marked individuals allows for stronger inference about survival and reproduction than simple counts alone, helping separate true demographic changes from normal variation in detectability.
Administratively, the opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding, with the funding instrument identified as a cooperative agreement, implying substantial federal involvement or collaboration during project execution (for example, coordination with refuge staff, shared protocols, or joint planning tied to restoration activities). The program was associated with CFDA 15.677, "Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities FWS." The total estimated funding, as well as the award floor and ceiling, were all listed as $569,346, indicating a single award at a fixed amount. No cost sharing or matching requirement was expected. The posting date and creation date were March 19, 2014, with a closing date of April 18, 2014, and the notice archived on April 21, 2014. A grants.gov link was provided for reference, and the contact listed for access issues was Arnold Zinan of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (413-253-8528, arnoldzinan@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is DOI Project #MB32 (F14AS00123)?
DOI Project #MB32 is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant announcement titled "Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Assess Tidal Marsh Communities Northeastern USA." It is associated with Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00123 and was tied to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funding under Public Law 113-02.
What was the main goal of this project?
The project aimed to quickly document and understand Hurricane Sandy's impacts on Atlantic Coast tidal marsh ecosystems in the Northeastern United States. It emphasized marsh bird communities and marsh vegetation so that near-term recovery actions and longer-term conservation priorities could be better targeted.
Why did the project focus on tidal marshes after Hurricane Sandy?
The purpose was to generate post-storm field data that could guide decisions about where immediate interventions would have the greatest payoff for ecosystem function and resilience. The announcement also framed tidal marsh recovery as part of improving "coupled human natural systems," recognizing that marshes protect coastal communities while supporting wildlife habitat.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice was essentially informational and announced the federal government's intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement award to the University of Maine in Orono. Even though eligibility appeared as "unrestricted" in the listing, the agency had already identified the recipient and was not running a competitive open call in practice.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The announced recipient was the University of Maine in Orono under a single-source cooperative agreement.
What type of federal funding was this categorized as?
The opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding, and the funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the funding instrument was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial federal involvement during the project. In this context, that could include coordination with refuge staff, shared protocols, or joint planning connected to Hurricane Sandy restoration activities.
Which program or CFDA was associated with this opportunity?
The project was associated with CFDA 15.677, "Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities FWS."
How much funding was available?
The total estimated funding, as well as the award floor and ceiling, were all listed as $569,346. This indicates a single award at a fixed amount.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was expected.
What were the main activities funded under this project?
The funded work focused on two main areas: (1) surveys of tidal marsh birds and vegetation across a network of sites along the U.S. Atlantic Coast, and (2) demographic monitoring of several marsh-dependent bird species that had already been marked in earlier studies to estimate post-storm reproduction and adult survival.
What did the bird and vegetation surveys involve?
The surveys were designed to build on existing monitoring so comparisons could be made between pre-storm and post-storm conditions. Data collection was planned for: sites previously sampled by the Saltmarsh Habitat and Research Program (2011-2013), selected National Wildlife Refuge units and refuge complexes included in the Salt Marsh Integrity Assessment (SMI), and additional Department of the Interior locations where Hurricane Sandy restoration actions would be implemented.
Why did the project build on earlier monitoring efforts?
By leveraging pre-storm baselines from 2011 through 2013 and established assessment frameworks like the Salt Marsh Integrity Assessment, the project could support stronger comparisons of pre- and post-storm conditions and better quantify short-term resilience and restoration effectiveness.
What species were included in the demographic monitoring?
The target species listed were Nelson's Sparrow, Saltmarsh Sparrow, Seaside Sparrow, Clapper Rail, and Willet.
What was the geographic range for the demographic monitoring?
Monitoring was described as spanning populations from New Jersey to Maine.
Why include demographic monitoring in addition to surveys?
The announcement emphasized that storm impacts can appear not only as immediate habitat damage but also through changes in nesting success, fledging rates, and adult survivorship in subsequent seasons. Tracking reproduction and survival helps detect population-level impacts that simple counts may miss.
Why use previously marked birds for the demographic work?
Using previously marked individuals enables stronger inference about survival and reproduction than counts alone. It helps distinguish true demographic change from normal variation in detectability.
How were National Wildlife Refuges involved?
Selected National Wildlife Refuge units and refuge complexes that were part of the Salt Marsh Integrity Assessment were included as survey locations, linking post-storm monitoring to an established framework for evaluating marsh condition.
How was the project intended to support restoration decisions?
By assessing storm impacts and marsh condition, the project was intended to support smarter restoration investments, help target near-term recovery actions, and help agencies and partners develop longer-term conservation priorities and institutional strategies to increase resilience to future storms and sea-level rise.
What were the key dates for this grant notice?
The posting date and creation date were March 19, 2014. The closing date was April 18, 2014. The notice was archived on April 21, 2014.
Where could applicants or the public find the official listing?
A grants.gov link was provided in the notice for reference.
Who was the listed contact for access issues?
The contact listed for access issues was Arnold Zinan of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable at 413-253-8528 or arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
Did the eligibility listing reflect how the award was actually handled?
Not exactly. While the listing showed eligibility as "unrestricted," the notice stated the intent to make a single-source award to a specific institution, meaning it was not operating as an open competition.
What did the "single award" structure imply for the budget floor and ceiling?
Because the notice described a single award at a fixed amount, the award floor and ceiling were both listed as $569,346, matching the total estimated funding.
How did the project connect to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funding?
The award was tied to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funding authorized under Public Law 113-02 and administered through an FWS disaster relief activities program (CFDA 15.677).
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