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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 #, NE009 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Removal of the Whittenton Dam and West Britannia Dam on the Mill River, MA" 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 Apr 16, 2014 and posted on Apr 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 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 $650,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $650,000.00 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 # NE009 is a Hurricane Sandy disaster relief grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to support the removal of two dams, the Whittenton Dam and the West Britannia Dam, on the Mill River in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, and it was set up as a single-source financial assistance award specifically intended for the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Ecological Restoration (MADER). Even though the listing shows eligibility as "unrestricted," the narrative makes clear that this particular announcement functioned primarily as a public notice that DOI intended to make one targeted award rather than run a competitive process.
The core purpose of the project is resiliency and ecological restoration: restoring river connectivity, improving fish passage, enhancing water quality, and reducing flood risk to both public and private infrastructure during future storm events. By removing these aging barriers, the project aims to reconnect river habitat, allow migratory fish and other aquatic organisms to move more freely, and improve overall river function. At the same time, dam removal is framed as a flood-hazard mitigation measure, since eliminating the dams reduces the risk of sudden structural failure and can improve how the river and its floodplain handle high-flow events. In practical terms, the expected benefits include better flood resiliency, restored ecosystem processes, expanded fish and wildlife habitat, reduced potential flood damage, and improved public safety tied to removing the possibility of a catastrophic dam failure.
The funding is designed to be blended with other resources rather than stand alone. For the Whittenton Dam, the award funding would be combined with other existing funds to complete floodplain actions that follow dam removal, meaning work such as floodplain grading, stabilization, revegetation, and other measures that help the river and surrounding lands adjust to the new, free-flowing condition. For the West Britannia Dam, the award would be combined with other funding sources to cover a broader sequence of tasks, including engineering design, environmental compliance and permitting, actual dam removal, and subsequent river channel and floodplain restoration. This indicates the project was envisioned as a coordinated package of planning, regulatory compliance, construction, and post-removal restoration rather than only demolition.
This opportunity sits within a broader Hurricane Sandy recovery strategy aimed at rebuilding and strengthening natural and community defenses against extreme storms. The announcement emphasizes that the award supports collaboratively developed priority projects in Sandy-impacted areas that restore environmental resources while also reducing flood hazards, with a strong expectation of coordination with local communities and partner entities. The selection rationale described in the notice focuses on return on investment: prioritizing projects that leverage existing science and regional planning tools for resiliency, and that align with larger goals such as restoring and rebuilding national wildlife refuges and other federal public assets, increasing the resilience of coastal habitat and infrastructure, and minimizing damage from future storms.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00162 under CFDA 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities). The total funding amount is listed as $650,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $650,000, reflecting the single expected award and fixed award size. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated. The opportunity was posted and created on April 16, 2014, had an original and current closing date of May 18, 2014, and was archived on May 22, 2014. The appropriation source is the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), and the notice notes the project had already been vetted and approved for funding by the Department of the Interior, reinforcing that the listing was largely a formal notification rather than an open competition.
For access and administrative questions, the announcement directs users to Grants.gov for the full source listing and provides a federal contact: Arnold Zinan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 413-253-8528, email arnoldzinan@fws.gov).
FAQs: DOI Project # NE009 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief - Mill River Dam Removal)
What is DOI Project # NE009?
DOI Project # NE009 is a Hurricane Sandy disaster relief grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to support removal of two dams on the Mill River in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts: the Whittenton Dam and the West Britannia Dam.
Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), within the Department of the Interior (DOI).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00162.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.677, Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is the total funding amount available?
The total funding amount listed is $650,000.
Is there more than one award expected?
No. The listing reflects a single expected award. The award floor and award ceiling are both $650,000, indicating a fixed award size and one targeted award.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Based on the narrative provided, this announcement functioned primarily as a public notice of DOI's intent to make one targeted, single-source financial assistance award rather than run a competitive process.
Who is the intended recipient for this single-source award?
The single-source financial assistance award was specifically intended for the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Ecological Restoration (MADER).
The listing shows eligibility as "unrestricted." Does that mean anyone could apply?
Even though eligibility is shown as "unrestricted" in the listing, the narrative makes clear this particular announcement was intended as a notice of a single-source award to MADER, rather than an open, competitive opportunity.
Where will the funded work take place?
The project is on the Mill River in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, and specifically concerns the Whittenton Dam and the West Britannia Dam.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is focused on resiliency and ecological restoration by removing aging dams to restore river connectivity, improve fish passage, enhance water quality, and reduce flood risk to public and private infrastructure during future storm events.
How does dam removal improve resiliency and flood risk reduction?
Dam removal is framed as flood-hazard mitigation because eliminating the dams can reduce the risk of sudden structural failure and can improve how the river and its floodplain handle high-flow events during storms.
What ecological outcomes are expected from removing the dams?
Expected ecological benefits include restoring river connectivity and habitat, improving fish passage, allowing migratory fish and other aquatic organisms to move more freely, and improving overall river function.
What public safety benefits are expected?
The project is expected to improve public safety by removing the possibility of catastrophic dam failure and by reducing potential flood damage risks during major storm events.
What practical benefits are expected overall?
Benefits described include better flood resiliency, restored ecosystem processes, expanded fish and wildlife habitat, reduced potential flood damage, improved water quality, and improved public safety.
Does the $650,000 cover the entire project?
No. The funding is designed to be blended with other resources rather than stand alone, with the award combined with other existing funds or other funding sources to complete the full scope of work.
How will funds be used for the Whittenton Dam portion of the project?
For the Whittenton Dam, the award funding would be combined with other existing funds to complete floodplain actions that follow dam removal, such as floodplain grading, stabilization, revegetation, and related measures to help the river and surrounding lands adjust to a free-flowing condition.
How will funds be used for the West Britannia Dam portion of the project?
For the West Britannia Dam, the award would be combined with other funding sources to support a broader sequence of tasks including engineering design, environmental compliance and permitting, dam removal, and subsequent river channel and floodplain restoration.
Is the project limited to demolition of the dams?
No. The described scope indicates a coordinated package that includes planning and design, environmental compliance and permitting, construction (dam removal), and post-removal river channel and floodplain restoration.
How does this opportunity relate to Hurricane Sandy recovery?
This opportunity is part of a broader Hurricane Sandy recovery strategy focused on rebuilding and strengthening natural and community defenses against extreme storms, especially through projects that restore environmental resources while reducing flood hazards.
What selection priorities or rationale are described in the notice?
The notice describes a return-on-investment focus, prioritizing projects that leverage existing science and regional planning tools for resiliency and that align with larger goals such as increasing the resilience of habitat and infrastructure and minimizing damage from future storms.
Is coordination with local communities and partners expected?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes coordination with local communities and partner entities.
What is the appropriation source for this funding?
The appropriation source is the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2).
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided information.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 16, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 18, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was archived on May 22, 2014.
Does the notice indicate the project had already been approved?
Yes. The notice states the project had already been vetted and approved for funding by the Department of the Interior, reinforcing that the listing served largely as a formal notification.
Where can someone find the full source listing?
The announcement directs users to Grants.gov for the full source listing.
Who is the federal contact for access and administrative questions?
The federal contact listed is Arnold Zinan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact details are provided for the federal contact?
Arnold Zinan can be reached at 413-253-8528 or arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
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