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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 #NE010 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Restore Round Hill Salt Marsh, Dartmouth 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 10, 2014 and posted on Apr 10, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 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 $2,070,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,070,000.00 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 #NE010 is a Hurricane Sandy disaster relief grant opportunity published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support a single, pre-identified restoration project in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The notice is essentially informational rather than competitive: it announces the intent to issue one single-source cooperative agreement to the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Ecological Restoration (MADER), because MADER is considered uniquely qualified to carry out the work. The opportunity was posted on April 10, 2014, with a closing date of May 30, 2014, and it was archived on June 1, 2014.
The core purpose of the award is to restore about 11.6 acres of salt marsh and the connected tidal creek network at the Round Hill Salt Marsh area. The planned work focuses on fixing long-standing physical barriers that have disrupted the marsh. Specifically, it involves removing historic wetland fill that altered marsh elevations and hydrology, and replacing an undersized, non-functioning culvert on Ray Peck Drive. By correcting these constraints, the project aims to reestablish natural tidal flow, restore appropriate site elevations, and create the conditions needed for native estuarine and intertidal salt marsh vegetation to return and persist.
A major driver of the project is flood hazard reduction and coastal resiliency in areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The award is framed as part of a broader set of collaboratively developed, high-priority Sandy recovery projects intended to restore environmental resources while also reducing flooding risks through coordination with local communities and partners. In practical terms, restoring tidal exchange and marsh function is expected to strengthen the site’s ability to absorb and store floodwaters, move sediment naturally, and buffer nearby infrastructure from storm impacts. The project is also expected to improve resiliency beyond the immediate 11.6-acre footprint by benefiting an adjacent roughly 70-acre tidal marsh system through improved hydrologic connectivity and marsh processes.
The anticipated environmental outcomes go beyond vegetation recovery. With restored tidal exchange, the project is expected to improve water quality, enhance fish passage, and promote recovery of both subtidal habitats and intertidal marsh areas that were historically filled. The design intent is to rebuild a tidal creek system that can evolve in dynamic equilibrium with the local tidal regime and anticipated changes in coastal hydrology over time. That future-oriented approach is meant to support long-term habitat resiliency, helping fish and wildlife habitats better withstand future storms and shifting coastal conditions rather than degrading again after the initial construction work.
Funding for this project comes from the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), and the project had already been vetted and approved by the Department of the Interior prior to this announcement. The stated selection rationale emphasizes return on investment: prioritizing projects that leverage existing science and regional resiliency planning tools, and that align with broader federal goals such as restoring and rebuilding national wildlife refuges and other federal public assets, while increasing the resilience of coastal habitats and infrastructure to reduce damage from future storm events.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument, with no cost-share or matching requirement. The total estimated funding is $2,070,000, and both the award floor and ceiling are also listed as $2,070,000, reflecting the single-award, fixed-amount nature of the planned assistance. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities). Although the eligibility field is shown as “unrestricted,” the narrative makes clear this is a single-source award intended for MADER only, and the public posting functions mainly as formal notice.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Arnold Zinan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (413-253-8528, arnoldzinan@fws.gov), and the general listing is available through Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00152.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DOI Project #NE010 (Round Hill Salt Marsh Restoration)
What is DOI Project #NE010?
DOI Project #NE010 is a Hurricane Sandy disaster relief grant opportunity published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It supports a single, pre-identified restoration project at the Round Hill Salt Marsh area in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is essentially informational rather than competitive. It announces USFWS's intent to issue a single-source cooperative agreement to one pre-identified recipient because that entity is considered uniquely qualified to perform the work.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The award is intended for the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of Ecological Restoration (MADER). The announcement states that MADER is considered uniquely qualified to carry out the project.
If eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," can other organizations apply?
Although the eligibility field is shown as "unrestricted," the narrative makes clear the opportunity is a single-source award intended for MADER only. The public posting primarily functions as formal notice of intent.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument.
What is the purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to restore approximately 11.6 acres of salt marsh and the connected tidal creek network at the Round Hill Salt Marsh area. The work is designed to correct long-standing physical barriers that have disrupted marsh elevations and hydrology.
Where will the project take place?
The project is located at the Round Hill Salt Marsh area in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
How many acres are planned for direct restoration?
The project is intended to restore about 11.6 acres of salt marsh and an associated tidal creek network.
Does the project have benefits beyond the immediate restoration footprint?
Yes. In addition to the 11.6-acre restoration area, the project is expected to improve resiliency and marsh processes in an adjacent roughly 70-acre tidal marsh system by improving hydrologic connectivity and related marsh functions.
What specific problems is the project trying to fix?
The project targets long-standing physical constraints that have disrupted the marsh, including historic wetland fill that altered site elevations and hydrology, and an undersized, non-functioning culvert on Ray Peck Drive that limits tidal exchange.
What activities are planned as part of the restoration work?
Planned work includes removing historic wetland fill (to correct marsh elevations and hydrology) and replacing an undersized, non-functioning culvert on Ray Peck Drive to reestablish natural tidal flow.
Why is replacing the culvert on Ray Peck Drive important?
The culvert is described as undersized and non-functioning. Replacing it is intended to restore tidal exchange and improve the tidal creek network so the marsh can function more naturally.
What are the expected ecological outcomes of the project?
Expected outcomes include reestablishing natural tidal flow, restoring appropriate site elevations, and creating conditions for native estuarine and intertidal salt marsh vegetation to return and persist. The project is also expected to improve water quality, enhance fish passage, and promote recovery of subtidal habitats and intertidal marsh areas that were historically filled.
How does this project relate to Hurricane Sandy recovery?
The project is framed as part of high-priority Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts. A major driver is flood hazard reduction and coastal resiliency in areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy through restoration of environmental resources and coordination with local communities and partners.
How does salt marsh restoration reduce flooding and improve resiliency?
By restoring tidal exchange and marsh function, the project is expected to strengthen the site's ability to absorb and store floodwaters, move sediment naturally, and buffer nearby infrastructure from storm impacts.
Is the project designed with long-term coastal change in mind?
Yes. The design intent includes rebuilding a tidal creek system that can evolve in dynamic equilibrium with the local tidal regime and anticipated changes in coastal hydrology over time. The stated goal is long-term habitat resiliency rather than short-lived improvements.
What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding is $2,070,000.
Why are the award floor and ceiling the same amount?
The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $2,070,000, reflecting that this is a single-award opportunity with a fixed planned assistance amount.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-share or matching requirement.
What is the funding source for this project?
Funding comes from the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2).
Has the project already been reviewed or approved by the Department of the Interior?
Yes. The description states the project had already been vetted and approved by the Department of the Interior prior to the announcement.
What selection rationale is described for the project?
The stated selection rationale emphasizes return on investment. It prioritizes projects that leverage existing science and regional resiliency planning tools, align with broader federal goals (including restoring and rebuilding national wildlife refuges and other federal public assets), and increase resilience of coastal habitats and infrastructure to reduce damage from future storm events.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities).
What are the key dates for the opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on April 10, 2014, with a closing date of May 30, 2014. It was archived on June 1, 2014.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on June 1, 2014, and it had a closing date of May 30, 2014.
Where can the official listing be found?
The general listing is available through Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00152.
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions?
The listed contact is Arnold Zinan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 413-253-8528. Email: arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
What is meant by "single-source" in this announcement?
In this context, "single-source" means USFWS intends to make the award to one specific, pre-identified recipient (MADER) rather than selecting among multiple applicants.
What makes MADER "uniquely qualified" according to the notice?
The announcement states that MADER is considered uniquely qualified to carry out the work, which is the stated justification for issuing a single-source cooperative agreement.
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