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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 #NJ077 Hurricane Sandy Protect Gandys Beach Downe Township NJ" 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 Jun 4, 2014 and posted on Jun 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 4, 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 $720,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $720,000.00 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 funding opportunity titled "DOI Project #NJ077 Hurricane Sandy Protect Gandys Beach Downe Township NJ" is a Department of the Interior hurricane recovery grant announcement administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It was posted on June 4, 2014, and is presented as a single-source cooperative agreement intended specifically for The Nature Conservancy (TNC), New Jersey Operating Unit (listed under Arlington, Virginia). The notice makes clear that it is primarily for public notification rather than a competitive call for proposals, even though the listing shows "unrestricted" eligibility in the general fields. The opportunity is tied to Hurricane Sandy disaster recovery and coastal resilience objectives.
The core purpose of the project is to protect Gandys Beach in Downe Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey, along with nearby wetlands on the Delaware Bay, from continuing wave- and storm-driven erosion. Gandys Beach is described as an undeveloped stretch of shoreline that is already managed as a Nature Conservancy Preserve, and it supports a wide range of coastal and estuarine habitats. The announcement emphasizes that the Delaware Bay coastline has experienced long-term erosion that becomes especially severe during storm events, and that Hurricane Sandy accelerated shoreline loss and habitat degradation. TNC documented significant shoreline retreat at this site, estimated at roughly 130 meters since 1930, underscoring the chronic and compounding nature of the problem.
The ecological justification for the work is centered on the protection of high-value habitat mosaics that include open marsh, salt ponds, exposed mud flats, shrub-dominated areas, and shallow-water habitat. These areas function as breeding, feeding, and resting grounds for many migratory birds and other wildlife. In particular, the Delaware Bay shoreline is well known as a critical stopover for large spring migrations of shorebirds. The notice highlights species such as ruddy turnstones, semipalmated sandpipers, sanderlings, and especially the red knot (listed in the announcement as a federal candidate at the time), which depend on these coastal foraging areas during migration. Continued erosion is framed not only as a loss of shoreline but as a direct threat to the integrity of interconnected wetlands and the wildlife communities they support.
From a project design standpoint, the grant supports a shoreline stabilization approach intended to reduce future storm damage while maintaining ecological connectivity. Multiple shore protection options were evaluated, and the selected approach is described as the most cost-efficient and effective: construction of an approximately 3,000-foot breakwater paired with a "living shoreline" strategy. The stated goal of this design is to protect about one mile of sandy beach and marsh edge as well as roughly 337 acres of adjacent wetlands. The announcement notes that the breakwater and living shoreline combination is expected to reduce wave energy by about 40 percent, while still allowing water exchange and connectivity between Delaware Bay and the interior habitat areas, which is important for sustaining marsh and nearshore ecological functions.
In terms of policy and funding context, the award is authorized and funded under the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2). The project had already been vetted and approved for funding within the Department of the Interior, and selection criteria are described in terms of maximizing return on investment for resilience: using existing science and regional planning tools, coordinating with states, communities, and partners, and advancing broader goals of restoring and rebuilding affected federal public assets while increasing the capacity of coastal habitats and infrastructure to withstand future storms and reduce future damage.
Administratively, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00215) is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument, with one expected award. The total estimated funding is $720,000, with both the award floor and ceiling set at $720,000, indicating the project amount was predetermined. No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed. The CFDA number is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities). The original and current closing date was July 4, 2014, and the listing was archived on July 5, 2014. For access issues or questions, the notice provides a contact at FWS: Arnold Zinan (413-253-8528, arnoldzinan@fws.gov), and references Grants.gov as the source for the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "DOI Project #NJ077 Hurricane Sandy Protect Gandys Beach Downe Township NJ."
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
This is a Department of the Interior hurricane recovery grant announcement administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F14AS00215.
What type of award is this?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice indicates it is a single-source cooperative agreement intended specifically for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and is provided primarily for public notification rather than as a competitive call for proposals. The listing may show "unrestricted" eligibility in general fields, but the narrative states the intent is single-source.
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is The Nature Conservancy (TNC), New Jersey Operating Unit (listed under Arlington, Virginia).
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $720,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are $720,000, indicating the project amount was predetermined.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2014.
What is the closing date?
The original and current closing date was July 4, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing was archived on July 5, 2014.
What disaster recovery event is this opportunity tied to?
The project is tied to Hurricane Sandy disaster recovery and coastal resilience objectives.
What law authorizes and funds this award?
The award is authorized and funded under the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2).
Where will the project take place?
The project focuses on Gandys Beach in Downe Township, Cumberland County, New Jersey, and nearby wetlands along the Delaware Bay.
What problem is the project intended to address?
The project is intended to protect Gandys Beach and adjacent Delaware Bay wetlands from continuing wave- and storm-driven erosion. The information provided notes long-term erosion along the Delaware Bay coastline, with especially severe losses during storms, and states that Hurricane Sandy accelerated shoreline loss and habitat degradation.
How much shoreline retreat has been documented at the site?
The Nature Conservancy documented significant shoreline retreat at the site, estimated at roughly 130 meters since 1930.
Why is Gandys Beach considered important from an ecological standpoint?
Gandys Beach is described as an undeveloped shoreline managed as a Nature Conservancy Preserve that supports a mosaic of coastal and estuarine habitats. These habitats provide breeding, feeding, and resting grounds for migratory birds and other wildlife, and the Delaware Bay shoreline is described as a critical stopover area for large spring migrations of shorebirds.
Which habitat types are highlighted in the project description?
The notice highlights open marsh, salt ponds, exposed mud flats, shrub-dominated areas, and shallow-water habitat as high-value habitat mosaics in the project area.
Which wildlife species are specifically mentioned?
The notice mentions migratory shorebirds including ruddy turnstones, semipalmated sandpipers, sanderlings, and the red knot (listed in the announcement as a federal candidate at the time).
What is the main approach proposed for shoreline stabilization?
The selected approach is the construction of an approximately 3,000-foot breakwater paired with a "living shoreline" strategy. The notice states multiple options were evaluated and this approach was selected as the most cost-efficient and effective.
How much area is the project intended to protect?
The design is intended to protect about one mile of sandy beach and marsh edge and roughly 337 acres of adjacent wetlands.
How is the breakwater expected to affect wave energy?
The breakwater and living shoreline combination is expected to reduce wave energy by about 40 percent.
Will the design maintain water exchange and ecological connectivity?
Yes. The notice states the approach is intended to reduce wave energy while still allowing water exchange and connectivity between Delaware Bay and interior habitat areas, supporting marsh and nearshore ecological functions.
What broader selection and policy goals are described for Hurricane Sandy resilience funding?
The opportunity describes selection criteria in terms of maximizing return on investment for resilience, including using existing science and regional planning tools, coordinating with states, communities, and partners, restoring and rebuilding affected federal public assets, and increasing the capacity of coastal habitats and infrastructure to withstand future storms and reduce future damage.
Where can the full announcement be accessed?
The notice references Grants.gov as the source for the full announcement.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions?
The notice lists an FWS contact: Arnold Zinan, phone 413-253-8528, email arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
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