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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 Numbers 15 37 Hurricane Sandy Provide a quantitative assessment of American black duck food resources" 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 Oct 24, 2014 and posted on Oct 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 23, 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 $450,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $450,000.00 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:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00008) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding announcement for a single-source cooperative agreement to the University of Delaware (Newark, Delaware). It was essentially a public notice rather than a competitive call for proposals, because the award recipient and project scope had already been identified. The project was funded under the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2) as part of the Department of the Interior (DOI) Hurricane Sandy disaster relief activities (CFDA 15.677). The total planned award amount was $450,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $450,000, indicating one expected award at a fixed amount and no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
The core purpose of the project was to produce a quantitative assessment of food resources available to American black ducks (Anas rubripes) in coastal saltmarshes and associated impoundments that were targeted for restoration after Hurricane Sandy. The work focused on three affiliated National Wildlife Refuges in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region: Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (New Jersey), Cape May National Wildlife Refuge (New Jersey), and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge (Delaware). By measuring black duck food availability in these specific marsh and impoundment systems, the study aimed to support restoration planning and evaluate whether the funded restoration actions were likely to improve habitat conditions important for waterfowl, particularly during the wintering period.
The opportunity framed American black ducks as both a high-priority conservation species and an indicator of saltmarsh health. Because black ducks are sensitive to saltmarsh habitat quality and to changes in the availability of food and foraging habitat, the storm-driven alteration of marshes from Hurricane Sandy was viewed as a direct risk to the species long-term habitat needs and population stability. The announcement also tied habitat quality to broader resiliency outcomes, emphasizing that healthier saltmarsh systems can provide protective benefits with implications for human communities and property by buffering storm impacts and supporting coastal resilience.
A major justification for the project was the importance of the Sandy-impacted coastline as the primary wintering area for American black ducks. The announcement noted that the species has been identified as a Species of Greatest Conservation Need by 23 states across the Mississippi and Atlantic Flyways. It also cited the Atlantic Coast Joint Venture (ACJV) estimate that coastal systems from Connecticut to Virginia support 77 percent of the wintering black ducks in the Atlantic Flyway, underscoring why post-Sandy habitat assessment in this region was considered urgent and high value for conservation planning.
From a study-design standpoint, the project was intended to leverage existing information and create strong before-and-after comparisons. Across the three refuges, the work would enable comparisons of pre- and post-Hurricane Sandy data, establish pre-restoration baseline conditions, and in some locations assess early effects of saltmarsh restoration on black duck food availability. In other words, it was structured not only to document storm impacts, but also to generate practical metrics that could be used to judge whether restoration investments were improving conditions in the specific habitat types black ducks rely on.
The announcement also explained why the project qualified for Sandy relief funding: DOI had already vetted and approved the restoration projects being evaluated, and funding decisions were guided by return-on-investment criteria. Those criteria emphasized using existing science and regional planning tools for resiliency, coordinating with states, cities, communities, and partners, restoring and rebuilding national wildlife refuges and other federal assets, and increasing the ability of coastal habitat and infrastructure to withstand future storms while minimizing future damage. The administrative timeline in the posting shows it was published October 24, 2014, with a closing date of November 23, 2014, and it was archived December 11, 2014. A grants.gov link was provided for additional information, along with an FWS point of contact (Arnold Zinan, 413-253-8528, arnoldzinan@fws.gov) for access or technical issues related to the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00008?
Funding Opportunity Number (FON) F15AS00008 was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding announcement for a cooperative agreement related to Hurricane Sandy saltmarsh restoration support work focused on American black ducks.
Was this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement functioned primarily as a public notice rather than a competitive call for proposals. The award recipient and the project scope had already been identified, and the funding was structured as a single-source cooperative agreement.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The single-source cooperative agreement was intended for the University of Delaware, located in Newark, Delaware.
Which federal agency issued the announcement?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of award was planned?
The planned award mechanism was a single-source cooperative agreement.
What was the total planned award amount?
The total planned award amount was $450,000.
Was there an award ceiling and floor, and what did they indicate?
Yes. The award ceiling was $450,000 and the award floor was also $450,000. This indicated that one award was expected at a fixed amount.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What funding authority supported this project?
The project was funded under the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2) as part of the Department of the Interior (DOI) Hurricane Sandy disaster relief activities.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The announcement referenced CFDA 15.677.
What was the core purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to produce a quantitative assessment of food resources available to American black ducks (Anas rubripes) in coastal saltmarshes and associated impoundments that were targeted for restoration after Hurricane Sandy.
What species was the study focused on?
The project focused on the American black duck (Anas rubripes).
Why were American black ducks highlighted in the announcement?
The opportunity described American black ducks as both a high-priority conservation species and an indicator of saltmarsh health. Because the species is sensitive to saltmarsh habitat quality and to changes in food availability and foraging habitat, storm-driven marsh alteration from Hurricane Sandy was framed as a direct risk to long-term habitat needs and population stability.
How was the work connected to Hurricane Sandy recovery?
The project targeted saltmarshes and associated impoundments that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy and were being considered for, or targeted by, restoration efforts. The intent was to support restoration planning and help evaluate whether restoration actions were likely to improve habitat conditions important for waterfowl, especially during the wintering period.
Which National Wildlife Refuges were included in the project?
The work focused on three affiliated National Wildlife Refuges in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region: Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge (New Jersey), Cape May National Wildlife Refuge (New Jersey), and Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge (Delaware).
What habitats were being assessed?
The assessment focused on coastal saltmarshes and associated impoundments within the targeted refuge systems.
What did the announcement say the study results would be used for?
The study was intended to generate practical, quantitative metrics on black duck food availability to support restoration planning, establish baseline conditions before restoration, and evaluate whether restoration investments were improving conditions in the habitat types black ducks rely on.
How did the study design address pre- and post-storm comparisons?
The project was designed to leverage existing information and enable comparisons of pre- and post-Hurricane Sandy data. Across the three refuges, it was intended to establish pre-restoration baseline conditions and, in some locations, assess early effects of saltmarsh restoration on black duck food availability.
What broader resiliency outcomes were referenced in the announcement?
The announcement linked healthier saltmarsh systems to broader resiliency outcomes, noting that stronger, healthier marshes can buffer storm impacts and provide protective benefits with implications for human communities and property by supporting coastal resilience.
Why was the Sandy-impacted coastline described as especially important for the species?
The announcement emphasized that the Sandy-impacted coastline represents the primary wintering area for American black ducks. It cited an Atlantic Coast Joint Venture (ACJV) estimate that coastal systems from Connecticut to Virginia support 77 percent of the wintering black ducks in the Atlantic Flyway.
How did the announcement characterize the conservation priority of American black ducks?
It stated that the species has been identified as a Species of Greatest Conservation Need by 23 states across the Mississippi and Atlantic Flyways.
Why did this project qualify for Hurricane Sandy relief funding, according to the announcement?
The announcement indicated the project qualified because the Department of the Interior had already vetted and approved the restoration projects being evaluated, and funding decisions were guided by return-on-investment criteria tied to resiliency planning, coordination with partners, restoration and rebuilding of refuge and other federal assets, and improving the capacity of coastal habitat and infrastructure to withstand future storms while minimizing future damage.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting showed it was published on October 24, 2014, with a closing date of November 23, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The posting indicated it was archived on December 11, 2014.
Where could applicants or readers find additional information?
A Grants.gov link was provided in the announcement for additional information.
Who was the point of contact listed for this funding opportunity?
The FWS point of contact listed was Arnold Zinan. The phone number provided was 413-253-8528 and the email address provided was arnoldzinan@fws.gov. The contact was specifically noted for access or technical issues related to the full announcement.
What geographic area did the project cover?
The project covered coastal refuge sites in New Jersey and Delaware (Edwin B. Forsythe NWR and Cape May NWR in New Jersey, and Prime Hook NWR in Delaware), within the broader Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region context discussed in the announcement.
What time of year for black ducks was specifically emphasized in relation to habitat value?
The announcement emphasized habitat conditions important for waterfowl during the wintering period.
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