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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 #RIC65 Hurricance Sandy Restore saltmarsh health and resiliency within the Narrow River drainage in the towns of South Kingstown and Narragansett, Washington County, Rhode Island." 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 20, 2014 and posted on Jun 19, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 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 $1,855,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,855,000.00 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 #RIC65 (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00246) is a Hurricane Sandy disaster relief grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that supports a single, targeted cooperative agreement with the State of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council. The notice is essentially informational rather than a broad competitive solicitation: it announces the federal government intent to issue one single-source financial assistance award for a specific, pre-vetted restoration project in the Narrow River drainage, focused on the towns of South Kingstown and Narragansett in Washington County, Rhode Island. The overall purpose is to restore saltmarsh health and strengthen long-term coastal resiliency in an area affected by Hurricane Sandy and ongoing coastal stressors.
The project is structured in two connected phases that move from technical evaluation directly into on-the-ground implementation. The initial phase centers on a detailed assessment of existing site conditions to understand why the marsh system is degrading and what actions are most feasible. That assessment includes evaluating current saltmarsh habitat condition, mapping drainage patterns and hydrologic flows, characterizing sediments, conducting wetland assessments, and collecting bathymetric profiles and topographic survey data. The planning work also includes modeling to evaluate the feasibility of dredging a channel in the Lower Narrow River to improve estuarine conditions. A key feature of the approach is the “beneficial use” of dredged material: rather than treating dredge spoils as waste, the project intends to use suitable sediments to raise the elevation of saltmarsh surfaces that are increasingly threatened by sea level rise, helping marshes maintain the elevation they need to survive.
After the analysis confirms design constraints and feasibility, the work is intended to proceed immediately into engineering design, permitting, and dredging implementation. The core restoration mechanism is channel dredging, which is expected to address multiple, long-standing drivers of saltmarsh loss and estuarine decline. By deepening and re-establishing an effective channel, the project aims to improve tidal exchange and flushing between Pettaquamscutt Cove and surrounding areas. Better flushing is linked to improved water quality, which in turn reduces stress on saltmarsh vegetation and marsh ecological function. Dredging is also positioned as a way to reduce saltmarsh shoreline erosion tied to boating impacts by helping confine boat traffic to a defined channel and away from vulnerable marsh edges. In addition, the project targets excess sediment accumulation that has caused the river channel to braid, diverting flow toward marsh shorelines and accelerating marsh loss; removing those sediments is expected to restore more stable flow paths and reduce erosive pressures on marsh boundaries.
From a public benefits standpoint, the expected outcomes go beyond habitat improvement alone. The project is anticipated to increase flood capacity, restore ecosystem function, enhance water quality throughout the estuary, improve saltmarsh resiliency to sea level rise, and provide better fish and wildlife habitat. These outcomes align with the broader intent of the Hurricane Sandy supplemental program to rebuild and restore environmental resources and to strengthen the ability of coastal habitats and related infrastructure to withstand future storms while minimizing damage.
The funding source for the award is the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2). The opportunity reflects Department of the Interior priorities for investing in projects that offer a strong return on investment by leveraging existing science and regional resiliency planning tools and by coordinating with states, municipalities, communities, and partners. It is also described as having been previously reviewed and approved for funding by DOI, reinforcing that the announcement is not a typical open competition but a formal notification of an intended single recipient award for a specific project.
Key administrative details in the notice include that the assistance instrument is a cooperative agreement, the program is listed under CFDA 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities, FWS), and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The expected number of awards is one, with estimated total funding of $1,855,000 and a matching award ceiling and floor of $1,855,000, reflecting the single-project, single-recipient nature of the action. The posting date was June 19, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 18, 2014, and an archive date of July 31, 2014. A point of contact is provided for access issues: Arnold Zinan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (413-253-8528, arnoldzinan@fws.gov).
FAQs: DOI Project #RIC65 (F14AS00246) Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Grant
What is DOI Project #RIC65 (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00246)?
DOI Project #RIC65 (F14AS00246) is a Hurricane Sandy disaster relief grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The notice serves as an informational announcement of the federal government's intent to issue a single, targeted cooperative agreement for a specific restoration project.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice is not described as a broad competitive solicitation. It announces an intended single-source financial assistance award for one specific, pre-vetted project.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the State of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The expected number of awards is one.
What type of financial assistance instrument will be used?
The assistance instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA program listing for this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities, FWS).
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $1,855,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor for this opportunity?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $1,855,000 and an award floor of $1,855,000, reflecting the single-project, single-recipient structure.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the purpose of the project being funded?
The overall purpose is to restore saltmarsh health and strengthen long-term coastal resiliency in an area affected by Hurricane Sandy and ongoing coastal stressors.
Where will the project take place?
The project is located in the Narrow River drainage in Washington County, Rhode Island, with a focus on the towns of South Kingstown and Narragansett.
What coastal system is specifically mentioned as part of the restoration focus?
The project references improving tidal exchange and flushing between Pettaquamscutt Cove and surrounding areas by re-establishing an effective channel in the Lower Narrow River.
How is the project structured?
The project is structured in two connected phases that move from technical evaluation into on-the-ground implementation: an initial assessment and feasibility phase, followed by engineering design, permitting, and dredging implementation.
What happens in the initial assessment phase?
The initial phase focuses on a detailed evaluation of existing site conditions and feasibility, including: evaluating current saltmarsh habitat condition, mapping drainage patterns and hydrologic flows, characterizing sediments, conducting wetland assessments, collecting bathymetric profiles, collecting topographic survey data, and modeling to evaluate the feasibility of dredging a channel in the Lower Narrow River to improve estuarine conditions.
What is meant by "beneficial use" of dredged material in this project?
"Beneficial use" refers to using suitable dredged sediments to raise the elevation of saltmarsh surfaces rather than treating dredge spoils as waste. The stated intent is to help marshes maintain elevations needed to survive as sea level rises.
What implementation activities are expected after feasibility is confirmed?
After analysis confirms design constraints and feasibility, the project is intended to proceed immediately into engineering design, permitting, and dredging implementation.
What is the core restoration mechanism described in the notice?
The core restoration mechanism is channel dredging intended to deepen and re-establish an effective channel.
How is dredging expected to improve saltmarsh and estuarine conditions?
The notice links dredging to multiple improvements, including better tidal exchange and flushing, improved water quality, reduced stress on saltmarsh vegetation, and improved marsh ecological function.
How does the project address boating-related impacts?
Dredging is described as a way to reduce saltmarsh shoreline erosion tied to boating impacts by helping confine boat traffic to a defined channel and away from vulnerable marsh edges.
What problem does the project identify with sediment accumulation in the river channel?
The notice states that excess sediment accumulation has caused the river channel to braid, diverting flow toward marsh shorelines and accelerating marsh loss. Removing those sediments is expected to restore more stable flow paths and reduce erosive pressure on marsh boundaries.
What public and ecological benefits are anticipated?
Expected outcomes include increased flood capacity, restored ecosystem function, enhanced water quality throughout the estuary, improved saltmarsh resiliency to sea level rise, and better fish and wildlife habitat.
How does this opportunity relate to Hurricane Sandy supplemental funding goals?
The outcomes are described as aligning with the Hurricane Sandy supplemental program intent to rebuild and restore environmental resources and strengthen the ability of coastal habitats and related infrastructure to withstand future storms while minimizing damage.
What is the funding source for this award?
The funding source is the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2).
How does the notice describe DOI priorities reflected in the opportunity?
The opportunity is described as reflecting Department of the Interior priorities to invest in projects with strong return on investment by leveraging existing science and regional resiliency planning tools and coordinating with states, municipalities, communities, and partners.
Has the project already been reviewed for funding?
Yes. The notice indicates the project has been previously reviewed and approved for funding by DOI, reinforcing that it is a formal notification of an intended single-recipient award rather than an open competition.
What are the key dates (posting, closing, archive) for the notice?
The posting date is June 19, 2014. The original and current closing date is July 18, 2014. The archive date is July 31, 2014.
Who is the point of contact listed for access issues?
The notice provides a point of contact for access issues: Arnold Zinan, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 413-253-8528, arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
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