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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 #SA 063 Hurricane Sandy Assess Road Stream crossings for Climate Resilience and Aquatic Connectivity in the Sandy impacted Northeast." 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 Jul 23, 2014 and posted on Jul 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 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 #SA 063, titled "Hurricane Sandy Assess Road Stream Crossings for Climate Resilience and Aquatic Connectivity in the Sandy impacted Northeast," is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity issued as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities). The notice makes clear that it is not a competitive solicitation. Instead, it serves as a public notification that the Department of the Interior intends to issue a single-source financial assistance award to the Wildlife Management Institute specifically to carry out the state survey portion of a larger regional effort focused on road-stream crossings in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy.
The core purpose of the project is to generate the state-level survey data needed to support a partner-driven, science-based process for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing culverts and other road-stream crossings for upgrades or replacement. These crossings can be major weak points during extreme rainfall and flood events because undersized or poorly designed culverts can clog, fail, or wash out roads and nearby infrastructure. At the same time, these structures can block or limit aquatic organism passage, fragmenting habitat and preventing fish and other species from moving upstream or accessing critical spawning and refuge areas. By collecting consistent survey information across states in the Sandy-impacted Northeast, the project aims to pinpoint the crossings where investments will both reduce future flood risk and improve aquatic connectivity, including fish passage.
A key deliverable described in the announcement is the production of actionable information and tools that towns, states, and other decision makers can use to improve planning and investment decisions. In practice, that means the survey results are intended to feed into prioritization frameworks and resilience planning so that limited dollars can be directed to the highest-impact sites. The emphasis is on using and building upon existing science and regional planning tools, rather than starting from scratch, so the work can deliver a higher return on investment and be integrated into ongoing resilience efforts.
The funding source and legal authority for the award come from the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), also referenced as the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 in the notice. The project was previously vetted and approved for funding by the Department of the Interior, and selection criteria are framed around maximizing return on investment by leveraging existing science, coordinating with states and communities, and contributing to broader Sandy recovery goals. Those broader goals include restoring and rebuilding national wildlife refuges and other federal public assets, and strengthening the resilience of coastal habitats and infrastructure to withstand future storms and reduce damage.
Administratively, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00335) anticipated one award totaling $200,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $200,000, indicating a fixed, single award amount. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed. While the eligibility field is marked "unrestricted," the narrative clarifies that this is a single-source announcement intended for the Wildlife Management Institute, meaning other entities were not being invited to apply competitively. The opportunity was posted July 23, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 25, 2014, and an archive date of August 28, 2014. The notice provides a Grants.gov link for the full announcement and lists Arnold Zinan (FWS) as the contact for access or assistance (413-253-8528, arnoldzinan@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is DOI Project #SA 063?
DOI Project #SA 063 is titled "Hurricane Sandy Assess Road Stream Crossings for Climate Resilience and Aquatic Connectivity in the Sandy impacted Northeast." It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding action connected to Hurricane Sandy recovery work in the Northeast.
What is the main goal of this project?
The project is meant to generate consistent, state-level survey data on road-stream crossings (such as culverts) in areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. That survey data supports a partner-driven, science-based process to identify, evaluate, and prioritize crossings for upgrade or replacement so communities can reduce flood risk while improving aquatic connectivity (including fish passage).
What problem is the project trying to solve at road-stream crossings?
Road-stream crossings can become weak points during extreme rainfall and flood events. Undersized or poorly designed culverts can clog, fail, or wash out, damaging roads and nearby infrastructure. At the same time, these structures can block or limit aquatic organism movement, fragment habitat, and prevent fish and other species from reaching spawning, refuge, or upstream areas.
What kinds of structures are included in "road-stream crossings"?
Based on the announcement, road-stream crossings include culverts and other structures where roads intersect streams. The project focuses on surveying these crossing sites to support decisions about upgrades or replacements.
What does "climate resilience" mean in the context of this project?
In this announcement, climate resilience relates to making road-stream crossings less likely to fail during extreme rainfall and flood events. The intent is to reduce future flood risk and damage by identifying crossings where investment will have the greatest impact.
What does "aquatic connectivity" mean here?
Aquatic connectivity refers to the ability of fish and other aquatic organisms to move through stream networks. The project emphasizes identifying crossings that block or limit passage and prioritizing upgrades that improve connectivity, including fish passage.
What is being produced or delivered under the project?
A key deliverable is actionable information and tools that towns, states, and other decision makers can use to improve planning and investment decisions. The survey results are intended to feed into prioritization frameworks and resilience planning so limited funds can be directed to the highest-impact sites.
How will the survey data be used?
The state survey data is intended to support a broader regional effort by helping partners identify, evaluate, and prioritize culverts and other crossings for upgrades or replacement. The goal is to pinpoint sites where improvements will both reduce flood risk and improve aquatic connectivity.
Is this funding opportunity competitive?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a competitive solicitation. It is a public notification that the Department of the Interior intends to issue a single-source financial assistance award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The announcement indicates the award is intended specifically for the Wildlife Management Institute to carry out the state survey portion of the larger regional effort.
If eligibility is marked "unrestricted," can other organizations apply?
Even though the eligibility field is shown as "unrestricted," the narrative clarifies it is a single-source announcement intended for the Wildlife Management Institute. The notice does not present this as an open invitation for competitive applications from other entities.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement (a form of financial assistance) under a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding action.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.677, identified as Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00335.
How much funding is available?
The notice anticipated one award totaling $200,000. The award floor and ceiling are both $200,000, indicating a fixed single-award amount.
How many awards were anticipated?
One award was anticipated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
What is the source of the funds and legal authority for the award?
The funding source and legal authority are tied to the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), also referenced in the notice as the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013.
How does this project relate to broader Hurricane Sandy recovery goals?
The notice describes broader goals including restoring and rebuilding national wildlife refuges and other federal public assets, and strengthening the resilience of coastal habitats and infrastructure to withstand future storms and reduce damage. This project contributes by supporting smarter investment in vulnerable road-stream crossings in Sandy-impacted areas.
Does the announcement mention how the project was selected?
Yes. The project was previously vetted and approved for funding by the Department of the Interior. Selection criteria are framed around maximizing return on investment by leveraging existing science, coordinating with states and communities, and contributing to broader Sandy recovery goals.
Does the project build on existing tools or start from scratch?
The emphasis is on using and building upon existing science and regional planning tools, rather than starting from scratch, to improve return on investment and integrate the work into ongoing resilience efforts.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 23, 2014. The original and current closing date was August 25, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 28, 2014.
Where can someone find the full announcement?
The notice references a Grants.gov link for the full announcement.
Who is the listed point of contact for questions or access?
The contact listed is Arnold Zinan (FWS). Phone: 413-253-8528. Email: arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
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