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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 #SA024 Hurricane Sandy Storm Surge and Marsh Vegetation Modeling" 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 Aug 13, 2014 and posted on Aug 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 12, 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 $230,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $230,000.00 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 #SA024 Hurricane Sandy Storm Surge and Marsh Vegetation Modeling (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00397) is a Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding notice describing a single-source cooperative agreement intended for the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. The announcement is explicitly for notification purposes rather than a competitive solicitation, meaning the agency had already identified the recipient and the project had already been reviewed and approved internally by the Department of the Interior. The opportunity sits under CFDA 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities - FWS) and is funded through the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), which provided supplemental resources for recovery, restoration, and future resilience planning after Hurricane Sandy.
The core purpose of the award is to improve and apply a coupled modeling system that links marsh vegetation dynamics with coastal hydrodynamics to better predict storm surge behavior in northeastern estuaries affected by Sandy. Specifically, the work will parameterize and connect two modeling tools: a marsh/vegetation model identified as MEM and the widely used hydrodynamic model ADCIRC. By tuning these models for real-world estuaries in the Northeast, the project aims to produce forecasts that quantify how much storm surge is reduced (or "abated") by coastal wetlands under different conditions. Those conditions include scenarios with and without accelerated sea level rise, and with and without wetland restoration actions. The broader management goal is decision support: giving agencies and partners a science-based way to compare restoration strategies and understand how marsh conservation can reduce flood impacts and improve the resilience of tidal wetland habitats and associated species.
The planned geographic scope is phased. During the first year, the coupled model is to be applied to Plum Island Sound, Massachusetts. In the second year, the work expands to other Hurricane Sandy-affected states, with examples noted as spanning from Virginia to Maine. The specific second-year locations are meant to be selected based on practical considerations such as data availability and a priority ranking developed with project partners, reflecting an emphasis on using existing datasets and aligning the modeling effort with regional planning needs.
Financially, the opportunity anticipates one award with a total estimated funding amount of $230,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are also listed as $230,000, indicating a fixed-size award for this single project. No cost sharing or matching is required. The instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordination on technical direction, integration with other Sandy recovery initiatives, or alignment with DOI and partner priorities.
In terms of timing and administrative details, the notice was posted and created on August 13, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 12, 2014, and an archive date of September 18, 2014. While the eligibility field is labeled as "Unrestricted," the narrative makes clear the practical reality: this is a single-source award announcement rather than an open competition. The public rationale for funding emphasizes return on investment by leveraging existing science and regional planning tools for resiliency, and by working with states, cities, communities, and other partners to restore and rebuild national wildlife refuges and other federal public assets, strengthen coastal habitat and infrastructure, and reduce damage from future storms. For access issues or questions, the listed contact is Arnold Zinan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (413-253-8528, arnoldzinan@fws.gov), and the general listing references Grants.gov for additional materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and identifier for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "DOI Project #SA024 Hurricane Sandy Storm Surge and Marsh Vegetation Modeling" and uses Funding Opportunity Number (FON) F14AS00397.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI).
What type of funding notice is this?
This is a Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding notice describing a single-source cooperative agreement. It is stated to be for notification purposes rather than a competitive solicitation.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement indicates the agency had already identified the recipient, and the project had already been reviewed and approved internally by the Department of the Interior.
Who is the intended recipient?
The notice describes a single-source cooperative agreement intended for the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina.
The eligibility field says "Unrestricted." Does that mean anyone can apply?
Although the eligibility field is labeled "Unrestricted," the narrative makes clear that this is not a competitive solicitation. It is a single-source award announcement intended for a specific recipient.
What is the CFDA program associated with this funding?
The opportunity sits under CFDA 15.677, "Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities - FWS."
What is the funding source and legal authority behind this award?
The funding is provided through the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), which supplied supplemental resources for recovery, restoration, and future resilience planning after Hurricane Sandy.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to improve and apply a coupled modeling system that links marsh vegetation dynamics with coastal hydrodynamics to better predict storm surge behavior in northeastern estuaries affected by Hurricane Sandy.
What models or tools will be used in the project?
The work will parameterize and connect two modeling tools: a marsh/vegetation model identified as MEM and the hydrodynamic model ADCIRC.
What does it mean to "couple" the MEM and ADCIRC models?
Based on the notice, coupling refers to parameterizing and connecting the marsh/vegetation model (MEM) with the coastal hydrodynamic model (ADCIRC) so storm surge forecasts can account for marsh vegetation dynamics and coastal water movement together.
What outcomes is the modeling expected to produce?
The project aims to produce forecasts that quantify how much storm surge is reduced (or "abated") by coastal wetlands under different conditions and scenarios.
What scenarios will be evaluated?
The notice lists scenarios with and without accelerated sea level rise, and with and without wetland restoration actions.
How is this work intended to support management decisions?
The broader management goal is decision support: providing a science-based way to compare restoration strategies and to understand how marsh conservation can reduce flood impacts and improve resilience of tidal wetland habitats and associated species.
What geographic area will the project focus on?
The modeling is intended for northeastern estuaries affected by Hurricane Sandy, with a phased geographic scope described in the notice.
What is the planned first-year project location?
During the first year, the coupled model is to be applied to Plum Island Sound, Massachusetts.
What happens in the second year of the project?
In the second year, the work expands to other Hurricane Sandy-affected states. Examples noted span from Virginia to Maine.
How will second-year locations be selected?
The notice states locations are to be selected based on practical considerations such as data availability and a priority ranking developed with project partners.
How many awards are anticipated under this opportunity?
One award is anticipated.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $230,000.
Is the award amount flexible, or is it fixed?
It appears fixed for this project: the award ceiling and the award floor are both listed as $230,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
What is the instrument type for this award?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply about the agency's role?
The notice indicates that a cooperative agreement typically signals substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period, such as coordination on technical direction, integration with other Sandy recovery initiatives, or alignment with DOI and partner priorities.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted and created on August 13, 2014.
What were the closing and archive dates?
The original and current closing date is September 12, 2014, and the archive date is September 18, 2014.
Where can someone look for additional materials related to the opportunity?
The general listing references Grants.gov for additional materials.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Arnold Zinan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 413-253-8528. Email: arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
What is the stated public rationale for funding this work?
The notice emphasizes return on investment by leveraging existing science and regional planning tools for resiliency, and by working with states, cities, communities, and other partners to restore and rebuild national wildlife refuges and other federal public assets, strengthen coastal habitat and infrastructure, and reduce damage from future storms.
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