Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00207
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Drum Removal and Restoration Project Assessment and Design Phase" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2015 and posted on Apr 30, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2015 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the City of Lorain under justification 505DM 2.14B(4).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $283,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $283,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the City of Lorain under justification 505DM 2.14B(4).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Drum Removal and Restoration Project Assessment and Design Phase (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00207) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant under the Great Lakes Restoration program (CFDA 15.662) focused on preparing a contaminated riverfront site for ecological restoration. The work targets a drum disposal area believed to be associated with historic steel mill operations, located in the floodplain of the Black River near river mile 4.3. The project area is about one acre and sits on property owned by the City of Lorain, Ohio, positioned next to earlier and ongoing restoration work in the same river corridor (including projects supported by the 2010 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and other efforts spanning approximately river miles 3.0 to 6.0). The central purpose is to address contaminated sediments that could interfere with restoration outcomes by first defining the extent of buried or disposed drums and related contamination and then translating that information into practical cleanup and restoration plans.
The grant funds are intended for the assessment and design stage rather than full implementation. Activities include delineating the drum disposal area (mapping and confirming where drums and impacted materials are located), assessing site conditions and contamination concerns tied to sediments, and then developing remedial and restoration designs based on what the investigation finds. In other words, the money supports the technical groundwork needed to plan removal and remediation actions and to design restoration measures that can follow safely once contamination sources are characterized. Because the City of Lorain owns the site and has jurisdictional authority over the property, the project will be carried out under the Citys authority, which also helps align it with adjacent restoration investments already underway in the river corridor.
This opportunity is structured as a single-source, non-competitive award. The announcement functions as a notice of intent to award one grant to the City of Lorain for a fixed amount of $283,000 (which is also listed as the award floor and ceiling, with an estimated total funding of $283,000). There is no application process and no anticipated competition; the notice cites justification 505 DM 2.14B(4) for awarding without competition. The rationale provided is that competition is not practical because the City is uniquely qualified due to its ownership of the property, the sites location, local capacity and support, ability to share costs if needed, and relevant technical expertise. The posting date is April 30, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 7, 2015, and an archive date of May 8, 2015. No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed.
For anyone trying to locate the official public listing, the announcement points to Grants.gov and provides a Fish and Wildlife Service contact for access questions: Jo Ann Banda (614-416-8993 ext. 19, joannbanda@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Drum Removal and Restoration Project Assessment and Design Phase, Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00207.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Great Lakes Restoration program.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration).
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to prepare a contaminated riverfront site for ecological restoration by first defining the extent of buried or disposed drums and related contamination, and then developing practical remedial and restoration designs based on the findings.
Where is the project located?
The site is in the floodplain of the Black River near river mile 4.3, on property owned by the City of Lorain, Ohio.
How large is the project area?
The project area is approximately one acre.
What contamination issue is this project addressing?
The project targets a drum disposal area believed to be associated with historic steel mill operations, with concerns centered on contaminated sediments and related impacts that could interfere with restoration outcomes.
What phase of work does this grant fund?
The grant funds the assessment and design stage (technical groundwork), not the full implementation of removal, remediation, or restoration construction.
What kinds of activities are supported under the assessment and design phase?
Supported activities include delineating the drum disposal area (mapping and confirming where drums and impacted materials are located), assessing site conditions and contamination concerns tied to sediments, and developing remedial and restoration designs based on investigation results.
Does the grant pay for removing drums or doing the full cleanup?
Based on the notice, the funding is intended for assessment and design rather than full implementation. The work supported is meant to enable later removal/remediation and restoration actions once contamination sources are characterized.
Why is the City of Lorain involved?
The City of Lorain owns the property and has jurisdictional authority over the site. The notice states the project will be carried out under the City’s authority, which also helps align the work with adjacent restoration investments in the same river corridor.
Is this project connected to other restoration work on the Black River?
Yes. The site is positioned next to earlier and ongoing restoration work in the same corridor, including projects supported by the 2010 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and other efforts spanning approximately river miles 3.0 to 6.0.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The opportunity is structured as a single-source, non-competitive award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice of intent indicates one grant award is intended for the City of Lorain.
Is there an application process for other organizations?
No. The announcement states there is no application process and no anticipated competition for this award.
What is the justification for awarding without competition?
The notice cites justification 505 DM 2.14B(4) and states that competition is not practical because the City is uniquely qualified due to property ownership, site location, local capacity and support, ability to share costs if needed, and relevant technical expertise.
How much funding is available?
The award amount is $283,000. The award floor and ceiling are both listed as $283,000, with estimated total funding of $283,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided information.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The posting date is April 30, 2015. The original and current closing date is May 7, 2015. The archive date is May 8, 2015.
Where can the official public listing be found?
The announcement points to Grants.gov for the official public listing.
Who should be contacted with access questions about the listing?
The Fish and Wildlife Service contact listed for access questions is Jo Ann Banda at (614) 416-8993 ext. 19 or joannbanda@fws.gov.
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