Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00237
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fairbanks Area Elodea Eradication Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 22, 2015 and posted on May 22, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 8, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $73,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $73,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fairbanks Area Elodea Eradication Project is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 funding opportunity focused on removing and eliminating invasive aquatic plants in the Fairbanks, Alaska area, specifically Elodea species (Elodea spp.). Elodea is a non-native aquatic plant that can spread quickly and create dense mats in lakes and slow-moving waterways, which can disrupt native habitat, reduce water quality, interfere with fish and wildlife, and limit recreational access. The project is framed as an eradication effort in local water bodies around Fairbanks, meaning the intent is not just to control the plant but to remove it to the extent feasible so it no longer persists or spreads in the targeted areas.
This opportunity is set up as a discretionary Cooperative Agreement under CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. A cooperative agreement generally signals that the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing a grant, such as coordinating technical input, aligning actions with regional invasive species strategies, and participating in planning or oversight. The USFWS office managing the effort is the Fairbanks Fish and Wildlife Office within Fisheries and Ecological Services, Region 7.
The award is explicitly intended to be single-source, with one expected award, and the recipient identified as the Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District (FSWCD). The listing specifies that eligible applicants are nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), but the narrative makes clear that this specific action will be awarded to FSWCD as the local partner already working on invasive plant eradication in the Fairbanks area. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) is described as the state agency responsible for eradicating Alaska's invasive plant species, and ADNR collaborates with FSWCD to carry out on-the-ground eradication activities in local water bodies. In practice, this positions the project as a coordinated state-federal-local partnership where ADNR provides statewide authority and direction, FSWCD provides local capacity and implementation, and USFWS supports the work through funding and cooperative involvement.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $73,000, with an award ceiling of $73,000 and an award floor of $1. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to provide non-federal matching funds to receive the award. The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, reflecting the ecological protection purpose of invasive species eradication.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on May 22, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 8, 2015, and an archive date of July 6, 2015. This indicates it was a time-limited solicitation window for an identified partner, rather than an open, competitive program cycle aimed at multiple applicants.
For more information or if there are issues accessing the full announcement, the government point of contact listed is Jeff Adams, Branch Chief, reachable at 907-456-0218 or JeffAdams@fws.gov.
Fairbanks Area Elodea Eradication Project (USFWS Region 7) - FAQs
What is the Fairbanks Area Elodea Eradication Project?
The Fairbanks Area Elodea Eradication Project is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 funding opportunity focused on removing and eliminating invasive aquatic plants in the Fairbanks, Alaska area, specifically Elodea species (Elodea spp.). The effort is framed as eradication, meaning the goal is to remove Elodea to the extent feasible so it no longer persists or spreads in the targeted local water bodies.
What invasive species is being targeted?
The project targets Elodea species (Elodea spp.), a non-native aquatic plant in Alaska that can spread quickly and form dense mats.
Why is Elodea a concern in the Fairbanks area?
Elodea can spread rapidly and create dense mats in lakes and slow-moving waterways. These mats can disrupt native habitat, reduce water quality, interfere with fish and wildlife, and limit recreational access.
Is this project about controlling Elodea or eradicating it?
This opportunity is specifically framed as an eradication effort in local water bodies around Fairbanks. The intent is not just to control Elodea, but to remove it to the extent feasible so it does not persist or spread in targeted areas.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 7.
Which USFWS office is managing the project?
The USFWS office managing the effort is the Fairbanks Fish and Wildlife Office within Fisheries and Ecological Services, Region 7.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary Cooperative Agreement under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project beyond issuing the award. Based on the announcement description, this may include coordinating technical input, aligning actions with regional invasive species strategies, and participating in planning or oversight.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $73,000. The award ceiling is $73,000 and the award floor is $1.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $73,000 (the maximum expected award amount), and the award floor is $1 (the minimum stated amount).
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so non-federal matching funds are not required to receive the award.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, reflecting the ecological protection purpose of invasive species eradication.
Is this a competitive grant open to multiple applicants?
No. The award is explicitly intended to be single-source, with one expected award.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The recipient identified in the opportunity is the Fairbanks Soil and Water Conservation District (FSWCD). The narrative indicates this specific action will be awarded to FSWCD as the local partner already working on invasive plant eradication in the Fairbanks area.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The listing specifies eligible applicants are nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, the opportunity description makes clear this specific action is intended to be awarded to FSWCD as a single-source award.
What role does the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR) play?
ADNR is described as the state agency responsible for eradicating Alaska's invasive plant species. ADNR collaborates with FSWCD to carry out on-the-ground eradication activities in local water bodies.
How do USFWS, ADNR, and FSWCD fit together in this project?
The description positions the work as a coordinated state-federal-local partnership: ADNR provides statewide authority and direction, FSWCD provides local capacity and implementation, and USFWS supports the work through funding and cooperative involvement.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 22, 2015. The original and current closing date was June 8, 2015. The archive date was July 6, 2015.
What does the archive date imply?
The archive date (July 6, 2015), together with the June 8, 2015 closing date, indicates the solicitation window has ended and the opportunity was time-limited rather than an ongoing, open program cycle.
Who can I contact for more information or help accessing the announcement?
The government point of contact listed is Jeff Adams, Branch Chief. Phone: 907-456-0218. Email: JeffAdams@fws.gov.
What geographic area does this project focus on?
The project focuses on local water bodies around Fairbanks, Alaska, targeting lakes and slow-moving waterways in the Fairbanks area where Elodea is present or at risk of spreading.
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