Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AS00041
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fish Habitat Improvements at Sterling WMA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 13, 2015 and posted on Mar 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 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 $65,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $65,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Fish Habitat Improvements at Sterling WMA (Funding Opportunity Number R15AS00041) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, focused on natural resources work at the Sterling Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The project is designed to provide financial assistance so the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) can continue on-the-ground habitat improvements that support both upland and wetland environments, with the broader goal of strengthening conditions for resident and migratory wildlife, including both game and non-game species.
The work described in the announcement centers on four practical habitat management actions. First, IDFG will rehabilitate old farm fields, which typically involves converting previously cultivated ground into more functional habitat by restoring soil and vegetation conditions that better support native or beneficial plant communities and wildlife use. Second, the project includes planting and maintaining wildlife food plots, a common management tool intended to increase seasonal forage and improve carrying capacity for target species, particularly during critical periods such as migration, winter, or breeding seasons. Third, the grant supports noxious weed control and the control of Russian olive trees, an invasive woody species that can displace native vegetation, alter hydrology, and reduce habitat quality; managing these invasives is often essential to protecting wetland function and maintaining diverse plant structure. Fourth, the project funds maintenance of fences and public parking areas, which supports both resource protection and public access by helping direct use to appropriate areas, reducing damage from uncontrolled vehicle travel, and maintaining infrastructure needed for safe, managed recreation.
The opportunity anticipates a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $65,000, which is also listed as the award ceiling (with an award floor of $1). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award. Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, aligning with the named partner for implementation, IDFG. The CFDA listing is 15.517 under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, indicating the assistance is tied to coordination and improvement activities that benefit fish and wildlife resources.
Key dates in the notice include a posted date of March 13, 2015, and an application closing date of March 27, 2015 (original and current closing dates are the same). The opportunity was archived on March 13, 2016. For official materials and full announcement details, the notice points applicants to Grants.gov. The listed contact for access or announcement issues is Melinda Ritacco, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable at 208-378-5103 or mritacco@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity and its funding opportunity number?
The opportunity is titled "Fish Habitat Improvements at Sterling WMA" and the Funding Opportunity Number is R15AS00041.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The grant is intended to provide financial assistance so the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) can continue on-the-ground habitat improvements at the Sterling Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The broader goal is to strengthen conditions for resident and migratory wildlife, including both game and non-game species, by supporting upland and wetland habitats.
Where will the funded work take place?
The work described in the announcement is focused on the Sterling Wildlife Management Area (WMA).
What types of habitat or environments does the project support?
The project supports both upland and wetland environments through practical habitat management actions carried out at Sterling WMA.
What specific activities are included in the scope of work?
The announcement describes four primary habitat management actions: (1) rehabilitating old farm fields; (2) planting and maintaining wildlife food plots; (3) controlling noxious weeds and Russian olive trees; and (4) maintaining fences and public parking areas.
What does "rehabilitate old farm fields" mean in this announcement?
In this notice, rehabilitating old farm fields generally refers to converting previously cultivated ground into more functional habitat by restoring soil and vegetation conditions that better support native or beneficial plant communities and wildlife use.
Why does the project include planting and maintaining wildlife food plots?
Wildlife food plots are described as a common management tool to increase seasonal forage and improve carrying capacity for target species, especially during critical periods such as migration, winter, or breeding seasons.
Which invasive species are specifically mentioned for control?
The announcement specifically mentions noxious weed control and the control of Russian olive trees.
Why is Russian olive control included as part of the work?
Russian olive is identified as an invasive woody species that can displace native vegetation, alter hydrology, and reduce habitat quality. Managing it is described as important for protecting wetland function and maintaining diverse plant structure.
What infrastructure maintenance does the project fund?
The project includes maintenance of fences and public parking areas.
How do fence and parking area maintenance support the project goals?
According to the description, maintaining fences and public parking areas supports resource protection and public access by helping direct use to appropriate areas, reducing damage from uncontrolled vehicle travel, and maintaining infrastructure needed for safe, managed recreation.
How much funding is expected to be awarded?
The opportunity anticipates a total estimated funding amount of $65,000.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $65,000, and the award floor is $1.
How many awards are anticipated?
The notice anticipates a single award.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments. The notice aligns this eligibility with the named implementation partner, the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.517.
What program authority is referenced in the notice?
The notice references the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act and indicates the assistance is tied to coordination and improvement activities that benefit fish and wildlife resources.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted date in the notice is March 13, 2015.
What is the application deadline?
The application closing date is March 27, 2015. The notice indicates the original and current closing dates are the same.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 13, 2016.
Where can applicants find the official announcement and full details?
The notice directs applicants to Grants.gov for official materials and full announcement details.
Who is the point of contact for access or announcement issues?
The listed contact is Melinda Ritacco, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Melinda Ritacco can be reached by phone at 208-378-5103 or by email at mritacco@usbr.gov.
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