Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00394
Apply for F15AS00394
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fish Habitat Restoration Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.648 Central Valley Project Improvement (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 24, 2015 and posted on Jul 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 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 $150,943.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,943.00 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.
- THE RECIPIENT HAS BEEN SELECTED. PLEASE SEE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Fish Habitat Restoration Projects opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00394) was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (CFDA 15.648). The core purpose of the funding was to support habitat restoration actions that improve spawning, rearing, and migration conditions for anadromous fish, with the broader program mandate of doubling natural production of these fish in Central Valley Project (CVP) streams.
The work described for this opportunity focused specifically on the American River downstream of Nimbus Dam, where multiple locations had already been identified as promising areas for habitat improvement. The announcement highlights several types of restoration actions, including gravel augmentation (adding appropriately sized spawning gravels), floodplain excavation (reconnecting or creating floodplain features that support juvenile rearing and food production), and construction or enhancement of side channels (providing additional sheltered habitat and improving overall river complexity). The sites mentioned as candidates for these actions include upper Sailor Bar, upper and lower Sunrise, Sacramento Bar and San Juan Rapids, Ancil Hoffman, Upper River Bend, River Bend, the Howe-to-Watt reach, and Paradise Beach.
A key point in the description is that the restoration program supports a wide range of project scales. Some projects may be relatively small and straightforward, while others can be complex, multi-year efforts with budgets reaching into the millions. This particular grant listing, however, reflected a modest funding level compared to those larger efforts, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,943, an award ceiling of $150,943, and a minimum award floor of $100. The notice anticipated a single award.
Eligibility was listed as “unrestricted,” meaning it was open to a broad range of entity types, although the posting also clearly stated that the recipient had already been selected and directed readers to a Notice of Intent to Award. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated. The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 29, 2015, and it was archived the next day on July 30, 2015, suggesting it was primarily a short administrative posting associated with a pre-identified awardee rather than an open, competitive funding round.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact was John Ridilla at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (916-930-5624, JohnRidilla@fws.gov), and the general grant listing referenced Grants.gov as the source for the full announcement materials.
Fish Habitat Restoration Projects (F15AS00394) - FAQs
What is the Fish Habitat Restoration Projects opportunity (F15AS00394)?
This was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (CFDA 15.648). It was intended to fund habitat restoration actions that improve spawning, rearing, and migration conditions for anadromous fish in Central Valley Project (CVP) streams.
What was the overall program purpose behind this funding?
The broader program mandate referenced in the listing was to support actions that contribute to doubling natural production of anadromous fish in CVP streams by improving habitat conditions needed throughout key life stages (spawning, juvenile rearing, and migration).
Which river system and project area did this listing focus on?
The work described in this opportunity focused on the American River downstream of Nimbus Dam, where multiple locations had already been identified as promising candidates for habitat improvement.
What types of restoration actions were highlighted as examples?
The announcement highlighted several restoration action types, including:
- Gravel augmentation (adding appropriately sized spawning gravels)
- Floodplain excavation (reconnecting or creating floodplain features that support juvenile rearing and food production)
- Construction or enhancement of side channels (adding sheltered habitat and increasing river complexity)
What specific sites were mentioned as candidates for habitat improvement?
The listing named the following candidate locations on the American River downstream of Nimbus Dam:
- Upper Sailor Bar
- Upper and lower Sunrise
- Sacramento Bar and San Juan Rapids
- Ancil Hoffman
- Upper River Bend
- River Bend
- The Howe-to-Watt reach
- Paradise Beach
How large could projects be under the broader restoration program?
The notice stated that the restoration program supports a wide range of project scales, from relatively small and straightforward projects to complex multi-year efforts with budgets reaching into the millions.
How much funding was associated with this particular grant listing?
This listing reflected a modest funding level relative to larger efforts, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,943.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling shown in the opportunity was $150,943.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The minimum award floor was listed as $100.
How many awards did the notice anticipate?
The notice anticipated a single award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to a broad range of entity types according to the posting.
Was the opportunity actually open and competitive?
Although eligibility was listed as unrestricted, the posting stated that the recipient had already been selected and directed readers to a Notice of Intent to Award. Based on the information provided, this indicates it functioned as a short administrative posting tied to a pre-identified awardee rather than an open competitive round.
Was there a cost-share or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the information provided.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2015. The original closing date and the current closing date were both July 29, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was archived on July 30, 2015, the day after the closing date.
Why was the open period so short?
The timing (a short posting window and immediate archiving) suggests it was primarily an administrative posting associated with a pre-identified awardee, as also indicated by the statement that the recipient had already been selected and by the reference to a Notice of Intent to Award.
Where could applicants find the full announcement materials?
The general grant listing referenced Grants.gov as the source for the full announcement materials.
Who was the contact person for access issues or questions?
The listed contact was John Ridilla at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 916-930-5624. Email: JohnRidilla@fws.gov.
What federal program and CFDA number were associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered under the CVPIA Anadromous Fish Restoration Program, identified as CFDA 15.648 in the listing.
What is the relationship between this project work and the CVPIA Anadromous Fish Restoration Program?
Based on the description provided, the project work (habitat restoration on the American River downstream of Nimbus Dam) aligns with the program goal of improving habitat conditions that support anadromous fish spawning, rearing, and migration, contributing to the broader mandate to increase natural production in CVP streams.
Does the listing specify exactly which restoration actions would be funded at each site?
The information provided identifies categories of actions (gravel augmentation, floodplain excavation, and side channel construction/enhancement) and lists candidate sites, but it does not specify a final site-by-site work plan within the text provided.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Environment Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Conservation Efforts for Pagosa Skyrocket
Previous opportunity: FY15 Supplemental for Studies of Friction, Rolling Contact Fatigue and Wear in Rails and Wheels, NRC
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for F15AS00394
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (F15AS00394) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| BLM New Mexico Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) Program Apply for L15AS00228 Funding Number: L15AS00228 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Youth Education and Involment in Vegettion Managment and Restoration in Heartland Network National Parks THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00013 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC00013 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Prairie Restoration in Northern Great Plains THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Apply for NPS NOIP13AC00758 Funding Number: NPS NOIP13AC00758 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $66,500 |
| Promote and Enhance River Conservation and Management Apply for P15AS00262 Funding Number: P15AS00262 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $32,000 |
| Field Ecology and Technical Support for Long term Monitoring in National Parks of the Southern Colorado Plateau Network Apply for P15AS00261 Funding Number: P15AS00261 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $133,000 |
| Research Associates for Five Springs Project at Ash Meadows Apply for F15AS00411 Funding Number: F15AS00411 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| eDNA at Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge Apply for F15AS00410 Funding Number: F15AS00410 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $47,000 |
| Habitat restoration and enhancement projects Apply for F15AS00416 Funding Number: F15AS00416 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $45,043 |
| Cooperative Landscape Conservation Apply for F15AS00433 Funding Number: F15AS00433 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Bear Wallow Creek Fish Exclusion Structure Repair Apply for F15AS00432 Funding Number: F15AS00432 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Wildlife Without Borders Africa Apply for F15AS00422 Funding Number: F15AS00422 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $48,000 |
| Service Training and Technical Assistance Apply for F15AS00435 Funding Number: F15AS00435 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $15,000 |
| A Monarchs View of Urban Landscapes Pilot City Design Projects Apply for F15AS00441 Funding Number: F15AS00441 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Rehabilitate Painted Canyon Nature Trail THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00201 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC00201 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $27,234 |
| Wildlife Without Borders Western Hemisphere Program (Mexico) Apply for F15AS00439 Funding Number: F15AS00439 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Facility Management Interns at Nicodemus National Historic Site THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Apply for NPS NOIP15AC00433 Funding Number: NPS NOIP15AC00433 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $40,978 |
| Three State Air Quality Study Apply for P15AS00342 Funding Number: P15AS00342 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $505,501 |
| R2 Sport Fish Restoration Grant Program (TO STATE GAME AND FISH AGENCIES ONLY) Apply for F15AS00451 Funding Number: F15AS00451 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $70,000 |
| Wolf Monitoring in the State of Idaho Apply for FWS R6 ES08RO0008 Funding Number: FWS R6 ES08RO0008 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS JOINT VENTURE Apply for FWS R6 RW08 1 Funding Number: FWS R6 RW08 1 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $1,833,494 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "F15AS00394", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.