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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 "Flathead County Montana Cooperative Weed Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.652 Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 25, 2014 and posted on Jun 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2014 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source cooperative agreement to Flathead County Weed Department in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique Qualifications. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $8,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,000.00 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).
- This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source cooperative agreement to Flathead County Weed Department in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (4) Unique Qualifications due to management jurisdiction, location, property ownership, and technical expertise.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Flathead County Montana Cooperative Weed Management opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00265) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant announcement issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.652, Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species. The notice was posted on June 25, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 2, 2014, and it was later archived on July 25, 2014. It is explicitly described as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award, meaning the agency was not seeking competing applications; instead, it planned to award directly to a specific partner based on a policy exception.
The intended recipient is the Flathead County Weed Department. The announcement cites Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4) (Unique Qualifications) as the justification for a single-source cooperative agreement. In practical terms, the agency is stating that Flathead County Weed Department is uniquely suited to carry out the work because of factors such as management jurisdiction, proximity to the sites, property ownership considerations, and specialized technical expertise relevant to weed control in the area. The opportunity lists one expected award.
The project scope focuses on controlling noxious or undesirable plant species on Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) located in Flathead County, Montana. The primary on-the-ground work is chemical treatment (herbicide application) for weeds, and treatments are to be carried out in accordance with an annual treatment plan developed by Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). This means the applicator is expected to follow the refuge-established priorities, target species, timing, and site-specific instructions rather than designing an independent plan from scratch.
In addition to performing the chemical treatments, the agreement emphasizes documentation and reporting. The Flathead County Weed Department is expected to complete Flathead County Weed Department (FCWD) spray report forms for each treated site and for each application date, creating a clear record of where and when herbicides were applied. The deliverables also include an itemized invoice tied to the work performed, along with a written evaluation at the end of the effort that summarizes results and provides recommendations for future site needs. Those recommendations are meant to inform upcoming treatment plans and help the Fish and Wildlife Service decide what follow-up actions may be required on the WPAs.
Funding for the effort is modest and tightly defined: the estimated total funding is $8,000, with an award ceiling of $8,000 and an award floor of $1,000. No cost sharing or matching is required, so the recipient is not expected to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
The point of contact listed for access issues or questions is Kevin Shinn with the Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable at 406-858-2442 or kevinshinn@fws.gov.
Flathead County Montana Cooperative Weed Management (F14AS00265) FAQs
What is the Flathead County Montana Cooperative Weed Management opportunity (F14AS00265)?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant announcement for a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.652, Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species. It focuses on controlling noxious or undesirable plant species on Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) in Flathead County, Montana.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award. That means the agency was not seeking competing applications and planned to make one direct award to a specific partner based on a policy exception.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Flathead County Weed Department.
Why is the award single-source rather than competed?
The justification cited is Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4) (Unique Qualifications). The notice explains that the Flathead County Weed Department is considered uniquely suited due to factors such as management jurisdiction, proximity to the sites, property ownership considerations, and specialized technical expertise relevant to weed control in the area.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity lists one expected award.
What locations will the work take place in?
The work is focused on Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) located in Flathead County, Montana.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to control noxious or undesirable plant species on WPAs in Flathead County, Montana.
What kinds of activities are covered under the scope of work?
The primary on-the-ground activity is chemical treatment for weeds (herbicide application). The work also includes documentation and reporting tied to each treatment event and an end-of-effort evaluation with recommendations for future needs.
Does the recipient develop their own treatment plan?
The treatments are to be conducted in accordance with an annual treatment plan developed by Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). This indicates the applicator is expected to follow refuge-established priorities, target species, timing, and site-specific instructions rather than creating an independent plan from scratch.
What documentation is required during the project?
The Flathead County Weed Department is expected to complete Flathead County Weed Department (FCWD) spray report forms for each treated site and for each application date. This creates a record of where and when herbicides were applied.
What deliverables are expected at the end of the effort?
The deliverables include an itemized invoice tied to the work performed and a written evaluation summarizing results and providing recommendations for future site needs. Those recommendations are intended to inform upcoming treatment plans and support FWS decisions on follow-up actions on the WPAs.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $8,000. The award ceiling is $8,000, and the award floor is $1,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required, so the recipient is not expected to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the funding mechanism and program category?
The announcement is for a discretionary cooperative agreement and is listed under CFDA 15.652, Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted on June 25, 2014. The original and current closing date listed is July 2, 2014.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The notice was archived on July 25, 2014.
Who can be contacted with questions or access issues?
The point of contact is Kevin Shinn with the Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 406-858-2442. Email: kevinshinn@fws.gov.
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