Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00075
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FMI New Mexico Mines NRDA Restoration Plan and Enviromental Assessment" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.658 Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 21, 2013 and posted on Feb 21, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 4, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FMI New Mexico Mines NRDA Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00075) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in coordination with the New Mexico Office of Natural Resources Trustee. It sits under CFDA 15.658 (Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation) and is tied to the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) process for three Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc. mine sites in New Mexico: the Chino, Cobre, and Tyrone Mine facilities. The basic purpose is to fund projects that compensate for wildlife and wildlife habitat injuries caused by releases of hazardous substances from those facilities by restoring, rehabilitating, replacing, or acquiring the equivalent of the injured resources.
The Trustees released a draft Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment (RP/EA) for public review, and this funding notice is closely connected to that document. The draft RP/EA lays out and evaluates a set of proposed restoration alternatives, but the Trustees are also explicitly inviting additional project ideas from the public beyond what is already in the draft. In other words, applicants are not limited to choosing from a fixed menu of projects; the Trustees will accept, consider, and evaluate new concepts, as long as they address the impacts and restoration needs identified for the affected southwestern New Mexico landscape and its wildlife resources.
The opportunity focuses on two main types of work: land acquisition and on-the-ground restoration. Competitive proposals would generally be expected to produce measurable wildlife and habitat benefits in southwestern New Mexico that are logically connected to the injuries described in the draft RP/EA. Typical projects in NRDAR programs often include actions like acquiring habitat to prevent development or degradation, restoring riparian or wetland areas, improving watershed function, rehabilitating native vegetation communities, removing or mitigating barriers to wildlife movement, or enhancing habitat conditions for priority species. While the notice does not list specific target species or habitat types in the excerpt provided, the key requirement is that projects serve as compensatory restoration for the harm attributed to the three mine facilities and align with the Trustees restoration planning framework.
From a funding and eligibility standpoint, the program anticipated up to 8 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,500,000. The award floor was listed as $1,000 and the award ceiling as $5,500,000, indicating that awards could range from relatively small efforts to large, landscape-scale acquisitions or restoration actions. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible for tribes, local governments, nonprofits, universities, conservation districts, and other eligible partners. Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with no additional eligibility restrictions noted in the provided text.
Timing in this announcement was tight. The opportunity was posted on February 21, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 4, 2013, and an archive date of March 8, 2013. Final project selection was planned to occur after the Trustees reviewed public comments on the draft RP/EA and evaluated submitted project ideas, with the final restoration plan expected in early 2013. That sequencing matters because it signals that proposal evaluation is tied not only to standard grant criteria, but also to how well projects fit within the final suite of actions the Trustees adopt after considering public input.
For applicants looking for the official documents and proposal guidance, the notice points to materials hosted through Grants.gov, including the draft RP/EA itself, a public comment announcement, and project proposal information guidelines. It also provides contacts for assistance: George Dennis (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) for help accessing the full announcement electronically, and Tom Ketcham, Contracting Specialist, as an additional point of contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FMI New Mexico Mines NRDA Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. FWS) in coordination with the New Mexico Office of Natural Resources Trustee. It supports compensatory restoration projects connected to the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) process for three Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc. mine sites in New Mexico (Chino, Cobre, and Tyrone).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00075.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.658, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to fund projects that compensate for injuries to wildlife and wildlife habitat caused by releases of hazardous substances from the Chino, Cobre, and Tyrone Mine facilities. Projects should restore, rehabilitate, replace, or acquire the equivalent of injured natural resources.
Which mine sites are associated with this NRDAR restoration effort?
The NRDAR effort is tied to three mine facilities in New Mexico: Chino, Cobre, and Tyrone (associated with Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc.).
How is this grant connected to the draft Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment (RP/EA)?
The funding notice is closely tied to the Trustees draft RP/EA, which was released for public review. The RP/EA evaluates proposed restoration alternatives, and grant proposals are expected to align with the injuries and restoration needs described for the affected southwestern New Mexico landscape and its wildlife resources.
Are applicants limited to projects listed in the draft RP/EA?
No. The Trustees are explicitly inviting additional project ideas from the public beyond what is already in the draft RP/EA. New concepts can be submitted as long as they address the impacts and restoration needs identified in the RP/EA framework.
What types of projects does this opportunity focus on?
The opportunity emphasizes two main categories: land acquisition and on-the-ground restoration. Competitive proposals would generally be expected to produce measurable wildlife and habitat benefits in southwestern New Mexico that are logically connected to the injuries described in the draft RP/EA.
What are examples of typical NRDAR restoration actions that might fit this program?
Examples commonly associated with NRDAR programs include acquiring habitat to prevent development or degradation, restoring riparian or wetland areas, improving watershed function, rehabilitating native vegetation communities, removing or mitigating barriers to wildlife movement, and enhancing habitat conditions for priority species. Any proposed action must still align with the Trustees restoration planning framework for this effort.
Does the notice specify target species or habitat types?
Not in the excerpt provided. The key requirement described is that projects function as compensatory restoration for harm attributed to the three mine facilities and align with the restoration planning framework described in the draft RP/EA.
What geographic area should projects benefit?
Projects are expected to provide measurable wildlife and habitat benefits in southwestern New Mexico and to connect logically to the injuries and restoration needs described for the affected landscape in the draft RP/EA.
How much total funding was anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $5,500,000.
How many awards were expected?
Up to 8 awards were anticipated.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor was listed as $1,000 and the award ceiling as $5,500,000, allowing for both small projects and large, landscape-scale acquisitions or restoration actions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with no additional eligibility restrictions noted in the provided information.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on February 21, 2013. The original and current closing date was March 4, 2013. The archive date was March 8, 2013.
How does the RP/EA public comment process relate to project selection?
Final project selection was planned to occur after the Trustees reviewed public comments on the draft RP/EA and evaluated submitted project ideas. This suggests proposal evaluation depends not only on typical grant review factors but also on how well proposals fit within the final suite of actions the Trustees adopt after considering public input.
When was the final restoration plan expected?
The final restoration plan was expected in early 2013, after public comments and evaluation of project ideas.
Where can applicants find the official grant documents and proposal guidance?
The notice points to materials hosted through Grants.gov, including the draft RP/EA, a public comment announcement, and project proposal information guidelines.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
George Dennis (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) was listed as a contact for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically.
Who is another point of contact listed in the notice?
Tom Ketcham, Contracting Specialist, was listed as an additional point of contact.
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