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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 "FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 13, 2012 and posted on Feb 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by There is not an application process, this is a notice of intent to award Ottawa County Soil and Water Conservation District a single source agreement of 187,000 under justification 505 DM 2.14 (B4).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $187,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $187,000.00 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).
- There is not an application process, this is a notice of intent to award Ottawa County Soil and Water Conservation District a single source agreement of 187,000 under justification 505 DM 2.14 (B4).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00067) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notice of intent to award funding, not an open solicitation. In practical terms, it functions as a public disclosure that the agency plans to make a single cooperative agreement award without full and open competition. The recipient has already been selected: the Ottawa County Soil and Water Conservation District (OCSWCD) in Ottawa County, Ohio. Because it is a single-source action, there is no application process, no competitive review, and no expectation that other proposals will be submitted or considered.
The planned award totals $187,000 (which is also the stated award ceiling; the floor is listed as $0), with an expected number of awards of one. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency anticipates substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds. The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.662, Great Lakes Restoration, and is tied to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Jobs Challenge Program. No cost sharing or matching is required. The notice was posted and created on February 13, 2012, and the record indicates it was archived on February 20, 2012.
The core purpose of the funding is workforce-focused conservation implementation around Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Ottawa County, Ohio. Specifically, the funds are intended to enable OCSWCD to hire 12 temporary and seasonal workers who are unemployed, and then deploy that workforce to carry out a broad, coordinated set of conservation projects in and near the refuge. The work is framed as a "comprehensive network of projects" that combine on-the-ground field activities with monitoring, public education, and outreach, reflecting the dual goals of ecological improvement and short-term job creation.
The program is designed to address three GLRI priority focus areas identified by the Fish and Wildlife Service: (1) Invasive Species, (2) Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution, and (3) Habitat and Wildlife Protection and Restoration. The types of activities described include invasive species control, habitat restoration actions, nonpoint source pollution monitoring, and education and outreach efforts aimed at improving local understanding and practices related to water quality and conservation. Taken together, the project portfolio is intended to improve ecological conditions around Lake Erie and refuge-associated lands while building local capacity through supervised seasonal employment.
OCSWCD is justified as the single-source partner because the Fish and Wildlife Service identified it as the key organization in Ottawa County with the technical expertise, staffing, and local relationships needed to hire and manage workers and successfully deliver the planned field and outreach work. The notice highlights that the district already has specialized staff positions, including a Nonpoint Source Education Specialist, an Agricultural Technician, and a Wildlife Specialist, and that it has established knowledge of the local watershed as well as existing connections to partners and stakeholders in the county. In addition to OCSWCD, the Lake Erie Cooperative Weed Management Association (CWMA) is named as a secondary partner expected to assist with conservation restoration efforts along with outreach and education, reinforcing the invasive species and habitat components of the work.
Administrative details in the notice emphasize that the Fish and Wildlife Service has determined this is a single-source opportunity under departmental policy, citing justification 505 DM 2.14 (B4). That determination is the reason the announcement is explicitly not a request for applications and why the "closing date" field states that there is no application process. For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the listed agency contact is Jason Lewis, Refuge Manager, reachable by phone at 419-898-0014 or by email at jasonlewis@fws.gov.
FAQs: FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (F12AS00067)
What is the "FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge" grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) notice of intent to award funding under the title "FWS R3 Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00067). It is not an open grant competition; it is a public notice that the agency plans to make a single award without full and open competition.
Is this an open solicitation where new applicants can apply?
No. The announcement is explicitly not a request for applications. It functions as a public disclosure of a planned single-source award, and there is no application process.
Who has been selected to receive the award?
The selected recipient is the Ottawa County Soil and Water Conservation District (OCSWCD) in Ottawa County, Ohio.
Will other proposals be accepted or reviewed?
No. Because this is a single-source action, there is no competitive review and no expectation that other proposals will be submitted or considered.
How many awards will be made under this opportunity?
The expected number of awards is one (1).
What is the total amount of funding planned for this award?
The planned award total is $187,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The award ceiling is listed as $187,000, and the award floor is listed as $0.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates that the federal agency anticipates substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funding.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
What program and CFDA is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 15.662, Great Lakes Restoration, and it is tied to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Jobs Challenge Program.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The core purpose is workforce-focused conservation implementation around Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge in Ottawa County, Ohio. The funding is intended to support short-term job creation while completing coordinated conservation projects in and near the refuge.
How is the workforce component described in the notice?
The funds are intended to enable OCSWCD to hire 12 temporary and seasonal workers who are unemployed and deploy them to conduct conservation work, monitoring, and related outreach activities.
Where will the project activities take place?
The work is described as occurring in and near Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, in Ottawa County, Ohio, with an emphasis on improving ecological conditions around Lake Erie and refuge-associated lands.
What types of activities are included in the project portfolio?
The notice describes a comprehensive network of projects that combine on-the-ground field activities with monitoring, public education, and outreach. Examples of activities mentioned include invasive species control, habitat restoration actions, nonpoint source pollution monitoring, and education/outreach related to water quality and conservation.
Which GLRI priority focus areas does the project address?
The work is designed to address three GLRI priority focus areas identified by the Fish and Wildlife Service: (1) Invasive Species, (2) Nearshore Health and Nonpoint Source Pollution, and (3) Habitat and Wildlife Protection and Restoration.
Why was OCSWCD selected as a single-source partner?
The notice states that USFWS identified OCSWCD as the key organization in Ottawa County with the technical expertise, staffing, and local relationships needed to hire and manage workers and deliver the planned field and outreach work. The justification includes OCSWCD's specialized staff and established knowledge of the local watershed and partners.
What specialized staff capacity is highlighted for OCSWCD?
The notice highlights that OCSWCD already has specialized staff positions, including a Nonpoint Source Education Specialist, an Agricultural Technician, and a Wildlife Specialist.
Are any additional partners named in the notice?
Yes. The Lake Erie Cooperative Weed Management Association (CWMA) is named as a secondary partner expected to assist with conservation restoration efforts and with outreach and education.
How is the single-source determination described?
The notice emphasizes that the Fish and Wildlife Service determined this is a single-source opportunity under departmental policy, citing justification 505 DM 2.14 (B4). This determination is presented as the reason the announcement is not a request for applications.
What does the announcement say about the closing date?
The announcement indicates there is no application process, and the "closing date" field reflects that there is no application closing date for submissions.
When was this notice posted and created?
The notice was posted and created on February 13, 2012.
When was the opportunity record archived?
The record indicates the opportunity was archived on February 20, 2012.
Who is the agency contact for questions?
The listed agency contact is Jason Lewis, Refuge Manager.
How can the agency contact be reached?
Phone: 419-898-0014. Email: jasonlewis@fws.gov.
What should someone do if they are having trouble accessing the announcement?
The notice directs questions or issues accessing the announcement to the listed agency contact, Jason Lewis (Refuge Manager), using the phone number or email provided.
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