Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS GRANTS GLBFHP 001
Apply for FWS GRANTS GLBFHP 001
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Great Lakes Basin Fish Habitat Partnership" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 4, 2010 and posted on Jan 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 2010 February 12, 2010 Proposals are due on February 12, 2010 by COB. An email will be sent to confirm receipt of proposals.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments State governments.
- Projects must be located within the Great Lakes Basin watershed. Private businesses and federal agencies are NOT eligible for funding.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Great Lakes Basin Fish Habitat Partnership funding opportunity was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant/cooperative agreement program supported by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) to pay for practical, on-the-ground actions that protect, restore, or enhance fish habitat across the Great Lakes Basin watershed. The central idea behind the program is that fish habitat work is most effective when it is led locally, so the Partnership aimed to support projects proposed and implemented by watershed groups, local and state governments, tribes, universities, and nonprofits, as long as the work clearly aligned with the Partnership's Strategic Plan priorities and produced tangible habitat outcomes.
For the 2010 cycle, the program offered up to $1,000,000 total, with an expected 12 awards. Individual awards were expected to range from $10,000 to $500,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowered the barrier to entry for smaller organizations or communities that may not have access to major non-federal match dollars. Funding was provided under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance), and the opportunity was categorized as discretionary environmental funding.
Projects had to be located within the Great Lakes Basin watershed, and eligibility covered a wide set of non-federal entities, including state and local governments (city/township and county), state-controlled and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Notably, private businesses and federal agencies were not eligible to apply, reinforcing the program's focus on empowering local and regional partners rather than federal implementers or for-profit contractors.
The Partnership set two major funding focus areas for 2010. The primary focus was fish habitat protection and restoration, with emphasis on three habitat types and actions: (1) tributary stream restoration or protection to improve fish and aquatic organism passage (for example, addressing barriers), strengthen riparian habitat, increase or manage large woody debris, improve water temperature conditions, restore more natural stream flow functions, and improve natural channel form; (2) coastal and connecting channel wetland restoration, enhancement, and protection; and (3) restoration or protection in connecting channels specifically to improve fish and aquatic species passage and/or riparian habitat. The secondary focus area supported inventory and assessment work in local watersheds, but only when it would lead directly to future on-the-ground habitat projects; funding for this assessment category was capped at no more than 25 percent of the total available project funds to keep the program centered on implementation rather than planning alone.
In terms of selection and decision-making, proposals were to be compiled and initially ranked by a Partnership subcommittee, then forwarded to the Partnership Steering Committee for review. Because the money flowed through the FWS GLRI allocation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service retained final authority over funding decisions. The proposal deadline for this cycle was February 12, 2010 (close of business), and applicants were told they would receive an email confirming receipt of their submissions. For access issues or questions, the listed contact was Pam Dryer at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Ashland, Wisconsin (715-682-6185 ext. 17).
Great Lakes Basin Fish Habitat Partnership (2010) - FAQs
What is the Great Lakes Basin Fish Habitat Partnership funding opportunity?
It was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) grant/cooperative agreement program supported by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). The program funded practical, on-the-ground actions to protect, restore, or enhance fish habitat across the Great Lakes Basin watershed.
What was the main goal of the program?
The program focused on producing tangible fish habitat outcomes in the Great Lakes Basin. A core premise was that fish habitat work is most effective when led locally, so the Partnership emphasized supporting locally proposed and implemented projects.
Who administered the funding?
The funding flowed through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) as part of its GLRI allocation. The Great Lakes Basin Fish Habitat Partnership played a key role in compiling and ranking proposals, but FWS retained final decision authority.
What year and funding cycle does this information refer to?
The details provided are for the 2010 funding cycle.
How much total funding was available in 2010?
Up to $1,000,000 total was offered for the 2010 cycle.
How many awards were expected?
The program expected to make approximately 12 awards.
What was the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual awards were expected to range from $10,000 to $500,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What CFDA number was associated with this funding?
Funding was provided under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
How was this opportunity categorized?
It was described as discretionary environmental funding.
Where did projects need to be located?
Projects had to be located within the Great Lakes Basin watershed.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a range of non-federal entities, including:
- State governments
- Local governments (city/township and county)
- Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- State-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Were federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies were not eligible to apply.
Were private businesses eligible to apply?
No. Private businesses were not eligible to apply.
What kinds of organizations were the Partnership trying to support?
The Partnership aimed to support projects proposed and implemented by watershed groups, local and state governments, tribes, universities, and nonprofits, as long as the work aligned with the Partnership's Strategic Plan priorities and produced tangible habitat outcomes.
Did projects need to align with anything specific to be competitive?
Yes. Projects were expected to clearly align with the Partnership's Strategic Plan priorities and produce tangible habitat outcomes.
What were the two major funding focus areas for 2010?
The Partnership identified two focus areas:
- Primary focus: fish habitat protection and restoration
- Secondary focus: local watershed inventory and assessment work that directly leads to future on-the-ground habitat projects
What was the primary focus area in 2010?
The primary focus was fish habitat protection and restoration, with emphasis on tributaries, coastal/connecting channel wetlands, and connecting channels.
What tributary stream activities were emphasized under the primary focus?
Tributary stream restoration or protection activities were emphasized when they improved fish and aquatic organism passage and/or improved stream and riparian conditions. Examples listed included:
- Addressing barriers to passage
- Strengthening riparian habitat
- Increasing or managing large woody debris
- Improving water temperature conditions
- Restoring more natural stream flow functions
- Improving natural channel form
What wetland work was emphasized under the primary focus?
Coastal and connecting channel wetland restoration, enhancement, and protection were emphasized.
What connecting channel work was emphasized under the primary focus?
Restoration or protection in connecting channels was emphasized when it improved fish and aquatic species passage and/or riparian habitat.
What was the secondary focus area meant to support?
The secondary focus supported inventory and assessment work in local watersheds, but only when it would lead directly to future on-the-ground habitat projects.
Was there a limit on how much funding could go to inventory and assessment projects?
Yes. Funding for the assessment category was capped at no more than 25 percent of the total available project funds.
Why was inventory and assessment funding capped?
The cap was intended to keep the program centered on implementation rather than planning alone.
How were proposals reviewed and selected?
Proposals were compiled and initially ranked by a Partnership subcommittee, then forwarded to the Partnership Steering Committee for review. Final funding decisions were made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
Who had final authority over funding decisions?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service retained final authority over funding decisions.
What was the application deadline for the 2010 cycle?
The proposal deadline was February 12, 2010 (close of business).
Did applicants receive confirmation that their proposal was received?
Yes. Applicants were told they would receive an email confirming receipt of their submissions.
Who was the contact person for access issues or questions?
The listed contact was Pam Dryer at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Ashland, Wisconsin.
What contact information was provided?
Pam Dryer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ashland, Wisconsin: 715-682-6185 ext. 17.
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