Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00076
Apply for F15AS00076
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants to Support Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive/Nuisance Species Management Plans" 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 Jan 20, 2015 and posted on Jan 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 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 $1,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Grants to Support Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive/Nuisance Species Management Plans (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00076) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to help Great Lakes states carry out their approved aquatic invasive species (AIS) or aquatic nuisance species (ANS) management plans. The purpose is practical implementation: funding is meant to support on-the-ground and programmatic activities that directly protect and restore the Great Lakes and the broader Great Lakes Basin by preventing, controlling, and responding to harmful invasive species and the pathways that spread them.
This specific competition uses FY14 GLRI appropriations and is limited in who can apply. Only state governments are eligible applicants, and only those states that were not previously allocated awards under the FY14 GLRI State Plan competition can submit an application under this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). In addition, states must be up to date on prior GLRI State Plan grant spending to qualify: FY10 funds must already be fully expended, and FY11 funds must be fully expended by April 30, 2015. These conditions are meant to ensure that applicants have successfully managed earlier federal investments and are ready to put additional money to work quickly.
A major required deliverable tied to these awards is rapid response readiness. Within one year of the grant agreement becoming fully effective/fully executed, each funded state must complete either (1) one rapid response training session or (2) one rapid response action. Beyond that performance requirement, the NOFA also requires that the state agency already have a completed rapid response plan, and that plan must be included as an attachment to the grant application. In other words, applicants are expected to show they have a real, operational framework for responding quickly to new invasive species detections, and then demonstrate that capability within the first year through training or a real-world response.
Awards are expected to support two-year projects. The total estimated funding available is $1.3 million, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 (floor) to $800,000 (ceiling). The opportunity anticipated about four awards overall, while also noting support for implementation of up to three state plans not previously funded under the FY14 competition, reflecting the program’s intent to extend support to states that missed earlier allocations. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowers the barrier for states to participate and allows them to focus budget planning on implementation rather than raising non-federal match.
In terms of what FWS is looking to fund, the priorities focus on high-risk threats and modern risk management approaches. Key priority areas include implementing risk management strategies for invasive species and invasion pathways consistent with findings in Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) reports (referenced at http://glmris.anl.gov/). Another emphasized priority is developing and implementing an Asian carp prevention and management plan for the Great Lakes, reflecting the significant ecological and economic risks posed by bighead and silver carp to Great Lakes food webs, fisheries, and infrastructure. A third priority is incorporating climate change into risk assessment and management work, recognizing that warming waters, altered ice cover, and changing precipitation patterns can shift species ranges, increase establishment likelihood, and change the effectiveness of traditional control strategies. The NOFA indicates that additional evaluation criteria apply beyond these priorities, so applicants would need to align proposed tasks, outputs, and timelines with the broader scoring and review factors described in the full announcement.
Administrative details for timing and access are straightforward. The opportunity was posted January 20, 2015, with an application deadline of February 15, 2015, and an archive date of February 19, 2015. The CFDA listing is 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration), and the funding instrument is a grant under the Natural Resources activity category. Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement and submission details, and the listed program contact for access or questions was Daniel Lovdahl at FWS (612-713-5193, DanielLovdahl@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Grants to Support Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive/Nuisance Species Management Plans (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00076) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It provides funding for Great Lakes states to carry out their approved aquatic invasive species (AIS) or aquatic nuisance species (ANS) management plans.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is practical implementation. The funding is intended to support on-the-ground and programmatic activities that directly protect and restore the Great Lakes and the broader Great Lakes Basin by preventing, controlling, and responding to harmful invasive species and the pathways that spread them.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only state governments are eligible applicants.
Are all Great Lakes states eligible under this specific competition?
No. Only Great Lakes states that were not previously allocated awards under the FY14 GLRI State Plan competition can submit an application under this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).
Are there eligibility requirements related to prior GLRI grant spending?
Yes. To qualify, a state must be up to date on prior GLRI State Plan grant spending: FY10 funds must already be fully expended, and FY11 funds must be fully expended by April 30, 2015.
What does the NOFA require related to rapid response readiness?
Rapid response readiness is a major required deliverable. Within one year of the grant agreement becoming fully effective/fully executed, each funded state must complete either (1) one rapid response training session or (2) one rapid response action.
Does the state need a rapid response plan before applying?
Yes. The state agency must already have a completed rapid response plan, and it must be included as an attachment to the grant application.
How long are projects expected to last?
Awards are expected to support two-year projects.
How much funding is available in total?
The total estimated funding available is $1.3 million.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $800,000 (ceiling).
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated about four awards overall. It also notes support for implementation of up to three state plans not previously funded under the FY14 competition, reflecting the intent to extend support to states that missed earlier allocations.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided information.
What kinds of activities and priorities does FWS want to fund?
The priorities focus on high-risk invasive species threats and modern risk management approaches. Key priority areas include implementing risk management strategies for invasive species and invasion pathways consistent with findings in Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study (GLMRIS) reports (http://glmris.anl.gov/). Another emphasized priority is developing and implementing an Asian carp prevention and management plan for the Great Lakes. A third priority is incorporating climate change into risk assessment and management work.
What is GLMRIS, and why is it referenced?
The NOFA references GLMRIS (Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin Study) reports as a basis for implementing risk management strategies for invasive species and invasion pathways. The provided link is http://glmris.anl.gov/.
Why is Asian carp specifically called out as a priority?
The NOFA emphasizes Asian carp prevention and management because bighead and silver carp pose significant ecological and economic risks to Great Lakes food webs, fisheries, and infrastructure.
How is climate change expected to be addressed in proposals?
Climate change is highlighted as a priority for incorporation into risk assessment and management work, recognizing that warming waters, altered ice cover, and changing precipitation patterns can shift species ranges, increase establishment likelihood, and change the effectiveness of traditional control strategies.
Are there additional evaluation criteria beyond the listed priorities?
Yes. The NOFA indicates that additional evaluation criteria apply beyond the stated priorities, and applicants would need to align proposed tasks, outputs, and timelines with broader scoring and review factors described in the full announcement.
What funding year appropriations support this competition?
This specific competition uses FY14 GLRI appropriations.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00076.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA listing is 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on January 20, 2015. The application deadline was February 15, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 19, 2015.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and apply?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement and submission details.
Who is the program contact for questions?
The listed program contact is Daniel Lovdahl at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Phone: 612-713-5193. Email: DanielLovdahl@fws.gov.
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