Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00251
Apply for F16AS00251
- The DOI-FWS in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Harvey's Marsh Waterfowl Production Area Wetland Restoration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.658.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 01, 2016 and posted on Jun 01, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 08, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $74,542.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Harvey's Marsh Waterfowl Production Area Wetland Restoration opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00251) is a U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) discretionary grant focused on environmental and natural resource restoration. The project targets wetland and upland habitat restoration at the Harvey Marsh Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Dane County, Wisconsin. The stated goal is to restore habitat conditions in a way that supports waterfowl production and broader wildlife values typically associated with healthy wetland-upland complexes, such as improved nesting cover, foraging areas, hydrology, and overall habitat function.
A central feature of this notice is that it is not a competitive funding announcement. Instead, it is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to Ducks Unlimited (DU). The agency cites the Departmental Manual justification "505 DM 2.14 B (1)" as the basis for awarding without competition, explaining that competition is not practical because DU already has familiarity with the specific tract and brings specialized technical expertise and unique, project-relevant knowledge in wetland and upland restoration. In other words, the agency is indicating that DU is uniquely positioned to meet the project objectives efficiently and correctly due to prior involvement, on-the-ground understanding of the site, and demonstrated capability to deliver restoration outcomes aligned with specific habitat goals.
The funding source for the work is identified as NRDA settlement funds, meaning Natural Resource Damage Assessment-related settlement monies. These funds are typically used to compensate for injuries to natural resources and to implement restoration actions that help return resources and services to baseline conditions or provide equivalent ecological benefits. In this opportunity, those settlement funds are directed toward tangible restoration actions on the Harvey Marsh WPA, with DU serving as the implementing partner responsible for carrying out the wetland and upland restoration activities described in the project scope.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) with an award ceiling of $74,542 and an expectation of a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.658, which corresponds to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assistance programs. The posting and creation dates are June 1, 2016, and the closing date is June 8, 2016 (with the original and current closing dates matching), reflecting a short posting window consistent with a single-source intent notice rather than an open, competitive solicitation. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the practical implication in this case being that the agency intends the award specifically for Ducks Unlimited as the sole recipient.
Overall, this notice communicates a targeted, site-specific restoration project to be carried out by an experienced conservation organization under a noncompetitive, single-source award structure. The key takeaways are the restoration focus (wetland and upland habitat at Harvey Marsh WPA in Dane County), the funding mechanism (NRDA settlement funds), the administering agency (DOI-FWS), and the award approach (single-source to DU due to specialized qualifications and familiarity with the tract).
Harvey's Marsh Waterfowl Production Area Wetland Restoration (F16AS00251) FAQs
What is the Harvey's Marsh Waterfowl Production Area Wetland Restoration opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) discretionary grant opportunity focused on environmental and natural resource restoration. The project is specifically aimed at wetland and upland habitat restoration at the Harvey Marsh Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Dane County, Wisconsin.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00251.
Which federal agency is administering this grant?
The administering agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What type of funding instrument is this?
The Funding Instrument Type is a Grant.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states it is not a competitive funding announcement. It is a notice of intent to make a single-source award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The agency indicates an intent to make a single-source award to Ducks Unlimited (DU).
Why is the award being made without competition?
The agency cites a Departmental Manual justification (505 DM 2.14 B (1)) and explains that competition is not practical because Ducks Unlimited already has familiarity with the specific tract and brings specialized technical expertise and unique, project-relevant knowledge in wetland and upland restoration.
What is the project goal?
The stated goal is to restore habitat conditions in ways that support waterfowl production and broader wildlife values typically associated with healthy wetland-upland complexes.
What habitat improvements are referenced in the notice?
The notice references improvements commonly associated with healthy wetland-upland complexes, including improved nesting cover, foraging areas, hydrology, and overall habitat function.
Where will the restoration work take place?
The work targets the Harvey Marsh Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Dane County, Wisconsin.
What types of habitat are included in the restoration scope?
The project targets restoration of both wetland habitat and upland habitat at the Harvey Marsh WPA.
What is the funding source for this project?
The funding source is identified as NRDA settlement funds (Natural Resource Damage Assessment-related settlement monies).
What does it mean that the funding is from NRDA settlement funds?
NRDA settlement funds are typically used to compensate for injuries to natural resources and to implement restoration actions that help return resources and services to baseline conditions or provide equivalent ecological benefits. In this opportunity, those funds are directed toward restoration actions on the Harvey Marsh WPA.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $74,542.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity lists Expected Awards: 1, meaning a single award is anticipated.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.658, which corresponds to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assistance programs.
What are the posting and closing dates?
The posting and creation dates are June 1, 2016. The closing date is June 8, 2016 (the original and current closing dates match).
Why is the posting window so short?
The notice reflects a short posting window that is consistent with a single-source intent notice rather than an open, competitive solicitation.
Who is eligible to apply according to the listing?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," but the practical implication described in the notice is that the agency intends the award specifically for Ducks Unlimited as the sole recipient under a single-source approach.
What makes Ducks Unlimited uniquely suited for this project, according to the agency?
The agency points to Ducks Unlimited's familiarity with the specific tract and its specialized technical expertise and unique, project-relevant knowledge in wetland and upland restoration, along with demonstrated capability to deliver restoration outcomes aligned with the habitat goals.
Is this opportunity site-specific?
Yes. The notice describes a targeted, site-specific restoration project focused on the Harvey Marsh WPA in Dane County, Wisconsin.
What are the main takeaways of this notice?
The key points are the restoration focus (wetland and upland habitat at Harvey Marsh WPA in Dane County), the funding mechanism (NRDA settlement funds), the administering agency (DOI-FWS), and the award approach (noncompetitive, single-source intent to Ducks Unlimited).
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