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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 "Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Project CNE 79 Removal of Norton Mill Dam, Colchester, CT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.677 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities FWS.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 14, 2014 and posted on Jul 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $654,885.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $654,885.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Project CNE 79 Removal of Norton Mill Dam, Colchester, CT is a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to fund a single cooperative agreement focused on removing the Norton Mill Dam in Colchester, Connecticut. The core purpose of the project is to use Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funding to reduce flood hazards and improve the resilience of local communities and natural systems by eliminating a structure that can contribute to upstream flooding, constricted flows, and infrastructure vulnerability during major storm events. By taking out the dam, the project is intended to restore more natural river function, which generally means reconnecting upstream and downstream habitats, improving sediment and water movement, and helping the river respond more safely and predictably during high-flow conditions.
From an environmental and fisheries perspective, the opportunity emphasizes ecosystem restoration benefits, especially improved fish passage. Dams commonly block or limit access for migratory and resident fish to spawning and rearing habitat, and removal typically reopens stream corridors, improves aquatic connectivity, and can lead to healthier fish populations over time. The notice also highlights broader ecosystem function, which can include restoring more natural channel processes, improving habitat complexity, and supporting wetland and riparian systems that help absorb floodwaters and provide ecological services.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00296 and is associated with CFDA 15.677, Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities (FWS). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which usually means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as coordination, technical input, review of deliverables, or participation in key implementation decisions. The activity category is identified as "Other," clarified as Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief under Public Law 113-2, the legislation that provided supplemental appropriations for Sandy recovery and resilience efforts.
The total anticipated award amount is $654,885, and both the award floor and ceiling are the same ($654,885), indicating a fixed, single-award funding amount rather than a range. The opportunity expected one award and stated that cost sharing or matching was not required, which can lower barriers to participation and speed implementation for eligible applicants. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any entity type (such as state or local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, or other organizations), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that might have been included in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on July 14, 2014, with an application deadline of August 14, 2014, and it was archived on August 30, 2014. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact the FWS Grants/Agreements Officer, Cheryle Lawrence, at cherylelawrence@fws.gov, with the primary listing and details available through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Project CNE 79 Removal of Norton Mill Dam, Colchester, CT."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of award will be made?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means FWS expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond providing funds, such as coordination, technical input, review of deliverables, or participation in key implementation decisions.
What is the project being funded?
The project focuses on removing the Norton Mill Dam in Colchester, Connecticut.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to use Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funding to reduce flood hazards and improve resilience of local communities and natural systems by eliminating a structure that can contribute to upstream flooding, constricted flows, and infrastructure vulnerability during major storm events.
How does removing the dam support flood hazard reduction and resilience?
The notice explains that removing the dam is intended to restore more natural river function. This can help the river move water and sediment more effectively and respond more safely and predictably during high-flow conditions.
What environmental benefits are emphasized in the opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes ecosystem restoration benefits, including improved fish passage and broader improvements to ecosystem function.
How does dam removal relate to fish passage?
Dams commonly block or limit access for migratory and resident fish to spawning and rearing habitat. Removal typically reopens stream corridors, improves aquatic connectivity, and can support healthier fish populations over time.
What other ecosystem restoration outcomes are mentioned?
The notice highlights broader ecosystem function, which can include restoring more natural channel processes, improving habitat complexity, and supporting wetland and riparian systems that help absorb floodwaters and provide ecological services.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00296.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.677, Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities (FWS).
What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified as Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief under Public Law 113-2.
What is Public Law 113-2 in this context?
The notice identifies Public Law 113-2 as the legislation that provided supplemental appropriations for Hurricane Sandy recovery and resilience efforts.
How much funding is available?
The total anticipated award amount is $654,885.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is a fixed amount. The award floor and ceiling are both $654,885, indicating a single-award funding amount rather than a range.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity expected one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any entity type (such as state or local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, or other organizations), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 14, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 14, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 30, 2014.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The primary listing and details were available through Grants.gov.
Who can be contacted for help with the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the FWS Grants/Agreements Officer, Cheryle Lawrence, at cherylelawrence@fws.gov.
What is the geographic focus of the funded work?
The project is specifically focused on Colchester, Connecticut, through removal of the Norton Mill Dam.
Why is this tied to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief?
The notice frames the project as a Hurricane Sandy disaster relief activity aimed at reducing storm-related flood hazards and improving resilience, supported by Sandy-related supplemental funding.
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