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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 "Hyde Pond and Pond Lilly Dam Removal, CT Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief" 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 Mar 11, 2014 and posted on Mar 11, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 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 $1,091,475.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,091,475.00 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 Hyde Pond and Pond Lilly Dam Removal, CT - Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00115) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant announcement for a single, pre-identified cooperative agreement award. Rather than a broad, competitive solicitation, it serves mainly as public notice that the agency intends to issue one financial assistance award to the Connecticut Fund for the Environment, Inc. (CFE), through its Save the Sound Habitat Restoration Program. The project is authorized under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2) and is tied to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts focused on restoring environmental resources while also reducing flood hazards in affected areas.
The proposed work targets two aging, obsolete dams in Connecticut whose removal is expected to improve river connectivity, fish passage, and flood resilience during future storm events. The first site is the Pond Lily Dam on the West River in New Haven, Connecticut. For this dam, the early phases are already in place: design and permitting have been completed. The requested funds are intended to cover the construction-phase costs of removing the dam, along with the project management responsibilities that come with construction, including coordination and oversight. The second site is the Hyde Pond Dam on Whitford Brook in Mystic, Connecticut. For Hyde Pond, the grant funding is structured to support contracting and completion of the remaining steps, including design, permitting, and dam removal activities.
A central goal of the project is to reduce flood risk and improve public safety by eliminating infrastructure that can fail or worsen flooding during extreme weather. The announcement lays out three specific ways dam removal is expected to strengthen flood resiliency. First, taking out deteriorating dams reduces the possibility of a sudden, catastrophic failure that could release stored water and sediment downstream with little warning, causing severe damage. Second, removing the structures reduces upstream inundation and lowers the chance that high flows will cut around the dam, which can trigger channel avulsions, unexpected erosion, sediment deposition in damaging places, and water getting trapped away from the natural stream channel. Third, the project aims to rebuild a properly functioning stream channel that can carry water and sediment in balance across a range of flows. A stable, restored channel with features like riffles, pools, roughness elements, and access to floodplains helps spread and dissipate flood energy, reducing the intensity of downstream flood forces.
Beyond flood protection, the project is framed as an ecosystem restoration effort. By restoring natural stream and floodplain processes, the work is expected to improve habitat quality and continuity for fish and wildlife, including better migration corridors and spawning areas. The announcement highlights that adding variability and complexity to the stream (riffles, pools, runs, glides, rock clusters, and diverse bed materials), along with improved riparian habitat and travel corridors, supports a healthier food web and shelter opportunities for aquatic and terrestrial species. The restored connectivity and habitat diversity are also presented as a way to help mitigate climate change impacts by giving species more options to move, adapt, and persist as conditions shift.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $1,091,475, and it is also the stated award ceiling and floor, reflecting the single-award nature of the announcement. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA listing is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities - FWS). Key dates include a posted date of March 11, 2014, and an original and current closing date of April 15, 2014, with archiving on April 16, 2014. While the eligibility field is shown as "unrestricted," the narrative makes clear that this is a single-source award specifically to CFE due to the organization being deemed uniquely qualified to carry out the work.
For access and administrative questions, the public notice points readers to Grants.gov and provides a direct agency contact: Arnold Zinan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (413-253-8528, arnoldzinan@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Hyde Pond and Pond Lilly Dam Removal, CT - Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief opportunity (F14AS00115)?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant announcement that serves as public notice of the agency's intent to make one cooperative agreement award for dam removal and related restoration work in Connecticut as part of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is not a broad, competitive solicitation. It is a single, pre-identified award (single-source) notice indicating FWS intends to issue one financial assistance award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Connecticut Fund for the Environment, Inc. (CFE), through its Save the Sound Habitat Restoration Program. The notice indicates CFE is considered uniquely qualified to carry out the work.
What type of award is being announced?
The announcement is for a cooperative agreement award (a type of financial assistance award).
What is the purpose of the project?
The project is intended to restore environmental resources while also reducing flood hazards in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. It focuses on removing two aging, obsolete dams to improve river connectivity, fish passage, and resilience to future storm events.
Which dams and locations are included in the project?
The project targets two dams in Connecticut: (1) the Pond Lily Dam on the West River in New Haven, Connecticut, and (2) the Hyde Pond Dam on Whitford Brook in Mystic, Connecticut.
What work will be funded at the Pond Lily Dam site?
For the Pond Lily Dam, design and permitting have already been completed. The requested funds are intended to cover construction-phase costs for removing the dam, as well as construction-related project management responsibilities such as coordination and oversight.
What work will be funded at the Hyde Pond Dam site?
For the Hyde Pond Dam, the funding is intended to support contracting and completion of remaining steps, including design, permitting, and dam removal activities.
How does dam removal improve flood resiliency, according to the announcement?
The notice describes three main flood resiliency benefits: (1) reducing the risk of sudden, catastrophic dam failure that could release stored water and sediment downstream with little warning; (2) reducing upstream inundation and lowering the chance of high flows cutting around the dam, which can cause channel avulsions, erosion, and problematic sediment deposition; and (3) rebuilding a properly functioning stream channel that can transport water and sediment in balance across a range of flows, including reconnecting to floodplains that help dissipate flood energy.
What ecological and habitat benefits are expected from the project?
The project is framed as ecosystem restoration. By restoring natural stream and floodplain processes, it is expected to improve habitat quality and continuity for fish and wildlife, enhance migration corridors and spawning areas, and increase stream complexity (such as riffles, pools, runs, glides, rock clusters, and diverse bed materials) alongside improved riparian habitat and travel corridors.
Does the announcement mention climate-related benefits?
Yes. The restored connectivity and habitat diversity are presented as helping species move, adapt, and persist as conditions shift, which the notice describes as a way to help mitigate climate change impacts.
What is the funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,091,475. The award ceiling and award floor are also stated as $1,091,475, reflecting that the announcement is for a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities - FWS).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posted date is March 11, 2014. The original and current closing date is April 15, 2014. The opportunity was archived on April 16, 2014.
The eligibility field says "unrestricted." Does that mean anyone could apply?
Although the eligibility field is shown as "unrestricted," the narrative makes clear the announcement is a single-source public notice for a pre-identified recipient (CFE) and is not described as an open, competitive solicitation.
What law authorizes this project and why is it connected to Hurricane Sandy?
The project is authorized under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2) and is tied to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts focused on restoring environmental resources and reducing flood hazards in affected areas.
Where should someone go for access or administrative details about the posting?
The notice points readers to Grants.gov for access and administrative questions.
Who is the agency contact for this opportunity?
The listed agency contact is Arnold Zinan at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 413-253-8528. Email: arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
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