Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R6 ES08HE011
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "IDENTIFICATION OF RECHARGE AREAS FOR SALINE SEEPS ON HAILSTONE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (NWR), MONTANA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 6, 2008 and posted on May 28, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 16, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- This is a single source agreement between the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Montana Salinity Control Association.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled IDENTIFICATION OF RECHARGE AREAS FOR SALINE SEEPS ON HAILSTONE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (NWR), MONTANA (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R6 ES08HE011), is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement focused on improving water quality conditions associated with saline seep problems in and around Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge in Montana. The core purpose is to identify the recharge areas that feed saline seeps within the refuge watershed. Pinpointing those recharge zones is a practical, planning-driven step that helps land and water managers target restoration or control actions where they will actually reduce salt movement, rather than treating only the symptoms downstream.
The project is directly tied to a regulatory and operational need raised by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MTDEQ). MTDEQ requested that USFWS remove salts that have built up behind the Hailstone dam before any water is released downstream. In other words, the refuge is facing a water quality constraint where accumulated salts have to be addressed to meet conditions for downstream discharge. The planned work supports a broader cleanup intent: using multiple methods to reduce the salt accumulation enough that MTDEQ will allow downstream releases again, while also working toward restoring the reservoir to a more natural flow-through system. The ecological driver is clear as well, since high salinity and associated water quality issues can increase risks to waterfowl and shorebirds that rely on refuge waters for feeding, nesting, and migration stopover habitat.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity under the Environment and Natural Resources activity area, using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. The announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) and specifies that eligibility is limited because it is a single-source agreement between USFWS and the Montana Salinity Control Association (MSCA). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total funding is listed as 100,000, with an award floor of 10,000, and the notice states that funding beyond the original agreement amount of 10,000 depends on availability and annual appropriations. The project period can run up to five years, but it can end earlier if funding is no longer available, which signals a phased approach where additional work may be supported incrementally as funds are appropriated.
The timeline in the posting reflects an older federal assistance notice with original and updated closing dates. It was posted May 28, 2008, created June 6, 2008, and shows an original closing date of June 2, 2008 that was extended to a current closing date of June 16, 2008, with an archive date of July 16, 2008. The CFDA number is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified), which often appears in postings where the activity does not map neatly to a single standard CFDA program listing.
For organizations interested in any related participation, the notice indicates that while the prime agreement is single-source to MSCA, there may be sub-agreement opportunities. The posting provides contacts for that purpose: Jane Holzer at MSCA (406 278 3071) and Karen Nelson at USFWS (406 449 5225, Ext. 210). It also includes a general assistance contact for access issues: Carol Beatty, Financial Assistance Officer (303 236 4320), and references the US Fish and Wildlife Service Montana ES Field Office for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled IDENTIFICATION OF RECHARGE AREAS FOR SALINE SEEPS ON HAILSTONE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (NWR), MONTANA.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R6 ES08HE011.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is Environment and Natural Resources.
Where will the work take place?
The project is focused on Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and its watershed in Montana.
What problem is this project trying to address?
The project is intended to improve water quality conditions associated with saline seep problems in and around Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge, with a focus on understanding and reducing salt movement that contributes to water quality constraints.
What is the core purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to identify the recharge areas that feed saline seeps within the refuge watershed, so land and water managers can better target restoration or control actions at their source.
Why is identifying recharge areas considered important for management?
Pinpointing recharge zones is presented as a practical, planning-driven step because it helps managers target actions where they can actually reduce salt movement, rather than focusing only on downstream symptoms.
How is this project connected to Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MTDEQ) needs?
The posting states that MTDEQ requested that USFWS remove salts that have built up behind the Hailstone dam before any water is released downstream. The project supports efforts to address this water quality constraint.
What broader water management or cleanup intent is described?
The notice describes an intent to use multiple methods to reduce salt accumulation enough that MTDEQ will allow downstream releases again, while also working toward restoring the reservoir to a more natural flow-through system.
What ecological concerns are mentioned?
The posting notes that high salinity and related water quality issues can increase risks to waterfowl and shorebirds that rely on refuge waters for feeding, nesting, and migration stopover habitat.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates one award (Expected Awards: 1).
Who is eligible to receive the prime award?
Eligibility is limited because the notice specifies a single-source cooperative agreement between USFWS and the Montana Salinity Control Association (MSCA).
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is listed as 100,000.
Is there an award floor?
Yes. The award floor is listed as 10,000.
How does the notice describe funding beyond the initial amount?
The notice indicates that funding beyond the original agreement amount of 10,000 is dependent on availability and annual appropriations.
How long can the project period last?
The project period can run for up to five years.
Can the project end earlier than five years?
Yes. The posting notes it can end earlier if funding is no longer available, suggesting a phased approach dependent on appropriations.
What are the key posted dates for this opportunity?
The timeline shown includes: posted May 28, 2008; created June 6, 2008; original closing date June 2, 2008; extended/current closing date June 16, 2008; archive date July 16, 2008.
Why does the posting show both an original and a current closing date?
The posting reflects an older federal assistance notice where the original closing date (June 2, 2008) was extended to a current closing date (June 16, 2008).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is listed as 00.000 (Not Elsewhere Classified).
Does the notice mention any potential opportunities for organizations other than the single-source recipient?
Yes. While the prime agreement is single-source to MSCA, the notice indicates there may be sub-agreement opportunities.
Who should be contacted about possible sub-agreement opportunities?
The notice provides two contacts for sub-agreement opportunities: Jane Holzer at MSCA (406 278 3071) and Karen Nelson at USFWS (406 449 5225, Ext. 210).
Who is the general assistance contact for access issues?
The posting lists Carol Beatty, Financial Assistance Officer, as a general assistance contact for access issues at 303 236 4320.
Is there a specific USFWS office referenced for additional information?
Yes. The notice references the US Fish and Wildlife Service Montana ES Field Office for additional information.
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