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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 "Increase Resilience of Beach Habitat at Pierces Point, Reeds and Moores Beach New Jersey 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 Feb 28, 2014 and posted on Feb 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 10, 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 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:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00103) was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 5, using Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funds to repair and strengthen storm-damaged beach habitat in New Jersey. It is a discretionary funding announcement, but it is not a typical open competition. The notice states that FWS intended to make a single, sole-source cooperative agreement award to the American Littoral Society, based in Highlands, New Jersey. In other words, the announcement functions mainly as a public notification that the agency planned to fund a specific partner for a specific, pre-vetted project, rather than inviting multiple applicants to compete.
The project focus is on three Delaware Bay beach areas that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Sandy: Pierces Point and Reeds Beach in Cape May County, and Moores Beach in Cumberland County. These shorelines are described as critical horseshoe crab spawning habitat. That spawning is ecologically important because horseshoe crab eggs are a major food resource for migratory shorebirds, especially the red knot, a species noted in the announcement as being considered for listing under the Federal Endangered Species Act at that time. The beaches also support other migratory and shorebird species, including ruddy turnstone, sanderling, dunlin, and short-billed dowitcher, making the site valuable as stopover habitat in the Delaware Bay migratory corridor.
The problem the grant addresses is both physical beach loss and severe habitat degradation caused by the storm. The announcement reports that approximately 2 to 3 feet of sand was lost from these beaches, and that the storm’s energy pushed much of the remaining sand well above the normal high tide line. That matters because horseshoe crabs typically spawn in the intertidal zone; if suitable sand is stranded too high on the beach, it becomes inaccessible during the spawning period. The remaining beach areas were also described as contaminated with storm-deposited debris, including smaller fragments like asphalt chunks and bricks mixed into the substrate, which can prevent crabs from digging properly to lay eggs. Larger debris, such as concrete pipes, slabs, and pilings, created additional hazards and physical barriers that could further reduce or block spawning activity and degrade overall habitat quality.
The proposed solution is a habitat restoration effort aimed at rebuilding functional beach conditions and improving long-term resilience to future storms. A key feature mentioned is construction of a berm, intended to help the beach system withstand storm impacts and maintain suitable spawning conditions over time. By restoring sand placement and removing or addressing debris and obstructions, the project is designed to restore some of the most important stopover habitat for migrating shorebirds in Delaware Bay while also supporting sustainable horseshoe crab spawning. The emphasis is not just on immediate repair, but on building the capacity of coastal habitat and related infrastructure to endure future extreme weather with less damage.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity totals $1,000,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $1,000,000, indicating the agency anticipated one award at that exact level. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The assistance mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals substantial federal involvement or collaboration in the project compared to a standard grant. The funding is tied to the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), specifically the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation, and the announcement notes the project had already been vetted and approved for funding by the Department of the Interior. Selection criteria, as described, prioritized return on investment by leveraging existing science and regional resiliency planning tools and by working with states, communities, and partners to restore and rebuild federal public assets and increase coastal resilience to future storms.
Key dates in the notice include a posted/created date of February 28, 2014, with an original and current closing date of March 10, 2014. The CFDA listing referenced is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities). For access issues, the listed contact was Arnold Zinan at FWS (phone 413-253-8528; email arnoldzinan@fws.gov).
FAQs: FWS Hurricane Sandy Beach Habitat Restoration (F14AS00103)
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00103.
Which agency issued this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 5.
What is the overall purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to repair and strengthen storm-damaged beach habitat in New Jersey using Hurricane Sandy disaster relief funds, with a focus on restoring functional beach conditions and improving long-term resilience to future storms.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. Although it is described as a discretionary funding announcement, it is not a typical open competition. The notice indicates FWS intended to make a single, sole-source cooperative agreement award for a specific project, primarily serving as public notification rather than inviting multiple applicants to compete.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
FWS intended to make a single, sole-source cooperative agreement award to the American Littoral Society, based in Highlands, New Jersey.
How many awards were anticipated under this announcement?
One award was anticipated.
What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The total funding amount is $1,000,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are $1,000,000, indicating the agency anticipated a single award at that exact level.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The assistance mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial federal involvement or collaboration compared to a standard grant.
What disaster or event is this funding tied to?
This funding is tied to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief.
What is the legal or appropriations basis for the funding?
The funding is tied to the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (Public Law 113-2), specifically the Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriation.
Where will the project take place?
The project focuses on three Delaware Bay beach areas in New Jersey that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Sandy: Pierces Point and Reeds Beach in Cape May County, and Moores Beach in Cumberland County.
Why are these Delaware Bay beaches considered important?
They are described as critical horseshoe crab spawning habitat. Horseshoe crab eggs are an important food resource for migratory shorebirds, especially the red knot. The announcement also notes these beaches support other migratory and shorebird species, including ruddy turnstone, sanderling, dunlin, and short-billed dowitcher, making the area valuable stopover habitat in the Delaware Bay migratory corridor.
Which species is highlighted as a key beneficiary of the habitat work?
The red knot is specifically highlighted. The notice mentions the red knot as being considered for listing under the Federal Endangered Species Act at the time of the announcement.
What types of habitat damage did Hurricane Sandy cause at these sites?
The notice describes both physical beach loss and severe habitat degradation. It reports approximately 2 to 3 feet of sand was lost from these beaches, and that storm energy pushed much of the remaining sand well above the normal high tide line.
Why is sand being pushed above the high tide line a problem for horseshoe crabs?
Horseshoe crabs typically spawn in the intertidal zone. If suitable sand is stranded too high on the beach, it becomes inaccessible during the spawning period, reducing usable spawning habitat.
What kinds of debris or contamination were reported on the beaches?
The remaining beach areas were described as contaminated with storm-deposited debris. Smaller fragments like asphalt chunks and bricks were mixed into the substrate, and larger debris included concrete pipes, slabs, and pilings.
How can storm debris affect horseshoe crab spawning?
Smaller debris mixed into the sand can prevent crabs from digging properly to lay eggs. Larger debris can create hazards and physical barriers that reduce or block spawning activity and degrade habitat quality.
What restoration activities are proposed in the announcement?
The proposal is a habitat restoration effort aimed at rebuilding functional beach conditions and improving resilience. The announcement mentions restoring sand placement and removing or addressing debris and obstructions, with a key feature being construction of a berm intended to help the beach system withstand storm impacts and maintain suitable spawning conditions over time.
What is the purpose of constructing a berm in this project?
The berm is intended to help the beach system withstand future storm impacts and maintain suitable spawning conditions over time, supporting longer-term resilience rather than only immediate repair.
How does the project connect to migratory shorebird conservation?
By restoring key horseshoe crab spawning habitat, the project supports the availability of horseshoe crab eggs, a major food source for migratory shorebirds using Delaware Bay as a stopover area. The project is described as restoring some of the most important stopover habitat in the Delaware Bay migratory corridor.
Was the project already reviewed or approved before this notice?
Yes. The announcement notes the project had already been vetted and approved for funding by the Department of the Interior.
What selection priorities or criteria are mentioned in the notice?
The notice describes selection criteria that prioritize return on investment by leveraging existing science and regional resiliency planning tools, and by working with states, communities, and partners to restore and rebuild federal public assets and increase coastal resilience to future storms.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing referenced is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities).
When was this opportunity posted?
The posted/created date is February 28, 2014.
What was the closing date for this announcement?
The original and current closing date listed is March 10, 2014.
Who is the contact person listed for access issues?
The contact listed is Arnold Zinan at FWS.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Phone: 413-253-8528. Email: arnoldzinan@fws.gov.
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