Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00276
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Island Lake Fire Burned Area Rehabilitation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.664 Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 4, 2015 and posted on Jul 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 8, 2015 Notice of Intent to Single Source continuation of project that started a year ago. No other applications will be accepted. This is a post to show we are adding additional funding only.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $169,200.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $169,200.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Island Lake Fire Burned Area Rehabilitation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00276) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant amendment intended to add additional funds to an existing, ongoing project with the State of Arizona, Department of Forestry. It is not a competitive funding round and does not accept new applications because the project began about a year before this notice; the posting functions primarily as a formal public record that additional money is being added to the same approved effort under a single-source continuation.
The purpose of the funding is to support implementation of the Island Lake Fire Burned Area Rehabilitation (BAR) Plan, which lays out restoration actions for lands and wildlife habitat impacted by the Island Lake Fire. The fire affected a broad mix of wetland, riparian, and upland vegetation, including both native and invasive species. A key driver of rapid fire spread was common reed (Phragmites australis), which carried fire quickly through the river corridor. The burn also consumed dense stands of saltcedar (Tamarix spp.), another invasive, along with areas containing native mesquite, cottonwood, and willow, including both sparse and healthier stands. Because riparian systems are highly dynamic and restoration success varies widely by site, the BAR plan emphasizes a targeted approach rather than attempting to treat the entire burn footprint uniformly.
Planning for on-the-ground work included an initial evaluation of potential restoration sites based on vegetation conditions, site characteristics, soils, water table depth, and fire severity. Those sites were then prioritized according to the likelihood of successful restoration, with strategic work concentrated on roughly 6 percent of the total burned area. In practical terms, that means focusing restoration treatments on approximately 200 acres within the overall 3,304-acre fire perimeter, with the exact restoration polygons to be refined further through field verification of the most favorable site conditions for recovery of native plant communities.
The central rehabilitation goal is to re-establish native wildlife habitat, specifically riparian cottonwood-willow forests and mesquite woodlands. These habitat types are highlighted because they are increasingly rare in the region and are especially productive for a wide range of wildlife species, providing structure, shade, nesting and foraging opportunities, and connectivity along waterways. The project’s restoration strategy is described as facilitated recovery of native species, using a combination of invasive plant control and active revegetation. Core actions include integrated removal and herbicide treatment of invasive vegetation (notably Phragmites and saltcedar), planting cottonwood and willow poles (a common riparian technique that uses live cuttings to establish trees quickly), seeding mesquite, and using flood irrigation to support establishment where needed.
Administratively, the opportunity falls under CFDA 15.664 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs). The estimated total funding listed is $169,200, with an award ceiling of $169,200 and an award floor of $56,400, and the announcement anticipates a single award. The eligible applicant category is state governments, aligning with the project’s continuation with Arizona. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. Key dates shown include an original posting date of July 1, 2014, and a current closing date of May 8, 2015, with the notice explicitly framed as a “Notice of Intent to Single Source†for an ongoing project rather than an open solicitation.
For access or announcement issues, the listed contact is Michelle Willcox, Grants Specialist, at 505-248-7486 or michellewillcox@fws.gov, and the additional information link points to the listing on Grants.gov.
Island Lake Fire Burned Area Rehabilitation (BAR) Grant (F14AS00276) - FAQs
What is the Island Lake Fire Burned Area Rehabilitation grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant amendment associated with the Island Lake Fire Burned Area Rehabilitation (BAR) effort. The funding opportunity number is F14AS00276, and it exists to add additional funds to an already approved, ongoing project.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is explicitly framed as a "Notice of Intent to Single Source" and is not a competitive funding round.
Does this opportunity accept new applications?
No. The posting does not accept new applications because it is a continuation of a project that began about a year before the notice and is intended primarily to document added funding to the same approved effort.
Who is the project partner tied to this continuation award?
The continuation project is with the State of Arizona, Department of Forestry.
Why was this notice posted if new applications are not being accepted?
The posting functions primarily as a formal public record that additional money is being added to an existing, ongoing project under a single-source continuation.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support implementation of the Island Lake Fire Burned Area Rehabilitation (BAR) Plan, which describes restoration actions for lands and wildlife habitat impacted by the Island Lake Fire.
What kinds of habitats and vegetation were impacted by the Island Lake Fire?
The fire affected a mix of wetland, riparian, and upland vegetation, including both native and invasive species. It burned areas with native mesquite, cottonwood, and willow, and it also affected dense stands of invasive species such as common reed (Phragmites australis) and saltcedar (Tamarix spp.).
What role did Phragmites play in the fire?
Common reed (Phragmites australis) was identified as a key driver of rapid fire spread because it carried fire quickly through the river corridor.
What invasive species are specifically addressed in the rehabilitation strategy?
The rehabilitation strategy specifically mentions invasive common reed (Phragmites australis) and saltcedar (Tamarix spp.).
What is the overall restoration approach described in the BAR Plan?
The BAR plan emphasizes a targeted approach rather than treating the entire burn footprint uniformly, recognizing that riparian systems are highly dynamic and restoration outcomes vary widely by site.
How were potential restoration sites evaluated and selected?
Planning included an initial evaluation of potential restoration sites based on vegetation conditions, site characteristics, soils, water table depth, and fire severity. Sites were then prioritized according to the likelihood of successful restoration.
How much of the burned area will be actively treated?
Strategic work is concentrated on roughly 6 percent of the total burned area.
How many acres are expected to receive restoration treatments?
The practical target is approximately 200 acres of restoration treatments within the overall 3,304-acre fire perimeter.
Is the 200-acre treatment area final?
No. The notice indicates that the exact restoration polygons will be refined through field verification to identify the most favorable site conditions for recovery of native plant communities.
What is the central rehabilitation goal for habitat?
The central goal is to re-establish native wildlife habitat, with emphasis on riparian cottonwood-willow forests and mesquite woodlands.
Why focus on cottonwood-willow forests and mesquite woodlands?
These habitat types are described as increasingly rare in the region and especially productive for a wide range of wildlife species. They provide structure, shade, nesting and foraging opportunities, and connectivity along waterways.
What restoration methods are planned under the project?
The strategy is described as facilitated recovery of native species using a combination of invasive plant control and active revegetation.
What specific on-the-ground actions are included?
Core actions include integrated removal and herbicide treatment of invasive vegetation (notably Phragmites and saltcedar), planting cottonwood and willow poles (live cuttings used to establish trees quickly), seeding mesquite, and using flood irrigation to support establishment where needed.
What does "planting cottonwood and willow poles" mean in this context?
It refers to a common riparian restoration technique that uses live cuttings ("poles") to establish cottonwood and willow trees more quickly.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.664, Fish and Wildlife Coordination and Assistance Programs.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding listed is $169,200.
What are the award ceiling and award floor amounts?
The award ceiling is $169,200 and the award floor is $56,400.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is state governments, which aligns with the continuation of the existing project with the State of Arizona.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the notice.
What are the key dates listed for this notice?
The original posting date is July 1, 2014, and the current closing date shown is May 8, 2015. The notice is framed as a single-source continuation rather than an open solicitation.
Where can I find the official listing or additional information?
The additional information link points to the opportunity listing on Grants.gov.
Who do I contact if I have problems accessing the announcement or have administrative questions?
The listed contact is Michelle Willcox, Grants Specialist. Phone: 505-248-7486. Email: michellewillcox@fws.gov.
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