Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R1 13552 001
Apply for FWS R1 13552 001
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "LI Forest Restoration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 20, 2010 and posted on May 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- 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 being awarded to The Nature Conservancy
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Opportunity Summary:
The LI Forest Restoration opportunity is not an open, competitive grant solicitation. It is a single-source Notice of Intent to Award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), meaning there is no full funding announcement and agencies are not asking the public to submit proposals. FWS states that it intends to issue a cooperative agreement specifically to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance) and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980, as amended in 1988 (16 U.S.C. 2901-2911). The decision not to compete the award is justified under Department Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(1), citing that the work originated as an unsolicited proposal from the applicant.
The project focus is forest restoration on Washington's coast, centered on the Long Island unit of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Willapa NWR and TNC share a common boundary and hold adjacent lands that experienced similar impacts from past timber harvesting before they came under conservation ownership. Those historic logging practices left behind "biological integrity" problems typical of heavily managed timberlands, such as altered stand structure, reduced biodiversity, and forest health concerns that can take years of active restoration to correct.
TNC initiated a broader, landscape-scale approach rather than limiting restoration strictly to its own property (the Ellsworth Preserve). As part of that effort, TNC developed a forest management plan covering both the Conservancy lands and the refuge lands, along with a set of restoration actions and timelines intended to move these forests toward healthier, more diverse conditions over the long term. The cooperative agreement is designed so the refuge can provide assistance and align its management with TNC's plan, helping ensure the restoration strategy works across property lines rather than in isolated patches.
The intended outcomes emphasize long-term forest health and biodiversity improvements in coastal forest stands on the refuge. The notice also highlights public benefits that are expected to follow from improved habitat conditions, including better quality opportunities for public use such as big game hunting and wildlife observation. In other words, the project is framed as both an ecological restoration investment and a way to enhance the refuge's recreational and wildlife-viewing values by improving habitat quality and resilience.
Key administrative details include that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement (which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency compared to a standard grant). The opportunity category is discretionary and the activity category is natural resources. The anticipated number of awards is one, and eligibility is explicitly limited to The Nature Conservancy for this action. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The estimated total funding is $35,000, with an award floor of $35,000 and an award ceiling of $100,000. The performance period is short and clearly defined: June 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. The posting date is May 20, 2010, with an original and current closing date of May 25, 2010, and an archive date of June 24, 2010.
For reference, the funding opportunity number is FWS R1 13552 001 and the title is LI Forest Restoration. The agency contact listed is Angie Chapman, Administrative Officer at Willapa NWR, phone 360-484-3482, for assistance with access or questions about the notice.
LI Forest Restoration (FWS R1 13552 001) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LI Forest Restoration opportunity?
LI Forest Restoration is a single-source Notice of Intent to Award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for a forest restoration project on Washington's coast focused on the Long Island unit of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).
Is this an open, competitive grant that the public can apply for?
No. This is not an open, competitive grant solicitation. FWS is not requesting proposals from the public and there is no full funding announcement associated with this notice.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is explicitly limited to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) for this action. The anticipated number of awards is one.
Why is the award not being competed?
FWS justifies the decision not to compete the award under Department Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(1), stating that the work originated as an unsolicited proposal from the applicant.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The intended funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This type of instrument generally implies substantial involvement by the federal agency compared to a standard grant.
What is the program authority or CFDA listing for this award?
The notice indicates the award is under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance) and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980, as amended in 1988 (16 U.S.C. 2901-2911).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on forest restoration on Washington's coast, centered on the Long Island unit of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The intent is to improve long-term forest health and biodiversity in coastal forest stands on the refuge.
What problems is the restoration intended to address?
The notice describes "biological integrity" issues typical of heavily managed timberlands resulting from historic timber harvesting. Examples mentioned include altered stand structure, reduced biodiversity, and forest health concerns that can take years of active restoration to correct.
Where will the work take place?
The work is centered on the Long Island unit of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge on Washington's coast, in an area where Willapa NWR and The Nature Conservancy hold adjacent lands and share a common boundary.
How does The Nature Conservancy fit into the restoration approach?
TNC initiated a broader, landscape-scale approach rather than limiting restoration strictly to its own property (the Ellsworth Preserve). As part of that approach, TNC developed a forest management plan covering both Conservancy lands and refuge lands, including restoration actions and timelines.
How will FWS and the refuge be involved?
The cooperative agreement is designed so the refuge can provide assistance and align its management with TNC's plan, supporting a restoration strategy that works across property lines rather than in isolated patches.
What outcomes or benefits are expected?
The intended outcomes emphasize long-term forest health and biodiversity improvements. The notice also cites expected public benefits from improved habitat conditions, including better quality opportunities for public use such as big game hunting and wildlife observation.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $35,000. The award floor is $35,000 and the award ceiling is $100,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice.
What is the performance period for the project?
The performance period is June 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
What are the key dates for this notice?
The posting date is May 20, 2010. The original and current closing date is May 25, 2010. The archive date is June 24, 2010.
What is the opportunity category and activity category?
The opportunity category is discretionary and the activity category is natural resources.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is FWS R1 13552 001 and the title is LI Forest Restoration.
Who is the agency contact for questions about this notice?
The agency contact listed is Angie Chapman, Administrative Officer at Willapa NWR, phone 360-484-3482, for assistance with access or questions about the notice.
Does this notice include a full funding announcement or application instructions?
No. The notice states it is a Notice of Intent to Award and that agencies are not asking the public to submit proposals.
Is this project limited to The Nature Conservancy's property?
No. The notice describes a landscape-scale restoration strategy that includes both TNC lands (including the Ellsworth Preserve) and the refuge lands, with the goal of aligning management across the shared boundary.
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