Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R6 ES09ND001
Apply for FWS R6 ES09ND001
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Missouri River Recovery" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.632 Conservation Grants Private Stewardship for Imperiled Species.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2010 and posted on Mar 11, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $197,735.00 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 a single source agreement being awarded to the North Dakota Natural Resources Trust Inc.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Missouri River Recovery grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R6 ES09ND001) is a discretionary, single-award federal grant led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Its central purpose is to advance Missouri River restoration work with an emphasis on building a sustainable river ecosystem that can support healthy, thriving populations of native river species, while still respecting and maintaining the river's existing social and economic uses. The effort reflects a balancing act: ecological recovery on the one hand, and the realities of communities, land use, and regional economies on the other.
A key driver behind this funding is new congressional authority provided to the Corps through the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA 07). That authority expands the potential for river restoration in the states of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota, and it is specifically intended to support the development, design, and construction of restoration projects in and along the Missouri River. In practical terms, the grant sits within a broader, multi-agency restoration program that is not limited to planning or research alone, but is meant to translate into on-the-ground habitat and river function improvements.
A major theme of the announcement is long-term durability of restoration outcomes. The agencies make it clear that projects are expected to be sustainable, and that sustainability depends heavily on local engagement. Because much of the land and many of the decisions that affect the river corridor involve private or locally managed property, the program stresses the need for active help, input, and support from landowners who live and work along the Missouri River. This indicates that partnership-building, landowner coordination, and alignment with local needs are not side elements of the work; they are central to whether projects succeed and persist over time.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is structured as a grant under the environment and natural resources activity category. It is tied to CFDA number 15.632, Conservation Grants Private Stewardship for Imperiled Species, and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources in support of the project. The total award amount listed is fixed at $197,735 (both the ceiling and floor are the same), and the opportunity anticipated only one award.
Eligibility is not open competition. The announcement specifies that this is a single-source agreement awarded to the North Dakota Natural Resources Trust Inc., which is why the "Eligible Applicants" field is essentially limited to the named entity. The posting and deadline information reflect that the opportunity was posted on March 11, 2009, with an original and current closing date of March 12, 2009, reinforcing that it was a targeted, pre-identified award rather than a broad solicitation.
The notice also flags that additional funds may be added over the life of the agreement, but only if funding becomes available. That language matters because it signals the award could function as a starting point for ongoing work, with possible future increments tied to appropriations and program priorities rather than guaranteed expansions.
For support or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Andrea Meyer, Grants Officer, reachable by phone at 303-236-5412, with an email field indicated but not fully provided in the text you shared.
Missouri River Recovery Grant (FWS R6 ES09ND001) FAQs
What is the Missouri River Recovery grant opportunity?
The Missouri River Recovery grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS R6 ES09ND001) is a discretionary federal grant led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is intended to advance Missouri River restoration work.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The central purpose is to support Missouri River restoration with an emphasis on building a sustainable river ecosystem that can support healthy, thriving populations of native river species, while also respecting and maintaining the river's existing social and economic uses.
Which federal agencies are involved?
The opportunity is led by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
How does the program balance ecological goals with human uses of the river?
The announcement emphasizes a balancing approach: ecological recovery and restoration outcomes are pursued while recognizing the realities of communities, land use, and regional economies connected to the Missouri River.
What law or authority supports this restoration funding?
A key driver is the congressional authority provided to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers through the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA 07), which expands the potential for river restoration in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota and supports development, design, and construction of restoration projects in and along the Missouri River.
Which states are specifically referenced in connection with the restoration authority?
The WRDA 07 authority highlighted in the notice specifically references Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Is the grant focused on planning and research, or on implementing projects?
Based on the notice, the grant sits within a broader multi-agency restoration program intended to translate into on-the-ground habitat and river function improvements, not just planning or research.
What theme does the announcement emphasize about long-term outcomes?
A major theme is long-term durability. Projects are expected to be sustainable, and the notice links sustainability to strong local engagement and support.
Why does local landowner involvement matter for this opportunity?
The announcement stresses that many land and river-corridor decisions involve private or locally managed property. Active help, input, and support from landowners along the Missouri River are described as central to whether restoration projects succeed and persist over time.
What type of grant category is this listed under?
Administratively, it is structured as a grant under the environment and natural resources activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 15.632, Conservation Grants Private Stewardship for Imperiled Species.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal resources in support of the project.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total award amount listed is fixed at $197,735. The funding ceiling and floor are the same, indicating a single fixed award amount.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates only one award and is described as a discretionary, single-award grant.
Is this an open competition for multiple applicants?
No. Eligibility is not open competition. The notice specifies it is a single-source agreement awarded to the North Dakota Natural Resources Trust Inc.
Who is the eligible applicant for this grant?
The announcement indicates the award is single-source to the North Dakota Natural Resources Trust Inc., and the eligible applicant field is essentially limited to that named entity.
What are the posting and closing dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on March 11, 2009. The original closing date and the current closing date are both March 12, 2009.
What do the short posting and closing dates suggest about the nature of the award?
The one-day turnaround (posted March 11, 2009 and closed March 12, 2009) reinforces that it was a targeted, pre-identified single-source award rather than a broad solicitation.
Can the award amount increase over time?
The notice flags that additional funds may be added over the life of the agreement, but only if funding becomes available. This indicates possible future increments are not guaranteed.
Who is the contact person for support or access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is Andrea Meyer, Grants Officer.
How can the grants officer be reached?
Andrea Meyer can be reached by phone at 303-236-5412. The email field is indicated in the notice but is not fully provided in the information shared.
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