Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00163
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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 "Montana State University, Bozeman (MSU) Center for Biofilm Engineering" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on May 3, 2013 and posted on May 3, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 8, 2013 This Single Source Award is being awarded in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B (1) Unsolicited Proposal and (4) Unique Qualifications.. (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.
- 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 a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative agreement to Montana State University, Bozeman (MSU) Center for Biofilm Engineering for the purpose of strengthening and advancing collaborations and fully utilizing the expertise and capabilities of Ennis National Fish Hatchery (NFH), the Bozeman Fish Technology Center (BFTC), and the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE) to increase knowledge of constructed wetlands, and to construct a vertical flow subsurface constructed wetland system at Ennis NFH.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00163) is a Fish and Wildlife Service notice of intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement award to Montana State University, Bozeman, specifically the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE). The project centers on improving how wastewater (effluent) from an aquaculture facility is treated at the Ennis National Fish Hatchery (NFH) by using a constructed wetland system, including a vertical flow subsurface constructed wetland. The overall goal is both practical and research-oriented: to implement a full-scale, working constructed wetland in a real hatchery setting and to strengthen collaboration among Ennis NFH, the Bozeman Fish Technology Center (BFTC), and MSU-CBE so the partners can build knowledge about constructed wetlands and their performance in hatchery effluent treatment.
The scope of work is very applied and includes design, construction, and evaluation tasks. On the facility side, the agreement covers the design of modifications to raceways and hatchery effluent handling, including a vacuum system, followed by construction and installation of the related piping, pumps, and accessories. In parallel, the project includes the design of the constructed wetland system itself and the subsequent construction of that wetland. After the wetland is built and operating, the work continues with water sampling, monitoring, and a formal evaluation of how the system performs, which is essential for determining whether the approach effectively mitigates hatchery effluent and how it behaves over time and across conditions. The opportunity also includes public-facing and operational components: building information kiosks and interpretive displays (likely to explain the wetland system and environmental benefits), plus system design for a quarantine building and construction of constructed wetlands associated with that quarantine building.
This award is explicitly described as non-competitive and single-source, justified under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B) based on two grounds: it originated as an unsolicited proposal and the recipient has unique qualifications. The rationale provided is that using constructed wetlands to treat effluent from an aquaculture facility is considered an innovative wastewater treatment approach, with relatively few comparable projects worldwide and most examples occurring outside the United States (notably in Europe, Asia, and Australia). MSU faculty are described as having specialized expertise in designing constructed wetlands that function in cold-weather climates and in implementing these systems at full operational scale rather than only as small pilot projects. The notice also points out that MSU-CBE is geographically close to both Ennis NFH and the Bozeman Fish Technology Center, which supports hands-on collaboration, site access, and practical implementation.
In terms of funding and administrative details, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and uses a cooperative agreement instrument, indicating the agency expects substantial involvement during the project rather than a hands-off grant. The CFDA listing is 15.650 (Research Grants, Generic). The estimated total funding is $100,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $1,000, and it states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Only one award is expected. The posting date is May 3, 2013, with a very short response window; the original closing date is May 16, 2013, and the current closing date is May 8, 2013, reflecting that this is a notice of intent for a single-source action rather than an open competition. The point of contact listed for access or questions is Connie Keeler Foster, Project Officer (406-682-4847, ConnieKeelerfoster@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F13AS00163.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of announcement is this (open competition or something else)?
This is a notice of intent to make a single-source (non-competitive) cooperative agreement award, rather than an open competitive solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The award is intended for Montana State University, Bozeman, specifically the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE).
Is this grant competitive?
No. The notice states the award is non-competitive and single-source.
Why is the award being made as a single-source, non-competitive action?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B) and provides two justifications: (1) the project originated as an unsolicited proposal, and (2) the intended recipient has unique qualifications. It also notes the approach is considered innovative and there are relatively few comparable projects worldwide.
What is the main goal of the project?
The project aims to improve treatment of wastewater (effluent) from an aquaculture facility at the Ennis National Fish Hatchery by using a constructed wetland system, including a vertical flow subsurface constructed wetland. The goal is both practical and research-oriented: implementing a full-scale working system in a real hatchery setting and building knowledge about constructed wetland performance for hatchery effluent treatment.
Where will the project take place?
The project is centered on the Ennis National Fish Hatchery (Ennis NFH). The work is described as strengthening collaboration among Ennis NFH, the Bozeman Fish Technology Center (BFTC), and Montana State University (MSU-CBE).
What is being built or installed under this project?
The scope includes designing modifications to raceways and hatchery effluent handling (including a vacuum system), followed by construction and installation of related piping, pumps, and accessories. It also includes design and construction of the constructed wetland system itself. Additional public-facing features include information kiosks and interpretive displays. The opportunity also mentions system design for a quarantine building and construction of constructed wetlands associated with that quarantine building.
What kind of constructed wetland is mentioned?
The notice specifically references a constructed wetland system that includes a vertical flow subsurface constructed wetland.
Does the project include research or monitoring, or is it only construction?
It includes monitoring and evaluation in addition to design and construction. After the wetland is built and operating, the project includes water sampling, monitoring, and a formal evaluation of system performance.
What will the evaluation focus on?
The evaluation is intended to determine whether the constructed wetland approach effectively mitigates hatchery effluent and to understand how the system performs over time and across conditions.
Why was Montana State University (MSU-CBE) selected for this work?
The notice states MSU faculty have specialized expertise in designing constructed wetlands that function in cold-weather climates and in implementing full operational-scale systems (not only small pilot projects). It also highlights MSU-CBE's geographic proximity to Ennis NFH and the Bozeman Fish Technology Center, supporting hands-on collaboration, site access, and practical implementation.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, the cooperative agreement indicates the agency expects substantial involvement during the project, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $100,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $100,000 and the award floor is $1,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
Only one award is expected.
How is this opportunity categorized?
The notice categorizes the opportunity as discretionary.
What is the CFDA program listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.650 (Research Grants, Generic).
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is May 3, 2013.
What are the closing dates listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists an original closing date of May 16, 2013, and a current closing date of May 8, 2013, reflecting a short response window.
Why are the dates so short?
The notice describes the action as a notice of intent for a single-source award rather than an open competition, which is consistent with a shorter response window.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The point of contact is Connie Keeler Foster, Project Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 406-682-4847. Email: ConnieKeelerfoster@fws.gov.
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