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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Analysis of Grass Carp" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 2, 2012 and posted on Jul 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by NA. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 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).
- There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Association (MICRA) under justification 505DM 2.14B(1) and (4).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Analysis of Grass Carp grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00282) was a discretionary grant announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on July 2, 2012, and archived shortly afterward on July 10, 2012. It fell under the Natural Resources activity category and was tied to CFDA 15.662, Great Lakes Restoration, reflecting the broader federal interest in protecting Great Lakes and connected waters from invasive species risks and other ecological harms. The funding profile indicated a single expected award, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000. The anticipated award size ranged from a floor of $100,000 up to a ceiling of $150,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
The core purpose of the project was to conduct a national-level analysis focused on grass carp production and movement and to strengthen safeguards that prevent unintended ecological impacts. Grass carp are often used for aquatic vegetation control, but they can create serious environmental problems if introduced into waters where they are not wanted or if they reproduce and spread. The opportunity specifically emphasized preventing the accidental, inappropriate, or illegal introduction of either diploid grass carp (fertile, capable of reproducing) or triploid grass carp (typically sterile and used as a management tool). The project goal, as stated, was to ensure that both public and private entities involved in producing, certifying, shipping, stocking, and regulating grass carp are using effective, coordinated, and integrated actions to protect aquatic resources. In practical terms, this kind of work generally involves reviewing and comparing existing practices across states and regions, identifying gaps in oversight or enforcement, evaluating certification and verification procedures (for example, confirming triploidy), and improving consistency among policies and operational controls that govern how fish are handled and moved.
A key detail of this announcement is that it was not an open competition. Although the eligibility line broadly referenced "Others" with clarification in an additional eligibility field, the notice explicitly stated there was no application process. Instead, it served as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Association (MICRA), justified under the Department of the Interior’s single-source award authority (cited as 505 DM 2.14B(1) and (4)). That means the agency had already determined that MICRA was uniquely positioned or otherwise appropriately justified to carry out the work without soliciting proposals from other potential applicants.
For anyone needing more information at the time, the listing provided a contact at the Fish and Wildlife Service: Brian Elkington, reachable by phone at 612-713-5168 and by email at brianelkington@fws.gov. Overall, this opportunity was essentially a targeted federal action to support a coordinated, nationwide review and improvement of the systems that control grass carp production and distribution, with the explicit conservation objective of reducing the risk of harmful introductions into U.S. waters, including waters connected to the Great Lakes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "National Analysis of Grass Carp" grant opportunity?
The National Analysis of Grass Carp was a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) focused on conducting a national-level analysis of grass carp production and movement, with the goal of strengthening safeguards that prevent harmful or unintended introductions into U.S. waters.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was F12AS00282.
When was the opportunity announced, and when was it archived?
It was announced on July 2, 2012, and archived shortly afterward on July 10, 2012.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What activity category did this opportunity fall under?
It fell under the Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA program was it associated with?
It was tied to CFDA 15.662, Great Lakes Restoration.
How much total funding was estimated for this grant?
The estimated total funding amount was $150,000.
How many awards were expected?
The funding profile indicated a single expected award.
What was the anticipated award size range?
The anticipated award size ranged from a floor of $100,000 up to a ceiling of $150,000.
Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to conduct a national analysis of grass carp production and movement and to improve safeguards that reduce the risk of accidental, inappropriate, or illegal introductions that could cause ecological harm.
Why is grass carp a concern from a conservation perspective?
Grass carp are often used for aquatic vegetation control, but they can cause serious environmental problems if introduced into waters where they are not wanted or if they reproduce and spread.
What types of grass carp were specifically highlighted in the opportunity?
The opportunity specifically emphasized preventing the accidental, inappropriate, or illegal introduction of both diploid grass carp (fertile, capable of reproducing) and triploid grass carp (typically sterile and used as a management tool).
What was the stated project goal related to coordination?
The stated goal was to ensure that public and private entities involved in producing, certifying, shipping, stocking, and regulating grass carp are using effective, coordinated, and integrated actions to protect aquatic resources.
What kinds of activities did the opportunity imply the project would involve?
Based on the description, the work generally involves reviewing and comparing practices across states and regions, identifying gaps in oversight or enforcement, evaluating certification and verification procedures (including confirming triploidy), and improving consistency among policies and operational controls governing handling and movement.
Was this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly stated it was not an open competition.
Could organizations submit an application in response to this opportunity?
No. The notice stated there was no application process.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The announcement served as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Association (MICRA).
What does "single-source award" mean in the context of this notice?
In this notice, "single-source" means the agency planned to make one award to a specific organization without soliciting proposals from other potential applicants, based on the agency's justification and authority to do so.
What authority was cited to justify the single-source approach?
The notice cited the Department of the Interior's single-source award authority, referenced as 505 DM 2.14B(1) and (4).
How did the eligibility section describe who could apply?
The eligibility line broadly referenced "Others" with clarification in an additional eligibility field, but the notice also made clear there was no application process because it was a single-source intent to award.
How does this opportunity relate to Great Lakes restoration?
It was associated with CFDA 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration) and reflected a broader federal interest in protecting the Great Lakes and connected waters from invasive species risks and other ecological harms.
What conservation outcome was this project trying to support?
The conservation objective described was reducing the risk of harmful introductions of grass carp into U.S. waters, including waters connected to the Great Lakes, by improving how grass carp are produced, certified, shipped, stocked, and regulated.
Who was the listed point of contact for more information?
The listed contact was Brian Elkington at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What phone number and email address were provided for the contact?
Phone: 612-713-5168. Email: brianelkington@fws.gov.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 10, 2012.
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