Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00172
Apply for F16AS00172
- The DOI-FWS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.658.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 14, 2016 and posted on Apr 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by This is a Notice of Intent to issue a Single Source Award. This is not a request for applications.. (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 $98,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant notice titled "Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation" (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00172) is a public notification from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) stating its intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement award. It is important to note that this announcement is not an open solicitation and is not requesting applications; instead, it serves to inform the public that the agency plans to fund one specific project through a non-competitive award process. The opportunity falls under the discretionary funding category and is associated with natural resources work under CFDA 15.658.
The project is being advanced through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) Field Office. The central goal is ecological restoration in the coastal dune systems of Baldwin County, Alabama, with an emphasis on bringing back or strengthening populations of uncommon native plant species that are part of the dune community. The notice highlights two target species in particular: Asclepias humistrata (commonly known as sandhill milkweed) and Physalis angustifolia (a groundcherry species). These plants are ecologically meaningful in dune habitats because they contribute to native biodiversity, support wildlife interactions (including pollinators), and help maintain the integrity of specialized coastal plant communities that can be vulnerable to disturbance.
A key deliverable of the funded effort is propagation work, meaning the recipient will focus on methods to successfully grow these plants, likely including seed collection and handling, germination and cultivation techniques, and steps needed to produce viable plants for restoration use. The practical outcome is not limited to producing plants for immediate on-the-ground restoration; the propagation results are intended to be translated into a detailed, usable guide for future growers. In other words, the award is designed to create both near-term restoration materials (plants suitable for dune restoration projects) and longer-term capacity by documenting techniques and lessons learned so that others can replicate and scale the work in future restoration and conservation efforts.
The anticipated funding amount listed is up to $98,000, and the agency expects to make one award. The posting and creation dates are April 14, 2016. Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others" with a reference to additional eligibility details elsewhere in the full listing, but because the award is explicitly identified as single-source, eligibility in practice is tied to the entity the agency has already selected for this specific cooperative agreement rather than a competitive applicant pool.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant notice?
The notice is titled "Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00172.
Which federal agency is issuing this notice?
This is a public notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
Is this an open solicitation where organizations can apply?
No. The notice is not an open solicitation and is not requesting applications. It is a public notification of the agency's intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement award.
What does "single-source" mean in this context?
Single-source means the agency intends to fund one specific project through a non-competitive award process, rather than running a competition among multiple applicants.
How many awards does the agency expect to make under this notice?
The agency expects to make one award.
What is the maximum funding amount anticipated for this award?
The anticipated funding amount is up to $98,000.
What type of funding category is this opportunity?
The opportunity is described as discretionary funding.
What CFDA number is associated with this work?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.658.
Which program office is advancing the project?
The project is being advanced through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) Field Office.
What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The central goal is ecological restoration in coastal dune systems in Baldwin County, Alabama, with an emphasis on restoring or strengthening populations of uncommon native dune plant species.
Where will the restoration work take place?
The notice identifies Baldwin County, Alabama, focusing on coastal dune systems.
Which plant species are specifically highlighted in the notice?
Two target species are highlighted: Asclepias humistrata (sandhill milkweed) and Physalis angustifolia (a groundcherry species).
Why are these species important to coastal dune habitats (based on the notice)?
According to the notice, these native plants contribute to biodiversity, support wildlife interactions (including pollinators), and help maintain the integrity of specialized coastal plant communities that can be vulnerable to disturbance.
What are the key deliverables or activities expected under the funded effort?
A key deliverable is propagation work focused on methods to successfully grow the target plants. The notice suggests this likely includes seed collection and handling, germination and cultivation techniques, and producing viable plants for restoration use.
Is the project only about producing plants for immediate restoration work?
No. In addition to producing plants suitable for dune restoration projects, the propagation results are intended to be translated into a detailed, usable guide for future growers to replicate and scale the work.
What is meant by "propagation" in this notice?
Propagation refers to developing and applying practical methods to grow the target plant species successfully, with an emphasis on producing viable plants and documenting the techniques used.
What kind of output will be created for future restoration efforts?
The notice indicates that the recipient is expected to document techniques and lessons learned in a detailed guide intended for future growers, helping build longer-term restoration capacity.
What award instrument is the agency planning to use?
The notice states the agency intends to make a cooperative agreement award.
What does the eligibility section say?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a reference to additional eligibility details elsewhere in the full listing.
Does the eligibility label mean anyone can apply?
No. Because the notice is explicitly single-source and non-competitive, eligibility in practice is tied to the entity the agency has already selected for this specific cooperative agreement, rather than an open applicant pool.
When was this notice posted and created?
The posting date and creation date are both listed as April 14, 2016.
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