Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00206

  • The Fish and Wildlife Service in the disaster prevention and relief environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resource Damage Assessment" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.658 Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
  • This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2014 and posted on May 29, 2014.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $73,947.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $73,947.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
  • The recipient has already been selected for this award. Please refer to attached Notice of Intent to Award.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Natural Resource Damage Assessment grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00206) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement issued under CFDA 15.658, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation. It used a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means the agency expected to remain substantially involved during the project period (for example, through coordination, review, or shared decision-making), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The activity categories tied to the opportunity were Disaster Prevention and Relief, Environment, and Natural Resources, reflecting its connection to restoration-oriented public benefits and conservation outcomes.

The specific project described in the notice was the development of a "Discover Oregon Seabirds" mobile app focused on the Oregon Coast. The intent of the app was to provide species identification and conservation information for all nesting seabirds along the Oregon coastline. In practical terms, that kind of deliverable would usually include species profiles, nesting and habitat notes, threats and conservation status, and guidance for responsible viewing or minimizing disturbance, presented in a format accessible to coastal visitors, local communities, and interested volunteers.

Funding was relatively small and tightly defined: the estimated total funding was $73,947, and the award ceiling was also $73,947 (with an award floor of $100). The announcement anticipated one award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not have been required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.

Although the eligibility field appears broad ("unrestricted"), the opportunity was effectively not open for competition. The eligibility information explicitly stated that a recipient had already been selected and directed readers to a Notice of Intent to Award. This is important because it indicates the public posting functioned more as a formal notice and documentation step rather than an open call for applications. The timeline reinforces that it was a short window: it was posted on May 29, 2014, and closed on June 5, 2014, with the archive date immediately following on June 6, 2014.

For reference and administrative details, the sponsoring agency was the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the grants.gov listing pointed to an additional information link on grants.gov. The contact listed for access issues or questions about the announcement was Connie Sauer (503-872-2826, ConnieSauer@fws.gov).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the name of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is the Natural Resource Damage Assessment grant opportunity.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00206.

Which federal program (CFDA) was this posted under?

It was issued under CFDA 15.658, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.

Which agency sponsored the opportunity?

The sponsoring agency was the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Fish and Wildlife Service).

What type of funding instrument was used?

The announcement used a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.

What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?

A cooperative agreement typically means the agency expected to remain substantially involved during the project period (for example, through coordination, review, or shared decision-making), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.

What activity categories were associated with this opportunity?

The activity categories listed were Disaster Prevention and Relief, Environment, and Natural Resources.

What project was described in the funding notice?

The specific project described was development of a "Discover Oregon Seabirds" mobile app focused on the Oregon Coast.

What was the intended purpose of the "Discover Oregon Seabirds" mobile app?

The intent was to provide species identification and conservation information for all nesting seabirds along the Oregon coastline.

What kind of content was the app expected to include?

Based on the description, the deliverable would typically include species profiles, nesting and habitat notes, threats and conservation status, and guidance for responsible viewing or minimizing disturbance, in a format accessible to coastal visitors, local communities, and interested volunteers.

How much funding was available?

The estimated total funding was $73,947.

What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling was $73,947.

Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?

Yes. The award floor was $100.

How many awards were expected?

The announcement anticipated one award.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient was not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.

Who was eligible to apply?

The eligibility field appears broad ("unrestricted"), but the notice stated that a recipient had already been selected and directed readers to a Notice of Intent to Award.

Was this opportunity open for competitive applications?

No. Although eligibility appeared "unrestricted," the opportunity was effectively not open for competition because the eligibility information explicitly stated that a recipient had already been selected and pointed to a Notice of Intent to Award.

Why would a funding opportunity be posted if it was not open for competition?

The information indicates the public posting functioned more as a formal notice and documentation step rather than an open call for applications.

When was the opportunity posted?

It was posted on May 29, 2014.

When did the opportunity close?

It closed on June 5, 2014.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date was June 6, 2014.

Where could applicants or the public find additional information?

The grants.gov listing pointed to an additional information link on grants.gov.

Who was the contact for access issues or questions about the announcement?

The contact listed was Connie Sauer.

What are the phone number and email for the listed contact?

Phone: 503-872-2826. Email: ConnieSauer@fws.gov.

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