Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00162
Apply for F15AS00162
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Natural Resources 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 Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 2, 2015 and posted on Jun 3, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: County governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Natural Resources Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00162) was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a discretionary grant program focused on repairing harm to natural resources caused by oil spills or releases of hazardous substances. The overall purpose is to support the work of Natural Resource Trustees as they identify which natural resources were injured, determine how extensive those injuries are, pursue recovery of damages from the parties responsible for the incident, and then design and implement restoration actions that return affected resources and the services they provide back toward baseline conditions.
In practical terms, the opportunity centers on the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) framework, which is the process trustees use to evaluate environmental injuries and translate them into restoration needs. Activities typically include investigating and documenting impacts to wildlife, habitats, water resources, and related ecological services; establishing the connection between the release and observed injuries; quantifying the magnitude and duration of the harm; and using that information to develop restoration plans. A major theme of the program is that restoration is not just a conceptual planning exercise: it includes the real-world implementation of projects intended to replace, restore, rehabilitate, or acquire the equivalent of injured resources, along with monitoring or other steps needed to ensure projects achieve their intended outcomes.
This funding opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $25,000, with no stated award floor or ceiling (both shown as $0, which generally signals that final award amounts could vary and may be determined by the specific proposal and available funds rather than a preset cap). The program did not require cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants were not obligated to provide a specific non-federal match as a condition of award under this announcement. The assistance listing was associated with CFDA number 15.658, titled Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation, and the activity category was Natural Resources.
Eligibility was limited to state governments and county governments, reflecting the trustee role that states and certain local governmental entities may play in NRDA matters. The intent is to support governmental applicants carrying out trustee responsibilities tied to environmental incidents, including the technical and administrative work needed to move from injury identification through restoration implementation and, where applicable, the pursuit of damages from responsible parties to fund restoration.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on June 3, 2015, created June 2, 2015, and had an application closing date of June 10, 2015 (with both the original and current closing dates listed as the same). The opportunity was later archived on July 31, 2015, indicating it is no longer open for applications and is retained for record-keeping and reference.
For applicants or readers seeking the official full announcement, the listing referenced Grants.gov as the primary source, with an additional information link to http://www.grants.gov. The listed point of contact for access issues or questions was John Henderson (Fish and Wildlife Service), reachable at 916-414-6595 and at Johnhenderson@fws.gov.
Natural Resources Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation Grant (F15AS00162) - FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Natural Resources Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00162.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This grant opportunity was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The purpose is to support the work of Natural Resource Trustees in repairing harm to natural resources caused by oil spills or releases of hazardous substances. This includes identifying injured resources, determining the extent of injuries, pursuing recovery of damages from responsible parties, and designing and implementing restoration actions to move resources and the services they provide back toward baseline conditions.
What kinds of incidents does the grant focus on?
The program focuses on environmental harm related to oil spills and releases of hazardous substances.
What is NRDA, and how does it relate to this grant?
NRDA stands for Natural Resource Damage Assessment. It is the framework trustees use to evaluate environmental injuries, determine the magnitude and duration of harm, link injuries to the release, and translate those findings into restoration needs and restoration planning and implementation.
What types of activities are typically supported under this opportunity?
Typical activities described include investigating and documenting impacts to wildlife, habitats, water resources, and related ecological services; establishing the connection between a release and observed injuries; quantifying the magnitude and duration of harm; developing restoration plans; and implementing restoration projects, including monitoring or other steps needed to ensure projects achieve intended outcomes.
Does the program support real-world restoration work, or only planning?
The program emphasizes that restoration is not only conceptual planning. It includes implementation of projects intended to replace, restore, rehabilitate, or acquire the equivalent of injured resources, along with monitoring or other measures needed to ensure the projects meet their goals.
What is meant by "restoration" in this opportunity?
Restoration actions are described as projects intended to return affected resources and the services they provide back toward baseline conditions. This can include replacing, restoring, rehabilitating, or acquiring the equivalent of injured natural resources.
What is the estimated total funding amount listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $25,000.
Is there a minimum (floor) or maximum (ceiling) award amount?
No preset minimum or maximum award amount was stated. The listing showed an award floor of $0 and an award ceiling of $0, which generally indicates award amounts could vary depending on the proposal and available funds rather than a set cap.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants were not obligated to provide a specific non-federal match as a condition of award under this announcement.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this listing?
The assistance listing was associated with CFDA 15.658, titled Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as Natural Resources.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments and county governments.
Why is eligibility limited to state and county governments?
The listing describes eligibility as reflecting the trustee role that states and certain local governmental entities may play in NRDA matters, and the intent to support governmental applicants carrying out trustee responsibilities tied to environmental incidents.
What trustee responsibilities does the grant aim to support?
The opportunity is intended to support trustee work across the NRDA process, including the technical and administrative work needed to move from injury identification through restoration implementation and, where applicable, pursuing damages from responsible parties to fund restoration.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2015.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 2, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 10, 2015 (the original and current closing dates were the same).
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 31, 2015, indicating it is no longer open for applications and is retained for record-keeping and reference.
Where could applicants find the official announcement?
The listing referenced Grants.gov as the primary source, with an additional information link to http://www.grants.gov.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was John Henderson (Fish and Wildlife Service).
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 916-414-6595
Email: Johnhenderson@fws.gov
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