Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00156
Apply for F15AS00156
- 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.)
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Natural Resources Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00156) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.658. Its purpose is to support work that restores natural resources that have been injured by oil spills or releases of hazardous substances. The legal authority behind the program comes from several core environmental statutes, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA), the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Together, these laws establish a framework for evaluating environmental harm, holding responsible parties accountable, and carrying out restoration so that affected resources and the public benefits they provide can be returned to baseline conditions or otherwise compensated.
At the center of the program is the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) process, which is carried out by designated Natural Resource Trustees. In practical terms, the work involves identifying which natural resources were harmed (for example, wildlife, habitats, water resources, or associated ecological services), determining the nature and extent of those injuries, and then pursuing recovery of damages from the parties responsible for the spill or release. The recovered damages are used to plan, fund, and implement restoration actions. These actions can include on-the-ground restoration projects, rehabilitation of habitats, replacement of lost resources, and other measures designed to compensate for interim losses while the environment recovers.
Eligibility for this specific opportunity is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The posting indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. In the source listing, the estimated total funding and award floor and ceiling are all shown as 0, which typically means amounts are not specified in the summary record and applicants would need to consult the full announcement for budget expectations, project scope, and any limitations or special conditions.
Key timeline details in the listing show the opportunity was posted on June 3, 2015, with a closing date of June 10, 2015, and an archive date of July 31, 2015. Additional details and official application materials were provided through Grants.gov. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Carolyn Marn at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (916-414-6602, carolynmarn@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (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 F15AS00156.
Which federal agency administers this grant program?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.658.
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose is to support work that restores natural resources injured by oil spills or releases of hazardous substances.
What types of environmental incidents does this funding relate to?
The opportunity focuses on injuries to natural resources caused by oil spills or releases of hazardous substances.
What legal authorities are cited for this program?
The program cites multiple statutes as its legal authority, including:
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
- Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA)
- Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
- Federal Water Pollution Control Act
What is NRDA, and how does it relate to this opportunity?
NRDA stands for Natural Resource Damage Assessment. The NRDA process is central to the program and is used to evaluate harm to natural resources from spills or hazardous releases, pursue recovery of damages from responsible parties, and support planning and implementation of restoration actions using recovered damages.
Who carries out the NRDA process?
The NRDA process is carried out by designated Natural Resource Trustees.
What kinds of natural resources may be addressed under this opportunity?
Examples in the listing include harmed wildlife, habitats, water resources, and associated ecological services.
What does the NRDA work involve in practical terms?
Based on the description provided, the work involves:
- Identifying which natural resources were harmed
- Determining the nature and extent of injuries
- Pursuing recovery of damages from parties responsible for the spill or release
- Planning, funding, and implementing restoration actions using recovered damages
What types of activities or projects can be supported?
The listing describes restoration actions such as on-the-ground restoration projects, rehabilitation of habitats, replacement of lost resources, and other measures intended to compensate for interim losses while the environment recovers.
What does it mean to restore resources to "baseline conditions"?
In the context provided, the program framework aims to return affected resources and the public benefits they provide to baseline conditions, or to otherwise compensate for the injury when returning to baseline is not achievable as described in the summary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are non-tribal entities eligible to apply under this opportunity?
The summary states eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments. No other eligible applicant types are listed in the information provided.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
In the source listing, the estimated total funding and the award floor and ceiling are all shown as 0. This typically indicates that funding amounts are not specified in the summary record and applicants would need to consult the full announcement for budget expectations, scope, and any limitations or special conditions.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posted date: June 3, 2015
- Closing date: June 10, 2015
- Archive date: July 31, 2015
Where were the official application materials provided?
Additional details and official application materials were provided through Grants.gov.
Who is the listed point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Carolyn Marn at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 916-414-6602
Email: carolynmarn@fws.gov
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