Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 ES 11 007
Apply for FWS R5 ES 11 007
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Niagra Escarpment Legacy Project" 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 28, 2011 and posted on Jun 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $119,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $119,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Niagara Escarpment Legacy Project is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) funding notice describing the agency's intent to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to the Western New York Land Conservancy to carry out habitat restoration and land acquisition work in Niagara County, New York. The work focuses on restoring native grasslands and oak savannah ecosystems and protecting additional habitat through acquisition. This notice is not a full open solicitation for proposals; instead, it is a formal Notice of Intent explaining that FWS plans to award directly to a specific partner under Department of the Interior policy that allows non-competitive awards when an organization is uniquely qualified due to factors like local presence, volunteer capacity, and technical expertise.
The project is tied directly to federal environmental restoration obligations associated with the Love Canal, 102nd Street, and Forest Glen Mobile Home Subdivision Superfund sites. The restoration activities are being implemented pursuant to an existing Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment prepared by the natural resource trustees: the U.S. Department of the Interior (represented by FWS), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That plan went through a public process, including publication of a Draft Restoration Plan in the Federal Register on December 29, 2004, broader public notice and outreach in the Buffalo, New York area, and consideration of comments before issuance of the Final Restoration Plan and a Finding of No Significant Impact on July 18, 2005. The cooperative agreement described in this notice is intended to carry out the plan's preferred restoration actions on the ground.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $119,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $119,000, indicating the expectation of one award at that fixed amount. The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which signals that FWS anticipates substantial ongoing federal involvement rather than issuing a hands-off grant. Specifically, FWS plans to work closely with the Land Conservancy to review and approve key deliverables such as project management plans, monitoring plans, annual reports, and the final report, while also providing technical expertise related to restoring, managing, and monitoring native grassland and oak savannah habitat. The notice cites internal DOI policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4) and related provisions) as the basis for the single-source approach and the level of federal participation.
From an eligibility standpoint, the notice identifies nonprofit organizations as eligible applicants (including both nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education), but in practice this posting is not an open competition because it is explicitly a Notice of Intent to award to the Western New York Land Conservancy. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary environmental funding under CFDA 15.658 (Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation), and it states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The posting dates show it was posted June 28, 2011, with a very short window through June 30, 2011, and archived July 1, 2011, which is consistent with a single-source intent notice rather than a typical competitive grant cycle.
For administrative questions, the listed contact is Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, at 413-253-8233, noted as a point of contact for electronic access issues.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Niagara Escarpment Legacy Project (FWS)
What is the Niagara Escarpment Legacy Project funding notice?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Notice of Intent describing the agency's plan to make a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement award to the Western New York Land Conservancy to conduct habitat restoration and land acquisition work in Niagara County, New York.
Is this an open grant solicitation where anyone can apply?
No. The posting is not a full, open solicitation for proposals. It is a formal Notice of Intent stating that FWS plans to make a direct (single-source) award to a specific organization: the Western New York Land Conservancy.
Who is the intended award recipient?
The intended (named) recipient is the Western New York Land Conservancy.
Why is FWS making a non-competitive (single-source) award?
The notice explains the award is being made under Department of the Interior policy that allows non-competitive awards when an organization is uniquely qualified. The notice cites factors such as local presence, volunteer capacity, and technical expertise as reasons supporting the selection of the Western New York Land Conservancy.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates FWS expects substantial ongoing federal involvement. In this case, FWS anticipates working closely with the Land Conservancy, including reviewing and approving key deliverables (such as project management plans, monitoring plans, annual reports, and the final report) and providing technical expertise on restoration, management, and monitoring of native grassland and oak savannah habitat.
What are the main activities supported by this project?
The project focuses on habitat restoration and land acquisition in Niagara County, New York, with an emphasis on restoring native grasslands and oak savannah ecosystems and protecting additional habitat through acquisition.
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place in Niagara County, New York.
How is this project connected to Superfund sites?
The notice states the project is tied directly to federal environmental restoration obligations associated with the Love Canal, 102nd Street, and Forest Glen Mobile Home Subdivision Superfund sites.
What restoration plan guides the work described in this notice?
The restoration activities are being implemented pursuant to an existing Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment prepared by the natural resource trustees: the U.S. Department of the Interior (represented by FWS), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Did the restoration plan go through a public process?
Yes. The notice states that the Draft Restoration Plan was published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2004, and that there was broader public notice and outreach in the Buffalo, New York area. Comments were considered before issuance of the Final Restoration Plan and a Finding of No Significant Impact on July 18, 2005.
What is the purpose of this cooperative agreement in relation to the restoration plan?
The cooperative agreement is intended to implement the plan's preferred restoration actions on the ground.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $119,000.
Is the award amount fixed?
Yes. The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $119,000, indicating an expectation of one award at a fixed amount.
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
The notice indicates an intent to make a single award.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What program or catalog listing is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is categorized under CFDA 15.658: Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
How is the opportunity categorized (mandatory vs. discretionary)?
The posting describes it as discretionary environmental funding.
Who is listed as eligible to apply (in general terms)?
The notice identifies nonprofit organizations as eligible applicants, including nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, and excludes institutions of higher education.
If nonprofits are eligible, why does it still say the award is non-competitive?
The notice explains that, despite listing nonprofit eligibility, this posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent to award to a specific partner (the Western New York Land Conservancy) and is not presented as an open competition.
What policy authority is cited for the non-competitive approach?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy, including 505 DM 2.14 B(4) and related provisions, as the basis for the single-source approach and the anticipated level of federal participation.
When was this notice posted and what was the response window?
The posting dates show it was posted on June 28, 2011, with a window through June 30, 2011, and it was archived on July 1, 2011. The short timeframe is consistent with a single-source intent notice rather than a typical competitive grant cycle.
Who is the point of contact listed in the notice?
The listed contact is Christal Cutler, Grants Officer.
What is the contact phone number provided?
The phone number provided is 413-253-8233.
What types of issues is the contact person associated with?
The notice specifies the contact is a point of contact for electronic access issues.
What deliverables does FWS expect to review and approve under the cooperative agreement?
The notice states FWS plans to review and approve key deliverables such as project management plans, monitoring plans, annual reports, and the final report.
What technical role will FWS play during the project?
FWS expects to provide technical expertise related to restoring, managing, and monitoring native grassland and oak savannah habitat.
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