Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00349
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "North Carolina Coastal Land Trust Cooperative Agreement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.630 Coastal Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 16, 2015 and posted on Jul 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2015 THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE.. (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.
- 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.
- This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Departmental policy (505 DM 2.14,B. (2) and is within the discretion of the Agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust Cooperative Agreement (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00349) is a discretionary U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding action under CFDA 15.630 (Coastal Program) focused on conserving coastal habitat in North Carolina. It was posted on July 16, 2015, with a closing date of July 23, 2015, and an archive date of July 24, 2015. The Service anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $25,000. No cost sharing or matching was required.
This notice is not a typical competitive grant solicitation. It is explicitly a notice of intent to award to a single source, and there is no full announcement associated with it. The agency states that it is not requesting applications and that the decision not to compete the award is based on departmental policy (505 DM 2.14,B.(2)) and is within the agency's discretion. Even though the listing shows "eligible applicants: unrestricted," the text makes clear that the award is intended for one specific recipient and that outside proposals are not being sought or accepted through this posting.
The intended recipient is the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust, and the purpose of the cooperative agreement is to permanently conserve a 24-acre parcel on Ocracoke Island. The parcel is described as wetlands and a barrier island hammock, and conservation would occur through a fee title donation, meaning ownership of the land would be donated to ensure long-term protection. The project is positioned as both a habitat conservation effort and a public engagement effort, linking people to nature by supporting public access and interpretive opportunities.
On the conservation side, the project targets protection of habitat important to priority bird species, including Seaside Sparrow, Saltmarsh Sparrow, Black Rail, Yellow Rail, and Painted Bunting. Alongside land protection, the effort includes active habitat management, specifically the eradication of invasive species to improve ecological integrity and support native wildlife. On the public-use side, the project proposes developing a nature trail and/or boardwalk with nature interpretation, aiming to provide responsible access while helping visitors understand the value of the protected coastal ecosystem.
For administrative or access issues related to the notice, the contact listed is Teresa Crain, Grants Management Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 404-679-4124 or by email at teresacrain@fws.gov. The notice also references Grants.gov as the source for the posting and related information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust Cooperative Agreement (F15AS00349)?
It is a discretionary funding action by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. FWS) under CFDA 15.630 (Coastal Program). The agreement focuses on conserving coastal habitat in North Carolina, specifically through a cooperative agreement tied to a single, identified conservation project.
Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. The notice is not a typical competitive grant solicitation. It is explicitly a notice of intent to award to a single source, and the agency states it is not requesting applications. Outside proposals are not being sought or accepted through this posting.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust.
Why is the award not being competed?
The agency states the decision not to compete the award is based on departmental policy (505 DM 2.14,B.(2)) and is within the agency's discretion.
What is the funding opportunity number and program identifier?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00349. The program is listed under CFDA 15.630, identified as the Coastal Program.
How much funding was anticipated under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $25,000.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The Service anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching was required.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement described in the notice?
The purpose is to permanently conserve a 24-acre parcel on Ocracoke Island in North Carolina. The parcel is described as wetlands and a barrier island hammock.
How would the land be conserved under this project?
Conservation would occur through a fee title donation, meaning ownership of the land would be donated to ensure long-term protection.
Which species are mentioned as conservation priorities?
The notice identifies habitat protection for priority bird species, including Seaside Sparrow, Saltmarsh Sparrow, Black Rail, Yellow Rail, and Painted Bunting.
Does the project include habitat management activities in addition to land protection?
Yes. The notice describes active habitat management, specifically the eradication of invasive species to improve ecological integrity and support native wildlife.
Does the project include any public access or education components?
Yes. The project is positioned as both habitat conservation and public engagement, aiming to link people to nature by supporting public access and interpretive opportunities.
What kinds of public-use improvements are proposed?
The project proposes developing a nature trail and/or boardwalk with nature interpretation to provide responsible access while helping visitors understand the value of the protected coastal ecosystem.
What were the key dates for this notice?
The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2015. The closing date was July 23, 2015, and the archive date was July 24, 2015.
If the listing says "eligible applicants: unrestricted," can anyone submit an application?
Even though the listing shows "eligible applicants: unrestricted," the notice text makes clear the award is intended for one specific recipient and that applications are not being requested.
Is there a full announcement package associated with this opportunity?
No. The notice states there is no full announcement associated with it.
Where was this opportunity posted?
The notice references Grants.gov as the source for the posting and related information.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access issues related to the notice?
The contact listed is Teresa Crain, Grants Management Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Teresa Crain can be reached by phone at 404-679-4124 or by email at teresacrain@fws.gov.
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