Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00253
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "North Fish Creek Watershed Restorations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2014 and posted on Jun 23, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to Northland College under justification 505DM 2.14B 4.
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Opportunity Summary:
The North Fish Creek Watershed Restorations grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00253) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement focused on reducing excess sediment entering Chequamegon Bay. Sedimentation is described as the biggest non-point source problem affecting the Bay, particularly by degrading fish habitat and smothering spawning areas in tributary streams and nearshore waters. North Fish Creek is identified as the single largest sediment contributor to Chequamegon Bay, and it is also considered a regionally important cold-water resource. The core problem is tied to accelerated surface runoff and in-stream erosion, with roughly 20 bluff sites contributing significant sediment loads.
The project’s purpose is to translate more than two decades of research in the North Fish Creek watershed into on-the-ground restoration actions that directly reduce sediment inputs and improve aquatic and riparian habitat. The planned work includes bluff stabilization to curb erosion at major sediment source areas, wetland restoration to slow and store runoff while trapping sediment, and instream restoration to rebuild channel stability and improve habitat complexity for fish and wildlife. The overall emphasis is habitat restoration and enhancement, with sediment reduction as the primary pathway to improving ecological conditions in the creek and downstream in Chequamegon Bay.
This announcement is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to Northland College under justification 505DM 2.14B 4, meaning the agency is not seeking competitive applications. The rationale given is that competition is not practical because Northland College staff and students already perform work supported by the agreement as part of their assigned duties, which keeps the amount of FWS-funded staff time low. The partners in the watershed view this arrangement as the most efficient and effective way to deliver high-quality resource management outcomes, in part because it generates substantial in-kind contributions and because the college is willing to provide matching funds even though the opportunity itself states there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement. The notice also states that other local government units and volunteer organizations in the watershed cannot provide the same level of in-kind support, reinforcing the single-source justification.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding using a cooperative agreement instrument, under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category. The CFDA listing is 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). The expected number of awards is one, with estimated total funding of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $50,000 (no stated minimum award floor). The posting date was June 23, 2014, with a closing date of June 30, 2014, and the opportunity was archived July 1, 2014. FWS, through the Ashland Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO), indicates it will be actively involved throughout planning, design, construction, and oversight, including providing restoration recommendations, survey assistance, and construction oversight, which is consistent with the hands-on nature of a cooperative agreement.
For further information, the listing provides a Grants.gov link for the full announcement and directs technical or access questions to Ted Koehler at 715-682-6185 or TedKoehler@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): North Fish Creek Watershed Restorations (F14AS00253)
What is the North Fish Creek Watershed Restorations grant opportunity?
North Fish Creek Watershed Restorations (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00253) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement focused on watershed restoration actions that reduce excess sediment entering Chequamegon Bay.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), with involvement from the Ashland Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO).
What environmental problem is this project addressing?
The project targets excess sedimentation entering Chequamegon Bay. Sedimentation is described as the biggest non-point source problem affecting the Bay because it degrades fish habitat and smothers spawning areas in tributary streams and nearshore waters.
Why is North Fish Creek a priority location?
North Fish Creek is identified as the single largest sediment contributor to Chequamegon Bay. It is also described as a regionally important cold-water resource, reinforcing the importance of protecting and restoring habitat conditions.
What is causing the sediment problem in the watershed?
The core issue is tied to accelerated surface runoff and in-stream erosion. The notice also indicates that roughly 20 bluff sites contribute significant sediment loads.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to translate more than two decades of research in the North Fish Creek watershed into on-the-ground restoration actions that directly reduce sediment inputs and improve aquatic and riparian habitat.
What types of restoration activities are planned?
The planned work includes bluff stabilization to curb erosion at major sediment source areas, wetland restoration to slow and store runoff while trapping sediment, and instream restoration to rebuild channel stability and improve habitat complexity for fish and wildlife.
Is sediment reduction the only goal of the project?
No. The overall emphasis is habitat restoration and enhancement, with sediment reduction described as the primary pathway to improving ecological conditions in North Fish Creek and downstream in Chequamegon Bay.
What kind of award instrument is being used?
The listing describes the instrument as a cooperative agreement. This aligns with the expectation of active federal involvement throughout the project.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, FWS expects to be actively involved throughout planning, design, construction, and oversight. The agency role includes providing restoration recommendations, survey assistance, and construction oversight.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is a notice of intent to make a single-source award, and the agency states it is not seeking competitive applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice states the intent is to make a single-source award to Northland College.
Why is the award being made as a single-source (non-competitive) action?
The rationale provided is that competition is not practical because Northland College staff and students already perform work supported by the agreement as part of their assigned duties. This arrangement keeps the amount of FWS-funded staff time low, is viewed by watershed partners as efficient and effective, and generates substantial in-kind contributions.
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
The notice states there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement. It also notes that Northland College is willing to provide matching funds even though they are not required.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $50,000, and the award ceiling is $50,000.
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is there a minimum award amount listed?
No minimum award floor is stated in the provided information.
What is the funding category and assistance listing for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under the Environment and Natural Resources activity category. The CFDA listing provided is 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was June 23, 2014. The closing date was June 30, 2014. The opportunity was archived on July 1, 2014.
Where can someone find the full announcement?
The listing references a Grants.gov link for the full announcement.
Who can be contacted for technical or access questions about the listing?
Technical or access questions are directed to Ted Koehler at 715-682-6185 or TedKoehler@fws.gov.
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