Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 ES 10 029
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award" 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 Nov 17, 2009 and posted on Nov 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 18, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $79,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant notice is a Notice of Intent to Award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It is not an open solicitation and does not include a full competitive announcement. Instead, it signals USFWS plans to make a single cooperative agreement award to a specific organization: the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). The overall purpose is to support habitat restoration planning and prioritization work for Atlantic salmon and 11 additional diadromous fish species in coastal Maine watersheds, with an emphasis on improving fish passage and identifying where restoration actions can have the greatest benefit.
The planned award is a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Environment activity category, tied to CFDA 15.630 (Coastal Program). The expected number of awards is one, and the funding amount is fixed at $79,000 (both the award ceiling and floor are listed as $79,000). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement noted. While the eligible applicant category is listed broadly as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the text makes clear the intended recipient is NFWF, meaning the opportunity is effectively not open for others to apply.
The work described focuses on building and organizing information needed to guide on-the-ground restoration decisions. Key tasks include developing data and datasets on diadromous fish habitat, conducting GIS mapping and analysis, and using those tools to prioritize barrier removals across the Gulf of Maine watershed. In practical terms, this typically involves compiling habitat and stream network information, identifying and characterizing barriers such as dams and culverts that block fish movement, and producing maps and decision-support outputs that help rank which barriers to remove or improve first. Another stated deliverable is providing the resulting information to local and state agencies, so that municipalities, watershed groups, and state partners can incorporate the findings into permitting, capital planning, and restoration project selection.
Timing details show the notice was posted and created on November 17, 2009, with an original and current closing date of November 18, 2009, and an archive date of December 18, 2009. The short window reinforces that this is an intent-to-award notice rather than a normal competitive grant cycle. For technical issues accessing the announcement electronically, the listed contact is Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413-253-8233, identified as the point of contact for electronic errors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What type of grant notice is this?
This is a Notice of Intent to Award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). It is not a full competitive funding announcement and is not an open solicitation.
Is this opportunity open for applications from the public?
No. The notice indicates USFWS plans to make a single award to a specific organization. Even though an eligible applicant category is listed, the text makes clear the intended recipient is the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), so it is effectively not open for other applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF).
What agency is planning to make the award?
The award is planned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What is the purpose of the planned cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support habitat restoration planning and prioritization for Atlantic salmon and 11 additional diadromous fish species in coastal Maine watersheds, with an emphasis on improving fish passage and identifying where restoration actions can provide the greatest benefit.
Which species are included in the focus of this work?
The work focuses on Atlantic salmon and 11 additional diadromous fish species.
What geographic area does this work cover?
The notice describes work in coastal Maine watersheds and references barrier prioritization across the Gulf of Maine watershed.
What type of agreement is planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The notice describes a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the activity/category associated with this award?
The activity category is Environment.
What CFDA program is this tied to?
The notice ties the award to CFDA 15.630, the Coastal Program.
How many awards does USFWS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the total funding amount for the planned award?
The funding amount is fixed at $79,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award ceiling is $79,000 and the award floor is also $79,000, meaning the amount is fixed.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is noted in the information provided.
What kinds of activities or tasks are described?
The notice emphasizes building and organizing information to guide on-the-ground restoration decisions. Tasks described include developing data and datasets on diadromous fish habitat, conducting GIS mapping and analysis, and using those tools to prioritize barrier removals.
What does "prioritize barrier removals" mean in this context?
Based on the description, it typically involves compiling habitat and stream network information, identifying and characterizing barriers such as dams and culverts that block fish movement, and producing decision-support outputs that help rank which barriers to remove or improve first.
What are the expected deliverables or outputs?
Deliverables described include datasets on diadromous fish habitat, GIS maps and analyses, and decision-support information that helps rank barrier removals or improvements. Another deliverable is providing the resulting information to local and state agencies for use in planning and project selection.
Who is expected to use the information produced by this work?
The notice states the resulting information will be provided to local and state agencies so municipalities, watershed groups, and state partners can incorporate the findings into permitting, capital planning, and restoration project selection.
Why is the posting/closing window so short?
The notice shows it was posted/created on November 17, 2009 and closed on November 18, 2009. The short window aligns with it being an intent-to-award notice rather than a typical competitive grant cycle.
What are the key dates listed for this notice?
The notice was posted and created on November 17, 2009. The original and current closing date is November 18, 2009. The archive date is December 18, 2009.
Who can be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement electronically?
For technical issues (electronic errors) accessing the announcement, the listed contact is Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413-253-8233.
Is the contact listed for program questions or only technical access issues?
Based on the information provided, the contact is identified as the point of contact for electronic errors (technical access issues).
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