Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 ES 10 056
Apply for FWS R5 ES 10 056
- 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): 15.658 Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 12, 2010 and posted on Jul 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 16, 2010. (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: 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), meaning it is not an open, competitive funding announcement and there is no separate full solicitation associated with it. The Service is signaling its intent to enter into a grant agreement with a specific nonprofit recipient, Conservation Fisheries, Incorporated (CFI), based in Knoxville, Tennessee. The overall purpose of the grant is to restore injured populations of two fish species in the Powell River Watershed: the yellowfin madtom (Noturus flavipinnis) and the slender chub (Erimystax cahni). The work is framed around practical restoration actions such as propagation (raising fish for recovery), release into the watershed, and follow-up monitoring to evaluate outcomes.
The award is structured as a single-source grant, meaning USFWS does not plan to compete this funding opportunity among multiple applicants. The justification given is that CFI is uniquely qualified to perform the required tasks in a cost-effective way, largely because of its proximity to the Powell River and its specialized technical expertise. The notice emphasizes that CFI staff have deep experience with endangered fish propagation, species life history, habitat needs, and established monitoring protocols. It also highlights CFI's established track record of collaborating on endangered fish restoration projects with state and federal partners, including the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, and USFWS itself. Those working relationships are presented as important for coordinating field activities, aligning methods, and moving the project forward without delays.
USFWS expects to be substantially involved in the project rather than simply providing funds and receiving a final report. The notice states that the Service will work closely with the recipient to make sure data analysis and implementation align with the scope of work, participate in relevant meetings and conservation planning efforts, and review and comment on interim and final reporting. The single-source approach is cited as being consistent with Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(4)) that allows non-competitive awards when a recipient is uniquely qualified based on technical expertise, and it also references 505 DM 2.9 B regarding substantial federal involvement.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 ES 10 056 and categorized as a discretionary grant in the environment activity area. The CFDA (assistance listing) number is 15.658, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation. The notice anticipates one award with total funding of $50,000, and both the award floor and ceiling are $50,000, indicating a fixed award amount. No cost sharing or matching funds are required. Eligible applicants are described broadly as 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education, but the content of the notice makes clear the intended recipient is CFI due to the single-source nature of the award. The posting date is July 12, 2010, with an original and current closing date of July 16, 2010, and an archive date of August 15, 2010.
For issues accessing the announcement electronically, the notice provides a contact: Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, at 413-253-8233, identified as the point of contact for electronic errors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 signals the agency's intent to make an award, rather than announcing an open, competitive funding opportunity.
Is this an open and competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice states it is not an open, competitive funding announcement and there is no separate full solicitation associated with it.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
USFWS is signaling its intent to enter into a grant agreement with Conservation Fisheries, Incorporated (CFI), a nonprofit based in Knoxville, Tennessee.
What does "single-source" mean in this notice?
"Single-source" means USFWS does not plan to compete the funding among multiple applicants. The agency is justifying a non-competitive award to a specific recipient.
Why is USFWS planning a non-competitive (single-source) award to CFI?
The notice explains that CFI is considered uniquely qualified to complete the work in a cost-effective manner due to its proximity to the Powell River and specialized technical expertise in endangered fish propagation, life history, habitat needs, and monitoring protocols.
What is the purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to restore injured populations of two fish species in the Powell River Watershed: the yellowfin madtom (Noturus flavipinnis) and the slender chub (Erimystax cahni).
Which species are targeted by the project?
The project targets the yellowfin madtom (Noturus flavipinnis) and the slender chub (Erimystax cahni).
Where will the restoration work take place?
The work is focused on the Powell River Watershed.
What kinds of activities will the grant support?
The notice describes practical restoration actions including propagation (raising fish for recovery), release into the watershed, and follow-up monitoring to evaluate outcomes.
Will USFWS be involved in carrying out the project, or only provide funding?
USFWS expects to be substantially involved. The notice states the Service will work closely with the recipient to help ensure data analysis and implementation align with the scope of work, participate in relevant meetings and conservation planning efforts, and review and comment on interim and final reports.
What policy references are cited to support the single-source approach and federal involvement?
The notice references Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4) as allowing non-competitive awards when a recipient is uniquely qualified based on technical expertise, and it references 505 DM 2.9 B regarding substantial federal involvement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R5 ES 10 056.
What is the CFDA (Assistance Listing) number and title listed in the notice?
The notice lists CFDA (assistance listing) number 15.658, titled Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
What is the activity area/category of this grant?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the environment activity area.
How many awards does USFWS anticipate making under this notice?
The notice anticipates one award.
What is the total funding amount for the anticipated award?
The total anticipated funding is $50,000.
Is the award amount flexible, or is it fixed?
The notice lists both the award floor and the award ceiling as $50,000, indicating a fixed award amount.
Is cost sharing or matching funding required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are described as 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education. However, the notice also makes clear the intended recipient is CFI due to the single-source nature of the award.
What are the key dates for this notice (posting, closing, archive)?
The posting date is July 12, 2010. The original and current closing date is July 16, 2010. The archive date is August 15, 2010.
Is there a separate full solicitation document to apply to?
No. The notice explicitly states there is no separate full solicitation associated with it.
Who should be contacted for problems accessing the announcement electronically?
The notice lists Christal Cutler, Contract Specialist, as the point of contact for electronic errors. The phone number provided is 413-253-8233.
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