Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 ES 10 060
Apply for FWS R5 ES 10 060
- 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 15, 2010 and posted on Jul 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 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 $740,468.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $740,468.00 in funding.
- 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a Notice of Intent to Award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rather than a typical competitive grant announcement, and it explicitly states that there is no full announcement associated with it. The agency’s plan is to issue a single Cooperative Agreement to the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) in Connecticut to carry out Project #57, titled Conservation of the Frost and CLP Riverfront Properties in Sharon, Connecticut. In plain terms, the funding is meant to support protection and conservation work on specific riverfront parcels in Sharon, with the broader goal of advancing environmental restoration in the Housatonic River watershed.
The award is being made as a single-source (non-competitive) action under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4). The notice explains that competition is being bypassed because HVA is considered uniquely qualified to do the work, with uniqueness tied to factors like location and property ownership, and also technical expertise. That is important because it signals this is not an open call where multiple applicants are expected to compete for selection, even though the eligibility field is listed as “unrestricted” in the opportunity data. The intent is clearly to fund a particular partner for a particular set of parcels and tasks.
This project sits within a larger legal and programmatic restoration framework tied to hazardous substance releases associated with the General Electric facility in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, which affected the Housatonic River watershed. The activity is linked to a Consent Decree issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Western Division) dated October 27, 2000. It also aligns with the Housatonic River Basin Final Natural Resources Restoration Plan, Environmental Assessment, and Environmental Impact Evaluation for Connecticut (July 2009), a trustee-led planning document created to guide restoration actions intended to compensate for natural resource injuries. The notice notes that this restoration plan was developed by the Natural Resource Trustees involved in the Connecticut natural resource damage assessment and restoration case: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CT DEP). The plan itself was informed by an earlier request for project proposals run by CT DEP (November 16, 2006 through June 20, 2007) under state procurement rules and later released for public review and comment from March 11 to May 4, 2009. The conservation work described in this award is framed as one of the actions intended to offset those documented injuries in the watershed.
Because the funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, the notice emphasizes that FWS expects to be substantially involved in the project rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. Specifically, FWS anticipates providing input and assistance in selecting which parcels will be protected, supporting permitting and the construction of trails and educational signage, and retaining final approval authority over design and construction activities. The notice references 505 DM 2.9 B to underscore that this level of federal participation is consistent with the rules for cooperative agreements.
In terms of basic award details, the Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R5 ES 10 060 and the CFDA number listed is 15.658 (Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation). The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, with an environment activity category, and the agency expects to make one award. The estimated total funding is $740,468, with an award ceiling of $740,468 and an award floor of $405,555. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement indicated. The notice was posted July 15, 2010, with an original and current closing date of July 22, 2010, and it was archived August 21, 2010, reflecting that it functioned more as a formal public notice of an intended award than as a long-open application window.
For contact and administrative questions, the notice points to Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, at 413-253-8233, and notes this contact is available if there are difficulties accessing the announcement electronically, even though the notice itself indicates there is no full announcement beyond this posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), not a typical competitive grant announcement. It also states there is no full announcement associated with it.
Is this an open, competitive grant that multiple applicants can apply for?
No. The notice describes a single-source (non-competitive) action where competition is being bypassed. The agency plans to issue one Cooperative Agreement to a specific partner for a specific project.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Housatonic Valley Association (HVA) in Connecticut.
What project will be funded?
The award is intended to support Project #57, titled "Conservation of the Frost and CLP Riverfront Properties in Sharon, Connecticut."
What is the project trying to accomplish?
The funding is meant to support protection and conservation work on specific riverfront parcels in Sharon, Connecticut, with the broader goal of advancing environmental restoration in the Housatonic River watershed.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The agency plans to use a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
The notice indicates FWS expects to be substantially involved in the project rather than only providing funds. The posting specifically anticipates federal input and assistance with selecting which parcels will be protected, support for permitting and for construction of trails and educational signage, and FWS retaining final approval authority over design and construction activities.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice states this is a single-source action under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4). Competition is being bypassed because HVA is considered uniquely qualified, with uniqueness tied to factors such as location and property ownership, along with technical expertise.
If the opportunity data says "eligibility: unrestricted," does that mean anyone can apply?
Even though the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted" in the opportunity data, the narrative of the notice makes clear the intent is to fund a particular partner (HVA) for a particular set of parcels and tasks through a non-competitive award.
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
The agency expects to make one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $740,468.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $740,468 and the award floor is $405,555.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R5 ES 10 060.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.658, titled "Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation."
How is this opportunity categorized?
The notice lists it as discretionary funding with an environment activity category.
What is the broader restoration framework behind this project?
The project is described as part of a larger legal and programmatic restoration framework tied to hazardous substance releases associated with the General Electric facility in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, which affected the Housatonic River watershed.
What legal document is referenced as part of the restoration context?
The notice links the activity to a Consent Decree issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Western Division) dated October 27, 2000.
What restoration planning document does this align with?
The notice states the project aligns with the "Housatonic River Basin Final Natural Resources Restoration Plan, Environmental Assessment, and Environmental Impact Evaluation for Connecticut" (July 2009).
Who developed the restoration plan mentioned in the notice?
The plan was developed by the Natural Resource Trustees involved in the Connecticut natural resource damage assessment and restoration case: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (CT DEP).
Was there any prior public process related to restoration projects in this watershed?
Yes. The notice says the restoration plan was informed by an earlier request for project proposals run by CT DEP (from November 16, 2006 through June 20, 2007) under state procurement rules, and the plan was later released for public review and comment from March 11 to May 4, 2009.
Does this notice have a full funding announcement or application package?
No. The notice explicitly states there is no full announcement associated with it.
What are the key dates listed on the notice?
The notice was posted on July 15, 2010. The original closing date and the current closing date are both July 22, 2010. The notice was archived on August 21, 2010.
What does the short closing window and archived status suggest about this posting?
Based on the description, it functioned as a formal public notice of an intended award rather than a long-open application window for broad submissions.
Who can be contacted for administrative questions?
The notice lists Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, as the contact for administrative questions.
What is the contact phone number provided?
The phone number provided is 413-253-8233.
When should someone use the contact listed in the notice?
The notice indicates this contact is available if there are difficulties accessing the announcement electronically, even though the posting also indicates there is no full announcement beyond the notice itself.
What level of federal involvement is expected during project implementation?
The notice anticipates substantial involvement by FWS, including input and assistance with parcel selection, support for permitting and construction of trails and educational signage, and final approval authority over design and construction activities.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Environment
Next opportunity: Notice of Intent to Award
Previous opportunity: Water Conservation Field Services Program Wyoming Area Office
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for FWS R5 ES 10 060
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (FWS R5 ES 10 060) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Notice of Intent to Award Apply for FWS R5 ES 10 061 Funding Number: FWS R5 ES 10 061 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $222,586 |
| Notice of Intent to Award Apply for FWS R5 ES 10 062 Funding Number: FWS R5 ES 10 062 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $73,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award Apply for FWS R5 ES 10 063 Funding Number: FWS R5 ES 10 063 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $617,260 |
| Notice of Intent to Award Apply for FWS R5 ES 10 064 Funding Number: FWS R5 ES 10 064 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $180,000 |
| World Water Forum Apply for R10SF35003 Funding Number: R10SF35003 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Champlain Quadricentennial Outreach and Programs Apply for NPS 10 NERO 0026 Funding Number: NPS 10 NERO 0026 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $175,000 |
| Public Access Challenge Cost Share Project Apply for L10AS00194 Funding Number: L10AS00194 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Wickenburg Fire District Fuels Reduction Apply for L10AS00195 Funding Number: L10AS00195 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Puget Sound Action Agenda Implementation Management Apply for EPA R10 PS 1005 Funding Number: EPA R10 PS 1005 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Arizona Aquatic Ecosystem and Community Support Apply for L10AS00201 Funding Number: L10AS00201 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Notice of Intent to Award Quagga Mussel Prevention at Wild Horse Reservoir Apply for FWS AIS R1PJH Funding Number: FWS AIS R1PJH Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $40,000 |
| Buffelgrass Eradication and Public Outreach Apply for L10AS00196 Funding Number: L10AS00196 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Non Challenge Cost Share California Condor Reintroduction Lead Reduction Apply for L10AS00207 Funding Number: L10AS00207 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Challenge Cost Share California Condor Environmental Lead Reduction Apply for L10AS00209 Funding Number: L10AS00209 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Inventory of Cave Dwelling Animals in Wet Caves Apply for L10AS00210 Funding Number: L10AS00210 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| Maurice River conservation Apply for NPS 10 NERO 0027 Funding Number: NPS 10 NERO 0027 Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $40,000 |
| Mexican Spotted Owl Apply for L10AS00213 Funding Number: L10AS00213 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Environment Funding Amount: $280,000 |
| Public Education Great Lakes habitats and invasive species Apply for NPS GLRI NOI GLKN 10 088A Funding Number: NPS GLRI NOI GLKN 10 088A Agency: National Park Service Category: Environment Funding Amount: $45,000 |
| Fiscal Year 2010 Request for Proposals to Coordinate Regional Pollution Prevention Information Network Centers Apply for EPA HQ OPPT 10 06 Funding Number: EPA HQ OPPT 10 06 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Region 5 Water Quality Cooperative Agreements Apply for EPA R5 WQCA 2010 Funding Number: EPA R5 WQCA 2010 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Category: Environment Funding Amount: $100,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "FWS R5 ES 10 060", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.