Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 ES 12 008
Apply for FWS R5 ES 12 008
- 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 Apr 5, 2012 and posted on Apr 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 12, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 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 notice is not a typical open grant competition. It is a Notice of Intent to Award a single cooperative agreement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to one specific nonprofit partner, the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable (UTRR). There is no full funding announcement because FWS is signaling that it plans to make a non-competitive, single-source award rather than solicit proposals from multiple applicants.
The purpose of the cooperative agreement is to carry out restoration activities in the North Fork Powell River watershed connected to the Pennington Gap Greenway project. The work is tied to restoring and improving natural resources, with a particular focus on riparian (streamside) habitat within the Powell River watershed. These restoration actions are part of a broader effort to address environmental injuries stemming from a 1996 hazardous substance release.
The legal and planning framework behind the project is clearly defined. The activities are being implemented under a Consent Decree issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Big Stone Gap Division, which directs restoration of natural resources harmed by the 1996 incident. In addition, FWS prepared a Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment in 2003 that identified protection and enhancement of riparian habitat in the Powell River watershed as the preferred restoration approach. The planned project work under this award is intended to align with those documents, including the Consent Decree and the restoration plan.
This award is being made without competition under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(1)), which allows single-source awards when an applicant is uniquely qualified. FWS states that UTRR is uniquely positioned because of its prior involvement and familiarity with the Greenway project and similar restoration efforts, its proximity to the project area, and its established relationships with local stakeholders. In other words, the agency is justifying the direct award based on UTRR being the most suitable organization to deliver the work efficiently and effectively given existing on-the-ground connections and project continuity.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which means FWS expects to be substantially involved in the project rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. FWS specifically notes it will work closely with UTRR to ensure the restoration is implemented in line with the Scope of Work, the Consent Decree, and the Restoration Plan. That involvement includes participating in relevant meetings and conservation planning activities, and reviewing and commenting on interim and final project reports. The notice cites DOI policy (including 505 DM 2.9 B) to reinforce that substantial federal involvement is anticipated and is a defining feature of this agreement type.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding in the environment activity area, and it is associated with CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.658, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation. The posting date is April 5, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 12, 2012, and an archive date of April 13, 2012. The funding amount is fixed: an estimated total of $30,000, with both the award floor and award ceiling set at $30,000, indicating a single expected award at that amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
Eligibility is listed generally as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), but in practice this notice is not inviting applications because it is announcing intent to award to UTRR as the single-source recipient. For questions or issues accessing materials electronically, the notice provides a point of contact: Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, at 413-253-8233.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this a typical open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. This is a Notice of Intent to Award, not an open competition. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is indicating it plans to make a single, non-competitive (single-source) cooperative agreement award rather than solicit proposals from multiple applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of this award?
The notice states FWS intends to award a single cooperative agreement to one specific nonprofit partner: the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable (UTRR).
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
Based on the notice, this posting is not inviting applications from other organizations. Although eligibility is listed generally as 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), the notice is explicitly a single-source intent to award to UTRR.
What is the purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to carry out restoration activities in the North Fork Powell River watershed connected to the Pennington Gap Greenway project, with a focus on restoring and improving natural resources, particularly riparian (streamside) habitat within the Powell River watershed.
What geographic area will the project focus on?
The work is focused on the North Fork Powell River watershed and is connected to the Pennington Gap Greenway project within the broader Powell River watershed.
What type of restoration is emphasized in this project?
The notice highlights protection and enhancement of riparian (streamside) habitat as a key focus within the Powell River watershed.
Why is this restoration work being done?
The restoration actions are part of a broader effort to address environmental injuries stemming from a 1996 hazardous substance release.
What legal or planning documents guide the project?
The planned activities are being implemented under a Consent Decree issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Big Stone Gap Division, and are intended to align with a 2003 Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment prepared by FWS.
What does the Consent Decree require?
The notice indicates the Consent Decree directs restoration of natural resources harmed by the 1996 hazardous substance release incident.
What did the 2003 Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment identify as the preferred approach?
According to the notice, the 2003 Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment identified protection and enhancement of riparian habitat in the Powell River watershed as the preferred restoration approach.
Why is the award being made without competition?
FWS states the award is being made as a single-source award under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B(1)), which allows non-competitive awards when an applicant is uniquely qualified.
Why does FWS consider UTRR uniquely qualified?
The notice explains that UTRR is uniquely positioned due to prior involvement and familiarity with the Greenway project and similar restoration efforts, proximity to the project area, and established relationships with local stakeholders, supporting efficient and effective implementation and continuity.
What is the funding instrument for this award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement mean in this context?
The notice states that a cooperative agreement means FWS expects to be substantially involved in the project rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal involvement.
How will FWS be involved during the project?
FWS indicates it will work closely with UTRR to ensure restoration is implemented consistent with the Scope of Work, the Consent Decree, and the Restoration Plan. This includes participating in relevant meetings and conservation planning activities, and reviewing and commenting on interim and final project reports.
Which policy is referenced regarding substantial federal involvement?
The notice references Department of the Interior policy including 505 DM 2.9 B to support that substantial federal involvement is anticipated and is a defining feature of the cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.658, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
How is this opportunity categorized?
Administratively, it is categorized as discretionary funding in the environment activity area.
What is the total funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding is $30,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award floor is $30,000 and the award ceiling is $30,000, indicating a single expected award at that fixed amount.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates a single expected award (a single-source award) at $30,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice.
What are the key dates for the posting?
The posting date is April 5, 2012. The original and current closing date is April 12, 2012. The archive date is April 13, 2012.
Is there a full funding announcement (FOA) available?
No. The notice explains there is no full funding announcement because FWS is signaling its intent to make a non-competitive, single-source award rather than run an open solicitation.
Who can be contacted for questions or electronic access issues?
The notice provides the following point of contact for questions or issues accessing materials electronically: Christal Cutler, Grants Officer, 413-253-8233.
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