Opportunity Information: Apply for FW R5 FR 12 002
Apply for FW R5 FR 12 002
- 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): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2012 and posted on Apr 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 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 $1,981,366.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,043,866.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FW R5 FR 12 002) is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for a discretionary grant in the environmental category. It is not a standard competitive grant posting and, as stated directly in the notice, there is no full announcement associated with it. Instead, it serves primarily as a public notification that FWS intends to enter into a grant agreement with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to carry out aquatic nuisance species management work tied to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).
The core purpose of the planned grant is to support implementation of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through “State and Tribal Aquatic Nuisance Species Management,” specifically by advancing the New York State Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan. Aquatic nuisance species (often referring to invasive or nonindigenous aquatic organisms) can harm fisheries, native biodiversity, water infrastructure, and recreation, so this type of funding generally supports prevention, early detection, monitoring, control, coordination, and related on-the-ground and programmatic actions that reduce the spread and impacts of these species within Great Lakes-connected waters.
A key feature of this notice is that it describes a single-source award rather than an open competition. The justification provided is that the award is being made under Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2, section 2.14 B(4)), which allows an award to an applicant considered uniquely qualified due to technical expertise. In practical terms, the notice is signaling that NYSDEC is the intended recipient because it is the state agency responsible for implementing New York’s approved aquatic nuisance species plan and has the specialized capacity, authorities, and established program infrastructure needed to execute the work.
The eligibility language in the listing reflects that state governments are the eligible applicants, consistent with the intended recipient being NYSDEC. The notice also ties the activity to specific statutory and program authority: the New York State Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan has been approved by New York’s Governor and the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, and under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990, an approved plan is eligible for federal funding. This linkage is important because it explains why federal funds can be used to support the state’s plan and frames the work as part of a coordinated federal-state approach to invasive species prevention and control in Great Lakes waters.
Financially, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $1,981,366 across an expected two awards, with an award ceiling of $1,043,866 and an award floor of $750,000. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number provided is 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration), indicating it falls under GLRI-related assistance. The posting indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award (based on the information provided).
In terms of timing, the notice was posted on April 20, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 27, 2012, and an archive date of April 28, 2012. Given that this is a notice of intent to award with a single-source justification, the short window functions more like an administrative posting period than a typical application cycle inviting proposals from multiple applicants.
For questions or issues related to accessing the announcement electronically, the listed contact is Janice Rowan, Fish Biologist, at 413-253-8661, identified as the point of contact for electronic errors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Funding Opportunity Number FW R5 FR 12 002?
FW R5 FR 12 002 is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Notice of Intent to Award for a discretionary grant in the environmental category. It is primarily a public notice that FWS intends to enter into a grant agreement, rather than a standard competitive grant solicitation.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity with an open application process?
No. The notice describes a single-source award (not an open competition). It is not presented as a typical competitive grant posting inviting applications from multiple entities.
Is there a full announcement or detailed solicitation document associated with this notice?
No. The notice states there is no full announcement associated with it.
Who is the intended recipient of the award described in the notice?
The intended recipient is the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). The notice serves to inform the public that FWS intends to make an award to NYSDEC for the described work.
What is the purpose of the planned grant?
The purpose is to support implementation of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) through "State and Tribal Aquatic Nuisance Species Management," specifically by advancing the New York State Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan.
What kinds of activities are generally supported under aquatic nuisance species management?
Based on the description provided, this type of funding generally supports actions such as prevention, early detection, monitoring, control, coordination, and other on-the-ground and programmatic efforts to reduce the spread and impacts of aquatic nuisance species in Great Lakes-connected waters.
Why is this a single-source award instead of a competition?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2, section 2.14 B(4)), which allows an award to an applicant considered uniquely qualified due to technical expertise. The notice indicates NYSDEC is the intended recipient because it is the state agency responsible for implementing New York's approved plan and has the specialized capacity, authorities, and program infrastructure to execute the work.
Who is eligible to apply according to the eligibility language?
The eligibility language reflects that state governments are eligible applicants. This aligns with the intended recipient being a state agency (NYSDEC).
What program or initiative is this funding connected to?
The notice ties the work to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and identifies the assistance listing as CFDA 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration).
What legal or program authority is referenced for funding this work?
The notice explains that the New York State Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan has been approved by New York's Governor and the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force, and that under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990, an approved plan is eligible for federal funding.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $1,981,366.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
The notice indicates an expected two awards.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $1,043,866 and the award floor is listed as $750,000.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement (based on the information provided).
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on April 20, 2012.
What is the closing date listed for the notice?
The original and current closing date listed is April 27, 2012.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date listed is April 28, 2012.
Does the short posting window function like a typical application period?
Not in the usual competitive-grant sense. Since this is a notice of intent to award with a single-source justification, the short window is described as functioning more like an administrative public posting period than a standard application cycle.
Who should be contacted for issues accessing the announcement electronically?
The notice lists Janice Rowan (Fish Biologist) as the point of contact for electronic errors. The phone number provided is 413-253-8661.
What is the focus area of the work being funded?
The work is focused on aquatic nuisance species management tied to Great Lakes-connected waters, with the stated aim of advancing the New York State Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plan under GLRI implementation.
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