Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R5 ES 12 023
Apply for FWS R5 ES 12 023
- 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 Sep 7, 2012 and posted on Sep 7, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 2012. (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 $75,000.00 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 of Intent to Award is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) plan to issue a single cooperative agreement to the Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education (BFREE), a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Gainesville, Florida. There is no full competitive funding announcement tied to this notice because the award is intended to be made without competition as a single-source action. The purpose of the project is to carry out a Neotropical Migratory Bird Restoration Project in southern Belize, focused on habitat restoration that supports migratory bird species during their overwintering period.
The work described centers on partnering with up to five farmers in the Toledo District of Belize to transition land that is being managed under traditional agricultural practices into shade-grown cacao systems. In practical terms, BFREE would help farmers plant cacao along with other cover species so the farms become more like a diversified forest canopy rather than open or simplified agricultural fields. The goal is to create a sustainable, mixed-use landscape that provides better habitat structure and food resources for a variety of Neotropical migratory birds while also supporting a livelihood-oriented crop for participating farmers.
This award is directly connected to restoration responsibilities associated with the Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump Superfund Site. The notice explains that the activity is meant to help restore Neotropical migratory birds that were impacted by contamination linked to that site, and it references the Final Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump Superfund Site (July 2012). That restoration plan was prepared by the site’s Natural Resource Trustees (FWS, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs) and was previously released for a 60-day public review and comment period, establishing the broader planning framework that this Belize habitat work is intended to implement.
Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, FWS expects to be substantially involved in how the project is carried out rather than simply providing a grant with minimal federal engagement. The notice highlights that FWS will assist with restoration design and will provide oversight and review throughout implementation. It also states that FWS must provide final approval before restoration activities are implemented each year, indicating an ongoing annual planning and approval cycle rather than a one-time, hands-off disbursement.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed as a discretionary award under Funding Opportunity Number FWS R5 ES 12 023, with an environmental activity focus and a CFDA listing of 15.658 (Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation). The expected number of awards is one, and the award amount is fixed at $75,000 (both the floor and the ceiling are $75,000). No cost sharing or matching funds are required. Eligibility is described in the listing as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), although the notice itself makes clear that the action is a location-based single-source award to BFREE under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4), which allows noncompetitive awards when an applicant is uniquely qualified due to location. The posting date is September 7, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 14, 2012, and an archive date of September 15, 2012. For access issues or questions tied to the notice, the contact provided is Grants Officer Christal Cutler at 413-253-8233.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this Notice of Intent to Award about?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Notice of Intent to Award describing FWS plans to issue a single cooperative agreement for a specific restoration project. The project is a Neotropical Migratory Bird Restoration Project in southern Belize, focused on habitat restoration that supports migratory bird species during their overwintering period.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity with an open application period?
No. The notice states there is no full competitive funding announcement tied to it because the award is intended to be made without competition as a single-source action.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education (BFREE), a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Gainesville, Florida.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The notice explains the award is a location-based single-source action under Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4), which allows noncompetitive awards when an applicant is uniquely qualified due to location.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This means FWS expects to be substantially involved in project execution, rather than providing funds through a largely hands-off grant arrangement.
What does FWS involvement look like under this cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, FWS will assist with restoration design, provide oversight and review throughout implementation, and must provide final approval before restoration activities are implemented each year. This indicates an ongoing annual planning and approval cycle.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to carry out habitat restoration in southern Belize to support a variety of Neotropical migratory birds during their overwintering period by improving habitat structure and food resources.
Where will the project activities take place?
The work is planned for southern Belize, specifically partnering with farmers in the Toledo District of Belize.
What on-the-ground activities are described in the notice?
The notice describes partnering with up to five farmers to transition land managed under traditional agricultural practices into shade-grown cacao systems. This includes planting cacao along with other cover species to create a more diversified, forest-like canopy.
How many farmers may participate?
Up to five farmers in the Toledo District of Belize are anticipated to participate, as described in the notice.
What is a shade-grown cacao system in the context of this project?
In the notice, shade-grown cacao refers to planting cacao with additional cover species so farms shift toward a diversified canopy structure, more similar to a mixed forest system than an open or simplified agricultural field.
How does the project support both conservation and livelihoods?
The notice describes a goal of creating a sustainable, mixed-use landscape that improves habitat for migratory birds while supporting a livelihood-oriented crop (cacao) for participating farmers.
How is this Belize restoration project connected to a U.S. Superfund site?
The notice states the award is directly connected to restoration responsibilities associated with the Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump Superfund Site. The activity is intended to help restore Neotropical migratory birds impacted by contamination linked to that site.
What restoration planning document does this project reference?
The notice references the Final Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Nyanza Chemical Waste Dump Superfund Site (July 2012).
Who prepared the restoration plan referenced in the notice?
The restoration plan was prepared by the site’s Natural Resource Trustees: FWS, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
Was there public input on the restoration plan framework?
Yes. The notice states the plan was previously released for a 60-day public review and comment period, establishing the broader planning framework that this habitat work is intended to implement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this listing?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R5 ES 12 023.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.658, titled Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
How much funding is available?
The award amount is fixed at $75,000. The notice lists both the funding floor and the funding ceiling as $75,000.
How many awards does FWS expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
What is the focus area or activity type for the opportunity?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary award with an environmental activity focus.
Who is listed as eligible in the general eligibility field?
The listing describes eligibility as nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice also clarifies the action is a single-source award intended for BFREE.
What are the key dates for the notice?
The posting date is September 7, 2012. The original and current closing date is September 14, 2012. The archive date is September 15, 2012.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the notice?
The notice lists Grants Officer Christal Cutler as the contact, at 413-253-8233.
Does the notice indicate annual approval requirements for implementation?
Yes. It states that FWS must provide final approval before restoration activities are implemented each year, indicating an annual approval and planning process.
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