Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00346
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Phragmites Aerial Spraying" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.652 Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 14, 2015 and posted on Jul 14, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 21, 2015 This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2 (1) Unsolicited Proposal and (4) Unique Qualifications.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $49,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a notice of intent to award a single source cooperative agreement to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources in accordance with DOI Policy 505 DM 2 (1) Unsolicited Proposal and (4) Unique Qualifications.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Phragmites Aerial Spraying opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00346) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement focused on controlling an invasive, non-native grass species, Phragmites, on the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and nearby Utah state-owned lands in Box Elder County, Utah. The core project activity is aerial application of a glyphosate-based herbicide using either a helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. In practical terms, the grant supports coordinated invasive plant treatment over large wetland and riparian areas where ground-based control can be difficult, with the overall goal of reducing Phragmites infestations that can degrade habitat conditions for wildlife, including migratory birds.
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to be substantially involved in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as coordinating technical aspects, compliance expectations, scheduling around refuge operations, or ensuring treatment aligns with refuge management objectives. The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.652, Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species, reflecting its purpose as an invasive plant management effort rather than a general habitat project or research grant.
This announcement is explicitly described as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The rationale given is consistent with Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) under the categories of an unsolicited proposal and unique qualifications. That language signals this is not a broadly competed grant where multiple applicants are expected to apply; instead, it is essentially a formal public notice that the agency plans to fund a specific partner organization due to specialized capability, prior work, jurisdictional alignment, or other qualifications that make them uniquely suited to carry out the aerial herbicide treatments in that location.
Financially, the announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $49,000. It also notes an award floor of $5,000 and an award ceiling of $10,000, along with an expectation of 5 awards. Taken together, those figures indicate the agency anticipated issuing multiple smaller cooperative agreement awards (or multiple related awards/actions) that add up to the total estimate, rather than a single large award. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning the recipient is not expected to provide a financial match to receive the federal support.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on July 14, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 21, 2015, and an archive date of August 14, 2015. The short window between posting and closing is consistent with the single-source notice format, where the purpose is largely transparency about an intended award rather than inviting broad competition.
Eligibility is effectively limited in practice by the single-source intent, even though the eligibility category is listed as "Others" with additional clarification. The clarification repeats that the award is intended for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources under the DOI policy justifications noted above. For questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Howard Browers at the Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 435-734-6433 or by email at howardbrowers@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Phragmites Aerial Spraying (F15AS00346)
What is the Phragmites Aerial Spraying opportunity (F15AS00346)?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding opportunity focused on controlling Phragmites, an invasive, non-native grass species. The primary activity funded is aerial application of a glyphosate-based herbicide to reduce Phragmites infestations in targeted wetland and riparian areas.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What problem is this project trying to address?
The project targets Phragmites infestations that can degrade habitat conditions for wildlife, including migratory birds. The intent is to improve habitat quality by reducing the invasive plant presence.
Where will the work take place?
The work is intended for the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge and nearby Utah state-owned lands in Box Elder County, Utah.
What activities does the grant support?
The core project activity is aerial spraying (aerial application) of a glyphosate-based herbicide. The method may use either a helicopter or a fixed-wing aircraft.
Why is aerial spraying used for this project?
The announcement describes the effort as coordinated invasive plant treatment over large wetland and riparian areas where ground-based control can be difficult. Aerial application is a practical way to reach broad and hard-to-access areas.
What kind of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the agency expects to be substantially involved beyond providing funds. In this context, that may include coordinating technical aspects, compliance expectations, scheduling around refuge operations, and ensuring the treatment aligns with refuge management objectives.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.652, Undesirable/Noxious Plant Species.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity open to multiple applicants?
Not in practice. The announcement is explicitly described as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, indicating it is not a broadly competed opportunity where multiple applicants are expected to apply.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Why is the award described as “single-source”?
The stated rationale aligns with Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2) under the categories of an unsolicited proposal and unique qualifications. This indicates the agency plans to fund a specific partner due to specialized capability, prior work, jurisdictional alignment, or other qualifications relevant to conducting the treatments in that location.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $49,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling amounts?
The award floor is $5,000 and the award ceiling is $10,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates an expectation of 5 awards.
How do the funding totals relate to the number of awards?
Based on the information provided, the structure suggests multiple smaller cooperative agreement awards (or multiple related awards/actions) that add up to the total estimated funding, rather than a single large award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted/created on July 14, 2015. The original and current closing date was July 21, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 14, 2015.
What does the short open period suggest about this announcement?
The short window between posting and closing is consistent with a single-source notice format, where the purpose is largely transparency about an intended award rather than inviting broad competition.
What is listed under eligibility?
The eligibility category is listed as “Others,” with additional clarification indicating the award is intended for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources under the DOI policy justifications described in the notice.
Who can be contacted for questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Howard Browers at the Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can Howard Browers be reached?
Phone: 435-734-6433
Email: howardbrowers@fws.gov
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