Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R2 AIS QUAGGA FY13
Apply for FWS R2 AIS QUAGGA FY13
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Quagga Mussel Containment in the West" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 23, 2013 and posted on May 24, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 14, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Quagga Mussel Containment in the West grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: FWS R2 AIS QUAGGA FY13) was a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to slow and prevent the further spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels across the western United States. The main goal was containment in places where these mussels were already established, with the lower Colorado River specifically mentioned as an example of an infested area of concern. The focus was on practical prevention measures that stop mussels from hitchhiking to new water bodies, especially through recreational boating and trailered watercraft moving from infested waters to uninfested lakes and rivers.
For fiscal year 2013, the program made an estimated total of about $900,000 available, supporting a limited number of projects with an expectation of around five awards. Individual awards could range from a minimum (award floor) of $5,000 up to a maximum (award ceiling) of $500,000. Funding could be provided through either a cooperative agreement or a grant, both of which fall under the Natural Resources activity category. The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which typically lowers the barrier to participation for applicants that may have limited non-federal resources.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to essentially any type of applicant (for example, government entities, tribes, nonprofits, academic institutions, or other organizations), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement text. The program timeline shows it was posted on May 24, 2013, with an application deadline of June 14, 2013, and it was later archived on July 14, 2013.
In practical terms, projects that fit this opportunity were those that directly reduce the likelihood that boats leaving infested waters will transport mussels to new locations. This commonly includes efforts such as watercraft inspection and decontamination programs, containment-oriented outreach and compliance activities targeting boaters, and operational measures that strengthen prevention at high-risk launch ramps and trailering corridors. The central idea was to invest federal funds where they could most immediately interrupt the main pathways of spread from known infested areas into the broader western region.
For assistance with the announcement, the listed contact was David Britton, Regional AIS Coordinator, reachable by phone at 505-366-9565, with a note indicating that applicants could call if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Quagga Mussel Containment in the West (FWS R2 AIS QUAGGA FY13) - FAQs
What is the Quagga Mussel Containment in the West grant opportunity?
It was a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) focused on slowing and preventing the further spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels across the western United States.
What was the primary goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal was containment in places where quagga and zebra mussels were already established, with an emphasis on stopping further spread from infested areas into uninfested waters.
Which invasive species did this program target?
The opportunity specifically targeted quagga mussels and zebra mussels.
What geographic area did the program focus on?
The program focused on the western United States.
Were any specific infested areas mentioned as examples of concern?
Yes. The lower Colorado River was specifically mentioned as an example of an infested area of concern.
What types of activities or projects were the program trying to support?
The opportunity emphasized practical prevention measures that directly reduce the likelihood of mussels being transported to new water bodies. The central theme was containment and interrupting key pathways of spread.
What pathway of spread was highlighted in the opportunity?
The opportunity highlighted recreational boating and trailered watercraft moving from infested waters to uninfested lakes and rivers, especially where mussels could hitchhike on boats or equipment.
What are examples of projects that fit this opportunity?
Examples mentioned include watercraft inspection and decontamination programs, containment-oriented outreach and compliance activities targeting boaters, and operational measures that strengthen prevention at high-risk launch ramps and trailering corridors.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available for FY 2013?
For fiscal year 2013, the program estimated a total of about $900,000 available.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated a limited number of projects, with an expectation of around five awards.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards could range from a minimum (award floor) of $5,000 up to a maximum (award ceiling) of $500,000.
What funding mechanisms were used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding could be provided through either a cooperative agreement or a grant.
What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under the Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA program number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to essentially any type of applicant (for example, government entities, tribes, nonprofits, academic institutions, or other organizations), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement text.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was FWS R2 AIS QUAGGA FY13.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 24, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 14, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 14, 2013.
What did the program mean by "containment" in practical terms?
In practical terms, containment referred to actions that keep mussels from spreading beyond areas where they were already established, primarily by preventing transport on boats and related equipment leaving infested waters.
What kinds of locations were implied to be high priority for prevention work?
The opportunity pointed to high-risk launch ramps and trailering corridors as places where operational prevention measures could be strengthened.
Who was the contact person for questions about the announcement?
The listed contact was David Britton, Regional AIS Coordinator.
How could applicants reach the listed contact?
Applicants could reach David Britton by phone at 505-366-9565.
What should an applicant do if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice indicated applicants could call the listed contact if they had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
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