Opportunity Information: Apply for RECOVERYACT NATIONALFISHHABITATPLAN
Apply for RECOVERYACT NATIONALFISHHABITATPLAN
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act National Fish Habitat Action Plan" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.656 Recovery Act Funds Habitat Enhancement, Restoration and Improvement..
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 4, 2009 and posted on Jun 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Private landowners, Tribal Governments, local governments, state governments, educational institutions and organizations. Contact your Regional National Fish Habitat Action Plan Coordinator if you are interested in direct assistance with a fish habitat project. A listing of Regional National Fish Habitat Action Plan Coordinators is available at http://www.fws.gov/fisheries/fwco/nfhap/. You may also contact the Branch of Fish and Wildlife Management, Phone 703 358 2523.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Recovery Act National Fish Habitat Action Plan opportunity was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding announcement made under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to support on-the-ground habitat restoration. The program’s purpose was to provide technical and financial assistance to partners working to restore, enhance, and manage aquatic habitats through the National Fish Habitat Action Plan framework, using authority from the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. In practical terms, the funding targeted projects that could quickly advance habitat improvement work in high-priority aquatic areas, consistent with Recovery Act goals.
Projects supported under this opportunity needed to focus on habitat restoration actions that address high-priority aquatic habitats and produce direct, measurable benefits to Federal Trust species. The announcement specifically highlighted that projects must benefit species and groups for which the federal government has special responsibilities, including migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, interjurisdictional fish, certain marine mammals, and species of international concern. While the emphasis is on fish habitat, the requirement to benefit Federal Trust species makes the program broader than fisheries alone and encourages projects that improve ecosystem conditions in ways that help multiple trust resources.
Awards were made as cooperative agreements, meaning USFWS expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing a grant (for example, through coordination, technical input, or shared implementation responsibilities). The opportunity anticipated about 40 awards, with an estimated total funding pool of $2,000,000. Individual awards could be as high as $400,000, and the minimum award amount was effectively open-ended (listed as $0). The funding was associated with CFDA number 15.656, described as Recovery Act funds for habitat enhancement, restoration, and improvement.
Cost sharing was not a formal requirement, but the program had a strong partnership expectation. USFWS stated a goal of securing at least 50 percent of project costs from non-Service sources; however, this target was intended to be achieved at a regional level overall rather than being mandatory for every single project. That structure gave regions flexibility to balance projects with strong match potential against other high-value projects where match might be limited, while still aiming for significant partner investment across the portfolio.
Eligibility was broad and partner-oriented. The announcement indicated that eligible applicants included private landowners, Tribal governments, local governments, state governments, and educational institutions and organizations. Rather than directing applicants solely through a centralized application portal, the process emphasized early coordination: prospective applicants were instructed to contact their Regional National Fish Habitat Action Plan Coordinator to discuss the availability of funding and technical assistance and to develop or refine project ideas. A directory of regional coordinators was provided through the USFWS website.
Key dates reflect that this was a time-limited Recovery Act opportunity. The notice was posted June 3, 2009, created June 4, 2009, and closed September 30, 2009, with the archive date listed as October 30, 2009. For direct assistance or questions, the announcement provided contact points including the Branch of Fish and Wildlife Management (phone 703-358-2523) and a program contact, Susan Wells (Fish Biologist/Program Manager), also reachable at 703-358-2523, particularly for those who had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Recovery Act National Fish Habitat Action Plan (USFWS) - FAQs
What is the Recovery Act National Fish Habitat Action Plan opportunity?
It was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding announcement under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act) intended to support on-the-ground aquatic habitat restoration through the National Fish Habitat Action Plan framework.
What was the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose was to provide technical and financial assistance to partners working to restore, enhance, and manage aquatic habitats, using authority from the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. In practical terms, it targeted projects that could quickly advance habitat improvement in high-priority aquatic areas consistent with Recovery Act goals.
What kinds of projects were supported?
Supported projects needed to focus on habitat restoration actions that address high-priority aquatic habitats and deliver direct, measurable benefits to Federal Trust species. The emphasis was on on-the-ground habitat improvement work.
Does the project have to be strictly about fish?
Not necessarily. While the opportunity is centered on fish habitat via the National Fish Habitat Action Plan, the announcement required projects to produce direct, measurable benefits to Federal Trust species. That broadens the scope beyond fisheries alone and supports projects that improve aquatic ecosystem conditions benefiting multiple trust resources.
What are "Federal Trust species" in the context of this announcement?
The announcement highlighted species and groups for which the federal government has special responsibilities, including migratory birds, threatened and endangered species, interjurisdictional fish, certain marine mammals, and species of international concern.
What type of award was used for this opportunity?
Awards were made as cooperative agreements. This means USFWS expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as coordination, technical input, or shared implementation responsibilities.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated about 40 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding pool was $2,000,000.
What was the maximum possible award size?
Individual awards could be as high as $400,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
The minimum award amount was effectively open-ended and was listed as $0.
What CFDA number was associated with this funding?
The funding was associated with CFDA number 15.656, described as Recovery Act funds for habitat enhancement, restoration, and improvement.
Was cost sharing or match required?
Cost sharing was not a formal requirement. However, the program emphasized partnerships and stated a goal of securing at least 50 percent of project costs from non-Service sources.
How did the 50 percent non-Service cost goal work if it was not required?
The 50 percent target was intended to be achieved at a regional level overall rather than being mandatory for every project. This gave regions flexibility to balance projects with strong match potential against other high-value projects where match might be limited, while still aiming for significant partner investment across the portfolio.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included private landowners, Tribal governments, local governments, state governments, and educational institutions and organizations.
How did applicants apply or get started?
Rather than routing applicants only through a centralized portal, the process emphasized early coordination. Prospective applicants were instructed to contact their Regional National Fish Habitat Action Plan Coordinator to discuss funding availability and technical assistance and to develop or refine project ideas.
Where could applicants find the regional coordinator directory?
A directory of regional coordinators was provided through the USFWS website, as referenced in the announcement.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The notice was posted on June 3, 2009, created on June 4, 2009, and closed on September 30, 2009. The archive date was listed as October 30, 2009.
Is this still an active grant opportunity?
No. Based on the listed close date (September 30, 2009) and archive date (October 30, 2009), it was a time-limited Recovery Act opportunity that is no longer open.
Who could be contacted for questions or direct assistance?
The announcement listed the Branch of Fish and Wildlife Management at 703-358-2523 and a program contact, Susan Wells (Fish Biologist/Program Manager), also reachable at 703-358-2523.
What if someone could not access the full announcement electronically?
The announcement indicated that Susan Wells (Fish Biologist/Program Manager) could be contacted at 703-358-2523, particularly for those who had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
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