Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00168
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery activities for the Karner Blue Butterfly (KBB) in Concord, NH. CFDA 15.650" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 25, 2014 and posted on Apr 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $184,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $184,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00168) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.650, focused on on-the-ground recovery work for the federally and state listed Karner Blue Butterfly (KBB) in Concord, New Hampshire. It was posted on April 25, 2014, with a closing date of May 23, 2014, and it anticipates a single award totaling $184,500 (the award floor and ceiling are both $184,500). There is no cost share or matching requirement. Although the eligibility field is broadly listed, the announcement is explicitly a single-source notice intended to fund the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) as the named cooperator, meaning it is primarily a public notification of an intended award rather than a competitive, open solicitation.
The purpose of the award is to support coordinated recovery actions that NHFG and USFWS share responsibility for because the KBB is protected at both the federal and state levels. The work is centered around a long-standing KBB recovery landscape tied to a 28-acre conservation easement administered by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Concord. Since 2001, NHFG has actively managed not only that 28-acre Refuge easement but also an additional 463 acres on adjacent Concord Airport property to benefit the species. The project described in the notice continues and expands that effort by improving habitat quality in areas where the butterfly is already present and by restoring additional habitat so new populations can be established.
Operationally, the cooperative agreement is structured around complementary roles. NHFG is expected to administer the award and carry out day-to-day implementation of the proposed recovery activities. USFWS, in turn, is expected to provide overarching recovery guidance, technical expertise, and support resources such as equipment and staff for specific actions. The notice highlights prescribed burning and monitoring as examples of activities where USFWS staff may directly assist, along with other habitat management actions. This division of responsibilities reflects how cooperative agreements typically function: the recipient executes the work while the federal partner remains actively involved to guide methods, ensure alignment with recovery goals, and contribute specialized capacity.
The project lays out two primary objectives with clear, measurable habitat targets. First, it aims to enhance habitat conditions in four of the six currently occupied KBB habitats, covering about 45 acres. The proposed enhancement methods include prescribed burning, mechanical treatments (such as selective clearing or mowing intended to maintain the open, early-successional conditions the species needs), and planting nectar plants that adult butterflies use for feeding. These actions are intended to create and maintain the optimal structure and plant composition KBB requires, especially the presence of wild lupine, which is essential because KBB larvae depend on lupine as their host plant.
Second, the project plans to start restoration on approximately 20 to 60 acres of habitat currently considered unsuitable, with the goal of creating at least two additional KBB populations. This part of the effort is described as collaborative, involving partners such as the City of Concord, the New Hampshire Air National Guard, and Public Service of New Hampshire. The restoration approach includes habitat restoration work, propagation of lupine and nectar plants, and the release of captive-reared butterflies to help establish occupancy in newly restored patches. The notice provides specific biological benchmarks for these restored patches: each habitat patch is expected to support roughly 500 lupine plants and 100 nectar plants, and it is intended to support at least 500 adult KBB butterflies, signaling a focus not just on planting but on achieving habitat capacity that can sustain meaningful population numbers.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted, single-recipient funding action meant to accelerate KBB recovery in a defined Concord, NH conservation area that has been managed for this species for more than a decade. It emphasizes practical habitat management (fire, mechanical treatments, planting), expansion of suitable habitat into currently nonfunctional areas, and active population establishment techniques (including captive rearing and release), carried out through a structured partnership where NHFG leads implementation and USFWS supplies technical leadership and support. For access issues or questions, the listed contact is Nancy Pau at USFWS (978-465-5753 x211, nancypau@fws.gov), and the opportunity references Grants.gov for the full announcement details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement funding opportunity identified as Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00168 under CFDA 15.650. It supports on-the-ground recovery work for the federally and state listed Karner Blue Butterfly (KBB) in Concord, New Hampshire.
Is this a competitive grant or an intended single-source award?
The notice is explicitly a single-source announcement intended to fund the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) as the named cooperator. While the eligibility field may appear broad in the listing, the purpose of the notice is primarily to publicly announce an intended award rather than run an open, competitive solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG), identified in the announcement as the named cooperator responsible for implementing the work.
Which federal agency is issuing and participating in this agreement?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is the issuing agency and cooperative partner. The notice also references Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in connection with the conservation easement where long-term recovery work has occurred.
What is the total funding amount, and are there minimum/maximum award limits?
The opportunity anticipates a single award totaling $184,500. The award floor and award ceiling are both $184,500, meaning the expected award amount is fixed at that level.
Is cost share or matching funding required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted, and what is the closing date?
The opportunity was posted on April 25, 2014, and it lists a closing date of May 23, 2014.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused in Concord, New Hampshire, within a long-standing Karner Blue Butterfly recovery landscape that includes a 28-acre conservation easement administered by Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and additional adjacent acreage on Concord Airport property.
What conservation area is specifically referenced in the notice?
The notice highlights a 28-acre conservation easement administered by Parker River NWR in Concord. It also notes that since 2001 NHFG has managed that easement and an additional 463 acres on adjacent Concord Airport property to benefit the species.
What is the primary purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support coordinated recovery actions for the Karner Blue Butterfly that NHFG and USFWS share responsibility for, because the species is protected at both federal and state levels. The project continues and expands existing management by improving habitat where KBB is present and restoring additional habitat to establish new populations.
How does a cooperative agreement function in this project?
The notice describes complementary roles: NHFG is expected to administer the award and carry out day-to-day implementation of recovery activities, while USFWS is expected to provide overarching recovery guidance, technical expertise, and support resources (including staff and equipment for certain actions). The federal partner remains actively involved to guide methods and ensure alignment with recovery goals.
What kinds of on-the-ground activities are included?
The notice identifies habitat management and monitoring activities such as prescribed burning, mechanical treatments (for example, selective clearing or mowing to maintain open early-successional habitat), planting nectar plants used by adult butterflies, and monitoring. It also describes restoration work, propagation of wild lupine and nectar plants, and releasing captive-reared butterflies to establish occupancy in restored patches.
Why is wild lupine specifically important in this project?
The project emphasizes wild lupine because it is essential to the Karner Blue Butterfly lifecycle; KBB larvae depend on lupine as their host plant. Habitat actions are intended to promote the plant composition and structure needed to support lupine and associated nectar resources.
What are the main objectives and habitat targets described?
The project outlines two primary objectives with measurable targets: (1) enhance habitat conditions in four of the six currently occupied KBB habitats, covering about 45 acres, and (2) begin restoration on approximately 20 to 60 acres of currently unsuitable habitat with the goal of creating at least two additional KBB populations.
How many existing occupied habitats are referenced, and how many are targeted for enhancement?
The notice references six currently occupied KBB habitats and states that four of those six occupied habitats (about 45 acres total) are targeted for habitat enhancement.
What habitat enhancement methods are planned for the currently occupied areas?
Planned enhancement methods include prescribed burning, mechanical treatments such as selective clearing or mowing to maintain open conditions, and planting nectar plants used for adult butterfly feeding.
How much area is planned for restoration, and what is the intended outcome?
The project plans to start restoration on roughly 20 to 60 acres of habitat currently considered unsuitable, with the intended outcome of creating at least two additional Karner Blue Butterfly populations.
Does the notice mention collaboration with other local or regional partners?
Yes. The restoration effort is described as collaborative and includes partners such as the City of Concord, the New Hampshire Air National Guard, and Public Service of New Hampshire.
Are there biological benchmarks for restored habitat patches?
Yes. The notice provides benchmarks for restored patches, stating that each habitat patch is expected to support roughly 500 lupine plants and 100 nectar plants, and is intended to support at least 500 adult Karner Blue Butterflies.
Will USFWS staff be involved directly in field activities?
Yes. The notice indicates USFWS may directly assist with activities such as prescribed burning and monitoring, and may provide other support resources including staff and equipment for specific actions.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about the opportunity?
The notice lists Nancy Pau at USFWS as the contact for access issues or questions: 978-465-5753 x211, nancypau@fws.gov.
Where does the opportunity point applicants or readers for full announcement details?
The opportunity references Grants.gov as the place to access the full announcement details.
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