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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 "Removal of Bloede Dam, Catonsville, MD Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief, DOI Project 89, Bloede Dam" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.677 Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities FWS.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2014 and posted on Apr 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 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:
The grant opportunity titled "Removal of Bloede Dam, Catonsville, MD Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief, DOI Project 89, Bloede Dam" is a discretionary federal funding announcement issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). It is tied to Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief authorities (referenced as PL 113-2) and is designed to support priority projects in disaster-affected areas that both restore environmental resources and reduce flood-related risks. The central project goal is the removal of the Bloede Dam on the Patapsco River in Catonsville, Maryland, with an intended completion timeframe of by fall 2016.
The project is framed as a combined ecological restoration and hazard-mitigation effort. Removing the dam is expected to restore river conditions upstream and within the impounded reach by re-establishing more natural flow patterns and improving riparian habitat. A major anticipated benefit is fish passage: eliminating the barrier created by the dam would allow fish to move more freely through the river system, which supports healthier populations and improves overall ecosystem connectivity. The announcement also emphasizes broader ecosystem function and the creation or improvement of fish and wildlife habitat, reflecting the project’s value not only for individual species movement but also for the overall biological integrity of the Patapsco River corridor.
From a resilience and public safety standpoint, the opportunity highlights flood benefits as a key justification for funding. Dam removal is expected to increase flood resiliency in the river, reduce downstream flood impacts, and improve public safety. In practical terms, restoring a river to a more natural channel and floodplain interaction can reduce certain flood hazards by removing infrastructure that may contribute to risk under extreme flows, while also improving how the river conveys and stores water during storm events. Because the funding is associated with Hurricane Sandy disaster recovery, the project is explicitly positioned as a community-relevant investment that addresses flood hazards through collaborative efforts with local communities, alongside environmental restoration goals.
The award structure is notably straightforward and targeted. FWS anticipated making a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) under a cooperative agreement, indicating that the agency expected to remain substantially involved in the project’s implementation and oversight compared with a typical grant. The total estimated funding amount is $1,000,000, and both the award ceiling and award floor are also listed as $1,000,000, meaning the funding level was effectively fixed rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers to participation and help ensure the project can move forward without requiring non-federal funds as a condition of award.
Eligibility is listed as “Unrestricted,†meaning the competition was open to a broad range of applicant types, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement. The funding opportunity number is F14AS00167, and the associated CFDA program listing is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities, FWS). The posting and creation date were April 28, 2014, with an application closing date of May 24, 2014. The opportunity later moved to archive status on June 24, 2015, indicating it is no longer active.
For applicants or interested parties seeking the full announcement details, the notice points to Grants.gov as the official source and provides a contact for access issues: Cheryle Lawrence, Cooperative Agreement Specialist, reachable at cherylelawrence@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Removal of Bloede Dam, Catonsville, MD Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief, DOI Project 89, Bloede Dam."
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding announcement issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the purpose of the grant?
The grant supports a priority project in a disaster-affected area that is intended to both restore environmental resources and reduce flood-related risks. The specific project focus is the removal of the Bloede Dam on the Patapsco River in Catonsville, Maryland.
How is this grant connected to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief?
The funding is tied to Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief authorities referenced as PL 113-2, and it is positioned as part of disaster recovery efforts that restore natural resources while addressing flood hazards and resilience.
Where is the project located?
The project location is Bloede Dam on the Patapsco River in Catonsville, Maryland.
What is the central project goal described in the announcement?
The central goal is to remove the Bloede Dam, with the intent that removal will restore river conditions and reduce flood-related risks.
What environmental restoration benefits are expected from removing Bloede Dam?
The announcement describes several ecological benefits, including restoring river conditions upstream and within the impounded reach, re-establishing more natural flow patterns, improving riparian habitat, and supporting broader ecosystem function.
How does dam removal improve fish passage and ecosystem connectivity?
By eliminating the dam as a barrier, fish are expected to move more freely through the river system. This supports healthier fish populations and improves overall ecosystem connectivity along the Patapsco River corridor.
What fish and wildlife habitat outcomes are emphasized?
The opportunity highlights the creation or improvement of fish and wildlife habitat and the overall biological integrity of the Patapsco River corridor as key values of the project.
What flood resiliency and public safety benefits are expected?
The announcement identifies flood benefits as a key justification for funding. Dam removal is expected to increase flood resiliency, reduce downstream flood impacts, and improve public safety.
How is the project described in terms of hazard mitigation?
The project is framed as a combined ecological restoration and hazard-mitigation effort, aiming to address flood hazards while improving environmental conditions.
What type of award instrument is anticipated?
FWS anticipated making the award under a cooperative agreement, which indicates the agency expected to remain substantially involved in implementation and oversight compared with a typical grant.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicates FWS anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $1,000,000.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is effectively a fixed amount. The award ceiling is $1,000,000 and the award floor is also $1,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Unrestricted," meaning the competition was open to a broad range of applicant types, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F14AS00167.
What is the CFDA program listing associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA program listing is 15.677 (Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities, FWS).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date listed is April 28, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was May 24, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity moved to archive status on June 24, 2015, which indicates it is no longer active.
What was the intended project completion timeframe?
The announcement states the project was intended to be completed by fall 2016.
Where can applicants find the full announcement?
The notice points to Grants.gov as the official source for full announcement details.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the announcement?
For access issues, the notice provides a contact: Cheryle Lawrence, Cooperative Agreement Specialist, at cherylelawrence@fws.gov.
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