Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00411
Apply for F15AS00411
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Associates for Five Springs Project at Ash Meadows" 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 Jul 31, 2015 and posted on Jul 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 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.
- THE RECIPIENT HAS BEEN SELECTED. SEE ATTACHED NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Research Associates for Five Springs Project at Ash Meadows (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00411) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement and/or grant within the Environment and Natural Resources activity area, tied to the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance program (CFDA 15.608). The project focus was on fixing a specific infrastructure and habitat problem at Ash Meadows by replacing a nonfunctional culvert that was interfering with natural water movement. The intended end result was to restore more natural hydrology and flow patterns within the Five Springs System and part of the Upper Carson Slough, which in practice means getting water to move through the landscape in a way that better matches natural conditions, improving aquatic habitat stability and connectivity.
A key element of the opportunity was that the award recipient (the "cooperator") was not only expected to support the culvert replacement outcome, but also to guide and coordinate ongoing habitat restoration that would be happening at the same time through a separate contractor. In other words, the assistance role went beyond providing funds; it emphasized collaboration and on-the-ground implementation support, where the cooperator would help ensure that construction work and habitat restoration activities were aligned with ecological goals and carried out in a way that protects and improves the site.
The funding rationale came from two related federal priorities. First, funding was provided through the National Fish Passage Program, which prioritizes replacing fish barriers. A failed or poorly functioning culvert can act like a barrier by preventing or limiting fish movement, fragmenting habitat, and altering flows in ways that degrade ecological conditions. Second, the project aligned with the National Fish Habitat Program, which prioritizes improving and restoring habitat for listed fish. The announcement explicitly linked the work to improving and restoring listed fish habitat, indicating the ecological importance of the Five Springs and Upper Carson Slough areas and the expectation that the project would contribute to the recovery or persistence of protected aquatic species by improving habitat quality and connectivity.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000. The award ceiling was $200,000 and the floor was $100,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not expected to bring additional non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award. The posting date and creation date were July 31, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 5, 2015, and an archive date of August 6, 2015, reflecting a very short application window typical of some targeted or time-sensitive project actions.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the announcement was broadly open to different entity types, but the record also states that the recipient had already been selected and references an attached Notice of Intent to Award. That language usually indicates the agency had identified an intended partner in advance, and the public posting served as a formal documentation step rather than a fully competitive open call. For access or administrative issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed was Joanne Hammaren at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (702-515-5454, joannehammaren@fws.gov), and the listing pointed to Grants.gov for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Research Associates for Five Springs Project at Ash Meadows."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00411.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding opportunity.
What type of award was offered?
The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement and/or a grant.
What program is this opportunity associated with?
It is tied to the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance program (CFDA 15.608).
What activity area did this opportunity fall under?
The activity area was Environment and Natural Resources.
What problem was the project trying to fix?
The project focused on fixing an infrastructure and habitat issue at Ash Meadows by replacing a nonfunctional culvert that was interfering with natural water movement.
What was the main goal of replacing the culvert?
The main goal was to restore more natural hydrology and flow patterns within the Five Springs System and part of the Upper Carson Slough, improving aquatic habitat stability and connectivity.
How does a nonfunctional culvert affect habitat?
A failed or poorly functioning culvert can interfere with water movement, alter flow conditions, fragment habitat, and limit or prevent fish movement, effectively acting as a barrier.
What were the expected ecological outcomes?
The expected outcomes included improved habitat stability and better connectivity for aquatic species by restoring flow patterns that more closely match natural conditions.
Was the project connected to fish passage priorities?
Yes. The funding rationale explicitly referenced the National Fish Passage Program, which prioritizes replacing fish barriers such as problematic culverts.
Was the project connected to fish habitat priorities?
Yes. The opportunity aligned with the National Fish Habitat Program and explicitly linked the work to improving and restoring habitat for listed fish.
What does "listed fish" mean in the context of this opportunity?
The announcement stated that the project would improve and restore habitat for listed fish, indicating an emphasis on protected aquatic species and the ecological importance of the Five Springs and Upper Carson Slough areas.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $200,000.
What were the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling was $200,000 and the award floor was $100,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
What was the application posting date?
The posting date was July 31, 2015 (also listed as the creation date).
When was the application due?
The original and current closing date was August 5, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 6, 2015.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posting date (July 31, 2015) and closing date (August 5, 2015), the application window was very short.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different entity types.
If eligibility was unrestricted, was this still a competitive opportunity?
The record states that the recipient had already been selected and references an attached Notice of Intent to Award. That language typically indicates the agency identified an intended partner in advance and the public posting served as a formal documentation step rather than a fully competitive open call.
What does the term "cooperator" mean here?
The award recipient is referred to as the "cooperator" and was expected to play an active, collaborative role in implementation, not just receive funds.
What responsibilities were expected of the award recipient beyond supporting the culvert replacement?
The cooperator was expected to guide and coordinate ongoing habitat restoration that would occur at the same time through a separate contractor, helping ensure construction work and restoration activities were aligned with ecological goals and carried out in a way that protects and improves the site.
Was habitat restoration work performed by the award recipient or someone else?
The information states that ongoing habitat restoration would be happening through a separate contractor, while the cooperator would guide and coordinate that work alongside the culvert replacement outcome.
Where was the project located?
The project was at Ash Meadows and specifically referenced the Five Springs System and part of the Upper Carson Slough.
Who was the contact person for administrative or access issues?
The contact listed was Joanne Hammaren at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact details were provided?
Phone: 702-515-5454. Email: joannehammaren@fws.gov.
Where was applicants directed to find additional information?
The listing pointed to Grants.gov for additional information.
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