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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Restoration and Recovery Programs" 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 Dec 7, 2010 and posted on May 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2011. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Restoration and Recovery Programs opportunity is a discretionary funding program offered through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 1 Fisheries Program, focused specifically on improving fish and aquatic resource conservation outcomes through strong partnerships that cross agency and jurisdictional boundaries. The program emphasizes a balanced approach that supports both long-term, self-sustaining fish populations and the habitat conditions they depend on, while also maintaining or improving recreational fishing opportunities. Only projects located within the state of Washington are eligible for consideration, and the overall intent is to fund practical, science-based work that aligns with fisheries conservation priorities and approved management plans.
Projects can cover a wide range of restoration, recovery, and management activities across aquatic systems. The solicitation highlights eligible project types such as assessment work; planning, coordination, and interagency collaboration; implementation and evaluation related to water quantity and water quality; fish passage improvements; in-stream and riparian habitat restoration; and efforts addressing introduced species, including aquatic nuisance species. It also allows for work related to introgression issues and hatchery or culture elements tied to broodstock development, fish production, and reintroduction, as long as the work supports conservation and management objectives. In practice, this makes the program suitable for both on-the-ground actions (like passage and habitat projects) and the preparatory or evaluative work needed to design, coordinate, and measure those actions.
Funding is provided through grants and cooperative agreements under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). The estimated total funding listed is $1,000,000, with an award floor of $1,000 and an award ceiling of $100,000, and the program anticipated around 25 awards. While the agency indicates that requests between $1,000 and $50,000 are the most attractive, larger requests up to the ceiling may still be considered depending on the project. There is no formal match requirement, but a 50 percent cost share is strongly encouraged, and proposals that bring meaningful partner contributions (matching funds, in-kind services, equipment, or materials) may receive stronger consideration compared to similar proposals without partner support. Assistance is provided on a cost-recoverable basis, meaning reimbursement is based on allowable, documented costs, and no advance payments are available.
Proposals are evaluated on how well they deliver ecological benefits, particularly for Federal trust species, and how effectively they use funds while minimizing future operations and maintenance costs to the Service. The program favors projects grounded in current scientific knowledge and proven technology, and it places weight on alignment with objectives laid out in approved management plans and fish conservation plan priorities. Beyond conservation fit, reviewers also look for biological and statistical soundness, feasibility, the geographic relevance or applicability of the work, and overall cost effectiveness. To support quality control and ensure the proposed methods and budgets are reasonable, proposals may be reviewed not only by Region 1 Fisheries staff but also by external or partner reviewers, including other federal experts at regional or national levels, state and local government staff, and subject-matter specialists.
The application process is rolling across the federal fiscal year (October 1 through September 30), with proposals reviewed upon receipt rather than only after a single deadline. Once USFWS and the applicant agree on the project scope, deliverables, and approved funding level, the parties develop and sign a formal agreement, and work can begin only after the agreement is executed. Funding decisions are typically made within 180 days of receiving a completed proposal, although the notice also indicates that projects may be reconsidered later if new funding becomes available. Some awards may be issued with periods of performance up to five years, and subject to funding availability, some agreements may receive increased funding during their active term.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); and for-profit organizations that are not small businesses. Regardless of applicant type, projects must comply with all applicable federal, state, tribal, and local regulations. The agency frames expected outcomes not only in terms of improved population and habitat status, but also enhanced recreational opportunities and stronger interagency coordination that reduces duplicated effort.
Applications and proposals are submitted to the USFWS Fisheries office in Lacey, Washington (Attn: FIS or ANS Coordinator, 510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 102, Lacey, WA 98503). A contact listed for assistance is Miranda Plumb, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, at 530-753-9560, and the opportunity references an additional information link connected to the Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Office.
Restoration and Recovery Programs (USFWS Region 1 Fisheries) - FAQs
1) What is the Restoration and Recovery Programs opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity offered through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 1 Fisheries Program, to improve fish and aquatic resource conservation outcomes through strong partnerships that cross agency and jurisdictional boundaries.
2) What is the main goal of this program?
The program aims to support practical, science-based work that improves long-term, self-sustaining fish populations and the habitat conditions they depend on, while also maintaining or improving recreational fishing opportunities.
3) Where must a project be located to be eligible?
Only projects located within the state of Washington are eligible for consideration.
4) What kinds of projects are eligible for funding?
The solicitation describes a broad set of eligible activities across aquatic systems, including assessment work; planning, coordination, and interagency collaboration; implementation and evaluation related to water quantity and water quality; fish passage improvements; in-stream and riparian habitat restoration; and efforts addressing introduced species, including aquatic nuisance species.
5) Are planning and coordination activities eligible, or only on-the-ground construction/restoration?
Planning, coordination, and interagency collaboration are specifically identified as eligible project types, alongside implementation and evaluation activities.
6) Can projects address water quantity and water quality?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes implementation and evaluation work related to both water quantity and water quality.
7) Are fish passage projects eligible?
Yes. Fish passage improvements are listed as an eligible project type.
8) Are in-stream and riparian habitat restoration projects eligible?
Yes. In-stream and riparian habitat restoration are listed as eligible project types.
9) Can projects address introduced species or aquatic nuisance species (ANS)?
Yes. The solicitation includes efforts addressing introduced species, including aquatic nuisance species.
10) Does the opportunity allow work related to introgression or hatchery/culture activities?
Yes. It allows work related to introgression issues and hatchery or culture elements tied to broodstock development, fish production, and reintroduction, as long as the work supports conservation and management objectives.
11) What funding mechanism is used for awards?
Funding is provided through grants and cooperative agreements under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance).
12) How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding listed is $1,000,000.
13) What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor is $1,000 and the award ceiling is $100,000.
14) About how many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates around 25 awards.
15) What request size is most competitive?
The agency indicates that requests between $1,000 and $50,000 are the most attractive, though larger requests up to $100,000 may still be considered depending on the project.
16) Is a cost share or match required?
There is no formal match requirement, but a 50 percent cost share is strongly encouraged.
17) What kinds of partner contributions can strengthen a proposal?
Meaningful partner contributions such as matching funds, in-kind services, equipment, or materials may receive stronger consideration compared to similar proposals without partner support.
18) Are advance payments available?
No. Assistance is provided on a cost-recoverable (reimbursement) basis, and no advance payments are available.
19) What does "cost-recoverable basis" mean for this opportunity?
It means reimbursement is based on allowable, documented costs rather than providing funds in advance.
20) How are proposals evaluated?
Proposals are evaluated on ecological benefits (particularly for Federal trust species), effective use of funds, and minimizing future operations and maintenance costs to the Service. Reviewers also consider whether the project is grounded in current scientific knowledge and proven technology, aligns with approved management plans and fish conservation plan priorities, and is biologically and statistically sound, feasible, geographically relevant/applicable, and cost effective.
21) Does the program prioritize certain species?
The evaluation criteria place emphasis on ecological benefits, particularly for Federal trust species.
22) Does alignment with existing plans matter?
Yes. The program places weight on alignment with objectives in approved management plans and fish conservation plan priorities.
23) Who reviews proposals?
Proposals may be reviewed by Region 1 Fisheries staff and also by external or partner reviewers, including other federal experts (regional or national), state and local government staff, and subject-matter specialists.
24) Is this opportunity offered on a rolling basis or does it have a single deadline?
The application process is rolling across the federal fiscal year (October 1 through September 30), with proposals reviewed upon receipt.
25) How long does it typically take to get a funding decision?
Funding decisions are typically made within 180 days of receiving a completed proposal.
26) Can a proposal be reconsidered if it is not funded right away?
Yes. The notice indicates that projects may be reconsidered later if new funding becomes available.
27) When can work begin on an approved project?
Work can begin only after a formal agreement is developed and signed (executed) once USFWS and the applicant agree on project scope, deliverables, and the approved funding level.
28) How long can the period of performance be?
Some awards may be issued with periods of performance up to five years.
29) Can funding increase after an award is made?
Yes. Subject to funding availability, some agreements may receive increased funding during their active term.
30) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state, county, city/township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits); and for-profit organizations that are not small businesses.
31) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations that are not small businesses are included in the listed eligible applicant types.
32) What compliance requirements apply to funded projects?
Projects must comply with all applicable federal, state, tribal, and local regulations, regardless of applicant type.
33) What outcomes does the agency expect from funded work?
Expected outcomes include improved fish population and habitat status, enhanced recreational opportunities, and stronger interagency coordination that reduces duplicated effort.
34) Where are applications and proposals submitted?
Applications and proposals are submitted to the USFWS Fisheries office in Lacey, Washington: Attn: FIS or ANS Coordinator, 510 Desmond Drive SE, Suite 102, Lacey, WA 98503.
35) Who is the listed contact for assistance?
The listed contact is Miranda Plumb, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, at 530-753-9560.
36) Is there a referenced source for additional information?
Yes. The opportunity references an additional information link connected to the Western Washington Fish and Wildlife Office.
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