Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00375
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Restoration / Enhancement of two major wetlands in the Great Lakes Watershed in New York." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2015 and posted on Jul 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 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 $94,600.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $94,600.00 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 "Restoration / Enhancement of two major wetlands in the Great Lakes Watershed in New York" was issued under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), a federal funding effort focused on tackling major environmental challenges affecting the Great Lakes ecosystem. Within that broader mission, this particular award centers on improving and restoring habitat that supports Great Lakes fish and wildlife, with an emphasis on benefits to native species and migratory birds. The work is tied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, which commonly supports on-the-ground habitat restoration projects that produce practical conservation outcomes.
The planned project scope is specifically aimed at wetland restoration and enhancement, along with associated upland habitat improvements, at two named sites in New York's Great Lakes watershed: Wilson Bay and Catharine Marsh. Wilson Bay is located in the Town of Cape Vincent in Jefferson County, while Catharine Marsh is located in the Town of Whitney Point in Schuyler County. The intent is to carry out restoration and enhancement actions that strengthen ecological function in these wetland systems, which typically means improving hydrology, wetland vegetation, habitat structure, and overall suitability for wildlife use, especially for bird species that depend on wetland complexes during migration and breeding.
This notice is not a competitive call for proposals. It is a notification that USFWS intended to issue a single-source (sole source) cooperative agreement to one organization: The Wetland Trust Inc., based in Burdett, New York. The agency stated that this nonprofit is uniquely qualified for the work due to its experience delivering wetland restoration and enhancement projects in similar New York habitats, as well as its familiarity with state regulatory requirements and seasonal restrictions that can affect when construction or habitat work is allowed (for example, limitations designed to protect nesting birds, fish spawning periods, or sensitive wetland conditions). Because it is a sole source action, the announcement functions mainly as public transparency about the planned award rather than an open solicitation.
Financially, the award was set at a total of $94,600, and the funding details indicate an award floor and ceiling both equal to $94,600, signaling a fixed anticipated award amount. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally means USFWS expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply reimbursing costs, such as coordinating technical guidance, reviewing deliverables, or collaborating on implementation decisions. The opportunity listed no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient was not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
In terms of timing and administrative details, the opportunity was posted on July 24, 2015 (created July 22, 2015), with an original and current closing date of July 30, 2015, and an archive date of August 14, 2015. The work was required to be implemented by the end of fiscal year 2015, indicating a short implementation window. The listing appeared on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00375, associated with CFDA number 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration), and categorized under environment/natural resources and community development. A single award was expected. For access or questions about the full announcement, the contact provided was Christine Guimond at USFWS (ChristineGuimond@fws.gov, 413-253-8607), and the additional information link directed users to Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Restoration / Enhancement of two major wetlands in the Great Lakes Watershed in New York."
Which federal program is funding this work?
The funding is issued under the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), a federal effort focused on addressing major environmental challenges affecting the Great Lakes ecosystem.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on restoring and enhancing wetland habitat (and associated upland habitat improvements) to improve ecological function and support Great Lakes fish and wildlife, with emphasis on benefits to native species and migratory birds.
Which U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service program is connected to this project?
The work is tied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, which supports on-the-ground habitat restoration projects intended to produce practical conservation outcomes.
Where will the restoration and enhancement work take place?
The project targets two sites in New York's Great Lakes watershed: Wilson Bay and Catharine Marsh.
Where is Wilson Bay located?
Wilson Bay is located in the Town of Cape Vincent in Jefferson County, New York.
Where is Catharine Marsh located?
Catharine Marsh is located in the Town of Whitney Point in Schuyler County, New York.
What types of activities are included in the planned scope of work?
The scope is aimed at wetland restoration and enhancement, plus associated upland habitat improvements. The description indicates work intended to strengthen ecological function, which typically includes improving hydrology, wetland vegetation, habitat structure, and overall suitability for wildlife use, especially for birds that depend on wetland complexes during migration and breeding.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. This notice is not a competitive call for proposals. It is a public notification that USFWS intended to issue a single-source (sole source) cooperative agreement.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is The Wetland Trust Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Burdett, New York.
Why is the award being issued as a sole source action?
USFWS stated that The Wetland Trust Inc. is uniquely qualified due to its experience delivering wetland restoration and enhancement projects in similar New York habitats and its familiarity with state regulatory requirements and seasonal restrictions that can affect when construction or habitat work is allowed (such as limitations to protect nesting birds, fish spawning periods, or sensitive wetland conditions).
What is the total funding amount for this award?
The total award amount is $94,600.
Is the award amount flexible (a range), or is it fixed?
It appears fixed: the award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $94,600, indicating a single anticipated award amount.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for this project?
As described, a cooperative agreement generally means USFWS expected substantial involvement beyond simple reimbursement, such as coordinating technical guidance, reviewing deliverables, and collaborating on implementation decisions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity listed no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award.
How many awards were expected to be made under this notice?
A single award was expected.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 24, 2015 (created July 22, 2015). The original and current closing date was July 30, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 14, 2015.
What was the required implementation timeframe?
The work was required to be implemented by the end of fiscal year 2015, indicating a short implementation window.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00375.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration).
How was this opportunity categorized on Grants.gov?
It was categorized under environment/natural resources and community development.
Where can someone find the full announcement or additional details?
The additional information link directed users to Grants.gov.
Who is the listed contact for questions about the full announcement?
The contact is Christine Guimond (USFWS) at ChristineGuimond@fws.gov or 413-253-8607.
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