Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00387
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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 of Wetland Habitat in Long Pond, Buck Pond East, Salmon Creek Preserve" 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 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 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 $650,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $650,000.00 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 "Restoration of Wetland Habitat in Long Pond, Buck Pond East, Salmon Creek Preserve" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding action supported by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). GLRI is a federal initiative designed to focus money and on-the-ground work on some of the most serious environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes ecosystem. In this specific case, the emphasis is on protecting and improving habitat, with the practical goal of restoring wetlands and related upland areas in ways that benefit native Great Lakes fish and wildlife, with particular attention to migratory birds that depend on healthy wetland systems for feeding, nesting, and stopover habitat.
The work is planned for the Rochester Embayment Area of Concern (AOC) in Monroe County, New York, which is a designated location where historic and ongoing environmental impacts have led to degraded conditions and where restoration projects are prioritized. The project sites named in the opportunity are Long Pond, Buck Pond East, and the Salmon Creek Preserve, all located in the Town of Greece, Monroe County. The intent is straightforward: carry out wetland restoration activities at these locations to improve ecological function, habitat quality, and overall resilience of the wetland-upland landscape in a Great Lakes coastal context.
Administratively, this opportunity is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically means USFWS expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, coordination, technical input, or oversight as the work is implemented). The funding opportunity number is F15AS00387, and the CFDA listing referenced is 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration), tying it directly to the GLRI program authority and funding stream. The activity categories are listed under community development, environment, and natural resources, reflecting the broader public benefits of wetland restoration such as improved habitat, better water quality, and strengthened natural infrastructure.
A key detail is that this is not a competitive, open call in practice. Although the eligibility field is marked as "Unrestricted," the description makes clear it is a single-source announcement intended to issue one award specifically to Wetland Trust Inc. of Burdett, New York. It is described as being for notification purposes only, meaning the agency is publicly posting the action as part of grants transparency and documentation rather than inviting multiple applicants to compete. The opportunity anticipates exactly one award.
Financially, the total estimated funding is $650,000, and both the award floor and award ceiling are also listed as $650,000, which indicates the award amount is effectively fixed for this project. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to provide non-federal match as a condition of the award. The posting date was July 23, 2015, with a closing date of July 29, 2015, and the record was later archived on August 22, 2016.
For those seeking the official announcement details, the listing points to Grants.gov as the additional information source. A contact is also provided for access issues: Christine Guimond (USFWS), reachable at 413-253-8607 or ChristineGuimond@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Restoration of Wetland Habitat in Long Pond, Buck Pond East, Salmon Creek Preserve."
Which federal agency is offering this funding action?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding action.
What program or initiative supports this opportunity?
The funding action is supported by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), a federal initiative that directs funding and on-the-ground work toward major environmental issues affecting the Great Lakes ecosystem.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the announcement?
The purpose is to restore wetland habitat and related upland areas to improve ecological function, habitat quality, and resilience in a Great Lakes coastal context, with benefits for native Great Lakes fish and wildlife and particular attention to migratory birds that rely on wetlands for feeding, nesting, and stopover habitat.
Where will the work take place?
The work is planned in the Rochester Embayment Area of Concern (AOC) in Monroe County, New York.
What are the specific project sites named in the opportunity?
The named sites are Long Pond, Buck Pond East, and the Salmon Creek Preserve.
In what municipality are the project sites located?
All project sites listed are located in the Town of Greece, Monroe County, New York.
What is an Area of Concern (AOC) in the context of this opportunity?
The Rochester Embayment AOC is described as a designated location where historic and ongoing environmental impacts have degraded conditions and where restoration projects are prioritized.
What type of award instrument is expected?
The opportunity is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
In this announcement, a cooperative agreement is described as an arrangement where USFWS expects substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination, technical input, or oversight as work is implemented.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. Although eligibility is marked as "Unrestricted," the description states this is a single-source announcement intended to issue one award to a specific recipient and is posted for notification purposes only rather than to solicit competing applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The announcement indicates the award is intended for Wetland Trust Inc. of Burdett, New York.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates exactly one award.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding is $650,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are listed as $650,000, indicating the award amount is effectively fixed for this project.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F15AS00387.
What CFDA listing is referenced for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing referenced is 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration).
What activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The activity categories listed are community development, environment, and natural resources.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is July 23, 2015.
What is the closing date listed for the opportunity?
The closing date is July 29, 2015.
Was this opportunity archived, and if so, when?
Yes. The record was archived on August 22, 2016.
Where can someone find the official announcement details?
The listing points to Grants.gov as the source for additional information.
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions noted in the announcement?
The contact provided is Christine Guimond (USFWS).
What contact details are provided for Christine Guimond?
Christine Guimond can be reached at 413-253-8607 or ChristineGuimond@fws.gov.
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