Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00242

  • The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Restoration Projects for Webb City Lands" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.658 Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
  • This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2015 and posted on May 27, 2015.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2015 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to Webb City under justification 505DM 2.14B (2) and (4).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to Webb City under justification 505DM 2.14B (2) and (4).
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Opportunity Summary:

The "Restoration Projects for Webb City Lands" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00242) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) notice of intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement to the City of Webb City, Missouri. The award is not being competed, and there is no application process. Instead, the agency is documenting its intent to proceed under the Department of the Interior justification cited as 505 DM 2.14 B (2) and (4), which is used when a noncompetitive award is considered appropriate and competition is not practical.

The purpose of the funding is to restore previously acquired mined lands in and around Webb City as part of broader Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) restoration work in the Tri-State Mining District. Missouri NRDA trustees have already provided funds to Webb City to acquire these mined lands specifically for restoration, so this cooperative agreement is positioned as the next phase of that same effort: moving from acquisition to on-the-ground ecological restoration. The announcement emphasizes continuity with prior restoration actions rather than launching a new, open grant program.

The estimated total program funding is $800,000, with an award ceiling of $800,000 (and an award floor listed as $1). The opportunity falls under the discretionary category and uses a cooperative agreement funding instrument, which matters because it signals substantial federal involvement in carrying out the project rather than a more hands-off grant. The CFDA listing included is 15.658, "Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation."

A key reason given for the noncompetitive approach is Webb City’s unique role and prior investment. The city has already supported earlier phases with significant in-kind contributions and is expected to continue doing so through staff time, equipment, and supplies. The notice also points out that Webb City facilities are uniquely situated on former mined lands, which strengthens the argument that the city is particularly positioned to implement and support restoration activities at these sites efficiently.

FWS states it will be substantially involved in the work funded by this cooperative agreement. Specific responsibilities assigned to the Service include planting vegetation along riparian corridors on restoration sites, spot-spraying invasive weeds, conducting vegetation monitoring, and selecting any subcontractors that will perform restoration activities. In other words, while Webb City is the recipient, the federal agency is taking an active role in technical implementation and oversight, especially around ecological methods, invasive species control, monitoring, and contractor selection.

Important administrative details in the posting show it was posted and created on May 27, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 2, 2015, and an archive date of June 3, 2015. Those dates function more as a public notice window than a true application deadline, since the announcement repeatedly states there is no application process and that it is solely a notice of intent to make a single-source award to Webb City.

For reference and questions, the notice provides a contact at FWS: Scott Hamilton (573-234-2132 ext. 122, ScottHamilton@fws.gov). The listing also includes an additional information link pointing to Grants.gov, where the public notice was posted.

FAQs: Restoration Projects for Webb City Lands (F15AS00242)

What is the "Restoration Projects for Webb City Lands" opportunity?

It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) notice of intent to make a single-source cooperative agreement to the City of Webb City, Missouri, to support ecological restoration of previously acquired mined lands in and around Webb City.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?

The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00242.

Is this a competitive grant opportunity?

No. The award is not being competed. The notice states it is a single-source (noncompetitive) cooperative agreement intended for the City of Webb City, Missouri.

Is there an application process?

No. The notice explicitly states there is no application process. It is a public notice documenting the agency's intent to proceed with a noncompetitive award.

Who is the intended recipient of the award?

The intended recipient is the City of Webb City, Missouri.

Why is the award being made noncompetitively (single-source)?

The notice explains that Webb City has a unique role and prior investment in the effort. Missouri NRDA trustees already provided funds to Webb City to acquire mined lands specifically for restoration, and this agreement is positioned as the next phase to move from acquisition to on-the-ground restoration. The notice also states that competition is not practical under the cited Department of the Interior justification.

What justification is cited for using a noncompetitive approach?

The notice cites Department of the Interior justification 505 DM 2.14 B (2) and (4) as the basis for proceeding noncompetitively when a noncompetitive award is appropriate and competition is not practical.

What is the purpose of the funding?

The purpose is to restore previously acquired mined lands in and around Webb City as part of broader Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) restoration work in the Tri-State Mining District.

How does this relate to NRDA work in the Tri-State Mining District?

The notice frames this agreement as part of NRDA restoration and implementation efforts in the Tri-State Mining District, continuing work that already included acquisition of mined lands for restoration.

What phase of work does this funding support?

Based on the notice, it supports the next phase after land acquisition: implementing on-the-ground ecological restoration on the mined lands previously acquired for that purpose.

What is the estimated total funding available?

The estimated total program funding is $800,000.

What are the award ceiling and award floor?

The award ceiling is $800,000. The award floor is listed as $1.

What is the funding category?

The notice lists the opportunity under the discretionary category.

What type of funding instrument is being used?

A cooperative agreement is being used.

Why does it matter that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?

The notice indicates that a cooperative agreement involves substantial federal involvement. In this case, FWS states it will be substantially involved in carrying out parts of the work, including specific restoration tasks and oversight responsibilities.

What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA listing included is 15.658, "Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation."

What role will the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service play in the project?

FWS states it will be substantially involved. Responsibilities described in the notice include planting vegetation along riparian corridors on restoration sites, spot-spraying invasive weeds, conducting vegetation monitoring, and selecting subcontractors that will perform restoration activities.

What types of restoration activities are specifically mentioned?

The notice specifically mentions planting vegetation along riparian corridors, spot-spraying invasive weeds, and conducting vegetation monitoring as activities FWS will be involved in.

Who selects subcontractors for restoration activities under this agreement?

The notice states that FWS will select any subcontractors that will perform restoration activities.

Why is Webb City considered uniquely positioned for this project?

The notice points to Webb City's prior investment and expected continued in-kind contributions (staff time, equipment, and supplies). It also notes Webb City facilities are uniquely situated on former mined lands, supporting efficient implementation and support of restoration activities.

Are in-kind contributions mentioned, and what form do they take?

Yes. The notice states Webb City supported earlier phases with significant in-kind contributions and is expected to continue through staff time, equipment, and supplies.

When was the notice posted and created?

The posting indicates it was posted and created on May 27, 2015.

What are the closing and archive dates shown in the notice?

The original and current closing date is June 2, 2015, and the archive date is June 3, 2015.

Do the closing dates function like an application deadline?

In this case, the dates function as a public notice window rather than an application deadline, because the notice repeatedly states there is no application process and the award is single-source to Webb City.

Where was the public notice posted?

The notice includes an additional information link pointing to Grants.gov, where the public notice was posted.

Who can be contacted for questions about this notice?

The contact listed is Scott Hamilton at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

What are the contact details provided?

Scott Hamilton can be reached at 573-234-2132 ext. 122 or by email at ScottHamilton@fws.gov.

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