Opportunity Information: Apply for CNWR 2009 02
Apply for CNWR 2009 02
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Riparian and Upland Restoration" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.623 North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 6, 2009 and posted on May 6, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $37,200.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Elgible applicants are limited to Southwest Conservation Corps. No other applicants will be considered.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Riparian and Upland Restoration opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number CNWR 2009 02) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under CFDA 15.623, the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund. It was posted on May 6, 2009, with an application closing date of May 15, 2009, and it was later archived on June 14, 2009. The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $37,200. While the notice lists an award ceiling of $250,000 and an award floor of $37,200, the total funding figure suggests the project being competed at that time was expected to be funded at the lower amount. No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Eligibility for this opportunity was intentionally narrow. The only eligible applicant was the Southwest Conservation Corps (SWCC), and the announcement states that no other applicants would be considered. The justification given is based on "unique qualifications" tied to the specific operational needs at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. In practice, the refuge needed a capable, immediately deployable workforce that could do labor intensive restoration and invasive plant control in places where machinery or aerial treatments are impractical or undesirable. SWCC, by providing youth hand crews described as efficient, economical, and shovel ready, was identified as uniquely positioned to deliver that kind of work.
The core conservation problem driving the project is invasive species pressure at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge and the resulting risk to the health and integrity of native natural communities. The refuge relies on hand crews as an integral part of its invasive species management program because these crews can operate in sensitive and constrained conditions. The announcement emphasizes that hand crews can reach fragile habitats, conduct follow up re treatments and long term maintenance on previously restored sites, respond to new infestations, and access locations that are not readily reachable by heavy equipment or aircraft. This flexibility matters in riparian and floodplain environments, where soils can be soft, access can be limited, and disturbance from equipment can undermine restoration goals.
The project purpose is to restore native habitat within the historic floodplain of the Lower Colorado River, with all work occurring on Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. Restoration is framed as an effort to recreate or mimic historic cottonwood willow gallery forests, a hallmark riparian habitat type that supports a high diversity of wildlife in desert river systems. By rebuilding native plant communities and reducing the footprint of invasive exotic plants, the project is intended to improve habitat quality and availability for a range of species, explicitly including threatened and endangered species as well as resident and migratory wildlife that use the river corridor.
Beyond site scale habitat improvements, the opportunity also highlights broader landscape benefits. Restored areas are expected to function as wildlife corridors, improving connectivity across the refuge and helping native fauna recolonize areas that have already been restored in prior efforts. The establishment of native vegetation is also expected to deliver practical physical benefits such as reduced soil erosion and improved site stability, while simultaneously increasing the aesthetic values of the refuge for visitors and the public. In short, the agreement is designed to pair hands on invasive plant treatment and native habitat restoration with longer term ecological recovery objectives in the Lower Colorado River floodplain.
For administrative or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Walter Oldham, Refuge Manager, reachable by phone at 928 857 3253.
Riparian and Upland Restoration (CNWR 2009 02) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Riparian and Upland Restoration.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is CNWR 2009 02.
Who is offering this grant or agreement?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What program or CFDA listing is this associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.623, the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund.
What type of award is this?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 6, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 15, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice was later archived on June 14, 2009.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $37,200.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
The notice lists an award floor of $37,200 and an award ceiling of $250,000.
Why does the notice mention a $250,000 ceiling if the total funding estimate is $37,200?
Based on the information provided, while the notice includes a ceiling of $250,000, the stated estimated total funding amount of $37,200 suggests the specific project being competed at that time was expected to be funded at or near the lower amount.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was intentionally narrow. The only eligible applicant listed was the Southwest Conservation Corps (SWCC).
Would other applicants have been considered?
No. The announcement explicitly states that no other applicants would be considered.
Why was eligibility limited to SWCC?
The justification provided is based on "unique qualifications" tied to the specific operational needs at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. In particular, the refuge needed an immediately deployable workforce capable of labor intensive restoration and invasive plant control in conditions where machinery or aerial treatments are impractical or undesirable. SWCC was identified as uniquely positioned to provide that type of "shovel ready" youth hand crew support.
Where would the work take place?
All work would occur on Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, within the historic floodplain of the Lower Colorado River.
What conservation problem is the project addressing?
The core conservation problem described is invasive species pressure at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge and the resulting risk to the health and integrity of native natural communities.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to restore native habitat within the historic floodplain of the Lower Colorado River by reducing invasive exotic plants and rebuilding native plant communities.
What type of habitat is the restoration trying to recreate or mimic?
Restoration is framed as an effort to recreate or mimic historic cottonwood-willow gallery forests, a hallmark riparian habitat type in desert river systems.
Why does the refuge rely on hand crews for invasive species management?
The announcement explains that hand crews are integral because they can operate in sensitive and constrained conditions. They can reach fragile habitats, conduct follow-up re-treatments and long-term maintenance on previously restored sites, respond to new infestations, and access locations that are not readily reachable by heavy equipment or aircraft.
What site conditions make heavy equipment or aerial treatments less desirable?
The description highlights riparian and floodplain environments where soils can be soft, access can be limited, and disturbance from equipment could undermine restoration goals.
What wildlife benefits are expected from the restoration?
The project is intended to improve habitat quality and availability for a range of species, explicitly including threatened and endangered species as well as resident and migratory wildlife that use the river corridor.
Are there expected benefits beyond the immediate project sites?
Yes. The opportunity describes broader landscape benefits, including restored areas functioning as wildlife corridors that improve connectivity across the refuge and support recolonization of areas restored through prior efforts.
Does the announcement mention physical or aesthetic benefits?
Yes. Establishing native vegetation is expected to reduce soil erosion and improve site stability, and it is also expected to increase the aesthetic values of the refuge for visitors and the public.
Who was the listed contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed contact was Walter Oldham, Refuge Manager.
What phone number was provided for the contact?
The phone number provided was 928 857 3253.
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