Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00277
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sea Turtle Lighting on Santa Rosa Island, Florida" 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 Jul 2, 2014 and posted on Jul 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2014 THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE. THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. Questions should be directed to Artela Jacobs (404) 679 7197 or artelajacobs@fws.gov no later than 7/7/2014.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $470,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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.
- This opportunity is not a request for applications. The determination not to compete is based on Departmental policy (505 DM 2.14,B. (2) and is within the discretion of the Agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sea Turtle Lighting on Santa Rosa Island, Florida opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00277) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) notice of intent to make a single-source award, not an open or competitive grant solicitation. There is no full funding announcement tied to this notice, and the agency is not asking for applications or proposals from the public. Instead, USFWS states its intent to award a cooperative agreement directly to the Santa Rosa Island Authority under CFDA 15.658, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation, which is a program used to support restoration actions that address impacts to natural resources.
The purpose of the planned cooperative agreement is to improve sea turtle nesting habitat at Pensacola Beach, Florida by reducing lighting impacts on nesting and hatchling sea turtles. The project focus is practical and targeted: replacing specific conventional light bulbs with wildlife-friendly lights and fixtures. On beaches where sea turtles nest, artificial lighting can disorient nesting females and especially hatchlings, which naturally orient toward the brightest horizon (historically the moonlight over the ocean). Wildlife-friendly lighting generally aims to reduce short-wavelength light, limit light spill and glare, and direct illumination downward so the beach remains darker and less confusing for turtles.
Because this is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, USFWS expects to be substantially involved in carrying out and ensuring the success of the work. The notice explains that the Service will work closely with the Santa Rosa Island Authority to promote and implement the restoration activities and will also oversee the recipient’s performance. That includes reviewing and approving progress toward completion, as well as monitoring the related financial management and other obligations under the award. The anticipated timeframe for on-the-ground work was late summer to early fall of 2014, aligning with a period when implementation could be scheduled around seasonal conditions and nesting considerations.
Financially, the notice lists an estimated total funding amount of $470,000 and indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. The listing shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which commonly reflects that a formal competitive range is not being published because this is not a competitive opportunity and the agency is simply posting a notice of intent rather than a full announcement with tiered award ranges.
On eligibility, the posting may display “unrestricted” in the standard fields, but the narrative clarifies that this is not open for applications. The agency’s decision not to compete the award is explicitly tied to Departmental Manual policy (505 DM 2.14(B)(2)), and the notice emphasizes that the determination to proceed as a single-source award is solely within the Government’s discretion. In practice, this means other entities are not being invited to apply; the public-facing notice is primarily about transparency around the planned award.
Key dates in the posting include a posted and creation date of July 2, 2014, a closing date of July 7, 2014, and an archive date of July 8, 2014. The “closing date” in this context functions as the deadline for submitting questions or raising inquiries about the notice rather than a deadline for submitting proposals. Questions were directed to the listed contact, Artela Jacobs, Contract Specialist, at (404) 679-7197 or artelajacobs@fws.gov, with reference to the Grants.gov listing for the additional information link.
FAQs: Sea Turtle Lighting on Santa Rosa Island, Florida (F14AS00277)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) notice of intent to make a single-source award for the project titled "Sea Turtle Lighting on Santa Rosa Island, Florida" under Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00277. It is not an open or competitive grant solicitation.
Is USFWS accepting applications or proposals from the public?
No. The notice specifically states there is no full funding announcement tied to it and the agency is not requesting applications or proposals from the public.
Who is expected to receive the award?
USFWS states its intent to award a cooperative agreement directly to the Santa Rosa Island Authority.
Is this an open, competitive opportunity?
No. This is a single-source award, meaning USFWS is not competing the award among multiple applicants.
What type of award is planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement. USFWS indicates it expects to be substantially involved in carrying out and ensuring the success of the work.
What does "substantial involvement" by USFWS mean here?
Based on the notice, USFWS will work closely with the Santa Rosa Island Authority to promote and implement the restoration activities, oversee the recipient's performance, review and approve progress toward completion, and monitor financial management and other award obligations.
What is the purpose of the planned project?
The purpose is to improve sea turtle nesting habitat at Pensacola Beach, Florida by reducing lighting impacts on nesting and hatchling sea turtles.
What specific activities are described for the project?
The notice describes a practical, targeted approach: replacing specific conventional light bulbs with wildlife-friendly lights and fixtures to reduce impacts from artificial lighting on sea turtles.
Why is lighting a concern for sea turtles?
Artificial lighting on nesting beaches can disorient nesting female sea turtles and especially hatchlings. Hatchlings naturally orient toward the brightest horizon, historically moonlight over the ocean, and artificial light can pull them away from the water.
What is meant by "wildlife-friendly lighting" in this notice?
As described, wildlife-friendly lighting generally aims to reduce short-wavelength light, limit light spill and glare, and direct illumination downward so the beach remains darker and less confusing for turtles.
Where will the work take place?
The work is intended to improve sea turtle nesting habitat at Pensacola Beach, Florida, on Santa Rosa Island.
What program is this award associated with?
The notice references CFDA 15.658, Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation, which supports restoration actions addressing impacts to natural resources.
How much funding is anticipated?
The estimated total funding amount listed in the notice is $470,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor show $0?
The notice lists an award ceiling and floor of $0, which commonly reflects that a formal competitive award range is not being published because this is a notice of intent for a non-competitive, single-source award rather than a full competitive funding announcement.
The listing says "unrestricted" for eligibility. Does that mean anyone can apply?
No. Even if standard fields display "unrestricted," the narrative clarifies the award is not open for applications and USFWS is not soliciting proposals from the public.
Why is USFWS making a single-source award instead of running a competition?
The notice ties the decision to Departmental Manual policy (505 DM 2.14(B)(2)) and states the determination to proceed as a single-source award is solely within the Government's discretion.
What is the timeline for the on-the-ground work?
The notice anticipates implementation in late summer to early fall of 2014.
What are the key dates shown in the posting?
The posting and creation date is July 2, 2014. The closing date is July 7, 2014. The archive date is July 8, 2014.
What does the "closing date" mean if applications are not being accepted?
In this context, the closing date functions as the deadline for submitting questions or raising inquiries about the notice, not a deadline for submitting proposals.
Who can be contacted with questions about the notice?
Questions were directed to Artela Jacobs, Contract Specialist, at (404) 679-7197 or artelajacobs@fws.gov.
What reference should be used when contacting the agency?
The notice indicates using the Grants.gov listing (and referencing the opportunity by its listing/Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00277) for additional information.
Is there a full funding announcement associated with this notice?
No. The notice states there is no full funding announcement tied to it.
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for grant opportunities?
This posting is primarily a transparency notice about a planned single-source cooperative agreement to a named recipient (the Santa Rosa Island Authority). It is not an opportunity where other organizations can submit an application for funding.
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