Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00143
Apply for F15AS00143
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Southern Pine Beetle Suppression, Long Island NWR Complex" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654 Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 24, 2015 and posted on Mar 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Southern Pine Beetle Suppression, Long Island NWR Complex" (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00143) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding notice announcing an intended single-source cooperative agreement. It is posted primarily for notification purposes, because the award is specifically directed to the Northeast Forest Fire Protection Commission (also referred to as the Compact). The overall goal is to support an urgent, time-sensitive forestry suppression effort on the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex to slow or contain the spread of southern pine beetle infestations and protect remaining softwood habitat.
The funded work is described as emergency forestry action focused on removing pitch pine and other softwood trees that are already infested, specifically those identified as stage 1 and stage 2 infestation. Timing is central to the project design because the beetles are expected to emerge in mid to late April, creating a narrow operational window to cut and process infested trees before they can contribute to further spread. The suppression approach is essentially a targeted thinning operation intended to both protect uninfested or less-impacted softwoods and reduce the likelihood that beetles will "escape" into surrounding areas that are not yet infected.
Operationally, the refuge has marked trees in two units, totaling roughly 3,200 trees slated for felling across about 40 acres within two designated target areas. After trees are dropped, they are to be limbed and bucked while on the ground, with the remaining stump height not to exceed 18 inches. The work requires trained, qualified sawyers and is framed as similar to an emergency wildland fire response due to the immediate need, safety considerations, and specialized skill requirements. The notice indicates that a readily available workforce of approximately 9 to 12 saw teams, plus support personnel, is needed to complete felling in time. That urgency is the stated reason for turning to the Northeast Forest Fire Protection Commission, which can quickly mobilize appropriate saw teams from participating U.S. states and Canadian provinces on short notice.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity anticipates one award with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000. The listed award ceiling is $150,000 and the award floor is $100,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, suggesting that the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to have substantial involvement in coordinating or overseeing the work rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The program is categorized under Natural Resources, and the CFDA number shown is 15.654 (Visitor Facility Enhancements, Refuges and Wildlife), which is the catalog listing associated with the agency program area used for this posting.
The posting dates reinforce how short the turnaround was intended to be: it was posted on March 24, 2015, with an original and current closing date of March 30, 2015, and an archive date of March 31, 2015. While the eligibility section lists city or township governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education), the narrative makes clear that this particular action is a single-source award to the Northeast Forest Fire Protection Commission, meaning it is not being competed in the typical open sense and is instead documenting the agency's intent to fund that specific partner for rapid mobilization.
For additional details, the notice points applicants to the Grants.gov listing and provides a contact for access issues: Laurie McDermott at 1 (413) 253-8290 or LaurieMcDermott@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Southern Pine Beetle Suppression, Long Island NWR Complex".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00143.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding notice.
What is the purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to support an urgent, time-sensitive forestry suppression effort on the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex to slow or contain the spread of southern pine beetle infestations and protect remaining softwood habitat.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice announces an intended single-source cooperative agreement and is posted primarily for notification purposes. The award is specifically directed to the Northeast Forest Fire Protection Commission (also referred to as the Compact).
Who is the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is the Northeast Forest Fire Protection Commission, selected due to its ability to quickly mobilize qualified saw teams from participating U.S. states and Canadian provinces on short notice.
Why is this being done as a single-source award?
The work is described as urgent and time-sensitive, with a narrow operational window to cut and process infested trees before beetles emerge in mid to late April. The Northeast Forest Fire Protection Commission is cited as having the rapid mobilization capability needed to meet that timeline.
What problem is the project addressing?
The project addresses southern pine beetle infestations on the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, aiming to reduce spread and prevent beetles from escaping into surrounding areas that are not yet infected.
What kind of work will be funded?
The funded work is emergency forestry action focused on removing pitch pine and other softwood trees that are already infested, specifically those identified as stage 1 and stage 2 infestation.
Why is timing so important for this project?
The notice states that beetles are expected to emerge in mid to late April, creating a narrow window to fell and process infested trees before they can contribute to further spread.
What suppression approach is being used?
The approach is described as a targeted thinning operation intended to protect uninfested or less-impacted softwoods and reduce the likelihood that beetles will spread into nearby areas.
How large is the treatment area and how many trees are involved?
The refuge has marked trees in two units, totaling roughly 3,200 trees slated for felling across about 40 acres within two designated target areas.
What are the basic operational requirements for tree processing?
After trees are felled, they are to be limbed and bucked while on the ground, and the remaining stump height is not to exceed 18 inches.
What workforce capacity does the notice say is needed?
The notice indicates a readily available workforce of approximately 9 to 12 saw teams, plus support personnel, is needed to complete felling in time.
What qualifications are expected for personnel doing the work?
The work requires trained, qualified sawyers and is framed as similar to an emergency wildland fire response due to immediate need, safety considerations, and specialized skill requirements.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates the Fish and Wildlife Service expects to have substantial involvement in coordinating or overseeing the work.
How much funding is anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates one award with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000.
What are the award ceiling and floor?
The listed award ceiling is $150,000 and the award floor is $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the program category for this opportunity?
The program is categorized under Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is shown for this posting?
The CFDA number shown is 15.654 (Visitor Facility Enhancements, Refuges and Wildlife), which is the catalog listing associated with the agency program area used for this posting.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on March 24, 2015. The original and current closing date is March 30, 2015, and the archive date is March 31, 2015.
The eligibility section lists certain entities. Does that mean they can apply?
The eligibility section lists city or township governments and 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding institutions of higher education). However, the narrative states this particular action is a single-source award directed to the Northeast Forest Fire Protection Commission and is not being competed in the typical open sense.
Where can someone find the official listing for this opportunity?
The notice points to the Grants.gov listing for additional details.
Who should be contacted for access issues or questions about the listing?
For access issues, the notice provides the following contact: Laurie McDermott, 1 (413) 253-8290, or LaurieMcDermott@fws.gov.
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