Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00185
Apply for F14AS00185
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the disaster prevention and relief environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Surf Scoter Restoration Project for Cosco Busan Oil Spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Pla" 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 15, 2014 and posted on May 14, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 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 $93,507.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $93,507.00 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.
- The recipient has been selected for this project. Please see attached Notice of Intent to Award.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Surf Scoter Restoration Project for the Cosco Busan Oil Spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00185) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity focused on locating and documenting derelict gillnets in Baynes Sound, British Columbia. The work is tied to natural resource damage assessment and restoration efforts connected to the Cosco Busan oil spill, and it sits within the funding activity area of disaster prevention and relief and the environment. The intent is not immediate large-scale removal under this award, but rather the technical survey and documentation work needed to identify derelict gear, confirm what it is, and set up a prioritized list of targets for future removal actions.
The project scope centers on conducting sidescan sonar surveys in the Baynes Sound region and then processing the resulting sonar data to detect likely derelict gillnet targets. After potential targets are derived from the sonar imagery, the award supports dive surveys to physically verify those targets in the water. During these dive investigations, the recipient is expected to describe each target, capture video documentation, and collect consistent field information so each item can be tracked, assessed, and compared. A key practical deliverable is the creation of usable records that support decision-making, including prioritization of targets based on what is found (for example, gear condition, potential hazards, and suitability for later removal planning).
A major data management requirement is that, after analysis, the confirmed gear targets identified through both the dive work and the sidescan sonar interpretation are to be entered into the Washington State derelict fishing gear database. In other words, the project is expected to translate raw and processed survey findings into standardized database entries that can be used by managers and future removal teams. The opportunity also calls for a formal report that documents the effort end-to-end. That report is expected to include, at minimum, an introduction, a clear description of methodology (how the sonar work and dive verification were conducted), results (what and how many targets were identified and verified), conclusions drawn from the findings, and recommendations for next steps, particularly around follow-on removal or additional survey needs.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted May 14, 2014, with a closing date of May 21, 2014, and it was archived May 23, 2014. The total estimated funding is $93,507, which is also listed as the award ceiling, with an award floor of $100. The funding instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement/grant, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Although eligibility is described as unrestricted in general terms, the announcement also states that the recipient had already been selected for this project and references an attached Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it functioned as a public posting of an intended award rather than an open competition at that time. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.658 (Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation).
For additional information or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Connie Sauer at the Fish and Wildlife Service (503-872-2826, ConnieSauer@fws.gov), and the announcement references Grants.gov as the source for the posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Surf Scoter Restoration Project (F14AS00185)?
The Surf Scoter Restoration Project for the Cosco Busan Oil Spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00185) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity focused on locating and documenting derelict gillnets in Baynes Sound, British Columbia. The work supports natural resource damage assessment and restoration activities connected to the Cosco Busan oil spill.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What problem or need is this project intended to address?
The project is intended to identify and document derelict gillnets by conducting technical surveys and verification so that managers can understand what gear is present, confirm targets, and develop a prioritized list for future removal actions.
Where will the work take place?
The work is centered in the Baynes Sound region of British Columbia, Canada.
Is this funding for removing derelict gillnets right away?
No. The stated intent under this award is not immediate large-scale removal. The focus is on the technical survey, documentation, and verification work needed to identify derelict gear and prioritize targets for future removal planning.
What are the main technical activities supported by this award?
The scope centers on sidescan sonar surveys in Baynes Sound, processing sonar data to detect likely derelict gillnet targets, and conducting dive surveys to physically verify the sonar-derived targets in the water.
What is the role of sidescan sonar in this project?
Sidescan sonar is used to survey the area and generate imagery that can be analyzed to detect and derive potential derelict gillnet targets for follow-up verification.
What happens after potential targets are identified from sonar imagery?
After potential targets are derived from sonar imagery, the award supports dive surveys to physically confirm what each target is. The recipient is expected to describe each verified target, capture video documentation, and collect consistent field information for tracking and comparison.
What kind of documentation is expected during dive verification?
During dive investigations, the recipient is expected to describe each target, capture video documentation, and collect consistent field information so each item can be tracked, assessed, and compared.
What is meant by "prioritization of targets"?
The project is expected to produce records that support decision-making, including a prioritized list of confirmed targets. Prioritization is based on what is found during verification, such as gear condition, potential hazards, and suitability for later removal planning.
What data management or database requirements are included?
Confirmed gear targets identified through dive work and sidescan sonar interpretation must be entered into the Washington State derelict fishing gear database. The project is expected to translate survey findings into standardized database entries usable by managers and future removal teams.
What report deliverable is required?
A formal report is required to document the effort end-to-end. At minimum, the report is expected to include an introduction, methodology (how the sonar and dive verification were conducted), results (what and how many targets were identified and verified), conclusions, and recommendations for next steps (such as follow-on removal or additional survey needs).
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed within the funding activity area of disaster prevention and relief and the environment.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 15.658 (Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation).
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding is $93,507, and this is also listed as the award ceiling.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $93,507, and the award floor is $100.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement/grant.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in general terms; however, the announcement also states that the recipient had already been selected and references an attached Notice of Intent to Award. This indicates it functioned as a public posting of an intended award rather than an open competition at that time.
Was this an open competitive funding opportunity?
Based on the provided information, it appears the recipient had already been selected and the posting served as a Notice of Intent to Award, rather than an open competition during the posting period.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on May 14, 2014, with a closing date of May 21, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 23, 2014.
Where was the announcement posted?
The announcement references Grants.gov as the source for the posting.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Connie Sauer at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 503-872-2826. Email: ConnieSauer@fws.gov.
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