Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00289
Apply for F12AS00289
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Swan Creek River and Floodplain Restoration in the Maumee AOC" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662 Great Lakes Restoration.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 5, 2012 and posted on Jul 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by NA. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $56,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $56,000.00 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).
- There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) under justification 505DM 2.14B(4).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Swan Creek River and Floodplain Restoration in the Maumee AOC grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00289) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement focused on natural resources restoration within the Maumee Area of Concern, a Great Lakes Restoration priority geography. The project is intended to align with and support related design and restoration work already being carried out through a separate grant awarded to the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG). The central goal is to restore at least eight acres of floodplain along Upper Swan Creek by transitioning riparian land that is currently being used for agriculture back into functioning wetland and floodplain habitat.
A key element of the effort is acquiring a conservation easement, which is meant to secure long-term protection of the site so that restoration investments are maintained over time and the property remains available for ecological recovery rather than future conversion. With the easement in place, the project supports the subsequent on-the-ground restoration actions that improve habitat quality, hydrology, and stream-floodplain connectivity. Planned work includes re-vegetation using native wetland and prairie plant species to rebuild a resilient plant community, along with removal of exotic (invasive) species that typically outcompete natives and reduce habitat value. The project also includes creation of a vernal pool, which can provide important seasonal breeding and refuge habitat for amphibians and invertebrates and contributes to wetland complexity. In addition, streambank stabilization is included to reduce erosion and sediment inputs, helping protect water quality and improve physical habitat conditions within the creek corridor.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out (for example, through coordination, oversight, or technical input). The opportunity was posted and created on July 5, 2012, and later archived on July 13, 2012. It was structured as a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $56,000, and both the award ceiling and floor were set at $56,000, indicating a fixed anticipated award size.
Eligibility is not competitive in this case. The announcement states there is no application process because it serves as a notice of intent to make a single-source award specifically to TMACOG, justified under the agency’s single-source authority (referenced as 505 DM 2.14B(4)). No cost sharing or matching funds are required. The CFDA program associated with the funding is 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration), reflecting the broader Great Lakes restoration mission that includes restoring habitats, improving water quality, and addressing legacy environmental impacts in designated Areas of Concern.
For access issues or questions related to the announcement, the listed contact was Jo Ann Banda at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 614-416-8993 ext. 19 or by email at joannbanda@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Swan Creek River and Floodplain Restoration in the Maumee AOC.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00289.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity.
What type of funding award is this?
It is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument.
What does a cooperative agreement mean for this project?
A cooperative agreement indicates the agency expects to have substantial involvement as the project is implemented, such as coordination, oversight, and/or technical input.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The project focuses on the Maumee Area of Concern (AOC), identified as a Great Lakes Restoration priority geography, specifically along Upper Swan Creek.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The central goal is to restore at least eight acres of floodplain along Upper Swan Creek by transitioning riparian land currently used for agriculture back into functioning wetland and floodplain habitat.
How does this effort relate to other work happening in the area?
The project is intended to align with and support related design and restoration work already being carried out through a separate grant awarded to the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG).
What restoration activities are planned under this opportunity?
Planned work includes:
- Acquiring a conservation easement to secure long-term site protection
- Re-vegetation using native wetland and prairie plant species
- Removal of exotic (invasive) species
- Creation of a vernal pool
- Streambank stabilization to reduce erosion and sediment inputs
Why is a conservation easement included in the project?
The conservation easement is intended to provide long-term protection so restoration investments are maintained over time and the property remains available for ecological recovery rather than future conversion.
What is the purpose of re-vegetation with native species?
Re-vegetation using native wetland and prairie plants is intended to rebuild a resilient plant community that supports habitat quality and floodplain function.
Why does the project include invasive species removal?
Exotic (invasive) species often outcompete native plants and reduce habitat value. Their removal supports improved ecological function and habitat quality.
What is a vernal pool and why create one?
A vernal pool is a seasonal wetland feature. In this project, it is intended to provide seasonal breeding and refuge habitat for amphibians and invertebrates and increase overall wetland complexity.
Why is streambank stabilization part of the project?
Streambank stabilization is included to reduce erosion and sediment inputs, helping protect water quality and improve physical habitat conditions in the creek corridor.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $56,000.
Is the award amount flexible (range), or fixed?
It is effectively fixed: the award ceiling is $56,000 and the award floor is also $56,000, indicating a single anticipated award size.
How many awards will be made?
The opportunity was structured as a single award.
Is there an application process for this opportunity?
No. The announcement states there is no application process because it serves as a notice of intent to make a single-source award.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. Eligibility is described as not competitive, and the award is intended as a single-source action.
Who is the intended recipient of the single-source award?
The notice indicates the award is specifically intended for the Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG).
What authority is cited for making a single-source award?
The announcement references the agency's single-source authority as 505 DM 2.14B(4).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
Which CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The CFDA program associated with the opportunity is 15.662 (Great Lakes Restoration).
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted and created on July 5, 2012, and later archived on July 13, 2012.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Jo Ann Banda at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What are the contact details provided in the announcement?
Phone: 614-416-8993 ext. 19
Email: joannbanda@fws.gov
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