Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R6 UPPERARKANSASRIVERNRDARIN STREAMH
Apply for FWS R6 UPPERARKANSASRIVERNRDARIN STREAMH
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Upper Arkansas River NRDAR In stream Habitat Restoration on Private Lands" 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 Mar 8, 2011 and posted on Mar 8, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Upper Arkansas River NRDAR In stream Habitat Restoration on Private Lands opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding program offered through a cooperative agreement to support river and riparian restoration work in the Upper Arkansas River basin, specifically the Arkansas River and Lake Fork Creek. The project is tied to Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) requirements and is intended to address injuries to natural (trust) resources caused by hazardous substance releases from the California Gulch Superfund site. In practical terms, the funding is meant to help restore, rehabilitate, replace, or otherwise provide the equivalent of natural resources that were harmed, consistent with a Consent Decree and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
The restoration focus is on in-stream and riparian habitat improvements on private lands. Proposed actions are expected to stabilize stream banks, reduce ongoing erosion and sediment inputs, and create more diverse stream channel form (stream morphology), which generally means improving habitat complexity such as pools, riffles, and varied flow patterns. The work is also aimed at enhancing riparian habitat along stream margins, helping lower stream temperatures (commonly achieved by improving riparian vegetation and shading), and improving or creating diverse in-stream habitat conditions that support aquatic life and overall river health.
The award structure indicates one expected award, with an estimated total program funding amount of $5.3 million. Individual awards are anticipated to range from a $10,000 floor to a $600,000 ceiling. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required, but applicants are encouraged to contribute match if feasible, which can help demonstrate commitment and stretch restoration dollars further.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement. The recipient selected would be responsible not only for implementing restoration activities, but also for providing overall management, supervision, and coordination for the Arkansas River and Lake Fork Creek private in-stream habitat restoration effort, which typically includes planning, partner coordination, contracting oversight, scheduling, reporting, and ensuring work meets agreed restoration objectives.
Key administrative details from the posting include the Funding Opportunity Number FWS R6 UPPERARKANSASRIVERNRDARIN STREAMH, CFDA (now Assistance Listing) 15.658 for Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation, a posted/creation date of March 8, 2011, and a closing date of March 15, 2011, with the opportunity archived on April 14, 2011. For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Andrea Meyer, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-236-5412 (email address not provided in the source text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Upper Arkansas River NRDAR In stream Habitat Restoration on Private Lands" opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement. It supports river and riparian restoration work in the Upper Arkansas River basin, specifically focused on the Arkansas River and Lake Fork Creek, with an emphasis on work conducted on private lands.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The program is offered through a cooperative agreement.
What does NRDAR mean, and why is NRDAR involved here?
NRDAR refers to Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration. This project is tied to NRDAR requirements and is intended to address injuries to natural (trust) resources caused by hazardous substance releases from the California Gulch Superfund site.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to help restore, rehabilitate, replace, or otherwise provide the equivalent of natural resources that were harmed. The work is expected to be consistent with a Consent Decree and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
What geographic area does this opportunity target?
The restoration effort targets the Upper Arkansas River basin, specifically the Arkansas River and Lake Fork Creek.
What types of lands are the focus of the restoration work?
The restoration focus is on private lands, specifically private-land in-stream and riparian habitat improvements.
What kinds of restoration activities are expected under this opportunity?
Proposed actions are expected to include in-stream and riparian habitat improvements designed to stabilize stream banks, reduce ongoing erosion and sediment inputs, and create more diverse stream channel form (stream morphology). The work is also aimed at enhancing riparian habitat along stream margins, lowering stream temperatures (commonly through riparian vegetation and shading), and improving or creating diverse in-stream habitat conditions that support aquatic life and overall river health.
What does "improving stream morphology" mean in this context?
In this context, improving stream morphology generally means creating more diverse stream channel form and habitat complexity, such as a healthier mix of pools, riffles, and varied flow patterns.
How does the work help with erosion and sediment?
The proposed actions are expected to stabilize stream banks and reduce ongoing erosion and sediment inputs to the river system.
How does the project aim to lower stream temperatures?
The opportunity describes lowering stream temperatures as a goal commonly achieved by improving riparian vegetation and shading along stream margins.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The award structure indicates that one award is expected.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding amount is $5.3 million.
What is the anticipated size range for individual awards?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from a $10,000 floor to a $600,000 ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
Are applicants encouraged to provide match even though it is not required?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to contribute match if feasible, which can help demonstrate commitment and stretch restoration dollars further.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement.
What responsibilities would the selected recipient have beyond on-the-ground restoration?
The recipient selected would be responsible for implementing restoration activities and for overall management, supervision, and coordination for the Arkansas River and Lake Fork Creek private in-stream habitat restoration effort. This typically includes planning, partner coordination, contracting oversight, scheduling, reporting, and ensuring the work meets agreed restoration objectives.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS R6 UPPERARKANSASRIVERNRDARIN STREAMH.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA (now called the Assistance Listing) is 15.658, listed as Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the application dates?
The posted/creation date is March 8, 2011. The closing date is March 15, 2011. The opportunity was archived on April 14, 2011.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed for access issues is Andrea Meyer, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-236-5412. An email address is not provided in the source text.
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