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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Upper Arkansas Stewardship/Management Plan(s) for LTUA Properties" 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 15, 2014 and posted on Jul 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2014 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement to Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B, (3) Legislative Intent and (4) Unique Qualifications. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000.00 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).
- This is a Notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement to Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B, (3) Legislative Intent and (4) Unique Qualifications
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Upper Arkansas Stewardship/Management Plan(s) for LTUA Properties" (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00302) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding notice focused on stewardship planning and on-the-ground management support for conservation properties held by the Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas (LTUA). It is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal participation. The work centers on properties in the Upper Arkansas region, including the Taylor property and potentially other parcels that were acquired using NRDAR funding, which refers to Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration funds used to acquire, restore, or protect natural resources impacted by environmental damage.
This announcement is structured as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to LTUA rather than a competitive solicitation open to multiple applicants. The justification cited is Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B) under legislative intent and unique qualifications, indicating the agency views LTUA as the specifically appropriate organization to receive the award due to its role, expertise, and connection to these particular properties and restoration goals. In practical terms, this kind of notice typically signals that the agency is not seeking alternative proposals and has already identified the partner organization it intends to fund.
The project scope is straightforward and task-oriented. First, the recipient is expected to develop and draft stewardship or management plan(s) for the Taylor property and potentially additional NRDAR-acquired properties. These plans generally function as the guiding documents that spell out conservation objectives, allowed and prohibited uses, habitat management actions, maintenance needs, monitoring approaches, and any coordination requirements with agencies or stakeholders. Second, the work includes marking property boundaries with appropriate signage, a key stewardship action that helps prevent trespass, clarifies ownership and management intent, and supports compliance with conservation easements or other land protection instruments. Third, the agreement calls for monitoring wildlife use on the properties, which usually involves documenting species presence and habitat use over time to inform management decisions and demonstrate ecological outcomes tied to restoration funding. Finally, the recipient is expected to evaluate a proposed plan for river restoration work, implying coordination with or review of restoration concepts affecting the river corridor associated with these lands, with an eye toward feasibility, ecological benefit, and consistency with property management objectives.
The funding level is modest and fixed: an estimated total of $5,000 with an award ceiling and floor both listed as $5,000, and the agency anticipated making one award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient is not required to contribute additional non-federal funds to receive the award. The CFDA number provided is 15.658 (Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation), reinforcing that the project is tied to NRDAR restoration and stewardship responsibilities.
Key timeline details show the notice was posted and created on July 15, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 22, 2014, and an archive date of August 15, 2014. The short window aligns with the single-source nature of the award, where the administrative process is often faster than a full competitive grant cycle. For questions or access issues, the point of contact listed is Laura Archuleta, Project Officer, with a phone number (719-655-6121) and email (lauraarchuleta@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Upper Arkansas Stewardship/Management Plan(s) for LTUA Properties".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00302.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding notice.
What type of award is this?
It is a discretionary award made through a cooperative agreement, which means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out (not just provide funds with minimal federal participation).
Is this a competitive grant opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. This announcement is structured as a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to the Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas (LTUA), rather than a competitive solicitation.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas (LTUA).
Why is the award being made as a single-source (non-competitive) action?
The notice cites Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14 B) under legislative intent and unique qualifications, indicating the agency views LTUA as the specifically appropriate organization due to its role, expertise, and connection to the properties and restoration goals.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The work centers on conservation properties in the Upper Arkansas region, including the Taylor property and potentially other related parcels.
What properties are included in the scope?
The scope includes the Taylor property and potentially additional parcels acquired using NRDAR funding.
What does NRDAR mean in this announcement?
NRDAR refers to Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration funds, which are used to acquire, restore, or protect natural resources impacted by environmental damage.
What are the main tasks or deliverables under this project?
The project is task-oriented and includes: (1) developing and drafting stewardship/management plan(s) for the Taylor property and potentially other NRDAR-acquired properties; (2) marking property boundaries with appropriate signage; (3) monitoring wildlife use on the properties; and (4) evaluating a proposed plan for river restoration work.
What is meant by developing stewardship or management plan(s) for the properties?
The plans are described as guiding documents that typically spell out conservation objectives, allowed and prohibited uses, habitat management actions, maintenance needs, monitoring approaches, and coordination requirements with agencies or stakeholders.
What does the boundary marking/signage work involve?
The agreement includes marking property boundaries with appropriate signage to help prevent trespass, clarify ownership and management intent, and support compliance with conservation easements or other land protection instruments.
What does "monitoring wildlife use" mean in this context?
Monitoring wildlife use generally involves documenting species presence and habitat use over time to inform management decisions and demonstrate ecological outcomes tied to restoration funding.
What is meant by evaluating a proposed plan for river restoration work?
The scope includes evaluating a proposed river restoration plan, implying coordination with or review of restoration concepts affecting the river corridor associated with these lands, focusing on feasibility, ecological benefit, and consistency with property management objectives.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $5,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $5,000, indicating a fixed award amount.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number and what does it indicate?
The CFDA number is 15.658, labeled Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation, reinforcing that the work is tied to NRDAR-related restoration and stewardship responsibilities.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted and created on July 15, 2014.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is July 22, 2014.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date is August 15, 2014.
Why is the application window so short?
Based on the information provided, the short window aligns with the single-source nature of the award, where the administrative process is often faster than a full competitive grant cycle.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact listed is Laura Archuleta, Project Officer.
How can I contact the project officer?
You can contact Laura Archuleta at (719) 655-6121 or by email at lauraarchuleta@fws.gov.
Does the notice indicate whether the agency will be involved during project implementation?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the agency expects substantial involvement as the work is carried out.
Does the announcement suggest the agency is seeking alternative proposals?
No. The notice indicates the agency has already identified LTUA as the intended partner for a single-source award, which typically means it is not seeking alternative proposals.
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