Opportunity Information: Apply for MVR 14 0001
Apply for MVR 14 0001
- The Dept. of the Army Corps of Engineers in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USACE Rock Island SCA Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 1, 2014 and posted on Aug 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 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 $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USACE Rock Island SCA Assistance grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number MVR 14 0001) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, focused on natural resources work in the USACE Rock Island District. The project is designed to support on-the-ground stewardship and public-facing safety efforts at one project site within the Mississippi Valley Division over a one-year period. The work described centers on practical field activities that help maintain and improve public lands and recreation infrastructure managed by the Corps, while also supporting resource management through mapping and forestry-related tasks.
The scope of work includes trail maintenance and construction, which can involve repairing existing trail surfaces, improving drainage and erosion control, clearing and maintaining trail corridors, and building or upgrading sections of trail to improve usability and safety for visitors. In addition to trail work, the opportunity emphasizes GIS/GPS activities, meaning the project may require collecting field data, recording locations of assets or problem areas, and updating maps or spatial datasets that help the Corps manage facilities and natural resources more effectively. Forestry is also included, which typically covers activities like vegetation management, invasive species control, habitat improvement, and general land management practices intended to maintain healthy forested areas and support broader environmental goals. Finally, the promotion of public safety is a stated component, suggesting that the work may also include efforts that reduce hazards for visitors, improve signage or awareness, support safe public access, and help ensure that recreation areas are maintained to standards that minimize risk.
The primary locations referenced for this work are the Farm Creek Flood Control Project and the Illinois Waterway. These sites indicate the project will take place within USACE-managed lands and waterways in the Rock Island District area, with tasks likely tailored to local conditions such as flood control infrastructure surroundings, river and waterway recreation access points, and associated natural areas. Because it is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard procurement contract, the relationship generally involves substantial involvement by the agency, meaning the Corps may collaborate closely with the recipient on planning, priorities, reporting, and field coordination throughout the year.
Funding for the opportunity is modest and targeted: the estimated total funding is $30,000, with an award ceiling of $30,000 and an award floor of $1, and the Corps anticipated making a single award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial barrier to participation and indicates the federal funding could cover the full approved project budget. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education, so the intended applicants are charitable nonprofits capable of carrying out field-based conservation, maintenance, and public safety support activities.
The opportunity was originally posted on August 1, 2014, with an application deadline of August 14, 2014, and it was later archived on September 13, 2014, meaning it was a time-limited competition intended to start and operate within that one-year project window. For applicant support or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Valerie Carlton, Supervisory Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 615-736-7976, with the notice also referencing a USACE email contact for assistance.
FAQs: USACE Rock Island SCA Assistance (Funding Opportunity Number MVR 14 0001)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the USACE Rock Island SCA Assistance grant (Funding Opportunity Number MVR 14 0001), offered by the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). It is a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on natural resources work in the USACE Rock Island District.
What type of federal award is it?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement, not a standard procurement contract. A cooperative agreement generally involves substantial involvement by the agency, meaning USACE may collaborate closely with the recipient on planning, priorities, reporting, and field coordination during the project period.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to support on-the-ground stewardship and public-facing safety efforts at one project site within the Mississippi Valley Division over a one-year period. The work centers on practical field activities that maintain and improve public lands and recreation infrastructure managed by the Corps, while also supporting resource management through mapping and forestry-related tasks.
How long is the project period?
The project is described as operating over a one-year period.
Where will the work take place?
The primary locations referenced are the Farm Creek Flood Control Project and the Illinois Waterway, within USACE-managed lands and waterways in the Rock Island District area.
Is the work limited to one site or multiple sites?
The project is described as supporting efforts at one project site within the Mississippi Valley Division. The opportunity also references the Farm Creek Flood Control Project and the Illinois Waterway as primary locations for the work.
What activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope includes trail maintenance and construction, GIS/GPS field and mapping activities, forestry-related work, and promotion of public safety at USACE-managed recreation and natural resource areas.
What does "trail maintenance and construction" mean for this opportunity?
Trail work can include repairing existing trail surfaces, improving drainage and erosion control, clearing and maintaining trail corridors, and building or upgrading sections of trail to improve usability and safety for visitors.
What GIS/GPS work is expected?
GIS/GPS activities may include collecting field data, recording locations of assets or problem areas, and updating maps or spatial datasets to help the Corps manage facilities and natural resources more effectively.
What forestry-related tasks are included?
Forestry is described as typically covering vegetation management, invasive species control, habitat improvement, and general land management practices intended to maintain healthy forested areas and support broader environmental goals.
What does "promotion of public safety" refer to?
Public safety efforts may include work that reduces hazards for visitors, improves signage or awareness, supports safe public access, and helps ensure recreation areas are maintained to standards that minimize risk.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $30,000. The award ceiling is $30,000 and the award floor is $1.
How many awards were anticipated?
USACE anticipated making a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning federal funding could cover the full approved project budget.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded from eligibility.
Which USACE organization is associated with this opportunity?
The work is focused on natural resources efforts in the USACE Rock Island District, within the Mississippi Valley Division.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The opportunity was posted on August 1, 2014. The application deadline was August 14, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on September 13, 2014, indicating it was a time-limited competition.
Who was the point of contact listed for applicant support?
The listed point of contact was Valerie Carlton, Supervisory Contract Specialist. The phone number provided was 615-736-7976. The notice also referenced a USACE email contact for assistance.
What should an applicant expect from USACE involvement during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the Corps may be substantially involved in implementation, including collaboration on planning, setting priorities, reporting expectations, and coordinating field work throughout the year.
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