Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00422
Apply for F12AS00422
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Watershed Improvements" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 13, 2012 and posted on Sep 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 2012 This is a Notice of Intent to award a Cooperative Agreement to Trout Unlimited, for the purpose of improving fish passage, reduce fish entrainment, and collection of data.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Watershed Improvements" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00422) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary funding announcement for a cooperative agreement focused on aquatic habitat restoration and native fish conservation in western Montana. The work centers on designing and installing fish passage and fish screening projects in priority watersheds, specifically targeting streams that support local bull trout populations. Priority areas mentioned include the Upper Clark Fork (with examples such as Harvey Creek, Flint Creek, and Boulder Creek), as well as Rock Creek, the Bitterroot River, and the Middle Clark Fork core areas. The overall intent is to remove or reduce barriers that keep fish from reaching critical habitat and to prevent fish from being pulled into irrigation or diversion systems (fish entrainment), while also collecting field data to guide restoration decisions.
The opportunity outlines three main objectives. First, it emphasizes on-the-ground construction and installation efforts that improve connectivity for fish and reduce losses caused by unscreened or poorly screened diversions. Second, it calls for using aquatic habitat restoration funds efficiently by completing targeted work in focus areas, collecting needed data, leveraging partner involvement, and maximizing cost sharing wherever possible, all with the goal of achieving the greatest combined ecological benefit for native fish populations across the landscape. Third, it aims to strengthen future conservation planning by better defining remaining restoration needs and identifying opportunities that could support additional funding or program development. As part of that planning and outreach component, the award also expects development of public-facing materials, such as a pamphlet or flyer, that provide historical context and highlight locally significant recovery issues, with a particular emphasis on fish passage.
Although the listing includes a broad range of eligible applicant types (including nonprofits, tribes, state and local governments, schools, universities, businesses, and individuals), this specific announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to Trout Unlimited. The agency cites Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B (#4) as the basis for awarding without competition, stating that the intended recipient is uniquely qualified due to factors such as local presence, property or access considerations, volunteer and partner capacity, potential cost sharing, and relevant technical expertise.
The estimated total funding for the opportunity is $60,000, with individual awards expected to range from $20,000 (floor) up to $60,000 (ceiling), and the posting indicates an expectation of four awards overall under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The opportunity was posted on September 13, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 14, 2012, and it was archived on December 31, 2012. For access issues or questions tied to the announcement, the listed contact is Dan Brewer at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (406-449-5225 ext. 216, danbrewer@fws.gov).
Watershed Improvements (F12AS00422) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "Watershed Improvements" grant opportunity?
"Watershed Improvements" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00422) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary funding announcement for a cooperative agreement focused on aquatic habitat restoration and native fish conservation in western Montana.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a bureau within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the announcement?
The project is intended to restore aquatic habitat connectivity and support native fish conservation by designing and installing fish passage and fish screening projects in priority watersheds in western Montana, especially in streams that support local bull trout populations.
What types of activities are supported (or expected) under this announcement?
The announcement emphasizes on-the-ground work such as:
- Designing and installing fish passage projects that remove or reduce barriers preventing fish from reaching critical habitat.
- Designing and installing fish screening projects to prevent fish entrainment into irrigation or diversion systems.
- Collecting field data needed to guide restoration decisions and prioritize work in focus areas.
- Developing public-facing outreach materials (for example, a pamphlet or flyer) that provide historical context and highlight locally significant recovery issues, with an emphasis on fish passage.
What fish species is specifically highlighted?
The announcement specifically targets streams that support local bull trout populations.
What geographic area does the work focus on?
The work is focused on western Montana, including priority watersheds and core areas identified in the announcement.
Which priority watersheds or stream areas are specifically mentioned?
The announcement mentions the Upper Clark Fork (including examples such as Harvey Creek, Flint Creek, and Boulder Creek), as well as Rock Creek, the Bitterroot River, and the Middle Clark Fork core areas.
What are the stated objectives of the opportunity?
The opportunity outlines three main objectives:
- Complete construction and installation work that improves fish connectivity and reduces fish losses from unscreened or poorly screened diversions.
- Use aquatic habitat restoration funds efficiently by completing targeted work in focus areas, collecting needed data, leveraging partner involvement, and maximizing cost sharing where possible to achieve the greatest combined ecological benefit for native fish populations.
- Strengthen future conservation planning by defining remaining restoration needs and identifying opportunities that could support additional funding or program development, including developing public-facing materials related to fish passage and recovery issues.
What is meant by "fish passage" in the context of this announcement?
In this announcement, fish passage refers to projects that remove or reduce barriers so fish can reach critical habitat, improving connectivity within streams and watersheds.
What is meant by "fish screening" and "fish entrainment" here?
Fish screening refers to installing screens on irrigation or diversion systems to keep fish from entering them. Fish entrainment is the problem the screens are meant to prevent, where fish are pulled into irrigation or diversion infrastructure rather than remaining in the stream system.
What is the funding amount available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding listed is $60,000.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards are expected to range from $20,000 (floor) up to $60,000 (ceiling).
How many awards does the posting indicate?
The posting indicates an expectation of four awards overall.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The announcement references CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance).
Who is eligible to apply, based on the listed eligible applicant types?
The listing includes a broad range of eligible applicant types, including nonprofits, tribes, state and local governments, schools, universities, businesses, and individuals.
Is this opportunity open for competitive applications?
No. This specific announcement is explicitly a Notice of Intent to make a single-source award to Trout Unlimited, meaning it is not presented as a competitive open application opportunity.
Who is the intended recipient for this single-source award?
The intended recipient identified in the notice is Trout Unlimited.
Why does the agency say it can make a single-source award without competition?
The agency cites Department of the Interior policy 505 DM 2.14 B (#4) as the basis for awarding without competition, stating the intended recipient is uniquely qualified due to factors such as local presence, property or access considerations, volunteer and partner capacity, potential cost sharing, and relevant technical expertise.
What type of award instrument is described?
The announcement describes a cooperative agreement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 13, 2012.
What was the closing date for the announcement?
The original and current closing date listed is September 14, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The posting indicates it was archived on December 31, 2012.
Who is the contact for questions or access issues related to this announcement?
The listed contact is Dan Brewer at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact details are provided for the listed contact?
The announcement provides the following contact information for Dan Brewer: (406) 449-5225 ext. 216 and danbrewer@fws.gov.
What kind of public-facing materials are expected as part of the work?
The award is expected to include development of outreach materials such as a pamphlet or flyer that provide historical context and highlight locally significant recovery issues, with a particular emphasis on fish passage.
How does the announcement describe the approach to using restoration funds?
It emphasizes completing targeted work in focus areas, collecting necessary field data, leveraging partner involvement, and maximizing cost sharing wherever possible to produce the greatest combined ecological benefit for native fish populations across the landscape.
What is the broader conservation planning goal mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement aims to strengthen future conservation planning by defining remaining restoration needs and identifying opportunities that could support additional funding or program development.
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