Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00362
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Watershed Restoration Specialist" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.657 Endangered Species Conservation Recovery Implementation Funds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 31, 2014 and posted on Jul 31, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 7, 2014 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to The Nature Conservancy under justification 505DM 2.14B 1.. (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: 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 Nature Conservancy under justification 505DM 2.14B 1.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Watershed Restoration Specialist opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00362) is a Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant tied to endangered species recovery work under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq., as amended). It is structured as a single-source cooperative agreement awarded without competition to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) under the Department of the Interior justification cited as 505 DM 2.1B 1 (also referenced in the notice as 505 DM 2.14B 1). Because it is a notice of intent to award to a specific organization, there is no application process and no competitive selection; the only expected award is one.
The purpose of the funding is straightforward: it helps cover salary support for a Watershed Restoration Specialist (WRS) position that is shared between TNC and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). In practical terms, the grant is designed to keep a technical specialist in place who can plan, design, and manage stream and watershed restoration projects that improve aquatic habitat conditions and watershed function, supporting broader conservation and recovery goals for species and ecosystems of concern.
The WRS role is described as highly technical and field-to-office oriented, blending assessment, engineering-style design, and project management. Core responsibilities include stream and watershed assessment and restoration planning, analysis, and implementation management. A major emphasis is on producing and carrying out on-the-ground stream and river restoration design plans using natural channel design and other current, science-based restoration approaches. The position also supports development of regional curve information used in stream geomorphology work, including tools and datasets that help estimate bankfull dimensions, evaluate channel form, and quantify streambank erosion patterns. Additional duties include assisting with the design of stream crossing replacements (such as culvert or bridge upgrades) to improve aquatic organism passage, reduce sediment inputs, and make crossings more resilient during high flows. The WRS is also expected to assess watershed features that influence water quality, water quantity (flow), and overall ecological condition, and to conduct geomorphic assessments of stream channels to understand impacts associated with watershed urbanization. Finally, the role includes data analysis and reporting, indicating that results are expected to be documented and communicated for partners and program accountability.
Geographically, the work focuses on Missouri watersheds associated with the USFS Mark Twain National Forest, including watersheds contained within or originating from the forest. The notice calls out several major river basins as key areas: the Current, Gasconade, Meramec, and Upper Fork White River basins. Beyond the national forest footprint, the WRS also supports other TNC priority watersheds across Missouri, reflecting a broader partnership footprint rather than a single site project.
Financially, the announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $30,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $30,000, meaning the grant amount is fixed. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date and creation date are July 31, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 7, 2014, and an archive date of August 8, 2014. The CFDA number associated with this funding is 15.657, labeled as Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds, which aligns with the intent to support actions that contribute to species recovery and habitat improvements.
Eligible applicants are effectively limited by design, since this is a single-source award to TNC and not open for other applicants. The agency contact listed for access issues is Amy Salveter (Fish and Wildlife Service), reachable at 573-234-2132 or amysalveter@fws.gov, and the notice points to grants.gov for the additional information link, although the opportunity itself does not provide an application pathway due to its non-competitive, intent-to-award structure.
Funding Opportunity F14AS00362: Watershed Restoration Specialist (WRS) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary grant opportunity titled "Watershed Restoration Specialist" under Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00362. It supports endangered species recovery-related work under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq., as amended).
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. This notice is a single-source notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement without competition. There is no competitive selection process described, and only one award is expected.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The only expected recipient is The Nature Conservancy (TNC). The notice indicates the award is structured as a single-source cooperative agreement to TNC.
Can other organizations apply for this funding?
No. The opportunity is not open for other applicants because it is a notice of intent to award to a specific organization (TNC) and does not provide an application pathway.
Is there an application process or submission requirements?
No. The notice states there is no application process due to the non-competitive, intent-to-award structure.
How many awards will be made?
Only one award is expected.
What type of award is planned?
The planned award is a cooperative agreement. The notice characterizes it as a single-source cooperative agreement.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to provide salary support for a Watershed Restoration Specialist (WRS) position shared between The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The goal is to keep a technical specialist in place to plan, design, and manage stream and watershed restoration projects that improve aquatic habitat conditions and watershed function and support broader conservation and recovery goals.
What kinds of work does the Watershed Restoration Specialist support?
Based on the notice description, the WRS supports highly technical, field-to-office restoration work, including:
- Stream and watershed assessment and restoration planning, analysis, and implementation management
- Developing and executing on-the-ground stream and river restoration design plans using natural channel design and other science-based restoration approaches
- Supporting development of regional curve information used in stream geomorphology (tools/datasets for bankfull dimensions, channel form evaluation, and streambank erosion pattern quantification)
- Assisting with stream crossing replacement design (such as culvert or bridge upgrades) to improve aquatic organism passage, reduce sediment inputs, and increase resilience during high flows
- Assessing watershed features affecting water quality, water quantity (flow), and overall ecological condition
- Conducting geomorphic assessments to understand impacts associated with watershed urbanization
- Data analysis and reporting so results are documented and communicated for partners and accountability
Where will the work take place?
The work focuses on Missouri watersheds associated with the USFS Mark Twain National Forest, including watersheds contained within or originating from the forest. The notice also indicates the WRS supports other TNC priority watersheds across Missouri.
Which river basins are specifically mentioned?
The notice calls out the following key areas in Missouri as major focus basins: the Current, Gasconade, Meramec, and Upper Fork White River basins.
What is the estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $30,000.
Is the award amount fixed or variable?
It is fixed. The award floor is $30,000 and the award ceiling is $30,000, meaning the grant amount is set at $30,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.657, labeled "Endangered Species Conservation - Recovery Implementation Funds."
How does the CFDA/program alignment relate to the work described?
The CFDA label and the stated authority under the Endangered Species Act align with the intent to support actions that contribute to species recovery and habitat improvements, which in this case includes stream and watershed restoration planning, design, and implementation support.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
- Posting date: July 31, 2014
- Creation date: July 31, 2014
- Original closing date: August 7, 2014
- Current closing date: August 7, 2014
- Archive date: August 8, 2014
Does the closing date matter if there is no application process?
The notice lists closing and archive dates, but it also states there is no application process and that the intent is to award a single-source cooperative agreement to TNC. No separate submission steps for outside applicants are described.
What is the legal/administrative basis for a single-source award?
The notice cites a Department of the Interior justification as 505 DM 2.1B 1 (also referenced as 505 DM 2.14B 1 in the notice) as the basis for awarding without competition.
Who are the partner organizations referenced in the work?
The position is shared between The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The geographic focus references the USFS Mark Twain National Forest.
Who is the agency contact for access issues?
The notice lists Amy Salveter (Fish and Wildlife Service) as the contact for access issues. Phone: 573-234-2132. Email: amysalveter@fws.gov.
Where is the "additional information" link directed?
The notice points to grants.gov for the additional information link, while also indicating the opportunity is a notice of intent to award and does not include an open application pathway.
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