Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00174
Apply for F16AS00174
- The DOI-FWS in the education, environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Western Washington Fisheries Resource Office Fisheries Restoraton Opportunities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 14, 2016 and posted on Apr 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Western Washington Fisheries Resource Office Fisheries Restoration Opportunities grant is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) to support aquatic conservation and fisheries work specifically within the state of Washington. The program emphasizes a balanced approach that protects and restores aquatic habitats and self-sustaining fish populations while also maintaining quality recreational fishing opportunities. In practice, that means projects are expected to strengthen native aquatic ecosystems, improve long-term population viability, and align with the Service's broader mission of conserving biological diversity using sound, science-based management.
Eligible projects can cover a fairly wide range of on-the-ground and management actions, as long as they are clearly tied to aquatic resource stewardship and measurable conservation benefits. The opportunity highlights fish passage improvements (for example, removing barriers or upgrading culverts), in-stream and riparian habitat restoration (such as large wood placement, channel complexity work, bank stabilization with native vegetation, or riparian planting), and introduced species management, including aquatic invasive species prevention or control. It also allows for culture-related efforts tied to broodstock development, fish production, and re-introduction, when those activities are justified and consistent with conservation objectives. A key feature of this program is that projects are not meant to be developed in isolation; work plans are built strategically with partners and typically involve substantial participation from USFWS field staff, reflecting the cooperative nature of the awards.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the program plan, policies, and guidelines that shape what the Service will fund, and the notice specifically advises prospective applicants to contact the Program Officer before submitting an application. This step is important because it helps ensure the proposed work matches current priorities, fits within the program's legal and biological framework, and is designed in a way that can realistically be implemented with partner coordination and federal involvement.
Funding is offered through grants, cooperative agreements, and potentially other mechanisms, with an award ceiling of $50,000. Requests between $1,000 and $50,000 are described as the most attractive range, signaling a preference for smaller, targeted projects or well-scoped phases of larger efforts. There is no mandatory match requirement, but a 50 percent cost share is highly encouraged, which can make a proposal more competitive by showing shared investment and leveraging additional resources. The opportunity anticipated around 10 awards for the cycle referenced in the notice, with an original and current closing date of June 20, 2016.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and local governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status; and even for-profit entities other than small businesses, along with other applicants as clarified in the full announcement. The funded activities fall under CFDA 15.608 and are categorized across education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development, reflecting that projects may include applied research, monitoring, planning tied to implementation, outreach components, or direct habitat and species work.
The program is grounded in several federal authorities that support fisheries and aquatic resource conservation and coordination, including the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Sikes Act, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980, the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act, and the Lacey Act and related regulations. Collectively, those statutes underscore the program's focus on conserving fish and wildlife resources, coordinating conservation actions across agencies and partners, and preventing or managing harmful non-native species.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Western Washington Fisheries Resource Office Fisheries Restoration Opportunities grant?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS) to support aquatic conservation and fisheries work specifically within the state of Washington. The program is designed to protect and restore aquatic habitats and self-sustaining fish populations while also maintaining quality recreational fishing opportunities.
What is the overall goal of this funding opportunity?
The goal is to strengthen native aquatic ecosystems and improve long-term fish population viability using sound, science-based management, in alignment with the Service's broader mission to conserve biological diversity.
Where must projects take place?
Projects are intended to support work specifically within the state of Washington.
What types of projects are eligible for funding?
Eligible projects can include a wide range of on-the-ground and management actions tied to aquatic resource stewardship and measurable conservation benefits. Examples specifically highlighted include:
- Fish passage improvements (such as removing barriers or upgrading culverts)
- In-stream and riparian habitat restoration (such as large wood placement, channel complexity work, bank stabilization with native vegetation, or riparian planting)
- Introduced species management, including aquatic invasive species prevention or control
- Culture-related efforts tied to broodstock development, fish production, and re-introduction, when justified and consistent with conservation objectives
Does the program support fish passage projects like culvert upgrades or barrier removal?
Yes. Fish passage improvements are explicitly identified as a priority example, including removing barriers and upgrading culverts.
Does the program support habitat restoration in streams and along riverbanks?
Yes. The opportunity highlights in-stream and riparian habitat restoration actions such as large wood placement, channel complexity work, bank stabilization with native vegetation, and riparian planting.
Are aquatic invasive species projects eligible?
Yes. Introduced species management is included, and the opportunity specifically notes aquatic invasive species prevention or control.
Are hatchery, broodstock, or re-introduction activities allowed?
They may be, when culture-related efforts (broodstock development, fish production, and re-introduction) are justified and consistent with conservation objectives.
Do projects need to show measurable conservation benefits?
Yes. The description emphasizes that projects should be clearly tied to aquatic resource stewardship and measurable conservation benefits.
How does the program balance conservation and recreational fishing?
The program emphasizes a balanced approach that protects and restores aquatic habitats and self-sustaining fish populations while also maintaining quality recreational fishing opportunities.
Are partnerships important for this opportunity?
Yes. A key feature is that projects are not meant to be developed in isolation. Work plans are built strategically with partners and typically involve substantial participation from USFWS field staff.
Should applicants contact the Program Officer before applying?
Yes. Prospective applicants are advised to contact the Program Officer before submitting an application to help confirm alignment with current priorities, legal and biological frameworks, and feasibility for implementation with partner coordination and federal involvement.
What funding mechanisms are used?
Funding may be provided through grants, cooperative agreements, and potentially other mechanisms.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
Is there a preferred request size?
Requests between $1,000 and $50,000 are described as the most attractive range, indicating a preference for smaller, targeted projects or well-scoped phases of larger efforts.
Is cost share or matching funds required?
No mandatory match is required, but a 50 percent cost share is highly encouraged and may make a proposal more competitive by demonstrating shared investment and leveraging additional resources.
How many awards are expected?
The notice anticipated around 10 awards for the referenced cycle.
What was the application deadline for the cycle described?
The original and current closing date listed in the notice was June 20, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes:
- State, county, and local governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status
- For-profit entities other than small businesses
- Other applicants as clarified in the full announcement
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
Funded activities fall under CFDA 15.608.
What kinds of project categories does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized across education, environment, natural resources, and science and technology/research and development. This reflects that projects may include applied research, monitoring, planning tied to implementation, outreach components, or direct habitat and species work.
What should applicants review before submitting a proposal?
Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult the program plan, policies, and guidelines that shape what the Service will fund, in addition to speaking with the Program Officer before applying.
What federal authorities support or govern this program?
The program is grounded in multiple federal authorities supporting fisheries and aquatic conservation and coordination, including:
- Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956
- Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
- Sikes Act
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980
- Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act
- Lacey Act and related regulations
Why does the opportunity mention laws like the Lacey Act and the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act?
These authorities underscore the program's focus on conserving fish and wildlife resources, coordinating conservation actions across agencies and partners, and preventing or managing harmful non-native species, including aquatic invasive species.
Does this program involve USFWS staff participation?
Yes. The opportunity notes that projects typically involve substantial participation from USFWS field staff, reflecting the cooperative nature of the awards.
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