Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00243
Apply for F16AS00243
- The DOI-FWS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "White Slough Restoration Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.652.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2016 and posted on May 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 02, 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The White Slough Restoration Project (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00243) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered through the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS), under CFDA 15.652, focused on natural resources restoration. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds. The legal authority for the award comes from the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a-754). The opportunity was posted and created on May 27, 2016, with an application closing date of June 2, 2016.
The primary purpose of the funding is to support implementation activities associated with the White Slough Restoration Project at the White Slough Unit (WSU). The project is designed to address two connected coastal wetland challenges: the spread of invasive Spartina densiflora and the vulnerability of subsided marshlands to sea level rise. The restoration approach described is straightforward and construction-oriented: bury existing invasive Spartina under a layer of clean fill while simultaneously increasing marsh surface elevations that have dropped due to subsidence. By raising the wetland elevation into a more suitable tidal range, the site is expected to re-vegetate with native salt marsh plants and function as a healthier, more resilient marsh system over time. The elevation increase is also explicitly framed as a climate adaptation measure, intended to improve long-term resilience as sea levels rise.
Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (RCD) is identified as the entity responsible for managing key on-the-ground logistics and coordination. Their role includes overseeing excavation activities, arranging pick-up, delivery, and distribution of clean fill to the WSU site, and coordinating with third parties to obtain suitable clean soil sources. Because placing fill in wetland environments carries environmental compliance risks, the scope also includes sampling potential fill materials to ensure they are free of contaminants, as well as providing permitting support or assistance needed to move the project forward. In practice, this means the award is not just paying for dirt movement; it is also supporting the due diligence and regulatory steps that make that work legally and environmentally acceptable.
In terms of funding parameters, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $200,000 and anticipates making one award. Eligible applicants are limited to special district governments, which aligns with the involvement of a local conservation district entity like the Humboldt County RCD. Overall, the grant is aimed at delivering a specific restoration outcome: converting an invasive-dominated, subsided wetland area into a higher-elevation native salt marsh by using clean fill placement, with careful attention to sourcing, contamination screening, and permitting to ensure the work meets refuge and federal standards.
White Slough Restoration Project Grant (F16AS00243) FAQs
What is the White Slough Restoration Project funding opportunity?
The White Slough Restoration Project (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00243) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). It is associated with CFDA 15.652 and is focused on natural resources restoration through implementation activities at the White Slough Unit (WSU).
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered through the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS).
What type of award is this?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds.
What is the legal authority for this funding?
The legal authority is the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a-754).
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA 15.652.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 27, 2016, and the application closing date was June 2, 2016.
What is the primary purpose of the funding?
The primary purpose is to support implementation activities associated with the White Slough Restoration Project at the White Slough Unit (WSU).
What restoration problems is the project designed to address?
The project is designed to address two connected coastal wetland challenges: (1) the spread of invasive Spartina densiflora and (2) the vulnerability of subsided marshlands to sea level rise.
What approach will be used to restore the wetland?
The approach described is construction-oriented: bury existing invasive Spartina densiflora under a layer of clean fill while simultaneously increasing marsh surface elevations that have dropped due to subsidence.
Why is increasing marsh elevation part of the project?
Raising marsh elevation is intended to place the wetland surface into a more suitable tidal range so the site can re-vegetate with native salt marsh plants and function as a healthier, more resilient marsh system over time.
How does this project relate to sea level rise and climate adaptation?
The elevation increase is explicitly framed as a climate adaptation measure intended to improve long-term resilience as sea levels rise.
What outcomes are expected after fill placement?
Based on the description provided, the expected outcome is conversion of an invasive-dominated, subsided wetland area into a higher-elevation native salt marsh that re-vegetates with native salt marsh plants over time.
Who is identified as responsible for managing on-the-ground logistics and coordination?
Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (RCD) is identified as the entity responsible for managing key on-the-ground logistics and coordination.
What specific responsibilities are assigned to Humboldt County RCD in this project?
The described responsibilities include overseeing excavation activities, arranging pick-up, delivery, and distribution of clean fill to the WSU site, and coordinating with third parties to obtain suitable clean soil sources.
Why does the project include sampling of fill materials?
Because placing fill in wetland environments carries environmental compliance risks, the scope includes sampling potential fill materials to ensure they are free of contaminants.
Does the funding include permitting support?
Yes. The scope described includes providing permitting support or assistance needed to move the project forward, as part of the due diligence and regulatory steps associated with fill placement in wetlands.
Is the grant only paying for construction work like moving soil?
No. The description indicates the award supports both the physical work (excavation and clean fill placement/distribution) and the compliance steps that make the work legally and environmentally acceptable, such as contamination screening and permitting support.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $200,000.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates making one award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to special district governments.
How does the stated eligibility align with the parties mentioned in the opportunity description?
The eligibility limitation to special district governments aligns with the involvement of a local conservation district entity like the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (RCD), which is identified as managing key logistics and coordination.
What is the main restoration method described in plain terms?
The method described is to place clean fill over invasive vegetation to bury it, while also raising the marsh surface so the area can support native salt marsh plants and better withstand sea level rise.
What site is specifically referenced for project implementation?
The project is referenced as taking place at the White Slough Unit (WSU).
What kinds of third-party coordination are anticipated?
The description anticipates coordinating with third parties to obtain suitable clean soil sources for placement at the WSU site.
Why is "clean fill" emphasized in the project description?
Clean fill is emphasized because the work involves placing material in a wetland setting, which raises environmental and compliance concerns. The scope includes ensuring the soil is suitable through sampling to confirm it is free of contaminants.
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