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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wickstrom Bridge Replacement on Whittlesey Creek in the Town of Barksdale" 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 Dec 12, 2013 and posted on Dec 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Bayfield County Land and Water Conservation Department under justification 505DM 2.14B4.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $118,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $118,000.00 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 Bayfield County Land and Water Conservation Department under justification 505DM 2.14B4.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Wickstrom Bridge Replacement on Whittlesey Creek in the Town of Barksdale is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding opportunity focused on replacing a failing bridge that crosses Whittlesey Creek. The project is framed as an environmental and natural resources effort because Whittlesey Creek is identified by the USFWS as a priority brook trout stream, meaning the stream is important for brook trout conservation and likely has sensitive habitat considerations. The central purpose of the award is straightforward: remove and replace an inadequate bridge structure in a way that protects the creek and supports long-term ecological and infrastructure needs.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a typical grant with open competition. In practice, that means the federal agency expects to be actively involved in the project rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The USFWS anticipates substantial participation throughout the entire lifecycle of the bridge replacement, from early planning to final oversight. Specifically, the USFWS, working through the Ashland Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO) and/or Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), will take part in planning, site evaluation, design decisions, construction, and oversight. Their role includes providing recommendations for the new bridge structure, assisting with survey work, supporting or guiding permitting needs, and monitoring construction to make sure the work is completed properly. They also plan to coordinate closely with the Town of Barksdale and other partners so the final project meets the necessary technical standards and aligns with resource protection goals for the creek.
Funding for the project is limited and targeted. The estimated total funding amount is $118,000, and the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is also $118,000, indicating the project is expected to be funded as a single award at or up to that amount. The opportunity anticipates one award in total, reinforcing that it is a single, specific project rather than a broad program funding multiple applicants. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so the recipient is not expected to provide a mandatory matching contribution as a condition of the federal funding.
Importantly, this is not an open application opportunity. The notice states there is no application process and that it is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the Bayfield County Land and Water Conservation Department. The justification cited is 505 DM 2.14B4, which refers to a federal policy basis used for certain noncompetitive awards when a single recipient is specifically justified. While the listing may show general eligibility language, the practical eligibility is effectively restricted because the agency has already identified the intended recipient and is publicly documenting its intent to award without competition.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00043, was posted and created on December 12, 2013, and archived on January 12, 2014. The funding falls under CFDA (now often referenced as Assistance Listing) number 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, which aligns with the USFWS mission and explains the agency emphasis on technical involvement and habitat-sensitive implementation.
For further details or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is Ted Koehler at 715-682-6185 or TedKoehler@fws.gov. The announcement also references Grants.gov as the source for the posting, although again, the key takeaway is that the public notice is informational rather than a call for applications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Wickstrom Bridge Replacement on Whittlesey Creek funding opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding opportunity focused on removing and replacing a failing bridge that crosses Whittlesey Creek in the Town of Barksdale. The project is presented as an environmental and natural resources effort because Whittlesey Creek is identified by USFWS as a priority brook trout stream, which implies sensitive habitat and resource protection considerations.
2) What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to remove and replace an inadequate bridge structure in a way that protects Whittlesey Creek and supports long-term ecological and infrastructure needs. The intent is not just infrastructure replacement, but doing it in a manner aligned with conservation priorities for the creek.
3) Why is this considered an environmental and natural resources project?
USFWS identifies Whittlesey Creek as a priority brook trout stream. That designation points to conservation importance, including likely habitat sensitivity. As a result, the bridge replacement is framed to ensure the work supports brook trout conservation and minimizes impacts to the stream and surrounding resources.
4) What type of federal funding instrument is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. A cooperative agreement indicates that the federal agency expects to be actively involved in carrying out the project, not simply providing funding with minimal engagement.
5) What does “substantial federal involvement” mean for this project?
USFWS expects substantial participation throughout the project lifecycle. Based on the notice, this includes involvement from early planning through final oversight, including planning, site evaluation, design decisions, construction participation, and monitoring to confirm the work is completed properly.
6) Which USFWS offices are expected to participate in the project?
The notice states that USFWS involvement will occur through the Ashland Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office (FWCO) and/or Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).
7) What specific roles will USFWS play during the bridge replacement?
USFWS plans to participate in planning, site evaluation, design decisions, construction, and oversight. Their stated roles include providing recommendations for the new bridge structure, assisting with survey work, supporting or guiding permitting needs, monitoring construction, and coordinating with the Town of Barksdale and other partners so the final project meets technical standards and resource protection goals.
8) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $118,000. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is also $118,000, indicating the project is intended to be funded as a single award up to that amount.
9) Is this expected to be a single award or multiple awards?
The opportunity anticipates one award in total. It is described as a single, specific project rather than a broader program intended to fund multiple applicants.
10) Is there a required match or cost-sharing contribution?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided information. Based on the notice, the recipient is not expected to provide a mandatory match as a condition of receiving the federal funding.
11) Is this an open competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states there is no application process and that it is a notice of intent to make a single-source award. The posting is informational rather than a call for applications.
12) Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice identifies the Bayfield County Land and Water Conservation Department as the intended recipient for the single-source award.
13) Why is the award being made without competition?
The justification cited is 505 DM 2.14B4, which is referenced in the notice as the policy basis for making certain noncompetitive awards when a single recipient is specifically justified. The key practical point is that the agency has already identified the recipient and is publicly documenting its intent to proceed without competition.
14) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is F14AS00043.
15) What is the CFDA / Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. (CFDA numbers are now commonly referred to as Assistance Listings.)
16) When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted and created on December 12, 2013, and archived on January 12, 2014.
17) Where was this opportunity posted?
The announcement references Grants.gov as the source for the posting. However, the notice indicates the listing is informational and not an invitation for public applications.
18) Who should be contacted for more information or access issues related to the full announcement?
The contact listed is Ted Koehler. Phone: 715-682-6185. Email: TedKoehler@fws.gov.
19) What geographic location is referenced in the opportunity?
The project location described is the Wickstrom Bridge crossing Whittlesey Creek in the Town of Barksdale.
20) What outcomes is USFWS trying to ensure through its involvement?
USFWS involvement is described as helping ensure the replacement bridge meets technical standards and aligns with resource protection goals for Whittlesey Creek, including considerations tied to its status as a priority brook trout stream.
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