Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00079
The Fox River NRDA grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00079) is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, tied to Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDA) work in the Lower Fox River and Green Bay area of Wisconsin. The purpose of the funding is to support restoration actions that align with the established restoration framework for the region, specifically the 2003 Joint Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay Area and the 2016 Restoration Plan Update. In practical terms, this opportunity is aimed at advancing on-the-ground habitat restoration infrastructure, with the cited project need being continued dike repair work at the Sensiba State Wildlife Area.
This notice is not a competitive funding announcement and does not include an application process. Instead, it is a formal notice of intent to make a single-source award to Ducks Unlimited (DU). The agency cites federal justification provisions (505 DM 2.14.B.2 and 505 DM 2.14.B.4) to explain why competition is not practical. The rationale is that DU is already responsible for earlier phases of the same project and is being selected to continue the work to ensure the project is completed satisfactorily and efficiently. DU is described as uniquely qualified for the remaining work because it has already conducted the prior design, engineering, and implementation activities at the Sensiba State Wildlife Area, meaning the organization holds project-specific knowledge, established plans, and continuity that would be difficult and inefficient to replicate through a new recipient.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $65,000, with one expected award. The grant falls under CFDA (now commonly referenced through Assistance Listings) number 15.658, which is associated with Fish and Wildlife Service natural resource-related assistance. Although eligibility language references nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and other eligible entities, the substance of the notice makes clear the funding is intended for a direct, non-competitive award to Ducks Unlimited rather than an open solicitation. The posting dates show the opportunity was created December 21, 2016, with an original closing date of December 28, 2016, which functions more as an administrative timeline for the notice than a true application deadline.
A notable element of the project setup is that Ducks Unlimited has secured matching funds through Wisconsin waterfowl stamp funds, strengthening the project financing and demonstrating partner investment in completing the dike repair. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted continuation grant to finish a specific restoration component already underway within a broader, pre-established NRDA restoration plan for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay ecosystem.Apply for F17AS00079
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fox River NRDA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.658.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 28, 2016 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Ducks Unlimited under justification 505DM 2.14.B.2 and 4.. (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 $65,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Fox River NRDA Grant (F17AS00079) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Fox River NRDA grant opportunity (F17AS00079)?
The Fox River NRDA grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00079) is a discretionary grant issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. It is tied to Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDA) work in the Lower Fox River and Green Bay area of Wisconsin and is intended to support restoration actions within the established NRDA restoration framework for the region.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What does NRDA mean in the context of this funding?
NRDA refers to Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration. In this opportunity, it indicates the funding is specifically aimed at implementing restoration actions associated with an NRDA process for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay area.
What geographic area does this funding focus on?
The funding focuses on the Lower Fox River and Green Bay area of Wisconsin, including work at the Sensiba State Wildlife Area.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support restoration actions that align with the established restoration framework for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay region. Practically, the notice describes advancing on-the-ground habitat restoration infrastructure, with the specific project need identified as continued dike repair work at the Sensiba State Wildlife Area.
Which restoration plans govern or guide the work supported by this grant?
The opportunity is aligned with the 2003 Joint Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay Area and the 2016 Restoration Plan Update.
What specific project work is identified in the notice?
The notice cites continued dike repair work at the Sensiba State Wildlife Area as the project need and describes the funding as supporting restoration infrastructure tied to on-the-ground habitat restoration.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states it is not a competitive funding announcement.
Is there an application process for this opportunity?
No. The notice does not include an application process. It is presented as a formal notice of intent to make a single-source award rather than an open solicitation.
Who is expected to receive the award?
The award is intended as a single-source, non-competitive award to Ducks Unlimited (DU).
Why is the award being made as a single-source (non-competitive) grant?
The agency states that competition is not practical and cites federal justification provisions (505 DM 2.14.B.2 and 505 DM 2.14.B.4). The rationale provided is that Ducks Unlimited is already responsible for earlier phases of the same project and is being selected to continue the work to ensure the project is completed satisfactorily and efficiently.
What makes Ducks Unlimited uniquely qualified for this work, according to the notice?
Ducks Unlimited is described as uniquely qualified because it has already conducted prior design, engineering, and implementation activities at the Sensiba State Wildlife Area. This means DU has project-specific knowledge and established plans that support continuity and reduce inefficiency that could occur if a new recipient were brought in.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $65,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What is the CFDA or Assistance Listings number for this grant?
The notice lists CFDA number 15.658 (now commonly referenced as an Assistance Listings number), associated with Fish and Wildlife Service natural resource-related assistance.
Does the notice mention eligibility for other organizations?
The opportunity includes general eligibility language (including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and other eligible entities). However, the substance of the notice makes clear the funding is intended for a direct, non-competitive award to Ducks Unlimited rather than an open solicitation.
What are the key dates associated with this notice?
The posting indicates the opportunity was created on December 21, 2016, with an original closing date of December 28, 2016. Based on the notice description, these dates function more as an administrative timeline for the notice rather than an application deadline tied to an open competition.
Is matching funding mentioned for this project?
Yes. Ducks Unlimited has secured matching funds through Wisconsin waterfowl stamp funds, which strengthens project financing and demonstrates partner investment in completing the dike repair work.
How should this grant opportunity be understood overall?
Overall, it is best understood as a targeted continuation grant intended to finish a specific restoration component already underway (continued dike repair at Sensiba State Wildlife Area) within the broader, pre-established NRDA restoration plan for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay ecosystem.
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