Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00203
Restoring and Protecting Piping Plover Nesting Habitat in the St. Louis River Estuary - Phase III (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00203) is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant in the natural resources category (CFDA 15.662). The notice was created on June 26, 2018, with an original closing date of July 3, 2018, and it signals the agency's intent to make one award with an approximate total value of $100,000.
This announcement is not a standard competitive grant solicitation. Instead, it is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the St. Louis River Alliance (SLRA), meaning the funding is expected to go to that organization without an open competition. The agency cites internal policy justifications (505 DM 2.14.B.2 and 505 DM 2.14.B.4) for using a noncompetitive approach. The core rationale is that holding a competition is considered impractical because SLRA has unique qualifications and established capability specifically tied to Great Lakes piping plover habitat protection activities. In other words, the agency is documenting that SLRA is particularly well suited to carry out the specialized work required for this project in the St. Louis River Estuary.
The project focus, as reflected in the title and description, is on restoring and protecting piping plover nesting habitat in the St. Louis River Estuary, and the "Phase III" label indicates this work is part of a multi-phase, ongoing effort rather than a one-off project. The notice also frames the award as a continuation of SLRA's existing efforts aimed at addressing environmental degradation concerns in the area. Specifically, it references work connected to removing or reducing a "degraded Fish and Wildlife Population Beneficial Use Impairment" within the relevant Area of Concern, language typically associated with Great Lakes restoration and delisting targets where impaired beneficial uses are documented and then addressed through coordinated remediation and habitat recovery actions.
Eligibility in the listing is broadly labeled as "Others," but the practical effect of this notice is that there is no application process for the general public or other organizations. The agency expects to issue a single grant award (Expected Awards: 1) up to the listed ceiling of $100,000, directed to SLRA as the named recipient, to carry out continued piping plover nesting habitat protection and related restoration activities in the St. Louis River Estuary.Apply for F18AS00203
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Restoring and Protecting Piping Plover Nesting Habitat in the St. Louis River Estuary-Phase III" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.662.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 26, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 03, 2018 There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the St. Louis River Alliance under justification 505DM 2.14B 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 $100,000.00 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Restoring and Protecting Piping Plover Nesting Habitat in the St. Louis River Estuary - Phase III."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F18AS00203.
Which federal agency is offering (or issuing) this grant notice?
This notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What type of grant is this?
It is a discretionary grant.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The notice lists the opportunity under the natural resources category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The notice cites CFDA 15.662.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on June 26, 2018.
What was the original closing date listed in the notice?
The original closing date was July 3, 2018.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to the public?
No. The notice states this is not a standard competitive grant solicitation and does not describe an open application process for the general public or other organizations.
What does "single-source award" mean in this notice?
In this context, a single-source award means the agency intends to make one award to a specific, named recipient rather than running an open competition among multiple applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates the agency intends to make the award to the St. Louis River Alliance (SLRA).
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The notice signals an intent to make one award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the approximate total funding amount for this award?
The notice indicates an approximate total value of $100,000.
Is $100,000 a fixed amount or a maximum award amount?
Based on the wording provided, the notice indicates the grant is expected to be up to the listed ceiling of $100,000, with an approximate total value of $100,000.
Why is the agency using a noncompetitive approach for this award?
The notice explains that holding a competition is considered impractical because SLRA is described as having unique qualifications and established capability tied specifically to Great Lakes piping plover habitat protection activities, making SLRA particularly well suited for this specialized work in the St. Louis River Estuary.
What policy justifications are cited for the noncompetitive award?
The notice cites internal policy justifications (505 DM 2.14.B.2 and 505 DM 2.14.B.4) to support using a noncompetitive approach.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The project is focused on restoring and protecting piping plover nesting habitat in the St. Louis River Estuary.
What does "Phase III" indicate about the project?
"Phase III" indicates the work is part of a multi-phase, ongoing effort rather than a one-time project.
How does the notice describe the work in relation to prior efforts?
The notice frames the award as a continuation of SLRA's existing efforts aimed at addressing environmental degradation concerns in the area.
How is this work connected to Great Lakes restoration concepts mentioned in the notice?
The notice references efforts connected to removing or reducing a "degraded Fish and Wildlife Population Beneficial Use Impairment" within a relevant Area of Concern, language commonly associated with Great Lakes restoration and delisting targets where impaired beneficial uses are identified and then addressed through remediation and habitat recovery.
Where will the project activities take place?
The notice identifies the project location as the St. Louis River Estuary.
What does the eligibility listing "Others" mean for potential applicants?
While eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," the practical effect described in the notice is that the agency intends a single-source award to SLRA, and the notice does not indicate an application process for other organizations.
Can another organization apply for this funding?
Based on the information provided, no. The notice is an intent to make a single-source award to SLRA and does not describe an open competition or application pathway for other entities.
Does this notice indicate the agency is planning multiple awards or multiple recipients?
No. It indicates the agency's intent to make one award to a single, named recipient.
What specific species is the habitat work intended to support?
The habitat work is intended to support piping plovers, specifically their nesting habitat in the St. Louis River Estuary.
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