Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00375
The North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (NAWCA) opportunity identified as Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00375 is a discretionary federal financial assistance announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.623). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project as it is carried out, rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The opportunity was created on August 9, 2017, with an original closing date of September 8, 2017, and it lists an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000.
This particular announcement is not a competitive solicitation in the usual sense. It is explicitly described as a single-source award notice intended for notification purposes only, meaning the agency is signaling its plan to make an award to a specific recipient rather than inviting new proposals from the public. The named recipient is Ducks Unlimited, Inc., specifically referenced through its Memphis, Tennessee organization and Maryland Field Office involvement. Although the general eligibility field states "unrestricted" (open to any type of entity), the single-source language clarifies that, for this action, the award is intended for that specific organization.
The purpose of the planned cooperative agreement is a wetland restoration project at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Dorchester County, Maryland. The project targets a 60-acre area that was previously used for agriculture and is intended to be restored back into a freshwater impoundment. A freshwater impoundment is a managed wetland area where water levels can be controlled to support wetland habitat functions, including benefits for waterfowl and other wildlife, as well as broader ecosystem services such as water storage and filtration.
The work described is practical, on-the-ground restoration and infrastructure improvement aimed at reestablishing wetland hydrology and management control. Planned activities include completing the existing exterior berm network (berms are raised embankments that help retain or redirect water), re-grading the interior impoundment topography to create appropriate elevations and water depths, filling unnecessary ditches that can drain the site or disrupt natural water movement, and installing water control structures that allow managers to regulate water levels and timing. Together, these actions are meant to restore wetland function on about 38 acres of the site while also improving wetland management capabilities across the remainder of the 60-acre area. In other words, a substantial portion is expected to regain active wetland conditions, and the rest will become easier and more effective to manage for habitat objectives once the hydrology and control features are in place.
In terms of how the opportunity is categorized, it falls under the Environment funding activity category and uses a cooperative agreement mechanism through the Fish and Wildlife Service. The listing shows "ExpectedAwards: 0," which is consistent with the notice framing as an informational posting about a single-source action rather than a competition where multiple awards would be anticipated. Overall, the announcement communicates the government’s intent to partner with Ducks Unlimited to carry out a focused restoration effort that converts former farmland back into a managed freshwater wetland within a national wildlife refuge, using earthwork, ditch remediation, berm completion, and water-control infrastructure to rebuild wetland functions and improve long-term management options.Apply for F17AS00375
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (NAWCA)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.623.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 09, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 08, 2017. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (NAWCA) announcement identified as Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00375.
Which federal agency is associated with this announcement?
The announcement is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) number shown for this opportunity is 15.623.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project during implementation, rather than simply awarding funds and remaining hands-off.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity open for new proposals?
No. This announcement is explicitly described as a single-source award notice intended for notification purposes only, which signals an intended award to a specific recipient rather than a public competition.
If the eligibility says "unrestricted," can any organization apply?
Even though the general eligibility field lists "unrestricted," the single-source language clarifies that this specific action is intended for a named recipient rather than open submission from the public.
Who is the intended recipient of this single-source award?
The named recipient is Ducks Unlimited, Inc., referenced through its Memphis, Tennessee organization and Maryland Field Office involvement.
What is the purpose of the planned cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support a wetland restoration project at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Dorchester County, Maryland.
Where will the project take place?
The project is planned for Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located in Dorchester County, Maryland.
What area of the refuge does the project target?
The project targets a 60-acre area that was previously used for agriculture.
What is the project trying to restore the site into?
The site is intended to be restored back into a freshwater impoundment, which is a managed wetland area where water levels can be controlled to support wetland habitat functions.
What kinds of benefits are associated with restoring a freshwater impoundment?
As described, the restoration is intended to support wetland habitat functions, including benefits for waterfowl and other wildlife, and broader ecosystem services such as water storage and filtration.
What on-the-ground activities are planned under this project?
Planned activities include completing the existing exterior berm network, re-grading the interior impoundment topography, filling unnecessary ditches, and installing water control structures to regulate water levels and timing.
What is an exterior berm network in this context?
Berms are raised embankments that help retain or redirect water. Completing the exterior berm network is part of restoring hydrology and improving water management control.
Why does the project include re-grading interior topography?
The re-grading is intended to create appropriate elevations and water depths needed for wetland function and managed water levels.
Why are ditches being filled?
The project calls for filling unnecessary ditches that can drain the site or disrupt natural water movement, supporting the goal of restoring wetland hydrology.
What are water control structures and why are they included?
Water control structures are features that allow managers to regulate water levels and timing. They are included to improve the ability to manage the restored wetland area for habitat objectives.
How many acres are expected to have wetland function restored?
The described actions are intended to restore wetland function on about 38 acres of the site.
What happens on the rest of the 60-acre area?
In addition to the approximately 38 acres expected to regain wetland function, the work is also intended to improve wetland management capabilities across the remainder of the 60-acre area by improving hydrology and control features.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity category.
What is the award ceiling listed for this announcement?
The announcement lists an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000.
When was this opportunity created and when was it originally set to close?
The opportunity was created on August 9, 2017, and the original closing date listed is September 8, 2017.
Why does the listing show "ExpectedAwards: 0"?
The listing shows "ExpectedAwards: 0," which aligns with the announcement being framed as an informational posting about a single-source action rather than a competitive solicitation anticipating multiple awards.
What is the overall goal communicated by this announcement?
Overall, the announcement communicates the government’s intent to partner with Ducks Unlimited to convert former farmland back into a managed freshwater wetland within a national wildlife refuge through berm completion, earthwork, ditch remediation, and water-control infrastructure.
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