Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00080
The "St. Lawrence County Barrier Removal" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00080) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of the Interior notice of intent to make a single-source award rather than a competitively solicited grant. The notice is explicit that there is no full funding announcement associated with it, meaning the agency is not requesting proposals from the general public and is instead documenting its intent to directly fund a specific recipient under its single-source authority (cited as 505 DM 2.14(B)). The funding instrument identified is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that USFWS expects to have substantial involvement in the project during implementation, such as coordination, technical input, or shared decision-making as the work progresses.
The planned recipient is the Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance. The purpose of the funding is to support on-the-ground aquatic connectivity work in St. Lawrence County, New York, specifically the removal of four barriers to fish passage on Hutchins Brook and Plum Brook. These streams are tributaries of the Raquette River, so the project is aimed at improving access for fish moving between the mainstem river and upstream habitats in those tributaries. In practical terms, "barrier removal" usually refers to removing or modifying structures like undersized culverts, small dams, perched pipes, or other obstructions that prevent or limit upstream and downstream movement of fish and other aquatic organisms. By reconnecting fragmented stream segments, projects like this commonly aim to improve spawning access, increase available habitat, and enhance overall stream resilience and ecosystem function.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category. It is associated with CFDA (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance) number 15.658, which is the program identifier the federal government uses to track and report funding by assistance program. The notice lists an award ceiling of $260,000 and an expectation of one award, reinforcing that the funding is intended for a single, specific agreement rather than multiple grants to multiple applicants. Although the eligibility field is shown as "Unrestricted," the text of the notice effectively limits the action to a single-source award, so it should not be interpreted as an open competition.
Key dates indicate the notice was created on February 12, 2018, with an original closing date of February 15, 2018. With single-source notices, these dates generally function more as administrative posting and documentation windows rather than a period for proposal submission, since the agency is not soliciting applications. For questions, the notice directs interested parties to the USFWS contact Artela Jacobs at (404) 679-7197 or artelajacobs@fws.gov, which is the appropriate point of contact for clarification about the intent-to-award posting and the planned cooperative agreement.Apply for F18AS00080
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "St. Lawrence County Barrier Removal" 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 Feb 12, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 2018 THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE, AND THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE.. (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 $260,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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) - St. Lawrence County Barrier Removal (F18AS00080)
What is the "St. Lawrence County Barrier Removal" opportunity (F18AS00080)?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of the Interior notice of intent to make a single-source award. The notice documents USFWS's intent to directly fund a specific recipient rather than run a competitive grant process.
Is this an open grant competition where the public can apply?
No. The notice is explicit that there is no full funding announcement associated with this posting and that the agency is not requesting proposals from the general public. It is an intent-to-award notice for a single-source action.
What does "single-source award" mean in this context?
It means USFWS plans to make one award directly to one identified recipient instead of soliciting applications and selecting from multiple applicants. The notice cites single-source authority (505 DM 2.14(B)) as the basis for doing so.
Why does the listing show eligibility as "Unrestricted" if it is single-source?
Although the eligibility field is shown as "Unrestricted," the text of the notice effectively limits the action to a single-source award to a specific recipient. Based on the notice language, it should not be interpreted as an open call for applications.
Is there a full funding announcement (FOA) or request for proposals (RFP) associated with this posting?
No. The notice states there is no full funding announcement associated with it, which aligns with the intent-to-award, single-source nature of the posting.
Who is the federal agency offering this award?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), within the Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is planned?
The notice identifies the funding instrument as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates USFWS expects to have substantial involvement in the project during implementation, such as coordination, technical input, or shared decision-making as work progresses.
Who is the planned recipient of the award?
The planned recipient is the Finger Lakes-Lake Ontario Watershed Protection Alliance.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support on-the-ground aquatic connectivity work in St. Lawrence County, New York, specifically removing four barriers to fish passage.
Where will the project work take place?
The work is planned for St. Lawrence County, New York, on Hutchins Brook and Plum Brook.
Which waterways are involved, and how are they connected?
Hutchins Brook and Plum Brook are tributaries of the Raquette River. The project is aimed at improving fish access between the mainstem Raquette River and upstream habitats in those tributaries.
How many barriers are planned to be removed?
The notice specifies removal of four barriers to fish passage on Hutchins Brook and Plum Brook.
What is meant by "barrier removal" for fish passage?
In practical terms, barrier removal usually refers to removing or modifying structures that obstruct aquatic organism movement. Examples commonly include undersized culverts, small dams, perched pipes, or other in-stream obstructions that prevent or limit upstream and downstream passage.
What outcomes is barrier removal intended to support?
By reconnecting fragmented stream segments, projects like this commonly aim to improve spawning access, increase available habitat, and enhance overall stream resilience and ecosystem function.
How much funding is available under this notice?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $260,000.
How many awards does USFWS expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of one award, consistent with the single-source intent.
Is this opportunity discretionary or mandatory funding?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary.
What is the funding activity category?
The notice places the opportunity under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA number 15.658 as the program identifier.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The notice was created on February 12, 2018, and lists an original closing date of February 15, 2018.
Do the posted dates function like a normal application window?
Not typically. For single-source notices, the dates generally serve as administrative posting and documentation windows rather than a period for proposal submission, since proposals are not being solicited from the public.
Who can be contacted for questions or clarification?
The notice directs questions to Artela Jacobs at USFWS: (404) 679-7197 or artelajacobs@fws.gov.
What is the best way to confirm whether applications are being accepted?
Because the notice states it is a single-source intent-to-award with no full funding announcement, the appropriate step for clarification is to contact the listed USFWS point of contact (Artela Jacobs) using the phone number or email provided in the notice.
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