This department is offering the Fox River NRDA Restoration Grants to fund projects that restore natural resources impacted by the release of PCBs into the Lower Fox River and Green Bay, WI. Projects must align with the natural resource objectives of specified Restoration Plans and undergo a selection process based on outlined criteria. Funding is allocated strategically by the Trustee Council, with awards given through grant agreements or cooperative agreements where the department is substantially involved in the project. Applicants must submit project idea forms for consideration within the PCB affected area before the closing date of Sep 30, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 310154
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00032 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Fox River NRDA |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
Assistance Listings: | 15.658 — Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 3 |
Posted Date: | Nov 05, 2018 |
Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2018 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – See NOFO for application instructions |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2019 See NOFO for application instructions |
Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2019 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
Description: | The Fox River Green Bay Natural Resource Trustees restore natural resources injured by the release of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the Lower Fox River and Green Bay, WI.The Trustees allocate funding, provided by settlement dollars from responsible parties, to restoration projects that fulfill the natural resource objectives of the 2003 Joint Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for The Lower Fox River and Green Bay Area and the 2016 Restoration Plan Update under the authority of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. A copy of the Restoration Plan and Update can be found at foxrivernrda.org or provided by the agency contact by request. This is not a conventional grants program, in that it does not solicit for projects through a formal request for proposals on Grants.gov; instead, project idea forms are developed strategically in coordination with the Trustee Council. Projects that are funded through the NRDA program must be within the PCB affected area and must replace, restore, or acquire the equivalent of natural resources injured by the release of PCBs. Projects undergo a selection process based on the criteria outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Following the review process, if a project is selected a grant will be awarded. The Service will also award single source grant agreements based on the criteria outlined in Section VI without competition under justification 505DM 2.14.B.4 as appropriate. This award will utilize grants and cooperative agreements; in the situation where a cooperative agreement is awarded the Service will be substantially involved in the project. In particular, the Service will be responsible for the following: providing technical expertise on the project concept with the project manager from the inception and throughout project development, reviewing and approving stages of work before the next stage can begin, reviewing and approving proposed modifications or sub-awards, and will help to direct/redirect work as a result of interrelationships with other projects. |
Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fish and Wildlife Biologist Trina Soyk 920-866-1737
trina_soyk@fws.gov Email:trina_soyk@fws.gov |
Version History
Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Added close date. | Dec 19, 2018 | |
Added close date. | Dec 19, 2018 | |
Dec 19, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00032 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Fox River NRDA |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
Assistance Listings: | 15.658 — Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 3 |
Posted Date: | Nov 05, 2018 |
Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2018 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – See NOFO for application instructions |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2019 See NOFO for application instructions |
Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2019 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
Description: | The Fox River Green Bay Natural Resource Trustees restore natural resources injured by the release of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the Lower Fox River and Green Bay, WI.The Trustees allocate funding, provided by settlement dollars from responsible parties, to restoration projects that fulfill the natural resource objectives of the 2003 Joint Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for The Lower Fox River and Green Bay Area and the 2016 Restoration Plan Update under the authority of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. A copy of the Restoration Plan and Update can be found at foxrivernrda.org or provided by the agency contact by request. This is not a conventional grants program, in that it does not solicit for projects through a formal request for proposals on Grants.gov; instead, project idea forms are developed strategically in coordination with the Trustee Council. Projects that are funded through the NRDA program must be within the PCB affected area and must replace, restore, or acquire the equivalent of natural resources injured by the release of PCBs. Projects undergo a selection process based on the criteria outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Following the review process, if a project is selected a grant will be awarded. The Service will also award single source grant agreements based on the criteria outlined in Section VI without competition under justification 505DM 2.14.B.4 as appropriate. This award will utilize grants and cooperative agreements; in the situation where a cooperative agreement is awarded the Service will be substantially involved in the project. In particular, the Service will be responsible for the following: providing technical expertise on the project concept with the project manager from the inception and throughout project development, reviewing and approving stages of work before the next stage can begin, reviewing and approving proposed modifications or sub-awards, and will help to direct/redirect work as a result of interrelationships with other projects. |
Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fish and Wildlife Biologist Trina Soyk 920-866-1737
trina_soyk@fws.gov Email:trina_soyk@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00032 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Fox River NRDA |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
Assistance Listings: | 15.658 — Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 2 |
Posted Date: | Dec 19, 2018 |
Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2018 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2019 See NOFO for application instructions |
Archive Date: | Oct 02, 2019 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Special district governments State governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
Description: | The Fox River Green Bay Natural Resource Trustees restore natural resources injured by the release of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the Lower Fox River and Green Bay, WI.The Trustees allocate funding, provided by settlement dollars from responsible parties, to restoration projects that fulfill the natural resource objectives of the 2003 Joint Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for The Lower Fox River and Green Bay Area and the 2016 Restoration Plan Update under the authority of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. A copy of the Restoration Plan and Update can be found at foxrivernrda.org or provided by the agency contact by request. This is not a conventional grants program, in that it does not solicit for projects through a formal request for proposals on Grants.gov; instead, project idea forms are developed strategically in coordination with the Trustee Council. Projects that are funded through the NRDA program must be within the PCB affected area and must replace, restore, or acquire the equivalent of natural resources injured by the release of PCBs. Projects undergo a selection process based on the criteria outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Following the review process, if a project is selected a grant will be awarded. The Service will also award single source grant agreements based on the criteria outlined in Section VI without competition under justification 505DM 2.14.B.4 as appropriate. This award will utilize grants and cooperative agreements; in the situation where a cooperative agreement is awarded the Service will be substantially involved in the project. In particular, the Service will be responsible for the following: providing technical expertise on the project concept with the project manager from the inception and throughout project development, reviewing and approving stages of work before the next stage can begin, reviewing and approving proposed modifications or sub-awards, and will help to direct/redirect work as a result of interrelationships with other projects. |
Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fish and Wildlife Biologist Trina Soyk 920-866-1737
trina_soyk@fws.gov Email:trina_soyk@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | F19AS00032 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Fox River NRDA |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
Assistance Listings: | 15.658 — Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Dec 19, 2018 |
Last Updated Date: | Nov 05, 2018 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | – See NOFO for application instructions |
Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2019 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Special district governments State governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
Description: | The Fox River Green Bay Natural Resource Trustees restore natural resources injured by the release of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) into the Lower Fox River and Green Bay, WI. The Trustees allocate funding, provided by settlement dollars from responsible parties, to restoration projects that fulfill the natural resource objectives of the 2003 Joint Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for The Lower Fox River and Green Bay Area and the 2016 Restoration Plan Update under the authority of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. A copy of the Restoration Plan and Update can be found at foxrivernrda.org or provided by the agency contact by request. This is not a conventional grants program, in that it does not solicit for projects through a formal request for proposals on Grants.gov; instead, project idea forms are developed strategically in coordination with the Trustee Council. Projects that are funded through the NRDA program must be within the PCB affected area and must replace, restore, or acquire the equivalent of natural resources injured by the release of PCBs. Projects undergo a selection process based on the criteria outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Following the review process, if a project is selected a grant will be awarded. The Service will also award single source grant agreements based on the criteria outlined in Section VI without competition under justification 505DM 2.14.B.4 as appropriate. This award will utilize grants and cooperative agreements; in the situation where a cooperative agreement is awarded the Service will be substantially involved in the project. In particular, the Service will be responsible for the following: providing technical expertise on the project concept with the project manager from the inception and throughout project development, reviewing and approving stages of work before the next stage can begin, reviewing and approving proposed modifications or sub-awards, and will help to direct/redirect work as a result of interrelationships with other projects. |
Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/home.html |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fish and Wildlife Biologist Trina Soyk 920-866-1737
trina_soyk@fws.gov Email:trina_soyk@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 310154 Full Announcement-NOFO -> NOFO.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | Fish and Wildlife Biologist Trina Soyk 920-866-1737 trina_soyk@fws.gov Email: trina_soyk@fws.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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15.658 | PKG00246080 | Nov 05, 2018 | Sep 30, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
310154 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
310154 SF424B-1.1.pdf
310154 SF424A-1.0.pdf
310154 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
310154 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
310154 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf