This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant is for a cooperative agreement with the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable (UTRR) to implement natural resource restoration activities in the North Fork Powell River watershed, specifically relating to the Pennington Gap Greenway. This single-source award recognizes UTRR’s unique qualifications, including their extensive project history, proximity to the site, and strong stakeholder relationships. These vital activities stem from a 1996 hazardous substance release and a subsequent 2003 Restoration Plan aimed at restoring injured natural resources, particularly riparian habitat. The Service anticipates substantial involvement, working closely with UTRR to ensure the project aligns with the Scope of Work and overall restoration objectives, providing oversight and guidance throughout its execution.
Opportunity ID: 161973
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R5-ES-12-008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Intent to Award |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.658 — Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 05, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having 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: | THERE IS NO “FULL ANNOUNCEMENT” ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE, AS this is a Notice of Intent to award a Cooperative Agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable (UTRR) for the purpose of implementing restoration activities within the North Fork Powell River watershed relating to the Pennington Gap Greenway (Greenway). This Single Source Award is being made in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B(1), which allows for award without competition to an applicant who is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based on a number of criteria, in this case UTRRÂ’s history of involvement and familiarity with other aspects of the Greenway project and similar restoration projects, their proximity to the site and relationship with stakeholders. These activities are being carried out in accordance with the Consent Decree issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Big Stone Gap Division to restore natural resources injured from a 1996 hazardous substance release. A Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment, prepared by the Service in 2003, specifies protection and enhancement of riparian habitat within the Powell River watershed as part of the preferred alternative to restore these injured resources.
Substantial involvement on the part of the Service is anticipated for the successful completion of the objectives to be funded. Specifically, the Service will work closely with UTRR to ensure that implementation of the project is consistent with the terms of the Scope of Work, the CD and the Plan; participate in relevant meetings and conservation planning actions; and review and provide comments on interim and final reports. In accordance with 505 DM 2.9 B the Service will be substantially involved. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christal Cutler
Grants Officer Phone 413-253-8233 Email:christal_cutler@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christal Cutler Grants Officer Phone 413-253-8233 Email: christal_cutler@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.658 | FWS-R5-ES-12-008 | Habitat Restoration – Pennington Gap Greenway | PKG00114150 | Apr 05, 2012 | Apr 12, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
161973 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
161973 Budget-1.1.pdf
161973 Project-1.1.pdf
161973 SF424C-1.0.pdf
161973 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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