This grant is awarded for acquiring a permanent conservation easement on riparian forest land in Palmer, Massachusetts adjacent to the Ware River. The grant is a Single Source Award based on the unique qualifications of the New England Forestry Foundation, Inc. It is part of the natural resource restoration efforts following contamination from the PSC Resources Superfund site. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will have substantial involvement, including approving the protected parcel. Applications are closed as of Feb 23, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 144813
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | FWS-R5-ES-12-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Notice of Intent to Award – Property Protection |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.658 — Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 17, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 208,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $208,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $208,000 |
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 OPPORTUNITY, as this is a Notice of Intent to award a Cooperative Agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the New England Forestry Foundation, Inc. for the purpose of acquiring a permanent conservation easement on approximately 105 acres of riparian forest land adjacent to the Ware River in Palmer, Massachusetts. This Single Source Award is being made in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4), 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 including location and technical expertise. This activity is being carried out in accordance with the Consent Decree issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, Western Division, on January 31, 1995; and for the purpose of implementing natural resource restoration as a result of contamination from the PSC Resources Superfund site in Palmer, Massachusetts. The action is undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the “Final Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment: PSC Resources Superfund Site, Palmer, Massachusetts” issued in October, 2008. This Restoration Plan was prepared by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. The Restoration Plan was made available for public review and comment from April 3 to May 5, 2008. The restoration project will work to offset natural resource injuries associated with the release of hazardous substances from the PSC Superfund Site.
This Single Source Award is being made in accordance with Department of the Interior Policy 505 DM 2.14 B(4), which allows for award without competition to an applicant who is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based on technical expertise. Substantial involvement on the part of the Service is anticipated for the successful completion of the objectives to be funded. In particular, the Service will be responsible for the following: final approval of the specific parcel to be protected with a conservation restriction. 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: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.658 |
| Competition ID: | FWS-R5-ES-12-004 |
| Competition Title: | Notice of Intent to Award – Property Protection |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00098211 |
| Opening Date: | Feb 17, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Christal Cutler |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
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Attachments [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.658 | FWS-R5-ES-12-004 | Notice of Intent to Award – Property Protection | PKG00098211 | Feb 17, 2012 | Feb 23, 2012 | View | Christal Cutler | Organization Applicants |