The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering this cooperative agreement to the New England Forestry Foundation, Inc. for the permanent protection of approximately 105 acres of riparian forest land adjacent to the Ware River in Palmer, Massachusetts. This grant is for implementing natural resource restoration efforts stemming from contamination at the PSC Resources Superfund site. This single-source award, made under Department of the Interior policy, recognizes the recipient’s unique qualifications and location. The Service anticipates substantial involvement, including final approval of the protected parcel, ensuring the successful completion of these vital conservation objectives in accordance with a court-issued Consent Decree and Restoration Plan.
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: | 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: | 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:
Christal Cutler
Grants Officer Phone 413-253-8233 Email:christal_cutler@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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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-12-004 | Notice of Intent to Award – Property Protection | PKG00098211 | Feb 17, 2012 | Feb 23, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
144813 SF424-2.0.pdf
144813 SF424A-1.0.pdf
144813 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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