Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00289
The "Invasive Spartina Eradication and Tidal Marsh Restoration Project" (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00289) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. It falls under the environment and natural resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.608. The opportunity was created on August 15, 2017, with an original closing date of August 22, 2017, indicating a short application window typical of targeted or highly specific awards.
The grant supports on-the-ground implementation work to address invasive Spartina (cordgrass) and restore tidal marsh habitat across approximately 19,000 acres within three National Wildlife Refuges in the San Francisco Bay area: Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge, and Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The central purpose is to eradicate or control invasive Spartina populations and advance tidal marsh restoration outcomes, which generally includes protecting native marsh vegetation, improving habitat structure and function, and supporting wildlife species that depend on healthy estuarine wetlands.
This opportunity is structured as a grant agreement with an anticipated single award. The sole source award ceiling is listed at $900,000, and the expected number of awards is 1, which suggests the funding was intended for a specific recipient or a narrowly defined implementing partner rather than a broad competitive pool. Eligibility is limited to state governments, meaning applicants would need to be an eligible state entity capable of carrying out large-scale invasive species management and restoration activities in coordination with federal refuge managers.
In practical terms, the award is designed to fund implementation across a large landscape footprint, likely supporting activities such as invasive plant treatment and removal, follow-up monitoring and maintenance to prevent reinfestation, and restoration actions that help tidal marshes recover and persist. Because the work occurs within National Wildlife Refuges, the project also implies close coordination with federal land managers to ensure compliance with refuge management objectives and to protect sensitive habitats and species while conducting eradication and restoration operations.Apply for F17AS00289
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Invasive Spartina Eradication & Tidal Marsh Restoration Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 15, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2017 Sole Source. (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 $900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Invasive Spartina Eradication and Tidal Marsh Restoration Project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F17AS00289.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the associated CFDA number?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.608.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 15, 2017.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was August 22, 2017.
How long was the application window?
Based on the creation date (August 15, 2017) and the original closing date (August 22, 2017), the application window was very short, which is typical of targeted or highly specific awards.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to eradicate or control invasive Spartina (cordgrass) and to advance tidal marsh restoration outcomes across a large landscape footprint in the San Francisco Bay area.
What problem is the grant funding meant to address?
The funding supports on-the-ground work to address invasive Spartina populations, which can negatively impact tidal marsh habitat conditions and associated wildlife and native vegetation.
Where will the funded work take place?
The work is intended to occur across approximately 19,000 acres within three National Wildlife Refuges in the San Francisco Bay area.
Which National Wildlife Refuges are included?
The project area includes:
- Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
- San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge
- Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge
What types of activities are expected to be supported by the grant?
The opportunity supports implementation work that would likely include:
- Invasive Spartina treatment, control, and/or removal
- Follow-up monitoring and maintenance to prevent reinfestation
- Restoration actions that help tidal marsh habitat recover and persist
What restoration outcomes does the opportunity aim to support?
The described restoration outcomes generally include protecting native marsh vegetation, improving habitat structure and function, and supporting wildlife species that depend on healthy estuarine wetlands.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
This opportunity is structured as a grant agreement.
How many awards are anticipated?
The expected number of awards is 1.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The sole source award ceiling is listed at $900,000.
Is this opportunity competitive or intended for a specific recipient?
The listing indicates an anticipated single award and describes a sole source award ceiling, which suggests the funding was intended for a specific recipient or a narrowly defined implementing partner rather than a broad competitive pool.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. Applicants would need to be an eligible state entity capable of implementing large-scale invasive species management and restoration work.
Does the project require coordination with federal refuge staff?
Yes. Because the work occurs within National Wildlife Refuges, the project implies close coordination with federal land managers to align with refuge management objectives and to protect sensitive habitats and species during eradication and restoration operations.
What geographic region is the project focused on?
The project is focused on the San Francisco Bay area, specifically within the three listed National Wildlife Refuges.
What species is targeted by the invasive management component?
The invasive species targeted is Spartina (cordgrass).
What is meant by "on-the-ground implementation" in this context?
In this opportunity, "on-the-ground implementation" refers to practical field work carried out in the refuges, such as invasive plant treatment/removal, ongoing monitoring and maintenance, and habitat restoration actions to support tidal marsh recovery.
How large is the overall project footprint?
The work is described as occurring across approximately 19,000 acres of tidal marsh habitat within the three refuges.
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