Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00082
The "Calcasieu Lake and Sabine NWR Oyster Restoration/Shoreline Protection Project" (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00082) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of the Interior grant notice that serves only as a notice of intent to make an award. It is not a competitive funding announcement and there is no full solicitation package associated with it. Instead, USFWS is signaling its plan to issue a single-source financial assistance agreement under the authority cited as 505 DM 2.14(B), meaning the agency intends to fund one identified recipient rather than solicit proposals from the broader public.
The intended recipient for this single-source award is The Nature Conservancy. The project purpose is focused on natural resources work in coastal Louisiana, specifically to enhance oyster reef habitat and to provide shoreline protection for Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (Sabine NWR). Oyster reef restoration is commonly used both as habitat enhancement and as a nature-based shoreline stabilization approach, so the notice frames the work as benefiting ecological conditions (reef habitat) while also helping reduce shoreline erosion or wave impacts along refuge shorelines.
Administratively, the award would be made as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) and is associated with CFDA number 15.654. The notice lists an award ceiling of $100,000 and anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The opportunity is categorized as discretionary and falls under the Natural Resources activity category. Although the data fields show "Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted," the body of the notice makes clear that this is not an open competition; the agency is proceeding with a single-source agreement to a specific organization, so other entities are not being invited to apply through a standard application process.
Key dates indicate the notice was created on February 21, 2018, with an original closing date of February 22, 2018, reinforcing that this is primarily an administrative posting rather than a typical grant competition with a longer application window. For questions, the notice directs inquiries to Artela Jacobs at (404) 679-7197 or via email at artelajacobs@fws.gov.Apply for F18AS00082
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Calcasieu Lake and Sabine NWR Oyster Restoration/Shoreline Protection Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 21, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 22, 2018 THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE, AND THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE.. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the "Calcasieu Lake and Sabine NWR Oyster Restoration/Shoreline Protection Project"?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Department of the Interior grant notice titled "Calcasieu Lake and Sabine NWR Oyster Restoration/Shoreline Protection Project." It describes planned work in coastal Louisiana focused on oyster reef habitat enhancement and shoreline protection for Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (Sabine NWR).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F18AS00082.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states it serves only as a notice of intent to make an award. It is not a competitive funding announcement and does not solicit proposals from the general public.
Is there a full solicitation package or application kit available?
No. The notice explains there is no full solicitation package associated with this posting.
What does it mean that this is a "notice of intent to make an award"?
It means USFWS is publicly signaling its plan to issue a financial assistance agreement. The posting functions as an administrative notice rather than an open call for applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient for this single-source award is The Nature Conservancy.
What does "single-source" mean in this context?
It means the agency intends to fund one identified recipient rather than solicit and evaluate proposals from multiple applicants.
Under what authority is USFWS planning to make this single-source award?
The notice cites authority 505 DM 2.14(B) as the basis for proceeding with a single-source financial assistance agreement.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a Grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA number 15.654.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling) listed?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $100,000.
How many awards does USFWS expect to make?
The notice anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
It is categorized under Natural Resources.
Is this opportunity discretionary?
Yes. The notice categorizes the opportunity as discretionary.
Where will the project work take place?
The notice describes work in coastal Louisiana, specifically referencing Calcasieu Lake and Sabine National Wildlife Refuge (Sabine NWR).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The stated purpose is to enhance oyster reef habitat and provide shoreline protection for Sabine NWR.
How does oyster reef restoration relate to shoreline protection?
The notice frames oyster reef restoration as serving both habitat enhancement and nature-based shoreline stabilization, helping improve ecological conditions while reducing shoreline erosion or wave impacts.
The listing shows "Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted." Can anyone apply?
Even though a data field shows "Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted," the body of the notice makes clear this is not an open competition. USFWS is proceeding with a single-source award to a specific organization, and other entities are not being invited to apply through a standard process.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on February 21, 2018.
What was the closing date listed for the notice?
The notice lists an original closing date of February 22, 2018.
Does the short time between the creation date and closing date mean this is a typical application window?
No. The dates (created February 21, 2018 and closing February 22, 2018) reinforce that this is primarily an administrative posting rather than a typical competitive grant with a longer application period.
Who can be contacted with questions about this notice?
Questions are directed to Artela Jacobs.
What phone number is provided for the point of contact?
The phone number listed is (404) 679-7197.
What email address is provided for the point of contact?
The email address listed is artelajacobs@fws.gov.
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