Opportunity Information: Apply for F17AS00084
The Fox River NRDA funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F17AS00084) is a discretionary grant issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, under CFDA 15.658, focused on natural resources restoration. It was created on December 22, 2016 and is structured as a single expected award with a maximum federal amount of $254,000. While the eligible applicant category is listed broadly as city or township governments, this particular notice is not a general solicitation and is not open to competitive applications.
The notice functions as an intent to make a single-source award specifically to the City of De Pere. The agency cites justification 505DM 2.14B.4 to explain why the grant will be issued without competition. In practical terms, that means the federal government has determined that running a competitive process is not feasible or useful for achieving the intended restoration outcomes, because one entity is uniquely positioned to carry out the work effectively.
The restoration work supported by this funding is tied to established Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) planning for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay area. The criteria and priorities for what qualifies as appropriate restoration are laid out in two core planning documents: the 2003 Joint Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay Area, and the 2016 Restoration Plan Update. Those plans provide the framework for selecting and designing projects intended to restore, replace, or enhance natural resources and public uses that were affected by environmental harm in the region.
The City of De Pere is identified as uniquely qualified primarily because it owns the public use areas that are intended to be improved through the project. That ownership, along with the citys proximity to the project locations and its day-to-day management responsibilities, gives it direct control over access, implementation logistics, and long-term maintenance. The notice also emphasizes the citys site-specific knowledge of local needs, including how the public uses the area and what enhancements would be most effective, which the agency views as important to the success of the restoration outcomes.
Another factor strengthening the single-source rationale is that the City of De Pere has already pursued and secured matching funds through a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources grant program. That match indicates the city is already investing in the project, helps leverage federal dollars, and can improve overall project readiness and deliverability. Because this announcement is strictly a notice of intent to award to a named recipient, it explicitly states there is no application process and no closing date for submissions.Apply for F17AS00084
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fox River NRDA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.658.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the City of De Pere under justification 505DM 2.14B.4. (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 $254,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments.
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Fox River NRDA Funding Opportunity (F17AS00084) - FAQs
What is the Fox River NRDA funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant funding opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. It is focused on natural resources restoration connected to Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) planning for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F17AS00084.
Which federal agency is issuing this grant?
The grant is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the CFDA number and what does it relate to?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.658, which relates to natural resources restoration activities.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The notice states it was created on December 22, 2016.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The notice is structured as a single expected award.
What is the maximum federal funding amount?
The maximum federal amount described in the notice is $254,000.
Is this opportunity open for competitive applications?
No. The notice states it is not a general solicitation and is not open to competitive applications.
Is there an application process?
No. The announcement explicitly states there is no application process.
Is there a deadline or closing date to submit anything?
No. Because it is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to a named recipient, the notice states there is no closing date for submissions.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice functions as an intent to make a single-source award specifically to the City of De Pere.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The agency cites justification 505DM 2.14B.4 as the basis for issuing the grant without competition, indicating the government determined that a competitive process is not feasible or useful for achieving the intended restoration outcomes because one entity is uniquely positioned to carry out the work effectively.
What kinds of activities is this funding meant to support?
The funding supports restoration work tied to established NRDA planning for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay area. The overall aim is to restore, replace, or enhance natural resources and public uses that were affected by environmental harm in the region.
What plans or documents define what qualifies as appropriate restoration?
The criteria and priorities for restoration are laid out in two planning documents: the 2003 Joint Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay Area, and the 2016 Restoration Plan Update.
How do the 2003 and 2016 restoration plans relate to project selection?
These documents provide the framework for selecting and designing projects intended to restore, replace, or enhance impacted natural resources and public uses in the Lower Fox River and Green Bay area.
Why is the City of De Pere considered uniquely qualified?
The notice identifies the City of De Pere as uniquely qualified primarily because it owns the public use areas intended to be improved. The city also has proximity to the project locations, day-to-day management responsibilities, direct control over access and implementation logistics, and responsibility for long-term maintenance.
What role does site ownership play in the single-source justification?
Site ownership is described as a key factor because it gives the city direct control over the public use areas to be improved, as well as practical control over access, implementation, and long-term upkeep.
What role does local knowledge play in the agency's decision?
The notice emphasizes the citys site-specific knowledge of local needs, including how the public uses the area and what enhancements would be most effective, and treats that knowledge as important to achieving successful restoration outcomes.
Does this project involve matching funds?
Yes. The notice states the City of De Pere has already pursued and secured matching funds through a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources grant program.
Why do matching funds matter for this award?
The notice explains that the match shows the city is investing in the project, helps leverage federal dollars, and can improve project readiness and deliverability.
Who is listed as an eligible applicant category?
The eligible applicant category is listed broadly as city or township governments, but the notice clarifies that this particular opportunity is not open to competitive applications and is instead an intent to award to the City of De Pere.
If my city or township government is eligible in general, can we apply anyway?
No. This notice is not a general solicitation and explicitly states there is no application process for outside parties.
What geographic area is this restoration work associated with?
The restoration work is tied to NRDA planning for the Lower Fox River and Green Bay area.
What is the overall purpose of NRDA restoration in this context?
As described in the notice, NRDA restoration projects are intended to restore, replace, or enhance natural resources and public uses that were affected by environmental harm in the region.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
The notice describes it as a discretionary grant.
Is this notice announcing an intent to award rather than requesting proposals?
Yes. It functions as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to a named recipient rather than a request for competitive proposals.
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