Opportunity Information: Apply for F18AS00152
The South River Greenway Natural Area Stormwater Project and Habitat Restoration (Funding Opportunity Number F18AS00152) is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.658. It is published as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the City of Waynesboro under the authority cited as 505 DM 2(4). Because it is a single-source action, the announcement is not a request for proposals or applications, and the government does not plan to solicit or accept competing submissions. Although the eligibility field is listed as unrestricted in the source data, the text makes clear the intended recipient is the City of Waynesboro and the expected number of awards is one.
The purpose of the funding is to support stormwater and habitat improvements tied to the South River watershed. The project will design and construct bio-retention facilities (commonly used green infrastructure systems that capture and treat stormwater) to address runoff from two drainage areas within the City of Waynesboro. These drainage areas discharge into a tributary of the South River, and the planned facilities are intended to reduce pollutant loading and manage runoff volumes before water reaches the stream system. The award is structured to be funded incrementally in two phases, with Phase 1 focused on design and Phase 2 focused on implementation and construction.
Alongside stormwater treatment, the project includes habitat restoration and public green space improvements. A 6 to 8 acre park will be created by converting existing managed turf into forest and meadow habitat, which typically provides better wildlife value, improved infiltration, and reduced maintenance impacts compared with turf. The project also includes daylighting and restoring a perennial spring, meaning a previously buried or altered spring flow will be brought back to the surface and rehabilitated to function more naturally, supporting aquatic and riparian habitat.
The overarching goal is to improve habitat and water quality in the South River by addressing urban stormwater at its source. Specifically, the project targets reductions in phosphorus and nitrogen loads and aims to lessen the overall volume of runoff entering the tributary system, which can help reduce erosion, improve stream stability, and enhance conditions for fish and wildlife. The listed award ceiling is $191,093, and the notice was created on May 25, 2018, with an original closing date of May 31, 2018, consistent with the administrative timing of a single-source notice rather than an open competition. For questions, the announcement directs inquiries to Artela Jacobs at (404) 679-7197 or ArtelaJacobs@fws.gov.Apply for F18AS00152
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "South River Greenway Natural Area Stormwater Project and Habitat Restoration" 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 May 25, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2018 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SINGLE SOURCE. This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications.. (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 $191,093.00 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 (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled South River Greenway Natural Area Stormwater Project and Habitat Restoration.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is F18AS00152.
Which federal agency is issuing this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.658.
Is this announcement a request for proposals (RFP) or open competition?
No. The announcement is published as a notice of intent to make a single-source award, and it is not a request for proposals or applications. The government does not plan to solicit or accept competing submissions.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The text indicates the intended recipient is the City of Waynesboro.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
If eligibility is listed as unrestricted, can other entities apply?
Although the eligibility field is listed as unrestricted in the source data, the announcement text makes clear this is a single-source action intended for the City of Waynesboro, and the government does not plan to accept competing submissions.
What authority is cited for making this a single-source action?
The notice cites authority as 505 DM 2(4).
What is the overall purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to support stormwater and habitat improvements tied to the South River watershed, with an overarching goal of improving habitat and water quality in the South River by addressing urban stormwater at its source.
What stormwater work will the project support?
The project will design and construct bio-retention facilities to address runoff from two drainage areas within the City of Waynesboro. These drainage areas discharge into a tributary of the South River, and the facilities are intended to capture and treat stormwater, reducing pollutant loading and managing runoff volumes before water reaches the stream system.
What are bio-retention facilities in the context of this project?
In this announcement, bio-retention facilities are described as green infrastructure systems commonly used to capture and treat stormwater.
How is the project structured (phases and activities)?
The award is structured to be funded incrementally in two phases: Phase 1 focuses on design, and Phase 2 focuses on implementation and construction.
What habitat restoration and public green space improvements are included?
The project includes creating a 6 to 8 acre park by converting existing managed turf into forest and meadow habitat. It also includes daylighting and restoring a perennial spring (bringing a previously buried or altered spring flow back to the surface and rehabilitating it to function more naturally).
Why convert managed turf into forest and meadow habitat?
The announcement notes that forest and meadow habitat typically provides better wildlife value, improved infiltration, and reduced maintenance impacts compared with turf.
What does it mean to "daylight" a perennial spring?
In this project, daylighting means a previously buried or altered spring flow will be brought back to the surface and restored to function more naturally, supporting aquatic and riparian habitat.
What specific water quality outcomes does the project target?
The project specifically targets reductions in phosphorus and nitrogen loads and aims to lessen the overall volume of runoff entering the tributary system.
How can reducing runoff volume help the stream system?
The announcement indicates that reducing runoff volume can help reduce erosion, improve stream stability, and enhance conditions for fish and wildlife.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount listed for this award?
The listed award ceiling is $191,093.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on May 25, 2018.
What was the original closing date listed in the notice?
The original closing date was May 31, 2018.
Why is there a closing date if this is a single-source notice?
The announcement indicates the timing is consistent with the administrative timing of a single-source notice rather than an open competition.
Who can be contacted for questions about this opportunity?
Questions are directed to Artela Jacobs at (404) 679-7197 or ArtelaJacobs@fws.gov.
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