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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Activities-FWS
Fiscal Year 2017: There were two new awards.
One to Rutgers University for the purpose of synthesizing work done on previously performed piping plover studies and the other to the State of Delaware to perform mosquito control at Prime Hook NWR.
The funding modifications mitigated funding shortfalls in existing projects.
Fiscal Year 2018: Awards were made to the Nature Conservancy, The American Littoral Society, and the State of Maryland.
These awards were to monitor and assess the impact of the previously awarded Hurricane Sandy Resiliency Cooperative Agreements.
These projects were funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
The projects covered Gandy?s Beach in New Jersey, Wreck Pond in New Jersey, and Martin?s Island in Maryland.
Fiscal Year 2019: No new awards anticipated.
- Saltmarsh Habitat and Avian Research Program; Hurricane Sandy
- Monitor Submerged Aquatic Vegetation, Martin NWR
- Monitoring and Assessment of White Rock and Bradford Dam Removals, Hurricane Sandy
- monitor and evaluate ecological and resiliency parameters on the Mill River in Taunton, Ma; Hurricane Sandy
- Hyde Pond and Pond Lily Monitoring and Assessment; Hurricane Sandy, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013
The Department of the Interior protects and provides access to the Nation's natural and cultural heritage, including responsibilities to Indian tribes and island communities. Departmental goals include resource protection and usage, overseeing recreational opportunities, serving communities and excellence in management.
Refer to Program Guidelines attached to funding opportunity as appropriate , on www.grants.gov for national, regional, or field office contact information. Gary Dupuis - CGS Cheryl Lawrence - CGS Arnold Zinan - CGS.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Environmental Management, Rhode Island Dept Of | $ 21,000 | 2019-08-07 | 2023-12-31 | |
| University Of Rhode Island | $ 99,000 | 2017-10-23 | 2022-09-30 | |
| Connecticut Fund For The Environment, Inc. | $ 213,420 | 2017-10-18 | 2020-09-30 | |
| University Of Rhode Island | $ 30,275 | 2018-03-29 | 2020-04-30 | |
| Save The Bay, Inc. | $ 110,325 | 2014-03-03 | 2018-10-31 | |
| University Of Delaware | $ 206,122 | 2014-08-12 | 2017-08-11 | |
| Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey | $ 104,996 | 2014-03-17 | 2016-11-08 | |
| University System Of New Hampshire | $ 85,666 | 2014-06-01 | 2016-11-08 | |
| Nature Conservancy (the) | $ 549,416 | 2014-10-01 | 2016-09-30 | |
| Transportation, Rhode Island Department Of | -$ 86,124 | 2013-01-01 | 2013-05-02 |
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2017: Two new awards were made. In addition, six modifications added funding to existing projects. Three Student Conservation Association awards were performed. Fiscal Year 2018: Seven new awards have been made and we anticipate 4 more by the end of the fiscal year. In addition, two modifications added funding to existing projects. Fiscal Year 2019: No new awards anticipated.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Assistance is provided to fund projects that relate to relief and rebuilding activities that improve or restore habitat and structures affected by the disaster.
These projects may include, but are not limited to assessments, protection, restoration and monitoring activities.
100% of funding is discretionary.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Awards may be made to State/Local Governments, Indian Tribal Governments, Non-Profits, Institutes of Higher Education, Hospitals and For-Profit companies.
Beneficiary Eligibility
These projects will directly benefit the public as a whole.
Credentials/Documentation
Yes (use OMB Circular A-87 and supplement 2 CFR 225), if award is made to a State, Local or Indian Tribal Government. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. The standard SF-424 application forms must be used as part of an application.
Award Procedures
Announcement of funding opportunity will be posted on grants.gov, seeking applications from various entities. Selection criteria will be posted at that time.
Deadlines
Sep 30, 2018 All remaining applications are expected no later than September 30, 2018.
Authorization
Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013, Public Law 113-2.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 30 to 60 days. Approximately 45 working days after either the receipt of an application package or the closing date of the grants.gov announcement, dependent upon the complexity of the proposal.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Projects may be renewed as needed, if justified and if funds are available.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. No matching is required, however, matching funds are encouraged to allow for additional restoration and may be used as an evaluation factor for the selection of projects to award. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Recipients request awarded funds as needed and in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation/regulation or special award terms. Program will include any special award terms and conditions in the notice of award.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
No program reports are required.
No cash reports are required.
Recipients must submit a final performance report no later than 90 calendar days after the award end date.
Recipients of awards with performance periods longer than 12 months will be required to submit interim reports.
Program may require recipients to submit interim reports annually, semiannually, or quarterly.
Program will detail all performance reporting requirements, including frequency and due dates, in the notice of award letter.
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Recipients must report expenditures using the SF 425, Federal Financial Report form.
Recipients must submit a final report no later than 90 calendar days after the award end date.
Recipients of awards with performance periods longer than 12 months will be required to submit interim reports.
Program may require recipients to submit interim reports annually, semiannually, or quarterly.
Program will detail all financial reporting requirements, including frequency and due dates, in the notice of award letter.
Recipients are responsible for monitoring performance for each award and sub-award under this program in accordance with 2 CFR 200.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
Recipients will maintain records in accordance with 2 CFR 200. Program-specific legislation/regulation may dictate additional records retention requirements. Program will detail all non-standard records retention requirements in the notice of award.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-1612-0-1-302.
Obigations
(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 17 $869,857; FY 18 est $5,000,000; and FY 19 est $0 - Project Grants (Discretionary): FY17 $832,982 plus $36,875 for Student Conservation Association (SCA); FY18 $5,000,000, no SCA anticipated in FY18; FY19 $0 Additional funding received in FY 18 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for monitoring and assessment projects.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Newly established program.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
2 CFR 200.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Refer to Program Guidelines attached to funding opportunity as appropriate , on www.grants.gov for national, regional, or field office contact information. Gary Dupuis - CGS Cheryl Lawrence - CGS Arnold Zinan - CGS.
Headquarters Office
Lisa Virgilio US Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, Massachusetts 01035 Phone: 413-253-8243
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Program specific criteria is specified in the announcements of individual financial assistance opportunities.
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