F27AS00007_FY 2027_National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program_Notice of Funding Opportunity.pdf

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Notice of Funding Opportunity

F27AS00007_FY 2027_National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program_Notice of Funding Opportunity

Funding Opportunity Number

F27AS00007

Table of Contents

BASIC INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY

Cost Sharing Requirement

GET READY TO APPLY

Required System Registrations

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Goals

Program Description

Legislative Authority

Type of Award

PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION

Application Content and Format

Application Documents

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

Address to Request Application Package

Submission Dates and Times

Submission Instructions

APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

Eligibility Review

Merit Review

Review and Selection Process

Risk Review

AWARD NOTICES

POST AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION

Administration and National Policy Requirements

Reporting

BASIC INFORMATION

Announcement Type: Initial

Funding Opportunity Number: F27AS00007

Assistance Listing Number(s): 15.614

Estimated Total Program Funding: $18,000,000

Expected Number of Awards: 35

Award Ceiling: $1,000,000

Award Floor: $50,000

Cost Sharing Required?

Yes Closing Date Explanation Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.

U.S. states and local governments may be required under Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs to submit their application to their State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for review. For more information, see the Intergovernmental Review SPOC List.

OMB Control Number: 1018-0100

Have Questions?

National Coastal Program Contact: Chris Darnell, Chris_Darnell@fws.gov

National Office of Conservation Investment Contact: Christy Vigfusson, Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov

Regional Contacts

Service Region

Eligible States / Territories

Coastal Program / Ecological Services / Migratory Birds Contacts

Office of Conservation Investment Contacts

Pacific

American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawai'i, Oregon, Washington

Kaitlyn_Landfield@fws.gov Teal_Waterstrat@fws.gov Tyler_Porter@fws.gov

Chris_Swenson@fws.gov

Southwest Texas Woody_Woodrow@fws.gov Scott_Williams@fws.gov Adriana_Leiva@fws.gov

Brian_Hobbs@fws.gov

Midwest Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin

Jessica_Collier@fws.gov Amanda_Kamps@fws.gov

Southeast

Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands

Katie_Conrad@fws.gov Matthew_E_Thomas@fws.gov https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/12372.html https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/12372.html https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/office-federal-financial-management/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/office-federal-financial-management/ https://www.fws.gov/media/required-notices-and-burden-statement-omb-control-no-1018-0100 mailto:Chris_Darnell@fws.gov mailto:Christy_Vigfusson@fws.gov mailto:Kaitlyn_Landfield@fws.gov mailto:Teal_Waterstrat@fws.gov mailto:Tyler_Porter@fws.gov mailto:Chris_Swenson@fws.gov mailto:Woody_Woodrow@fws.gov mailto:Scott_Williams@fws.gov mailto:Adriana_Leiva@fws.gov mailto:Brian_Hobbs@fws.gov mailto:Jessica_Collier@fws.gov mailto:Amanda_Kamps@fws.gov mailto:Katie_Conrad@fws.gov mailto:Matthew_E_Thomas@fws.gov

Northeast

Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia

Mark_Cookson@fws.gov Chris_Dwyer@fws.gov

Alaska Alaska Mike_Daigneault@fws.gov Cary_Myler@fws.gov

Pacific Southwest California Colleen_Grant@fws.gov

Julie_Hana@fws.gov Northern California (from Golden Gate Bridge) Shawn_Milar@fws.gov Southern California (from Golden Gate Bridge)

Executive Summary The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program supports the long‐term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems for the benefit of coastal communities, fish and wildlife and their habitats, and the recreating public. The Program provides designated State and Territory agencies with cost sharing awards for projects that protect and restore valuable coastal wetland resources.

Projects may include the acquisition of real property interests in a coastal wetland ecosystem and the restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands.

Coastal wetlands are valued because they protect against flooding, help maintain water quality, and provide habitats for fish and wildlife. Coastal environments are also important economically, generating billions of dollars annually through recreational and commercial fishing, boating, and tourism.

The Program is co-administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Coastal Program and the Office of Conservation Investment. For more information, visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Home Page.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Applicants State governments

Additional Information on Eligibility Participation is limited to State and Territory agencies designated as eligible by the Governor of each jurisdiction. The eligible agency is usually a natural resource or fish and wildlife agency.

Applications from agencies that are not designated as eligible will not be accepted. Applicants that are uncertain of their eligibility should contact the Regional Office of Conservation Investment before preparing or submitting an application (see Basic Information above).

Eligible States and Territories are those bordering the Great Lakes, and those bordering the Atlantic, Gulf (except Louisiana), and Pacific coasts. Louisiana is not eligible because it receives separate funding through the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 3955 (b)(1)).

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The complete list of eligible States and Territories is: Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawai’i, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Cost Sharing Requirement Cost Sharing Required?

Yes Exceptions for Certain Territories: In accordance with an October 12, 2022, Policy Advisory Notice from the Department of the Interior (Reference No. 2023-001) and 48 U.S.C. 1469(a), Amendment of Subsection (d), the Service's Regional Directors shall waive cost sharing requirements described in this announcement in any award to American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Qualifying Funds and Federal Participation Rates: For coastal States and Territories that have established and are using a fund for acquiring coastal wetlands, other natural areas, or open space, the Federal share of an award may not exceed 75 percent of the total project cost.

Applicants must provide a description of the fund in sufficient detail for Service personnel to make an eligibility determination, or a statement that eligibility has been previously approved and there has been no change in the fund. For coastal States and Territories that have not established such a fund, the Federal share of an award may not exceed 50 percent of the total project cost. Other resources that are related to the project but are not designated as cost share in the project budget are not included in the total project cost when calculating the maximum Federal participation rate.

Cost Sharing from Third Parties: Recipients may meet the minimum required cost sharing through contributions from one or more third parties. A third party is any individual or organization other than the recipient, such as a partner or subrecipient. Cost sharing must meet the criteria in 2 CFR 200.306(b). The recipient is responsible for the cost share committed to a project, including resources provided by one or more third parties.

Indirect Costs as Cost Share: Recipients and other project participants may attribute some or all of their allowable indirect costs as voluntary committed cost share; however, they may only charge to the Federal award the indirect costs calculated against the allowable direct costs charged to the Federal award.

Cost Sharing and Project Scoring: To receive points on Criterion 11 (50 CFR 84.32 (a)(11)), at least some of the non-federal cost share must be provided in the form of U.S. currency. Some examples include a cash contribution for the purchase of real property, a direct payment to a contractor, or funds allocated for employee salaries and benefits.

Real Property as Cost Share: Recipients proposing to use the value of donated real property as all or a portion of their non-federal cost share must justify in the Project Narrative why the property is necessary for accomplishing the project objectives. Include information on all parcels whether they will be conserved with Program funding or used in cost sharing.

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Letters of Commitment: Recipients must document cost sharing provided by any third party with a signed letter of financial commitment from an authorized representative. The letter must detail the dollar value of donated cash, real property, equipment, and/or in-kind services.

Valuing Volunteer Services: When assigning a value to volunteer services, the recipient must explain in the Project Narrative and/or Budget Narrative why the volunteer activity is necessary and reasonable and reference the compensation rate(s) for an equivalent agency position or justify typical costs in the labor marketplace for similar work in the area.

Non-Federal Sources with Exception: Contributions from Federal sources are not eligible for use in cost sharing unless authorized by Federal statute (such as the Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program or REPI funds).

GET READY TO APPLY

Required System Registrations Unique Entity Identifier and SAM.gov Registration

Before applying, all applicants except individuals applying as a natural person must be registered in SAM.gov. During the SAM.gov registration the entity will obtain their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

The SAM.gov registration process can take several months. If your organization is not already registered in SAM.gov, begin the registration process as soon as possible.

To register in SAM.gov, go to the SAM.gov website and use the available resources to complete registration.

• Financial assistance registrants must review and certify compliance with the SAM.gov “Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications”.

• Already registered? You already have a Unique Entity ID. Before applying, check that your “Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications” on SAM.gov is complete. Remember to renew your registration every year to keep it active while you have an award or application in progress. You can update your registration whenever you need, including during renewal.

• Need help? For additional information and contact information on the SAM.gov Help page.

GRANTS.GOV

This program accepts applications through Grants.gov so once you receive your UEI return to Grants.gov to register with Grants.gov. Please allow 30 days to register and set up a Workspace in Grants.gov. See Submission Instructions section below for additional details.

GRANTSOLUTIONS

This program accepts applications through GrantSolutions.gov. You must register with GrantSolutions. See Submission Instructions.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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Program Goals

• The primary goal of the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program is the long-term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems. The Program accomplishes this goal by helping eligible States and U.S. Territories protect, restore, manage, and enhance their coastal wetlands and expand or improve opportunities for public recreation and education. Results are measured in acres protected, restored, managed, and enhanced.

Program Description The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program (Program) supports the long‐term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems for the benefit of coastal communities, fish and wildlife and their habitats, and the recreating public.

The Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (Title III, Section 301, Public Law 101‐646, 16 U.S.C. 3951-3956) established the Program to acquire, enhance, manage, and restore wetlands in coastal areas through competitive cost sharing awards to designated coastal State and U.S. Territory agencies. Coastal wetlands are valued because they protect against flooding and help maintain water quality for millions of people in the United States while providing habitats for fish and wildlife. Coastal environments are also important economically, generating billions of dollars annually through recreational and commercial fishing, boating, and tourism. Supported projects must ensure conservation activities endure and provide benefits for at least 20 years. Eligible activities include any combination of real property acquisition and the restoration, enhancement, or management of coastal wetlands ecosystems or their components.

The Program is funded by federal taxes or import duties collected from the sale of sport fishing equipment, pleasure boats and yachts, electric motors, and a portion of the federal gas tax attributable to motorboats and small engines. A portion of this revenue is allocated to the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service to support the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program, one of several conservation initiatives funded through the Trust Fund.

The Final Rule establishing the requirements for participation in the Program was published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2002 (67 Federal Register (FR) 49264). The Program regulations are in Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 84. Applications are scored and ranked based on criteria in 50 CFR 84.32.

The Program is co-administered by the Service’s Coastal Program and the Office of Conservation Investment. Additional information about the Program is available here.

Buy America Preferences for Infrastructure Projects

This program has Federal funding for infrastructure projects. Buy America preferences apply to Federal awards for infrastructure projects in the United States. Reference 2 CFR Part 184 - Buy America Preferences for Infrastructure Project for further guidance.

All iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in a project must meet Buy America requirements unless waived. For more information, see the FWS Financial Assistance Wiki. If further guidance is needed, contact the Regional Office of Conservation Investment (see Basic Information above).

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Legislative Authority Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act (Title III, Section 301, Public Law 101‐646, 16 U.S.C. 3951-3956)

Type of Award Projects will be funded through G (Grant).

PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION

Application Content and Format Pre-Application Requirements

Prior to applying, applicants should review presidential actions found at https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ and DOI Secretary’s Orders found at https://www.doi.gov/document-library/secretary-order. By applying in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the applicant certifies awareness and compliance with all currently effective and applicable Executive Orders and Secretary’s Orders including but not limited to the Executive Order titled Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing as well as the Executive Order and Secretary’s Order titled Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their proposed activities are consistent with the intent and requirements of these directives.

Application Documents Applicants must submit the following forms with their application as specified below.

Instructions for accessing and submitting application forms are provided in the Submission Instructions section of this document below. For instructions on completing form fields, see the form instructions on the Grants.gov Forms Repository.

Forms/Assurances/Certifications Submission Requirement SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance

Note: For applicants requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds, the Authorized Representative’s signature (or electronic equivalent) on the Application for Federal Assistance form also represents their certification of the statements in Appendix A to 43 CFR 18-Certification Regarding Lobbying

Required from all applicants.

SF-424A, Budget Information – Non-Construction Programs

Required for non-construction and non-acquisition projects.

Applicants may also submit the same or more detailed information in a customized budget table.

SF-424C: Budget Information – Construction Programs

Required for construction or acquisition projects.

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Forms/Assurances/Certifications Submission Requirement information in a customized budget table.

SF-429 (Cover Page & Attachment B), Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish Real Property

Note: The SF-429 forms are only available in the Grants.gov Forms Repository. Applicants must download the form and include the completed form as an application attachment.

Required if requesting to acquire, improve, or furnish real property.

SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

Required if requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds and the applicant has used or plans to use funds other than Federal appropriated funds for lobbying related to the proposed project.

Project Abstract Summary (OMB 4040-0019). Must include, in plain language:

• Award purpose

• Activities to be performed

• Expected deliverables or outcomes

• Intended beneficiaries

• Subrecipient activities (if known or specified at time of award)

Required from all applicants.

Project Narrative Submit a Project Narrative of no more than seven pages addressing the elements described below. The Project Narrative must be formatted to fit on an 8.5” x 11” document, with 1” margins at the top, bottom, and sides, and include page numbers at the bottom (starting with the first page of the Project Narrative). Font size should be no less than 12-point.

Need: The need for the project within the purpose of the NCWC Grant Program.

Objectives: The Service created TRACS Standard Objectives for collecting performance information to report accomplishments. Your Project Narrative must use one or more of the Standard Objectives in the TRACS Performance Matrix. Contact the Regional Office of Conservation Investment (see Basic Information above) for more information on using Standard Objectives in the Project Narrative.

Expected Results: Expected results or benefits from accomplishing the objectives.

Approach: Clearly describe the approach or activities to be used in meeting the objectives, including specific procedures, methods, schedules, key personnel, and cooperators. Please include (if applicable):

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1. Any organization that will act as a subrecipient and its role(s) in meeting the project objectives. For any key personnel, briefly describe the education, experience, and skills that qualify them to carry out the project (do not attach resumes or curriculum vitae);

2. What organization will hold title to real property being acquired or restored?

3. What type of ownership interest is involved (e.g., fee simple, easement, combination, etc.), and what are the parcel sizes in acres?

4. What organization or individual will manage the real property interest?

5. How will you ensure the long-term conservation (20 years or longer) of acquired or restored areas (e.g., through long-term support from an endowment that is funded outside the grant)?

6. What will be involved in the restoration? Why did you choose that approach? How likely is the proposed restoration technique to succeed? How much maintenance is involved, who will conduct it, and who will support it? Provide examples of your success in implementing the proposed restoration approach in similar, nearby areas, if available.

7. Is the project ready to implement? For example, for acquisition projects, have the landowners supplied willing seller letters? For restoration projects, are the landowners willing to allow and maintain the proposed restoration, and have the required permits been obtained or initiated? Are restoration designs completed or underway? As applicable, describe any seller letters, permits, or designs in the Project Narrative. Copies of these documents may be attached separately but should only be included if they are necessary to demonstrate project readiness.

8. If the project includes recreational or educational objectives, demonstrate that associated activities will not conflict with the primary goal of the Program (the long-term conservation of coastal wetland ecosystems) and that costs for these objectives do not exceed a combined maximum of 10 percent of the total project cost.

Project Location: Provide GPS coordinates in decimal degrees. Justify the eligibility of the project by demonstrating that targeted areas meet the definition of a coastal wetland ecosystem (50 CFR 84.11). Reference to a coastal Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) alone does not establish eligibility. Maps, drawings, diagrams, and/or photos may be attached separately if necessary.

Timeline: Describe significant milestones within the performance period of the project, including expected dates of initiation and completion of all compliance-related activities. Describe any accomplishments to date.

Compliance: Describe the anticipated Federal compliance requirements, including those involving the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and all other requirements in applicable Federal laws, regulations, and policies. Describe any compliance activities that have already been completed or are currently underway.

State Fund: If applicable, provide a description of the State fund used to verify eligibility for the maximum 75 percent Federal share of the award, or provide a statement that eligibility has been previously approved, and no change has occurred in the fund.

Relationship to Other Projects and/or Other Federal Grants: Briefly describe any other coastal conservation efforts related to the proposed project and identify the key partners involved.

Describe how the proposed project fits into the comprehensive natural resource plans for the area. Identify any relationships between the proposed project and other conservation activities https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-50/part-84#p-84.11(Coastal%20wetland%20ecosystems) funded by State or Federal grants that are planned, anticipated, or underway. If the project is part of a multiphase conservation plan for the area, describe how the proposed phase is distinct and different from previous and subsequent phases, and how it contributes to the collective goals of the larger plan.

Public Involvement and Interagency Coordination: Describe any public or interagency coordination relevant to the proposed project. Include the organizations or agencies involved and the period of involvement.

Budget Narrative Applicants must describe and justify items and costs listed in their budget. The budget narrative must identify the following cost items: total estimated costs, non-Federal cost share, third-party contributions, and any pre-award costs. Total project cost is the sum of all allowable costs, including required and voluntary cost share and third-party contributions.

Budget items must be:

• Reasonable, allowable, allocable, and necessary

• Compliant with 2 CFR §200 Subpart E cost principles

Indirect Costs: Applicants must indicate in their budget narrative how they will charge indirect costs, including the rate to be applied:

• De Minimis Rate: If eligible, state if your organization is opting to use the de minimis rate of up to 15% of total modified direct costs. Entities that do not have a current Federal negotiated indirect cost rate (including provisional rate) may propose to use the de minimis rate. For more information, refer to 2 CFR 200.414(f).

• Negotiated Rate: State if you will negotiate with your cognizant agency. If your organization has previously negotiated a rate, attach a copy of the most recently negotiated rate agreement (active or expired).

If applicable, include information in your Budget Narrative on:

Program Income – Include the source, estimated amount, and the requested method of crediting the program income (e.g. deductive, additive, or cost sharing).

Equipment - Any tangible personal property (including information technology systems) having a useful life of more than one year and a per-unit acquisition cost which equals or exceeds the lesser of the capitalization level established by you or your subrecipient(s) for financial statement purposes, or $10,000. You and your subrecipients must follow the requirements at 2 CFR 200 when acquiring equipment under an award, with emphasis on 200.313, 200.317 through 200.326, and 200.439.

Useful Life – Propose a useful life for each capital improvement that costs at least $25,000 to build, acquire, or install, and reference the method used to determine the useful life of a capital improvement with a value greater than $100,000.

Contingency Costs – Contingency costs estimated using broadly-accepted cost estimating methodologies are allowable but must be separately identified in your budget; they must comply with the Federal Cost Principles, they must be necessary and reasonable for proper and efficient accomplishment of your project objectives, and they must be verifiable from your financial https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/part-200/subpart-E https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-E/subject-group-ECFRd93f2a98b1f6455/section-200.414 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecfr.gov%2Fcgi-bin%2Ftext-idx%3FSID%3Dfad20236ec5ab44b8fe155679a71935d%26mc%3Dtrue%26node%3Dpt2.1.200%26rgn%3Ddiv5&data=05%7C02%7Cpaul_vanryzin%40fws.gov%7Cc24137b51b804a0e102608de1bfa7d6f%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C638978959819334850%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=X3J8tF7Ca9yNL08wSLnpDOZ9D3HZ5MC8XbOo7WRqp%2Fs%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecfr.gov%2Fcgi-bin%2Ftext-idx%3Fnode%3Dse2.1.200_1313%26rgn%3Ddiv8&data=05%7C02%7Cpaul_vanryzin%40fws.gov%7Cc24137b51b804a0e102608de1bfa7d6f%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C638978959819355704%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=r2UlLlWiyC28qO16ouXlecbc9%2F8J%2FkX2C%2Bdf79mcjqo%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecfr.gov%2Fcgi-bin%2Ftext-idx%3FSID%3Dfad20236ec5ab44b8fe155679a71935d%26mc%3Dtrue%26node%3Dpt2.1.200%26rgn%3Ddiv5%26se2.1.200_1317&data=05%7C02%7Cpaul_vanryzin%40fws.gov%7Cc24137b51b804a0e102608de1bfa7d6f%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C638978959819366340%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Fw%2BUBWPCeOGgMBfhqw7mzM%2BCL9YP6BPN6%2FSKFPF0RQ0%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecfr.gov%2Fcgi-bin%2Ftext-idx%3FSID%3Dfad20236ec5ab44b8fe155679a71935d%26mc%3Dtrue%26node%3Dpt2.1.200%26rgn%3Ddiv5%26se2.1.200_1326&data=05%7C02%7Cpaul_vanryzin%40fws.gov%7Cc24137b51b804a0e102608de1bfa7d6f%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C638978959819391574%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bDAoBqrf28K7dRY4A1y9tFjmWF49zNX8bX2ItXw34R8%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecfr.gov%2Fcgi-bin%2Ftext-idx%3FSID%3Dfad20236ec5ab44b8fe155679a71935d%26mc%3Dtrue%26node%3Dpt2.1.200%26rgn%3Ddiv5%26se2.1.200_1439&data=05%7C02%7Cpaul_vanryzin%40fws.gov%7Cc24137b51b804a0e102608de1bfa7d6f%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C638978959819402839%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=s8%2F7oHfPANjAV2z6KoGGHaJH7Y1mZJ8ImxVbLBoa2gE%3D&reserved=0 records (2 CFR 200.433). Explain how any contingency costs were calculated and why they are necessary to improve the precision of your budget estimates.

Pre-Award Costs

Preliminary or “pre-award” costs may be allowable, but only with the approval of the Regional Office of Conservation Investment. Pre-award costs may include costs necessary for preparing the grant proposal, such as feasibility surveys, engineering design, biological reconnaissance, appraisals, or preparation of compliance documents such as environmental assessments (50 CFR 84.47(c)).

Cost Limits and Restrictions

The purpose of the Program is to help eligible recipients acquire, restore, enhance, and/or manage coastal wetland ecosystems. A detailed list of eligible and ineligible activities is provided in the Program regulations (50 CFR 84.20).

Recreational, educational, and public outreach activities necessary for meeting these purposes are eligible but limited to a combined maximum of 10 percent of the total project cost. Such activities must be site-specific and substantive (50 CFR 84.32(a)(12)(i)). Any such activities must be described in detail and justified in your application.

Planning and related activities are ineligible as a primary focus but may be allowable as a minor component of a project (50 CFR 84.20(b)(6)). Monitoring and related data collection that is necessary for meeting Program purposes are eligible activities, such as evaluating and measuring impacts of the project on targeted resources (50 CFR 84.12(b)). The combined costs for planning, engineering, design, permitting, and monitoring may not exceed 30 percent of the total project cost. These activities must be described and justified in the application.

Costs for research are not eligible (50 CFR 84.20(b)).

Contact the Regional Office of Conservation Investment for more detailed guidance on these limits and requirements (see Basic Information above).

Conflict of Interest and Unresolved Matters Disclosures:

If any actual or potential conflict of interest exists related to this project at the time of application, the applicant must provide sufficient information to support a program determination of significance per 2 CFR 1402.112. Refer to 2 CFR 200.112 Conflict of Interest and 2 CFR 200.113.

Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement:

Applicants must state in their application if the activities, costs, or time commitment of key personnel proposed in this application overlap with those in any other Federal proposal or award or not. If no overlap exists, include a statement to that effect. If any overlap exists, provide:

• Activities: Description any overlapping activities.

• Costs: Description of any overlapping costs.

• Time: Description of any overlapping key personnel time.

• A copy of any overlapping or duplicative proposal submitted to any other potential funding entity.

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• Details on when any overlapping proposal was submitted, to whom, and the expected date of the funding decision.

Other Required Information

Responses to Ranking Criteria (20-Page Limit): In table format, provide a brief description and any documentation necessary to justify how the proposed project addresses each of the 13 ranking criteria in 50 CFR 84.32. Include details on all acquisition or restoration parcels to be conserved with Program funds and any parcels used in cost sharing, so reviewers can verify eligibility and make informed scoring decisions.

Drawings/Maps/Photographs (20-Page Limit): Include and identify images or depictions of the proposed project that provide the following information. These should be provided separately from the Project Narrative.

a. Existing state or conditions of the project area;

b. Proposed project area and project site(s) in one or more maps, photographs, or images:

i. Detail which areas will be part of the grant funded activities, delineating the project boundaries;

ii. Detail which areas are valued and used in cost sharing, if applicable;

iii. Detail what restoration activities will take place and where, if applicable;

iv. Detail which areas, if any, are part of a larger effort that will be funded outside the project;

v. Detail wetland types (including National Wetlands Inventory classifications or other State or regional wetland delineations, if available); and

vi. Provide any other information that will help reviewers identify project components or factors used in project scoring and ranking.

c. Two maps of the project location: a map of the State or Territory showing the general location of the project and a map of the project site(s).

Letters of Commitment: Document cost sharing provided by any third party with a signed letter of financial commitment from an authorized representative. The letter must detail the dollar value of donated cash, real property, equipment, and/or in-kind services.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

Address to Request Application Package To request a copy of the application package in another format, contact:

Christy Vigfusson, christy_vigfusson@fws.gov

If you need immediate assistance, please call our customer service center at 1-800-344-9453. If you have a hearing impairment or a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-50/section-84.32 mailto:christy_vigfusson@fws.gov

The Service recommends early submittal to allow time to resolve potential technical complications, especially for new applicants. All application components including letters of commitment must be submitted by the due date.

Applications must be submitted in GrantSolutions or Grants.gov. Applicants may email a PDF copy to the Regional Office of Conservation Investment as a backup (see Basic Information above).

Regional Program staff may provide technical assistance with an application prior to the due date. Pre-deadline assistance is contingent upon availability of staff.

Submission Dates and Times Closing Date for Applications: 07/09/2026

Closing Date Explanation

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.

Submission Instructions Apply Through Grants.gov To apply through Grants.gov, please follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide for Applicants. Before applying, ensure that at least one person at your organization is registered and has the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR). Only the AOR can submit the application. If you need more users, they must create their own Grants.gov account. Follow these steps below to apply:

• Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you to complete it online and route it through your organization for review before submitting.

• Complete a Workspace: Invite participants to the workspace so you can collaborate on the application. Required applications forms are included in the Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Package and can be completed in the Workspace, unless noted otherwise in the Required Forms table above. Check for errors before submission.

• Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted through workspace by clicking the Sign and Submit button on the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab

• Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully submitting a workspace application, a Grants.gov Tracking Number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) is automatically assigned to the application.

The system generates a date and time stamp and sends it to the applicant’s AOR via email as proof of submission. Make sure your application passes the Grants.gov validation checks. Do not encrypt, zip, or password-protect any files. Only registered individuals in SAM as both a user and an AOR can submit applications. Please allow 30 days to register in Grants.gov.

Application System Technical Support: For Grants.gov technical registration and submission, downloading forms, and application packages, contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800- 518-4726 or by email at Support@grants.gov.

Apply Through GrantSolutions To apply through GrantSolutions, follow these steps:

https://grants.gov/register https://www.grants.gov/quick-start-guide/applicants http://www.grants.gov/quick-start-guide/applicants https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/getting-started-request-a-user-account/

1. Register your organization. Send an e-mail to help@grantsolutions.gov with:

• Subject: New Organization Request

• Entity name (organization or individual applying as a natural person)

• Entity type

• SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (not required for individuals)

• Employer Identification Number (individuals, do not include your SSN)

• Address

• Contact details (First and last name, e-mail, phone)

This information should be the same as entered on the entity’s SAM.gov profile.

2. Assign system user roles. Follow the GrantSolutions “Recipient user” registration instructions. Submit a separate Recipient User Account Request form for each official to be assigned a system role. At minimum, the Authorizing Official (ADO) and Principal Investigator/Program Director (PI/PD) must be assigned.

3. Log in. GrantSolutions requires users to log in through Login.gov. Each user must create a Login.gov account. For instructions, see the GrantSolutions Training Resources web page.

4. Find and apply to this Funding Opportunity. After logging in, click on either the “Begin an application” link (first time applicants) or the “Funding Opportunity” link to go to the “Competing Announcements-Application Kits” list screen. Search the list for this Funding Opportunity’s title and number. Click on the associated “Apply” link.

Follow the prompts from there. Required applications forms are provided with the Funding Opportunity in GrantSolutions unless otherwise indicated on the Required Forms table above.

5. For detailed instructions, see the GrantSolutions Training Resources web page.

6. Need help? Find help topics and contact information on the GrantSolutions Contact Us page.

APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

Eligibility Review During the eligibility review, the application is checked for timely submission, completed packages (see Application Documents above) and alignment with the requirements of this announcement. The Federal agency may remove an application if it does not pass the eligibility review.

Application Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure the application is complete and eligible. Include only the information necessary to address the requirements in this announcement. The complete application should not exceed 85 pages in total. Contact the Regional Office of Conservation Investment for more information (see Basic Information above).

• SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance

• Project Abstract Summary Form (OMB Form Number: 4040-0019)

• Project Narrative (7-page limit) https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/getting-started-request-a-user-account/ https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/getting-started-request-a-user-account/ https://login.gov/ https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/recipient-gmm-training-resources/?_sf_s=login&_sft_resource_cat=login-and-navigation https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/recipient-gmm-training-resources/?_sf_s=login&_sft_resource_cat=login-and-navigation https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/recipient-gmm-training-resources/?_sf_s=login&_sft_resource_cat=login-and-navigation https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/contact-us/ https://home.grantsolutions.gov/home/contact-us/

• Brief responses to the ranking criteria in 50 CFR 84.32 (20-page limit)

• Drawings/maps/photographs or other required information (20-page limit)

• SF-424A (non-construction) or SF-424C (construction or real property acquisition) Budget Information form (applications may include additional budget detail to address requirements)

• Budget Narrative, including a description of how indirect costs will be charged and the indirect cost rate(s)

• Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement

If applicable:

• Completed Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish form (SF-429B) for real property to be acquired with Program funds or used in cost sharing

• Conflict of Interest and Unresolved Matters Disclosures

• Letter(s) detailing the value of third-party contributions used in cost sharing

• Completed SF-LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form

If an applicant selected for funding hasn't finished their SAM.gov registration (see 2 CFR 25.200 and 2 CFR 25.110) when the federal agency is ready to make an award, we may decide that the applicant is ineligible for the award and choose to grant it to someone else. Please refer 2 CFR

25.205 for more information.

Prior to making an award, the DOI checks the anticipated recipient and their key project personnel against the current list of prohibited or restricted persons or entities in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Exclusions database. We are prohibited from making an award if a recipient or any key personnel are found ineligible, prohibited, restricted, or otherwise excluded from receiving or participating in an award, as their ineligibility condition applies to this program.

If removed from consideration for ineligibility, the Federal agency will notify the applicant in writing.

Merit Review Prior to conducting the comprehensive merit review, an initial review will be performed to determine whether: (1) the applicant is eligible for an award; (2) the information required by the NOFO has been submitted; (3) all mandatory requirements of the NOFO are satisfied; (4) the proposed project is responsive to the program objectives of the NOFO (program determination);

and (5) the proposed project is in compliance with all applicable executive and secretary orders, including the President’s Executive Order on Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing as well as the Executive Order and Secretary Order on Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History. If an applicant fails to meet the requirements or objectives of the NOFO, or does not provide sufficient information for review, the applicant will be considered nonresponsive and eliminated from further review.

Applications are scored on merit review criteria published in 50 CFR 84.32. Brief descriptions of the 13 criteria are provided below.

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Criterion 1: Wetlands conservation - Maximum Points: 7 How will the project reverse coastal wetland loss or habitat degradation in decreasing or stable coastal wetland types? Reference project location information provided in the Project Narrative.

Include a citation for wetland type determinations and…