Opportunity Information: Apply for N40080 17 2 0003
The Stream Restoration NRL Chesapeake Bay Detachment opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number N40080 17 2 0003) was a discretionary federal grant solicitation issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) under CFDA 12.300 and categorized under Natural Resources. The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination on technical decisions, milestones, site access, reporting, and compliance requirements), rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction. The opportunity was created on May 26, 2017, and had an original application closing date of August 14, 2017. NAVFAC anticipated making one award, and while an award ceiling was not specified in the source information, the intent was clearly focused on a single, integrated restoration effort rather than multiple smaller grants.
The core purpose of the grant was to design and carry out stream restoration actions at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Chesapeake Bay Detachment, with the explicit goal of returning impacted streams to a more natural, stable condition. The work described centers on addressing erosion and stream instability while improving habitat and water quality. The solicitation highlights common restoration approaches such as installing erosion control measures, re-grading disturbed or incised stream and bank areas, and replanting with native, non-invasive vegetation. A key ecological target is the creation of shallow, non-tidal wetland habitat, which helps slow water movement, spread flows across broader areas during runoff events, trap sediment, and support wetland-dependent species. By slowing the flow and stabilizing banks and adjacent soils, the project is intended to reduce further erosion and limit continued degradation of water quality.
A major emphasis is placed on vegetation as a functional restoration tool. Native, non-invasive plant species are expected to be used extensively, not only to restore natural habitat characteristics but also to provide practical erosion control following the ground disturbance that comes with construction and re-grading. In other words, plantings are not treated as cosmetic landscaping; they are intended to be a primary mechanism for stabilizing soils, re-establishing root structures that hold banks together, and creating the shallow-water and wetland conditions that support long-term resilience. Overall, the opportunity sought a qualified applicant (eligibility was unrestricted) capable of delivering both the design and implementation phases of a stream and wetland restoration project aligned with ecological restoration goals, erosion reduction, and water quality protection at a Navy-managed site.Apply for N40080 17 2 0003
- The NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Stream Restoration NRL Cheasapeake Bay Detachment" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-05-26.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-08-14. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Stream Restoration NRL Chesapeake Bay Detachment."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N40080 17 2 0003.
Which federal agency issued this solicitation?
The solicitation was issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).
Is this a federal grant opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary federal grant solicitation.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 12.300.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
It is categorized under Natural Resources.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period. Examples mentioned for this opportunity include coordination on technical decisions, milestones, site access, reporting, and compliance requirements.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 26, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 14, 2017.
How many awards did NAVFAC anticipate making?
NAVFAC anticipated making one award.
Was an award ceiling (maximum award amount) specified?
No award ceiling was specified in the provided source information.
Does the opportunity appear intended for one project or multiple smaller projects?
The intent is described as focused on a single, integrated restoration effort rather than multiple smaller grants.
Where will the project take place?
The project location is the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Chesapeake Bay Detachment.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to design and carry out stream restoration actions to return impacted streams to a more natural, stable condition.
What problems is the restoration work meant to address?
The work is meant to address erosion and stream instability, while improving habitat and water quality.
What types of restoration activities are highlighted?
Examples of approaches highlighted include installing erosion control measures, re-grading disturbed or incised stream and bank areas, and replanting with native, non-invasive vegetation.
Is wetland creation part of the project goals?
Yes. A key ecological target is the creation of shallow, non-tidal wetland habitat.
Why is shallow, non-tidal wetland habitat emphasized?
Shallow, non-tidal wetlands can help slow water movement, spread flows across broader areas during runoff events, trap sediment, and support wetland-dependent species.
How does the project aim to reduce erosion and protect water quality?
By slowing flow and stabilizing banks and adjacent soils, the project is intended to reduce further erosion and limit continued degradation of water quality.
What role does vegetation play in the restoration approach?
Vegetation is treated as a functional restoration tool. Native, non-invasive plant species are expected to be used extensively to restore habitat characteristics and provide practical erosion control after construction and re-grading.
Are the plantings considered only landscaping?
No. The information explicitly frames plantings as a primary mechanism for stabilizing soils, re-establishing root structures that hold banks together, and creating shallow-water and wetland conditions that support long-term resilience.
Does the opportunity include both design and implementation work?
Yes. The opportunity sought a qualified applicant capable of delivering both the design and implementation phases of a stream and wetland restoration project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted.
What kind of applicant was NAVFAC seeking?
A qualified applicant capable of completing both design and implementation of stream and wetland restoration aligned with ecological restoration goals, erosion reduction, and water quality protection at a Navy-managed site.
What kinds of coordination might be required with NAVFAC during the project?
The opportunity indicates likely coordination on technical decisions, milestones, site access, reporting, and compliance requirements.
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