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Coastal

Assistance Listing
Sub-tier
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Assistance Listing Number
15.630
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Overview

Objectives

To provide technical and financial assistance to partners to implement voluntary coastal habitat protection, restoration, and improvement projects that benefit federal trust species, including species listed as threatened or endangered, migratory birds, interjurisdictional fish, and certain marine mammals. Coastal habitats include, coastal wetlands, estuaries, watersheds, and shorelines, and near shore habitats like seagrass beds and coral reefs. Our conservation investments benefit coastal-dependent species, coastal communities and their economies, and provide recreational communities.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2024: Program is partnering with Artist Boat to improve approximately 490 acres of coastal prairie habitat within the Coastal Heritage Preserve on Galveston Island in the Gulf of Mexico. The project is supporting Artist Boat’s capacity to effectively manage invasive vegetation and increase nesting and foraging habitat for grassland dependent birds. Approximately 150 acres will also be mechanically managed with the goal of attracting pollinator species such as butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, and bees.

Fiscal Year 2025: Program makes decisions regarding technical and financial assistance on a rolling basis during the fiscal year. Examples of potential projects include conserving habitat for coastal dependent species, improving habitat connectivity at a landscape scale, and building resilient ecosystems that provide community as well as ecological benefits.

Assistance Listing Description

The Coastal Program is a voluntary program that provides technical and financial assistance to coastal communities, conservation partners, and landowners to protect and restore fish and wildlife habitat on public and private lands.

Authorizations

Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act—Cooperation of agencies (16 U.S.C. §661), Fish and Wildlife Act—Community partnership enhancement (16 U.S.C. §742f(d)); Inflation Reduction Act - Weather Events (Pub. L. 117-169 [H.R. 5376], §60302, 136 STAT. 2079); Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. 117-58 [H.R. 3684] 135 Stat. 1389)

Financial Information

These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending.gov
Obligation(s)FY 23FY 24 (est.)FY 25 (est.)
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements) Total$6,000,000$6,000,000$6,000,000
Totals$6,000,000$6,000,000$6,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Range is $5,000 to $50,000.

Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2024: Program estimates it will receive 94 applications and expects to issue 55 awards.

Fiscal Year 2025: Program estimates it will receive 94 applications and expects to issue 55 awards.

Account Identification

14-1611-0-1-302

Criteria for Applying

Types of Assistance

B - Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements)

Credentials and Documentation

No Credentials or Documentation are required.
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Applicant Eligibility

Designations

Federal, Interstate, Intrastate, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Sponsored organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Individual/Family, Minority group, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Small business (less than 500 employees), Other private institutions/organizations

Federal, State, interstate and intrastate agencies; local and tribal governments; public nonprofit institutes and organizations (such as conservation organizations, watershed councils, land trusts, schools and institutions of higher learning); U.S. territories and possessions; private landowners including individuals and businesses.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Designations

Federal, U.S. Territories, Individual/Family, Minority group, Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans), Small business, Interstate, Intrastate, State, Local, Sponsored organization, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments

Federal, state, interstate and intrastate agencies, tribes, local governments; public nongovernmental organizations (such as conservation organizations, watershed councils, land trusts, schools and universities); U.S. territories and possessions; private landowners, including individuals and businesses.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Assistance available October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023; funds must be expended within 2 years. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients request funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payment terms and conditions in the notice of award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Program obligates funds and sends a notice of award to successful applicants. Recipients request funds in accordance with 2 CFR 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles, unless otherwise dictated by program-specific legislation or special award terms. Program will include any special payment terms and conditions in the notice of award.

Use of Assistance

Designations

Natural Resources (mineral, water, wildlife, land)

Funds are used for habitat assessments, planning, and coastal habitat protection and restoration on public or private lands. The Coastal Program is geographically limited to 24 high priority areas. These are Gulf of Maine, Southern New England/New York Bight, Delaware Bay, Chesapeake Bay, Albemarle/Pamlico Sound, South Carolina Coast, Northeast Florida, South Florida/Everglades, Tampa Bay, Florida Panhandle, the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, Texas Coast (Northern), Texas Coast (Southern), Great Lakes (Northern), Great Lakes (Southern), San Diego Bay, San Francisco Bay, Humboldt Bay, Central California Coast, Oregon Coast, Puget Sound, Alaska (South East), Alaska (South Central), and the Pacific Islands.Funds may not support compensatory mitigation, real property acquisition, or program administrative costs.Yes, 40 percent.

Applying for Assistance

Deadlines

September 30, 2024, however, applications received after July 1, 2024 may be deferred for consideration in a future fiscal year and are not assured funding in FY 2024.

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedures

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.

Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov (opens in new window) (opens in new window).

After a project has been designed and the cost calculated, the local Coastal Program coordinator will be able to inform the respective cooperator(s) whether or not the Service will provide technical or financial assistance. When the cooperator has signed a cooperative agreement work can begin on the project. The Service reimburses the landowner after the project is completed.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

All projects must benefit Federal trust species and be cost effective. Project selection occurs at the field level. See the annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in http://grants.gov for more details.

Award Procedure

After a project has been designed and the cost calculated, the local Coastal Program coordinator will be able to inform the respective cooperator(s) whether or not the Service will provide financial assistance. When the cooperator has signed a cooperative agreement work can begin on the project. The Service reimburses the landowner after the project is completed.

Date Range for Approval/Disapproval

Not Applicable.

Renewals

None. However, project partners may request additional projects on their lands.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Compliance Requirements

Policy Requirements

The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing:

Subpart B, General provisions

Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards

Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements

Subpart E, Cost Principles

Subpart F, Audit Requirements

The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing:

Not Applicable

Additional Information:

Reports

Cash Reports: Cash reports are required. Recipients must report Federal award cash receipts and disbursements on the SF-425, Federal Financial Report.

Progress Reports: Progress reports are required. Recipients of awards with performance periods longer than 12 months are required to submit progress reports, which includes submission of interim performance reports and interim SF-425, Federal Financial Reports. Interim progress reporting may be required annually, semiannually, or quarterly.

Expenditure Reports: Expenditure reports are required. Recipients must report award expenditures on the SF-425, Federal Financial Report. A final SF-425, Federal Financial Report is due within 120 calendar days of the award period of performance end date, unless the awarding program approves a due date extension. The FWS details all reporting requirements including frequency and due dates in Notices of Award.

Performance Reports: Performance reports are required. Recipients must monitor and report on project performance in accordance with the requirements in 2 CFR 200.329. A final performance report is due within 120 calendar days of the award period of performance end date, unless the awarding program approves a due date extension. The FWS details all reporting requirements including frequency and due dates in Notices of Award.

Audits

Refer to the link below for 2 CFR Subpart F Audit Requirements.
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-F

Records

Records must be maintained separately for each project in accordance with 2 CFR 200.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

Contact Information

Regional or Local Locations:

None. Regional and local Coastal Program contacts can be found on the Coastal Program web site.

Headquarters Office:

Chris Darnell
Coastal Program U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 5275 Leesburg Pike,
Falls Church, VA 22041
chris_darnell@fws.gov
703-358-1836
Website: https://www.fws.gov/program/coastal

History

  • 2025Published

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  • 2016Title Changed

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  • 2002Published

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