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ASFPM Quarterly State Web Meeting/Call (November 8, 2016)
Welcome – Ceil Strauss, ASFPM Chair
States with Recent Disasters Reduction in PA and HMGP
• FEMA denied Kansas.• Cut the damages claimed by the state by 90%.• Cut in PA funds effects HMGP funding.• Happened in Nebraska.• Is this a new trend?• Send Steve Samuelson examples if happening in your state to [email protected]
EIU Flood Economics
• New online resource developed by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) under Risk MAPcontract. EIU is a research-based consulting firm doing public policy research with focus ondisaster mitigation and disaster risk reduction division/sister company to The Economistnewspaper.
• Seeking feedback, impacts, comments, questions re:o Is it useful?o What areas could be expanded?o Are there other audiences to reach out to?
• Soft launch November 2016 to January 2017.• Launch February 2017 to September 2017.• Business case for mitigation and mitigation action.• Target Audience – Local Officials, Mitigation Specialist, and Community leaders.• 11 case studies.• Demo the online tool.• Categories on the tool include: Flood Mitigation Takeaway, Community Case Study, and The
U.S. takes Action.• Shows each state with different mitigation categories/actions over a cumulative time period or
year by year.
FEMA Stakeholder Workshop
• Call for abstracts currently open. Event to be held at the National Emergency TrainingCenter (Emergency Management Institute) in Emmitsburg, MD - May 31, 2017 to June 2,2017.
• Abstracts due by November 18, 2017.• Limited space.• SHMO and State NFIP Coordinators invited to submit abstracts and/or attend.
Clarification of Newly Mapped
• Replaces the Preferred Risk Policy Eligibility Extension (PRP EE).• Must qualify for the PRP.• Yearly rate increase limit of 18 percent.• FEMA current increases only 14 to 15 percent.• Lose the newly mapped qualifier if lapsed more than 90 days or 2 lapses in more than 30 days.• Get your flood insurance policy before the effective date to have a full year to extend the PRP
one year.• Grandfathering is different from the newly mapped. Grandfather is in most cases A to a V zone
change or BFE increases.• Newly mapped procedures apply to both Pre and Post FIRM.
Post- Flood Substantial Damage Determinations and Data
• Audience was polled on their access/use of Quick Claims data and BureauNet• Quick Claim data may soon be accessed thru Bureau NET. No implementation timeline yet.• Issues with Bureau NET…limited to only 2 passwords per state.
Attendee Report: Qtrly State Call / Web Meeting - November 2016845-149-244 11/8/16 10:40 AM
Attendee DetailsFirst Last Email State TitleAnil Sarda [email protected] DC Consultant, Economic Intelligence Unit
Bill Cap [email protected] IA State Coordinator
Bill Nechamen [email protected] NY NFIP Coordinator
Bruce Bender [email protected] AZ ASFPM Insurance Cmte. Co-Chair
Ceil Strauss [email protected] MN State Floodplain Manager, ASFPM Chair
Chad Berginnis [email protected] WI ASFPM Executive Director
Corey Garyotis [email protected] AL State NFIP Coordinator
David Radabaugh [email protected] WA NFIP State Coordinator
David Willard [email protected] NV Floodplain Mgr/NFIP Coordinator
Del Schwalls [email protected] FL Vice Chair
Jana Henderson [email protected] MS SHMO
Jennifer Walton [email protected] AZ Community Engagement & Risk Communication
Jim Poppen [email protected] SD SHMO
John Gerber [email protected] NC State NFIP Coordinator
Joy Duperault [email protected] MA State NFIP coordinator/ SHMO
Kait Laufenberg [email protected] WI ASFPM Training & Chapter Coord.
Karen McHugh [email protected] MO State Floodplain Manager
Maria Lamm [email protected] SC State Floodplain Manager
Mary Baker [email protected] NE SHMO
Maureen OShea [email protected] ID State NFIP Coordinator
miles Anderson [email protected] FL SHMO
Mitch Paine [email protected] NE State NFIP Coordinator
Rob Evans [email protected] VT State FPM/NFIP Coordinator
Sarah Devaney Ice [email protected] DC FEMA
Sarah Tippens [email protected] DC FEMA HQ
Stacey Ricks [email protected] MS State NFIP Coordinator
Steve Ferryman [email protected] OH SHMO
Steve Samuelson [email protected] KS NFIP Specialist
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State Floodplain
Management & Mitigation
Call & Web Meeting
November 8, 2016 11am Central Time
(12pm ET, 10am MT, 9am PT, 8am AKT, 7am HT)
November 2016
Ceil Strauss, CFM
ASFPM Chair
651-259-5713
Today’s Moderator
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Agenda
1. Welcome & Instructions (5 min.)
2. States w/recent Disasters reduction in PA & HMGP?-
Steve Samuelson (5 min.)
3. EIU Flood Economics Website Briefing – Kathleen Boyer,
FEMA (20 min.)
4. Upcoming FEMA Stakeholder Workshop Call for Abstracts –
Karen Helbrecht, FEMA (5 min.)
5. Clarification of “Newly Mapped” Policy & Rate Ceiling
(Actuarial or X Zone) – Bruce Bender (15 min.)
6. Post-flood Substantial Damage Determinations & Data,
Quick Claims & Other Data Available – Ceil Strauss(10 min.)
7. RFPs: Green Infrastructure/Low Impact Devel. & Urban
Waters Restoration
8. Next WEB Meeting: Feb. 14, 2017 @ 11am
Steve SamuelsonASFPM Region VII Regional Director
785-296-4622
States w/ Recent Disasters – Reduction in
PA & HMGP?
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Poll Question #1States with recent
Federal Disaster
Declarations:
Are you seeing PA/HMGP
funding reductions from
reviewers saying damage
was pre-existing and not
caused by flooding?
• Yes
• No
• Don’t Know
Sarah Devaney-IceOutreach Lead
FEMA
Anil SardaEIU Consulting
The Economist Intelligence Unit
EIU Flood Economics Website Briefing
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An Economist Intelligence Unit research program and website
Floodeconomics.com
The economic imperative for flood
mitigation
8 November 2016
Agenda
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7
About the EIU
Project objectives
Research
The online tool
Q&A
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The Economist Intelligence Unit
The Economist Intelligence
Unit (EIU) is the research and
analysis division of The
Economist Group - a sister
company to The Economist
newspaper.
Created in 1946, we have 70
years' experience developing
timely, reliable and impartial
analysis on economic, policy and
development strategies.
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Project purpose
• Asserts a strong economic and
business case for mitigation and
mitigation action
• Highlights the need (and utility) for
mitigation investment
• Links mitigation more closely to
the dialogue about community
stability, resilience, and growth
Changing the conversation about mitigation
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Audience
At the outset, Flood Economics
has three target audiences: Local elected officials (i.e., mayors
and local council members): The key
decision makers
Flood mitigation specialists (i.e.,
floodplain managers and hazard
mitigation professionals): The subject
experts and advisors
Community leaders (i.e., association
presidents and advocates): The voice
of the community
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0
Research overview
Comprehensive
literature review
RESEARCH DESIGN RESEARCH PROGRAM
Flood Loss
Avoidance Studies
Expert working groupFEMA Hazard
Mitigation grants
database
FEMA & US
census data on
communities
Primary interviews
with experts and
community leaders
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EIU research
Core of the research program is the 11 community case studies
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Flood Economics key takeaways
1. Flood mitigation benefits go
beyond dollars and cents
2. Research shows community
benefits of flood mitigation
3. Solutions exist to support funding
challenges
4. Communities that mitigate may
benefit from flood insurance
premium discounts of up to 45%
5. The benefits of flood mitigation
result from local action
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3
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The online tool
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Next Steps
• Soft launch: Nov 2016 – Jan 2017
• Launch & promotion: Feb 2017 – September 2017
• Possible launch event at NACo 2017
• Speaking engagements at ASFPM 2017, NAFSMA2017, etc.
• Roadshow community events, targeted media, social media
promotion
• Content additions/changes: TBD
• Ascertain initial reactions, evaluate impact: Ongoing
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For more information
http://www.floodeconomics.com
Kathleen Boyer
Hazard Mitigation Specialist
FEMA
Sally Goldman
Program Director
The Economist
Karen Helbrecht
Mitigation Planner
FEMA
FEMA Stakeholder Workshop – Call for
Presenters
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2017 Annual Hazard Mitigation
Stakeholder Workshop
Mitigate Together: Coordinating Resources
for Resilient CommunitiesEmmitsburg, MD | May 31 – June 2, 2017
• Abstracts are due November 18th
• Submit to [email protected]
• Submittal form will be included in the notes from the call
Call for Abstracts
Bruce Bender
ASFPM Insurance Cmte. Co-Chair
480-368-1223
Clarification of “Newly Mapped” Policy &
Rate Ceiling (Actuarial or X Zone)
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Newly Mapped Procedure
• Replaced PRP EE
• Must qualify for PRP (claims)
• Must be effective within 12 months after
new FIRM’s effective date
• Will increase no more than 18% a year
• Multiplier is applied each January 1
• Will lose rating option if policy lapses:
– Once >90 days after expiration
– Twice > 30 days after expiration39
2016 Standard Zone X =
$2,033
1/1/11
20182016 2017 2019
$400*
Zone X
$480
PRP Policy
Zone AE01/08/2017
New Policy Effective Date
$200K/$80K Building/Contents –April 2016; excludes HFIAA Surcharge
Newly Mapped Property Rate**
$560
Newly Mapped Property
(PRP Rate*)
Newly Mapped PropertyRate**
01/08/2020Renewal Date
$650
*Current PRP Rates (assumes 3 % increase after 2017) plus higher FPF
**Guesstimates – Actual planned rate increases unknown
Newly Mapped Procedure
01/10/2017Map Effective
Date
01/09/201812 mos. afterMap Effective
Date
01/08/2018Renewal Date
40
2020
01/08/2019Renewal Date
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Ceil Strauss
ASFPM Chair
651-259-5713
Post-Flood Substantial Damage Determinations
& Data, Quick Claims & other Data Available
Poll Question #2Did you know that states
can get quick claim data
from the FEMA Region to
give to local officials?
• Yes
• No
• Don’t Know
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Poll Question #3If Yes – Has your state
had trouble obtaining
quick claim data from the
Region in a timely
manner?
• Yes
• No
• Don’t Know
Poll Question #4Does your state have
access to BureauNet?
• Yes – Use frequently
• Yes – Not sure how to
use
• No – Never heard of it
• No – Cannot access
• Don’t Know
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• EPA seeking RFPs for tech. assist. to States/Locals to
integrate Green Infrastructure / Low Impact Development
(GI/LID) in Hazard Mitigation Plans
• $50,000 available for two pilots.
• Proposals are due by Dec. 15 – see notes for details
• Objectives:
1. Enable FEMA funds to be directed to GI/LID projects
for their small storm flood loss reduction benefits
2. Help institutionalize GI/LID in flood risk management
planning while emphasizing water quality benefits.
RFP: Integrate GI/LID in
Hazard Mitigation Plans
• EPA, USFS, & USFWS seeking applications
• $2.5 Million in grants nationwide
• Proposals are due by January 31st – see notes for
details. Applic. process WEBINAR: Nov. 15th
• Objective: Devel. Community capacity to sustain local
natural resources focused on water quality, watersheds,
and species & habitat
• Projects include: wetland, riparian, forest & coastal
habitat restor., water quality monitoring & stormwater
mgmt., community outreach, education & stewardship
• Priority: projects in urban, suburban and/or rural areas
that advance water quality in environ. justice
communities (minority & low-income populations)
RFP: 5 Star & Urban Waters
Restoration Grants
Poll Results State Floodplain Management & Mitigation Web Meeting/Call
November 8, 2016 @ 11am Central Time
Poll Question #1 Poll Question #2
Poll Question #3 Poll Question #4
Don't Know 35%
No47%
Yes18%
Are you seeing PA/HMGP funding reductions from reviewers saying damage
was pre-existing and not caused by flooding?
don't Know
0%No
35%
Yes65%
Did you know that states can get quick claim data from the FEMA Region to give
to local officials?
Don't Know27%
No40%
Yes33%
If Yes – Has your state had trouble obtaining quick claim data from the
Region in a timely manner?
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1
0
2
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Don't Know
NO - can't access/trouble accessing
it
NO - never heard ofit
YES - not sure howto use
YES - use frequently
Does your state have access to BureauNet?
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Abstracts are encouraged for presentations that touch on the workshop theme of Mitigate Together: Coordinating
Resources for Resilient Communities. Abstracts will be reviewed and notifications of acceptance will be given
electronically in January 2017. Please submit only one abstract per presentation. Send your abstracts NLT COB
Friday, November 18, 2016 to FEMA‐[email protected]
Name: Agency:
1. I would like to present a:
Panel Discussion Breakout Session Plenary Discussion
Best Practice or Success Story Poster Session*
2. Proposed Panel/Breakout/Plenary/Gallery Presentation Title:
3. Provide a brief description of the topic/subject matter:
4. Indicate the length of the presentation including a 15 minute Q&A period:
*Poster Session: A 3-foot by 4-foot vertical display space will be provided for your materials. Your participation in one or more events during
the workshop is requested to answer questions and discuss your project with meeting attendees. A formal presentation is not required.
5. Will you allow FEMA HQ to post a .pdf version of your presentation to the HMA website?
Yes No
6. Name/Title/Organization of Primary Presenter:
7. Presenter’s Email:
8. Presenter’s Phone Number:
9. Primary Presenter’s Bio: (Please limit to 200 words or less.)
10. List the Name/Title/Organization of any additional co‐presenters/panelists.
RFP for Technical Assistance for EPA Regions to Provide to State/Local Communities on GI/LID in Hazard Mitigation Planning - Proposals Due 12/15/2016
Objectives: 1) Enable FEMA funds to be directed to GI/LID projects for their small storm flood loss reduction benefits; 2) help institutionalize GI/LID in flood risk management planning while emphasizing its water quality benefits.
Why Now? FEMA policy changes in 2014/ 2015 encourage GI/LID and add ecosystem services values in the Benefit/Cost analysis. FEMA clarified that GI/LID in Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) areas are eligible for funding to prevent National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)-insured losses (i.e. sewerage in basements). Not all eligible projects are selected for funding by FEMA.
Background: EPA/FEMA (Mitigation) MOU in Office of Sustainable Communities. The current liaison is Adhir Kackar. Adhir leads communication with FEMA, attends FEMA meetings, and leads coordination of Regional partnerships through the Office of Sustainable Communities (OSC) in Regions. Lisa Hair/HQ/NPSCB and Laura Bachle/HQ/Wetlands lead this technical assistance.
Potential Funding: Fund two pilots at $50k each. A Regional FEMA co-lead is required, at least for in-kind labor. Regions are to propose how to use funds. Suggestions include:
• Hiring a third-party technical expert to review local plans and provide recommendations(A peer review entity may also be funded such as university or professional organization);
• Planning, facilitating and document preparation in support of a workshop or charrette.It is highly recommended that regions leverage other sources, such as local government in-kind
labor, state in-kind labor, or other Federal agency (DOT, HUD, NOAA) assistance,. Ideally, the project would be submitted to the State Silver Jackets Team for selection by USACE for implementation as a USACE Flood Risk Management (FRM) group project. This would add substantial technical capability, exposure, and transferability.
Funds: Fund are FY 17/18 money and must be obligated by 9/17 and spent by 9/18.
Alternatives for Funds Obligation: • Regions may identify a contracting vehicle they plan to use to access an appropriate
contractor with experience in FEMA flood mitigation plans, green infrastructure, and thelocal or state area in general. For example, a contractor that worked for FEMA or thatlocality on the Hazard Mitigation Plan; Region 10 used their Region’s InteragencyAgreement (IA) to transfer funds to their FEMA co-lead, who used them to fund theirCooperating Technical Partner (CTP)
• EPA HQ has created a Task Order to facilitate this work under the Conflict Prevention andResolution Services (CPRS) contract with CSRA EPA HQ provides COR services via technicaldirection, working with a technical contact in the Region. The task order is available toprovide a wide range of third-party facilitation and neutral technical expertise.
Required of EPA Regional Staff: • An Office of Sustainable Communities (OSC)-related staff person and a GI/LID-related staff
person to co-lead within EPA. It is not necessary for the co-leads to be on-site.• A Division Director taking a POC role is recommended because of the interagency level
collaboration.
Scope of Work: Collaborate with FEMA and a local or state entity to integrate GI/LID into their State or Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). This can be concurrent with the EPA region or EPA partners priorities regarding wider planning issues or benefits valuation. Because of the limited resources, this funded effort must focus on LID/GI at multiple scales in stream/riverine/urban settings. Coastal, climate change, and ecosystem service valuations, while important, are beyond the scope for these funds, but of course can be integrated by other partners in an overall HMP effort. Integration of watershed plans, MS4 permits, TMDLs, natural resource management plans, municipal planning, parks management plans, transportation, and maintenance plans, local ordinances, etc., may hold potential for increasing GI/LID in the short or long term, reducing flood losses. Identification of potential projects in this context may facilitate implementation or FEMA funding if the benefit/cost criteria are met. Deliverables:
• Status report on process findings, • recommendations for the hazard mitigation plan for the pilot site, and; • recommendations for the general process improvement of incorporating LID/GI into hazard
mitigation planning, • presentation suitable for conference outreach.
NOTE: It is not expected that LID/GI will be incorporated into an HMP under this scope, only that recommendations be provided to locality or state on how it could be done, and the associated benefits. All recommendations and stated benefits would need to be reviewed by the FEMA partner to ensure they are appropriate.
Proposal to include: 1) Team – Office of Sustainable Communities (OSC), LID/GI staff persons from EPA Region, EPA DD Point of Contact, FEMA Regional Mitigation staff partner, town or state; 2) External team members, including locality or state, or planning district, letter of intent and contribution; 3) Project approach including consideration of Silver Jackets; 4) Designation of Team Leader/COR.
Selection criteria (not in order):
1. Level of commitment, availability, and nature of team members. 2. Level of experience of contractor in mitigation planning, LID/GI, and knowledge of local hazard mitigation plan and other local plans for the community being evaluated. 3. Feasibility and ease of contracting plan proposed by the Region. 4. Project approach elements that highlight potential for success: Community past engagement in LID/GI, known potential flooding problem areas that LID/GI could help mitigate, the community’s past experience and knowledge of working with FEMA and applying for FEMA grants, the extent of environmental-water related plans and permits that could be evaluated for appropriateness to integrate, EPA’s past experience in collaborative efforts with the community. 5. Project approach elements that offer a higher-profile return for EPA: such as an Urban Waters Community, or other outstanding characteristic. 6. Schedule with funds to be spent by 9/18. 6. Intent for the team (led by the community through the State Hazard Mitigation Officer) to try to apply for Corps Silver Jackets participation. END
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2017 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Full Proposal Due Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2017 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
OVERVIEW The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), in
cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDA Forest Service (USFS),
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), FedEx, Southern Company and Alcoa Foundation are
pleased to solicit applications for the 2017 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration program. The
Five Star and Urban Waters program will award approximately $2.5 million in grants nationwide.
The Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration grant program seeks to develop community capacity to
sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing modest financial assistance to
diverse local partnerships focused on improving water quality, watersheds and the species and
habitats they support. Projects include a variety of ecological improvements including: wetland,
riparian, forest and coastal habitat restoration; wildlife conservation; community tree canopy
enhancement; and/or water quality monitoring and stormwater management; along with targeted
community outreach, education and stewardship. NFWF may use a mix of public and private
funding sources to support any grant made through this program.
Priority will be given to projects in urban, suburban and/or rural areas that advance water quality
goals in environmental justice communities such as neighborhoods with high concentrations of
minority and low-income populations. Projects that increase access to the benefits of nature, reduce
the impact of environmental hazards and engage these communities in the project planning,
outreach and implementation will have priority for funding. We expect at least 50% of the grants
made under this RFP to go to projects engaging these communities.
GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS
Geographic focus depends on funding available from the funding partners. Grants for this program
are available nationwide, but additional funding is available for the geographic priorities listed in
the Funding Availability section of this RFP.
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PROGRAM PRIORITIES
Proposals should address at least one bullet under each of the five following bolded priorities.
On-the-Ground Restoration Restore and/or create wetlands, coastal or riparian areas that address key species and
habitats and link directly to established watershed and conservation plans Restore, design and/or create forest habitat and/or community tree canopy leading directly to
improved water quality of urban watersheds Manage stormwater or address water scarcity by designing and/or implementing green
infrastructure, using best management practices like increasing tree canopy, bioswales,
permeable pavers, bioretention, green roofs, downspout disconnection, installation of native
vegetation and other proven practices for water quality, habitats and species Design and/or create habitat and/or engage residents in restoration at community public
areas such as schools, parks, birding trails and more Collect and analyze local waterway samples that could be used to determine the
effectiveness of current stream/wetland restoration and green infrastructure efforts and
effectively inform future planning and decision-making
Develop/implement trash and litter prevention programs designed to keep urban waterways
and riverfronts clean
Enhance, restore, conserve, and/or improve land and natural resources management in
drinking water protection areas through green/natural infrastructure installations, outreach,
education and training on watershed protection practices and their impacts on urban drinking
water. Projects must demonstrate the linkage between upstream land-use decisions and the
quality, quantity and safety of drinking water.
Community Partnerships
Must involve five or more partners (public and private entities) including the applicant
Directly engage a diverse group of community partners to achieve ecological and specific
educational outcomes including partnerships among upstream and downstream communities
Demonstrate that the project will advance existing local planning and development for
resilient communities and/or propose to foster new collaborations to coordinate a diverse
stakeholder partnership that develop and/or implements new plans
Environmental Outreach, Education & Training
Must integrate meaningful outreach, education and training into the proposed on-the-ground
activities that advance local watershed and conservation goals
Engage the public – particularly youth – in hands-on, outdoor conservation experiences that
build awareness of the importance of protecting and recovering priority species and habitats
and promote stewardship. Priority will be given to projects engaging environmental justice
communities.
Establish or advance a citizen science or water quality monitoring program that involves
community members and/or addresses community water quality priorities. Eligible activities
include water quality and/or habitat surveys, bird surveys, monitoring efforts that involve
the collection, assessment, analysis and communication of water quality data (existing or
new) to identify areas of concern
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Provide job training, placement and job performance follow-up for stream/wetlands
restoration, green infrastructure installation, operation and maintenance
Improve citizen understanding of damaging trash and litter impacts in local waterways that
affect community health and local economies
Measurable Results
Must result in specific, measurable ecological, educational and community benefits
Identify measurable activities and metrics which clearly link to watershed and community
outcomes
Document a high level of community engagement to support fish and wildlife habitat, urban
forestry and water quality-related activities and improve understanding across diverse
audiences of how fish and wildlife conservation, clean water and healthy forests contribute
to community wellbeing
Sustainability
Must include a plan for maintenance and care of the project beyond the grant period
Reflect a commitment to community strength and long-term capacity to remain engaged as
partners
Directly connect outcomes to community benefits of watershed restoration such as clean
water, public health benefits, local economic development and jobs
Fulfill or advance priorities identified through local planning efforts, including watershed
plans, climate resilience plans and/or sustainability plans
METRICS
Project Activity Recommended Metric Additional Guidance
Land, wetland
restoration
# Acres restored Provide # and type of habitat restored. If different
types of habitat restored, provide # acres for each
individual type, including wetlands, springs,
saltwater marshes and beach habitat
Removal of invasives # Acres restored Provide # acres restored and type of invasives
removed
Restoration
planning/design/permitti
ng
# Acres restored Provide # acres impacted directly by plan
Riparian restoration # Miles restored Provide # miles riverbank planted (decimals are
acceptable)
Land, wetland
restoration
# Trees planted Identify the type of tree(s) planted, approximate
age and caliper of the trees
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Best Management
Practices implementation
for livestock fencing
# Miles of fencing
installed
Provide # miles fencing installed
Best Management
Practices implementation
for stormwater runoff
# Acres with Best
Management Practices
Provide # acres implemented with Best
Management Practices including the type of green
infrastructure being implemented
Best Management
Practices implementation
for stormwater runoff
Volume stormwater
prevented
Provide volume of stormwater captured by new
green infrastructure practices including Best
Management Practices for stormwater management
Improved management
practices
# Acres under improved
management
Provide # acres under improved management
including Best Management Practices for nutrient
and sediment reduction
Building institutional
capacity
# FTE with sufficient
training
Provide # full-time employees provided with
training through the project
Building institutional
capacity
# of organizations
contributing to project
goals
Provide # partner organizations
Economic benefits # jobs sustained Provide # jobs continued or sustained through grant
project
Economic benefits # jobs created Provide number of individuals hired by
organization or contractor directly working on
project (non-volunteers)
Outreach/ Education/
Technical Assistance
# people reached Provide # of people reached
Volunteer participation # volunteers participating Provide number of community members directly
engaged in project. If volunteers include youth (up
to age 18) or veterans, specify # youth or #
veterans.
Monitoring # streams/sites being
monitored
Identify the number of sites that will be monitored
as part of the project
Other # Maps or assessments
completed
Provide the number of maps or other assessments
of green infrastructure resources, tree canopies,
trails and other community assets created during
the project period
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Other #lbs of trash or debris
removed or prevented
from entering waterways
Provide lbs of trash or debris removed from
waterways or other restoration sites or expected
amount prevented from entering waterways and
specify removal or prevention.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible and Ineligible Entities
Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local
governments, municipal governments, Indian tribes and educational institutions
Ineligible applicants include: unincorporated individuals, businesses, international
organizations and U.S. federal government agencies
Ineligible Uses of Grant Funds
NFWF funds and matching contributions may not be used to support political advocacy,
fundraising, lobbying, litigation, terrorist activities or Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
violations.
NFWF funds may not be used to support ongoing efforts to comply with legal requirements,
including permit conditions, mitigation and settlement agreements. However, grant funds
may be used to support projects that enhance or improve upon existing baseline compliance
efforts.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY
Approximately $2,500,000 is available nationwide for projects meeting program priorities. There is
one round of full proposals annually for this program. Awards range from $20,000 to $50,000 with
an average size of $30,000 and 40-50 grants awarded per year. Grants should span one to two years
in length with a start date in July 2017. Applications requesting more than $30,000 should propose
projects longer than one year.
There is one application submitted to NFWF for all sources of funding. A detailed list of
funders is provided to identify areas of the country where additional funds are available and to
provide information on any funder-specific recommendations that applicants should include in
proposals.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Five Star Restoration Training Program
Funding Available:
Approximately $215,000 is available nationwide from EPA to fund projects. These funds are
available nationwide, in any size community.
Urban Waters Federal Partnership, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Forest
Service Urban Forestry
Funding Available:
Approximately $522,000 is available from U.S. Forest Service and EPA, through the Urban Waters
Federal Partnership, to improve urban water quality, restore riparian habitat and urban forests and
increase public access in developed watersheds throughout the United States. Funds are available
nationwide for urban areas. Special consideration will be made for projects which directly advance
priorities of the 19 Urban Waters Federal Partnership designated locations and/or are in designated
source water protection areas. Applicants for this special consideration are strongly encouraged to
note in the abstract and narrative which Federal Partnership the project will be located. Please refer
to these links to identify those areas:
To view Urban Waters Federal Partnership designated locations:
http://geoplatform3.epa.gov/FiveStar_UWRG_2016/
To view watersheds critical to sources of drinking water, please reach out to your state
drinking water program office or visit the "Source Water Protection for Urban Waters" web
map:
http://epa.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=33c34751aa984b21809055b4c33
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Urban Programs
Funding Available:
Approximately $405,000 is available from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to fund projects that
engage urban neighbors and foster a sense of stewardship where there are Fish and Wildlife Service
lands or offices nearby (within approximately 25+/- miles). Priority areas could also include
locations where there are existing Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships or with established Urban
Bird Treaty Cities with the Fish and Wildlife Service. Proposals should articulate tangible ways the
Fish and Wildlife Service can become an asset to the community. Examples of asset building would
include: providing technical assistance in fish and wildlife issues, providing pathways for youth
employment or community education and recreational enjoyment.
$225,000 of these funds comes from the FWS Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnerships to engage
communities in conservation on easily-accessible lands that the Service does not own. They
involve residents in place-based outdoor experiences that foster connections with fish,
wildlife and their habitats. Proposals should address the Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership
priorities (partnerships, measurable results, sustainability) and demonstrate how the project
will meet at least one of the Standards of Excellence for Urban Wildlife Refuges and
Partnerships (located at http://fws.gov/urban).
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$180,000 of these funds comes from the Urban Bird Treaty program and projects should
have an emphasis on protecting, restoring and enhancing urban habitats for birds, engaging
people in bird conservation and citizen science activities, hazard reduction for birds such as
bird-safe building programs, and connecting diverse and youth audiences through education
and outreach that involves to nature through birding and bird conservation. Projects
supported with this funding do not have to be located in an existing Urban Bird Treaty city
but grantee/partners must agree to work toward designation if funded.
Southern Company Five Star Restoration Program
Funding Available:
Approximately $360,000 is available from Southern Company and its operating companies
(Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Gulf Power and Mississippi Power) to support on-the-ground
wetland, riparian, in-stream or coastal habitat conservation and restoration projects in the Southern
Company service area served by its four electric retail subsidiaries. Applicants should clearly
describe in their proposal how the project will address any priority and/or at-risk species, habitats or
conservation actions identified in their State Wildlife Action Plan (or other recovery or conservation
plans), and how the entity in charge of implementing the plan is involved with the project, as
applicable. A mixture of urban and rural communities is expected across the applicants for this
specific funding.
Geographic Priorities:
Southern Company will support high quality projects in the following states:
Alabama (excluding Lauderdale, Colbert, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall,
Morgan, Jackson and DeKalb counties)
Florida Panhandle (west of the Apalachicola River)
Georgia (excluding Union, Fannin and Towns counties)
Mississippi (including the following counties, north to south: Leake, Neshoba, Kemper,
Scott, Newton, Lauderdale, Smith, Jasper, Clarke, Jefferson Davis, Covington, Jones,
Wayne, Marion, Lamar, Forrest, Perry, Greene, George, Stone, Pearl River, Hancock,
Harrison and Jackson.)
Click here to view a map of the Southern Company Service Area.
FedEx:
Funding Available:
Approximately $412,500 is available from FedEx to support urban conservation and restoration. All
proposals in these areas must propose a volunteer event for up to 100 local FedEx employees in the
project narrative to be considered for funding under this funding source.
Geographic Priorities:
These funds will support projects in any of the following metropolitan areas:
Boston, MA Los Angeles, CA San Francisco/Oakland, CA
Chicago, IL Memphis, TN Seattle, WA
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Washington, DC Northern NJ/New York, NY
Indianapolis, IN Pittsburgh, PA Miami, FL
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Colorado Springs, CO Philadelphia, PA Harrison, AR
Phoenix, AZ Cleveland, OH Atlanta, GA
Portland, OR Lakeland, FL New Berlin, WI
Akron/Uniontown, OH
Alcoa Foundation
Funding Available:
Approximately $30,000 is available from Alcoa Foundation to support community-based restoration
and stewardship projects within the selected geographic priorities.
Geographic Priorities:
Alcoa Foundation will support high quality projects in the following metropolitan areas:
Cleveland, OH Canton, OH
Barberton, OH Farmington Hills, MI
Additional Private Foundation Support
Funding Available:
Approximately $600,000 is available from private foundation funding to support community-based
habitat restoration and stewardship projects in the seven states listed below. Grant recipients should
include detailed information on the support of non-game animal species and habitat through grant
activities in their proposal, specifically as these habitats related to underserved human communities
including tribal communities and the sustained protection of wild animal species and their habitats.
A mixture of urban and rural communities is expected across the applicants for this specific
funding.
Geographic Priorities:
This funding will support high quality projects in the following states:
Alaska Idaho Washington
Montana North Dakota
Wisconsin Minnesota
MATCHING CONTRIBUTIONS
The ratio of matching contributions offered is considered during the review process, and projects
are required to meet or exceed a 1:1 match ratio to be competitive. Matching contributions must be
non-federal in nature, may include in-kind contributions of staff and volunteer time, work
performed, materials and services donated, cash or other tangible contributions to the project
objectives and outcomes. The cost of recent land acquisition or easement may also qualify as match
for a project involving work at the acquired site.
Additionally, partner contributions can serve as matching contributions and grantees for this grant
program commonly use a large amount of in-kind matching contributions to reach this threshold by
utilizing their community partnerships to generate match. Applicants are highly encouraged to
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contact NFWF for assistance in determining what qualifies as in-kind or any other matching
contributions.
In addition, if they would not be paid with requested grant funding, indirect costs may be applied as
match by an applicant with a federally approved indirect rate (more information about using indirect
costs as match can be found here).
To be eligible, matching contributions typically must be:
Not paid by the Federal government under another Federal award
Verifiable from the grantee’s records
Not included as contributions for any other award
Necessary and reasonable for accomplishment of project or program objectives
Allowable costs based on the program and funding source guidelines
Committed directly to the project and used within the period of performance
EVALUATION CRITERIA
All proposals will be screened for relevance, accuracy, completeness and compliance with NFWF
and funding source policies. Proposals then will be evaluated based on the extent to which they
meet the following criteria.
Required Criteria:
Program Goals and Priorities – Proposed project contributes to the Five Star and Urban Waters
program’s overall habitat, water quality and species conservation goals and has specific,
quantifiable performance metrics to evaluate project success. Project directly addresses each of the
program priorities outlined above in this Request for Proposals.
Partnership – An appropriate partnership of five or more partners exists to implement the project
and the project is supported by a strong local partnership that leverages additional funds and will
sustain it after the life of the grant. Identify proposed partners, if known (including potential or
contemplated subawards to third party subrecipients of the applicant), the roles they will play in
implementing the project and how this project will build new or enhance existing partnerships.
(Note: a project partner is any local community, non-profit organization, for profit organization
tribe and/or local, state, and federal government agency that contributes to the project in a
substantial way and is closely involved in the completion of the project.)
Technical Merit – Project is technically sound and feasible and the proposal sets forth a clear,
logical and achievable work plan and timeline. Project engages appropriate technical experts
throughout project planning, design and implementation to ensure activities are technically sound
and feasible.
Conservation or Watershed Plan and Context – The project advances an existing drought
management, watershed or conservation plan/strategy. Proposals should include a clear, direct link
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between the proposed project to the plans, what entity is in charge of implementing the plan and
how the project outcomes will coordinate results with that entity if not already a project partner.
Budget – Costs are allowable, reasonable and budgeted in accordance with NFWF’s Budget
Instructions cost categories. Federally-funded projects must be in compliance with OMB Uniform
Guidance as applicable (OMB Uniform Guidance).
Funding Need – Project establishes a clear need for the funds being requested, and demonstrates
that activities would not move forward absent funding. Project identifies demographic
characteristics of environmental justice communities benefiting from the project.
Monitoring – Proposal includes a plan for monitoring progress during and after the proposed
project period to track project success and adaptively address new challenges and opportunities as
they arise.
Long-term Sustainability – Project will be maintained to ensure benefits are achieved and
sustained beyond the life of the grant. Proposal should detail how future funding will be secured to
implement necessary long-term monitoring and maintenance activities.
Other Criteria:
Transferability – Project has potential and plan to transfer lessons learned to other communities
and/or to be integrated into government programs and policies.
Communication– Project includes a detailed plan to communicate information about the project to
appropriate audiences.
Past Success – Applicant has a proven track record in implementing conservation and education
practices with specific, measurable results.
OTHER
General – Applicants will be required to indicate the status of all permits required to comply with
federal, state or local requirements.
Procurement – If the applicant chooses to specifically identify proposed Contractor(s) for Services,
an award by NFWF to the applicant does not necessarily constitute NFWF’s express written
authorization for the applicant to procure such specific services noncompetitively. When procuring
goods and services, NFWF recipients must follow documented procurement procedures which
reflect applicable laws and regulations.
Publicity and Acknowledgement of Support – Award recipients will be required to grant NFWF
and applicable funding partners the right and authority to publicize the project and NFWF’s
financial support for the grant in press releases, publications and other public communications.
Recipients may also be asked by NFWF to provide high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi) photographs
depicting the project.
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Environmental Compliance Requirements – Projects selected to receive Federal funding may be
subject to requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act
(state and federal), and National Historic Preservation Act. As may be applicable, successful
applicants may be required to comply with such Federal, state or local requirements and obtain all
necessary permits and clearances
Federal Funding Requirements – Projects selected to receive Federal funding may be subject to
requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and National
Historic Preservation Act. Documentation of compliance with these regulations must be approved
prior to initiating activities that disturb or alter habitat or other features of the project site(s).
Applicants should budget time and resources to obtain the needed approvals. Federally-funded
projects must operate in compliance with the OMB Uniform Guidance as applicable to the
applicant.
Quality Assurance – If a project involves significant monitoring, data collection or data use,
grantees will be asked to prepare and submit quality assurance documentation
(www.epa.gov/quality/qapps.html). Applicants should budget time and resources to complete this
task.
Permits – Successful applicants will be required to provide sufficient documentation that the
project expects to receive or has received all necessary permits and clearances to comply with any
Federal, state or local requirements. Where projects involve work in the waters of the United States,
NFWF strongly encourages applicants to conduct a permit pre-application meeting with the Army
Corps of Engineers prior to submitting their proposal. In some cases, if a permit pre-application
meeting has not been completed, NFWF may require successful applicants to complete such a
meeting prior to grant award
TIMELINE
Dates of activities are subject to change. Please check the Program page of the NFWF website for
the most current dates and information (Five Star and Urban Waters program website).
Applicant webinar (Click here to register) November 15, 2016, 2 p.m., Eastern Time
Full Proposal Due Date January 31, 2017, 11:59 p.m., Eastern Time
Review Period February to June 2017
Awards Announced July 2017
HOW TO APPLY
All application materials must be submitted online through the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation’s Easygrants system.
1. Go to https://easygrants.nfwf.org to register in our Easygrants online system. New users to the
system will be prompted to register before starting the application (if you already are a registered
user, use your existing login). Enter your applicant information.
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2. Once on your homepage, click the “Apply for Funding” button and select this RFP’s “Funding
Opportunity” from the list of options.
3. Follow the instructions in Easygrants to complete your application. Once an application has been
started, it may be saved and returned to later for completion and submission.
APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
A PDF version of this RFP can be downloaded at the Five Star and Urban Waters program website.
A Tip Sheet is available for quick reference while you are working through your application. This
document can be downloaded at the Five Star and Urban Waters program website. Additional
information to support the application process can be accessed on the NFWF website’s “Applicant
Information” page (http://www.nfwf.org/whatwedo/grants/applicants/Pages/home.aspx).
For more information or questions about this RFP, please contact:
Danny Bowater (All Geographies)
Coordinator, Community-Based Conservation
202-595-2434
Lindsay Vacek (Southern Company Service Area only)
Coordinator, Southern Regional Office
(202) 595-2433
Carrie Clingan
Program Director, Community Stewardship and Youth
202-595-2471
For issues or assistance with our online Easygrants system, please contact:
Easygrants Helpdesk
Email: [email protected]
Voicemail: 202-595-2497
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, Monday-Friday
Include: Your name, proposal ID #, e-mail address, phone number, program to which you are
applying and a description of the issue.