Tionesta Lake - Sole Source Notice

The Tionesta Lake - Sole Source Notice, identified under funding opportunity number W911WN2520001, pertains to a Cooperative Agreement managed by the Buffalo District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This notice is specifically for a Fish Habitat Improvement Project on Salmon Creek near Kelletville, Pennsylvania. The project will be a cost-shared effort between the USACE and the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC), with funding provided through the Friends of Reservoirs (FOR) program. It is not a request for applications but rather a sole-source agreement with WPC as the designated partner. The program aims to enhance natural resources by improving fish habitats in the Salmon Creek area. The funding activity is categorized under Natural Resources, with the assistance listing number 12.010 related to Youth Conservation Services. The total funding available is between $30,000 and $100,000. The agreement requires cost-sharing between the partners but does not involve federal funds directly obligated for this specific action. The initiative aligns with conservation and ecological enhancement priorities for the area. Only the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is eligible to enter this cooperative agreement as the sole source partner for this project. The USACE's decision to collaborate with WPC was specified in the grant application to FOR. No other entities are eligible to apply or compete for this funding. Public comments on the USACE’s intention can be submitted to the Grants Officer. Applications or additional inquiries are not being solicited. The current closing date for any related comments or actions is January 31, 2025. Interested parties should address any questions or concerns directly to Jeffrey G. Ernest, the designated Grants Officer, via phone at 716-879-4173. Further details or updates, if any, may be found through the contact information provided or relevant sections on Grants.gov.