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FY2012 Northeastern Area State & Private Forestry
Competitive Allocation RFP
FY2012 Northeastern Area State & Private Forestry
Competitive Allocation RFP
Northeastern Area State and Private ForestryForest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Why a Competitive RFP?Why a Competitive RFP? Meets legal requirement in 2008 Farm Bill
Flexibility for State Foresters and partners to pursue outcomes related to State Forest Action Plans
Transparent, efficient, credible, and collaborative process
Supports well-informed allocation decisions
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
What is Different for 2012?What is Different for 2012?
A combined RFP, not a single RFP
Combines 3 funding sources: Redesign, Forest Fire Hazard Mitigation, & Forest Health Management and Treatments
Each source has its own review criteria and ranking panel
Proposals submitted under ONLY one RFP category
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
What is the Same for 2012?What is the Same for 2012?
A process to ALLOCATE Federal dollars-- NOT a competitive grants program
NA works with State Foresters throughout the decision process
Meets priority needs as judged by an interagency review team
Identifies worthy, unmet project needs beyond available dollars
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Funding AuthoritiesFunding Authorities Funding authorities this year:
Fire Forest Health Forest Stewardship Urban & Community Forestry
Does not include or affect core S&PF program funding
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
RFP Combines the FollowingPreviously Separate RFPs:
RFP Combines the FollowingPreviously Separate RFPs:
National S&PF Competitive Resource Allocation (“Redesign” grants)
Forest Fire Hazard mitigation
NA Forest Health Management and Treatments
Forest Service Northeastern Area State and Private ForestryForest Service Northeastern Area State and Private Forestry
NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Excluded from this RFPExcluded from this RFP Gypsy moth suppression, eradication & Slow the
Spread
Oak wilt control, Early Detection/Rapid Response, Evaluation Monitoring, FS Pesticide Impact Assessment Program, and Special Technology Development Projects
Forest Health methods
Purchase of fire department equipment, including fire weather stations
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Excluded from this RFPExcluded from this RFP
Purchase & installation of dry fire hydrants
Small business start-up funds
Research and development
Capital improvements (i.e. facilities)
Fire preparedness & suppression capacity building
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team, Wood Education Resource Center, and Forest Legacy grants
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Funding ParametersFunding Parameters
State can submit unlimited number of proposals
Considers & funds projects of various sizes
Proposals can be submitted under only one RFP category
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Funding ParametersFunding Parameters
Redesign grants: minimum Federal funding request per project is $25,000
Forest fire hazard mitigation or forest health management and treatment proposals: no minimum project proposal amount .
Maximum amount of Federal funds to any one State is 15% of total funds in the category.
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Who Can Submit Proposals?Who Can Submit Proposals?
State Foresters eligible to submit or authorize proposals (pass-through to partners)
State Agriculture agencies or others with State Forest Health Program duties submit proposals through the State Forester or directly with a letter of concurrence from the State Forester
All others must submit proposals through the State Forester
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Other Submission ConsiderationsOther Submission Considerations State Foresters encouraged to submit proposals
from cooperators; State Forester decides whether to forward proposals
Cooperators must submit proposals through the State Forester for where the work is to occur
Proposals due December 15
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
EligibilityEligibility Multistate proposals:
• Encouraged where appropriate
• No preferential consideration
• Need concurrence by all relevant State Foresters
Projects on non-Federal lands
Project length: up to 3 years
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Third-Party Pass-ThroughThird-Party Pass-Through
Clearly identify pass-through funds to third-party recipients; include organization name, contact info & funding amount
Third-party pass-through funds will count towards the State’s total allocation.
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Proposal RequirementsProposal RequirementsTo be ranked, applications must meet all of these requirements:
A. Link to the State Forest Resource Action Plan, national, and regional priorities
B. 50/50 matching funds (see Web site)
Questions about eligible match: Zaneta Hammond [email protected], 610-557-4015 or Lori Gordon 610-557-4106 [email protected]
C. Appropriate & authorized use of Federal funds
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Category I: Redesign RFPCategory I: Redesign RFP
Applicants can “mix” or integrate State and Private Forestry programs, authorities and funds for priority outcomes.
Projects can blend Urban and community forestry; Forest Stewardship, forest health management on cooperative lands; forest health management, National Fire Plan; State Fire Assistance and State Fire Assistance, National Fire Plan.
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Criteria for Redesign Proposal SelectionCriteria for Redesign Proposal Selection
1. Priority issue or threat (25 points)
2. Measurable results and significant outcomes (35 points)
3. Collaboration (20 points)
4. Leverage (20 points)
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Category 2: Forest Fire MitigationCategory 2: Forest Fire Mitigation
Projects that:
Reduce hazardous fuels,
Increase awareness of wildfire prevention and mitigation
Reduce risk and mitigate hazards in communities and on private lands
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Criteria for Forest Fire Hazard Mitigation
Criteria for Forest Fire Hazard Mitigation
1. Forest fire hazard mitigation (25 points)
2. Relate accomplishments to State Forest Resources Action Plan; identify client benefit (25 points)
3. Partnerships & collaboration (20 points)
4. Innovative approach (20 points)
5. Capacity for replication (10 points)
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Category 3: Forest Health Management and Treatments
Category 3: Forest Health Management and Treatments
Projects promote sustainable forest management : Prevent, suppress or eradicate damaging
agents Restore forests after damaging events Enhance survey and technical assistance not
supported by core funds, Enhance public engagement in forest health
management
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Category 3: Forest Health Management and Treatments
Category 3: Forest Health Management and Treatments
Projects relate to these or other forest health issues: *
Asian longhorned beetle Emerald ash borer Hemlock woolly adelgid Thousand cankers disease Invasive plants
* Multiple-pest concerns or integrated proposals should be submitted to Category 1: Redesign RFP
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Criteria for Forest Health Management and Treatment
Criteria for Forest Health Management and Treatment
1. Address a major issue or concern (20 points)
2. Measurable Results/Outcomes (40 points)
3. Collaboration and Partnerships (15 points)
4. Technical soundness (30 points)
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Forest Health Treatment ProposalsForest Health Treatment Proposals Proposals that include treatment require form 3400-2
Support by biological evaluation, any required environmental analyses; work, safety & security plans
Document according to appropriate laws
Document landowner or jurisdiction consent to participate
Funds cannot be used to cut dead trees or trees with commercial value.
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Support for Proposal DevelopmentSupport for Proposal Development
NA Field Representatives and Field Office staff: New England & New York – Terry Miller, 603-868-7694 Mid-Atlantic – Bob Lueckel, 304-285-1540 Midwest – Barb Tormoehlen, 651-649-5276
Cooperative Fire staff assistance in Newtown Square coordinated through Field Representatives
Consult with NA and Field Office staff: it yields better proposals & enhances collaboration during the project
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
NA’s Guidance to StaffNA’s Guidance to Staff
Distribute the RFP broadly to established and new partners.
Engage early in the process.
Provide technical support to help state staff write highly competitive proposals.
Additional resources can be found on the NA RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Project SubmissionProject Submission
Fill out the application form
5-page maximum length (excluding budget tables, project timeline & letters)
Submit in PDF format to [email protected]
For help with proposals, contact Terry James: [email protected] 610-557-4107
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Collaborative Project Selection Steps
Collaborative Project Selection Steps
Preliminary review: completeness & eligibility
Evaluation & ranking by interagency review team of State and Federal members- including some State Dept. of Agric. Reps for category 3 (forest health).
Ranked list of proposals submitted to the NAASF Exec. Committee & NA Director by March 1
NA Director will work with NAASF Exec. Committee to approve projects
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Beyond Project SelectionBeyond Project Selection Funds provided via a grant agreement; standard
reporting requirements
Successful applicants must track and report accomplishments and successes
Projects ranked but not funded will be considered if additional funds become available
The list of ranked projects helps NA and NAASF make the case for unmet needs
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
FeedbackFeedback
Ongoing feedback is critical to success
Provide comments & suggestions through your Field Representative or directly to Jim Barresi or Ian MacFarlane
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
Process EvaluationProcess Evaluation Recommendations for process changes made
to the NAASF Exec. Committee and NA Director by May 1, 2012
NAASF and NA Director will evaluate the RFP process and make appropriate changes for future years
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NA FY12 RFP Web site: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/rfp
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