Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00077
Apply for F12AS00077
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Abernathy Weir Steelhead" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 22, 2012 and posted on Feb 22, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 29, 2012 NOI Notice of Intent to Award to a Single Source without Competition. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $39,171.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $39,171.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- This is a sole source cooperative agreement which directly sies WDFW as the source to complete this objective in the study.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Abernathy Weir Steelhead grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00077) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement intended to support a long-running scientific effort on Abernathy Creek in Washington. For several years, researchers have been conducting a reproductive success study to compare how well hatchery-origin steelhead reproduce versus wild steelhead. In the most recent review by the Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP), the study was identified as needing a key missing piece of information: a reliable estimate of how many adult steelhead are spawning downstream of the Abernathy Fish Technology Center (FTC) facility. Without that downstream spawner count, it is harder to interpret the reproductive success results and to understand the true composition and contribution of hatchery and wild fish in the system.
To address this data gap, the project proposes installing and operating a resistance board weir, which was determined to be the most effective option among the alternatives considered. A weir placed near the mouth of the creek provides a practical way to monitor and sample migrating fish by creating a controlled passage point where adults can be counted and, when appropriate, handled for data collection before being released. In this case, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will install and operate the weir near river mile 0.8 on Abernathy Creek. The operational period is expected to run from October 2011 through June 2012, covering the relevant migration and spawning window needed for the study. Because high-flow events can submerge or compromise the effectiveness and safety of the weir, it will not be operated during times when flows overtop it, and staff will document weir status daily, including whether it is actively fishing or submerged.
The award is structured as a mandatory, sole-source Notice of Intent (NOI) to award without competition, with WDFW identified as the only eligible applicant and the designated entity to complete the work. Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The total estimated funding is $39,171, and both the award ceiling and floor are the same amount, indicating a single fixed expected award value. The assistance listing (CFDA) associated with the funding is 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. While the weir operation spans October through June, the announcement notes that operation between October and January depends on funding for the Intensively Monitored Watershed Study through the Salmon Recovery Funding Board, which had been secured for the 2011-2012 trapping season, helping ensure early-season coverage.
In practical terms, this opportunity funds field implementation that strengthens the underlying reproductive success study by improving population monitoring at a critical location. By counting and sampling steelhead entering and using the lower creek, the project aims to produce more defensible estimates of spawner abundance and timing downstream of the FTC, which in turn supports better interpretation of hatchery versus wild reproductive performance and informs broader steelhead management and recovery decisions. Administrative contact information in the announcement lists Vincent Bocci, Administrative Officer, at 360-425-6072, for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Abernathy Weir Steelhead Grant (F12AS00077)
What is the Abernathy Weir Steelhead grant opportunity?
The Abernathy Weir Steelhead grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00077) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) cooperative agreement intended to support field work on Abernathy Creek in Washington. The funded work focuses on improving monitoring of adult steelhead in support of a long-running scientific reproductive success study.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What is the main scientific study this grant supports?
The grant supports a reproductive success study that compares how successfully hatchery-origin steelhead reproduce versus wild steelhead in Abernathy Creek.
Why is this grant being offered now (what problem is it addressing)?
A recent Independent Scientific Review Panel (ISRP) review identified a key missing piece of information in the ongoing study: a reliable estimate of how many adult steelhead are spawning downstream of the Abernathy Fish Technology Center (FTC). The project is designed to close that data gap so the reproductive success results can be interpreted more confidently.
What specific data gap is the project trying to fill?
The project aims to produce a reliable downstream spawner count (an estimate of how many adult steelhead are spawning downstream of the Abernathy FTC facility). Without this count, it is harder to understand the true mix and contribution of hatchery and wild fish in the system and to interpret reproductive success findings.
What approach will be used to address the missing downstream spawner information?
The project proposes installing and operating a resistance board weir near the mouth of Abernathy Creek. The weir creates a controlled passage point where migrating adult steelhead can be counted and, when appropriate, handled for data collection before being released.
What type of weir will be used?
A resistance board weir will be used. It was determined to be the most effective option among the alternatives considered (based on the information provided in the announcement summary).
Where will the weir be installed?
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will install and operate the weir near river mile 0.8 on Abernathy Creek, close to the mouth of the creek.
Who will install and operate the weir?
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is identified as the entity responsible for installation and operation of the weir.
When will the weir be operated?
The expected operational period is October 2011 through June 2012, which is intended to cover the migration and spawning window relevant to the reproductive success study.
Will the weir operate continuously throughout the entire October-to-June period?
Not necessarily. The weir will not be operated during high-flow events when flows overtop the weir (when it becomes submerged), because overtopping can compromise both effectiveness and safety. Staff will document weir status daily, including whether the weir is actively fishing or submerged.
How will high-flow conditions be handled?
During times when flows overtop the weir, it will not be operated. The project includes daily documentation of the weir status, specifically noting whether it is actively fishing or submerged.
What is the purpose of placing the weir near the creek mouth?
Placing the weir near the mouth provides a practical monitoring location for counting and sampling migrating adults entering and using the lower creek. This helps develop more defensible estimates of adult abundance and run timing downstream of the Abernathy FTC.
How does counting downstream spawners help the hatchery-versus-wild reproductive success analysis?
Downstream spawner counts improve understanding of how many fish (and what mix of hatchery and wild origin) are present and spawning downstream of the FTC. With better downstream abundance and timing information, researchers can interpret reproductive success results in a way that better reflects the true composition and contribution of hatchery and wild fish in the system.
Is this opportunity competitive?
No. The award is described as a mandatory, sole-source Notice of Intent (NOI) to award without competition.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments. The announcement identifies WDFW as the only eligible applicant and the designated entity to complete the work.
Does this grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $39,171.
Is there a funding range (ceiling and floor)?
The award ceiling and award floor are both $39,171, indicating a single fixed expected award value for this opportunity.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this funding?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) associated with the funding is 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
Is early-season operation (October through January) dependent on anything?
Yes. The announcement notes that operation between October and January depends on funding for the Intensively Monitored Watershed Study through the Salmon Recovery Funding Board. The summary states that funding had been secured for the 2011-2012 trapping season, helping ensure early-season coverage.
What are the expected outputs or outcomes of the funded work?
Based on the information provided, the funded work is intended to strengthen the underlying reproductive success study by improving population monitoring at a key location. By counting and sampling adult steelhead in the lower creek, the project aims to produce more defensible estimates of downstream spawner abundance and timing, supporting better interpretation of hatchery versus wild reproductive performance and informing broader steelhead management and recovery decisions.
What kind of award instrument is being used?
The opportunity is described as a cooperative agreement.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The announcement lists Vincent Bocci, Administrative Officer, as the administrative contact for assistance accessing the full announcement. The phone number provided is 360-425-6072.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00077.
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