Opportunity Information: Apply for R16AN20001
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- The DOI-BOR in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Captive Propagation and Reintroduction of Large-flowered Fiddleneck Phase 2 Monitoring" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.564.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 03, 2015 and posted on Dec 03, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 18, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $138,733.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
Captive Propagation and Reintroduction of Large-flowered Fiddleneck Phase 2 Monitoring (Funding Opportunity No. R16AN20001) is a Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation discretionary grant focused on finishing the monitoring and long-term management work tied to an earlier, drought-delayed endangered plant reintroduction effort in California. The target species is Large-flowered Fiddleneck (Amsinckia grandiflora), a federally endangered plant that is believed to persist in the wild at only two sites in western San Joaquin County. Because the remaining natural populations are so few, the project is framed as risk reduction against sudden, unpredictable events (for example, weather extremes or other disturbances) that could wipe out the species in the wild if additional populations are not established and supported.
This Phase 2 award is a continuation of a project first funded in 2012 under a Central Valley Project Conservation Program and Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program opportunity. The original work, led by Vollmar Natural Lands Consulting, Inc. (VNLC), was designed as a five-year effort to propagate plants and reintroduce them to as many as 10 suitable sites across the species known historical and current range in Contra Costa and San Joaquin Counties. Severe, prolonged drought conditions in California caused major implementation delays, especially a roughly 12-month delay in planting and the need to develop irrigation alternatives. To stay within federal grant performance-period constraints, the work was split into two phases: Phase 1 (Implementation) covered study, analysis, and on-the-ground reintroduction activities, and Phase 2 (Monitoring) extends the project to complete the required monitoring, management, and reporting. Combined, the two phases span about 73 months, reflecting the reality that the drought shifted the biological and logistical timeline beyond what the original single award period could accommodate.
Phase 2 specifically funds the continuation and completion of the monitoring and adaptive management work at the reintroduction sites for a 33-month period. The core objectives tied to this stage include maintaining and checking partial fencing (installed at nine reintroduction sites), continuing irrigation of reintroduction plots where needed, conducting annual monitoring to track plant survival and population performance, and carrying out vegetation management that supports the species establishment. The management approach is hands-on and site-specific, including measures like thatch control and specialized weeding to reduce competition and maintain the micro-habitat conditions the species requires. Phase 2 also requires interim and final reporting that compiles lessons learned and results from the multi-year effort, with the intent that the final report serves as a practical reference for future Amsinckia grandiflora reintroduction and recovery work.
The opportunity is structured as a continuation award because continuity is considered essential to project success. VNLC and its team already hold the necessary permits for propagating, reintroducing, and monitoring a federally listed species, and they have established working relationships and access agreements with the private landowners hosting reintroduction sites. That trust and consistent site access are emphasized as especially important when conservation work occurs on private property and must be repeated over multiple seasons. The physical context also matters: many sites are remote, steep, rocky, and erosive, often requiring all-terrain vehicle access and specialized safety practices. Because VNLC implemented Phase 1 and has detailed familiarity with each site and the species specialized biology, the grant justification argues that re-competing the work would disrupt methods that were developed and refined during Phase 1 and could jeopardize consistent monitoring and management outcomes.
Administratively, the Bureau of Reclamation does not anticipate substantial programmatic involvement beyond standard federal oversight. That oversight includes routine stewardship duties such as tracking financial status and performance, providing technical assistance if requested, and conducting monitoring via site visits, calls, and other check-ins. The posted funding details describe this as a grant with an expected single award, an award ceiling of $138,733, and a closing date of December 18, 2015. The eligible applicant category is listed as individuals, and the funding activity category is natural resources under CFDA 15.564. Overall, the grant is meant to ensure that the earlier investment in reintroduction is not left unfinished, and that the established populations receive the sustained monitoring and management needed to evaluate success and improve the odds of long-term persistence for one of Californias rarest plants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Captive Propagation and Reintroduction of Large-flowered Fiddleneck Phase 2 Monitoring and is listed under Funding Opportunity No. R16AN20001.
Which agency is offering this grant?
This is a Department of the Interior grant offered by the Bureau of Reclamation.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant.
What conservation issue does the grant address?
The grant supports work tied to an endangered plant reintroduction effort that was delayed by severe drought conditions in California. The goal is to finish monitoring and long-term management so previously established reintroduction sites can be evaluated and supported over time.
What species is the focus of the project?
The target species is Large-flowered Fiddleneck (Amsinckia grandiflora), a federally endangered plant.
Why is this species considered at high risk?
The species is believed to persist in the wild at only two sites in western San Joaquin County. With so few remaining natural populations, the project is framed as risk reduction against sudden, unpredictable events (such as weather extremes or disturbances) that could eliminate the species in the wild if additional populations are not established and supported.
Where is the work located?
The reintroduction effort is within the species known historical and current range in Contra Costa County and San Joaquin County, California, with remaining natural populations believed to occur in western San Joaquin County.
What does "Phase 2 Monitoring" mean in this context?
Phase 2 is the continuation stage that funds the monitoring, adaptive management, and reporting needed to complete and document the outcomes of the earlier reintroduction implementation work. It exists because drought-related delays pushed the biological and logistical timeline beyond what could fit within the original single grant performance period.
How does Phase 2 relate to the earlier project funded in 2012?
This award is a continuation of a project first funded in 2012 under a Central Valley Project Conservation Program and Central Valley Project Improvement Act Habitat Restoration Program opportunity. The original work was designed as a five-year effort to propagate plants and reintroduce them to as many as 10 sites, but drought caused major delays, so the work was split into Phase 1 (Implementation) and Phase 2 (Monitoring).
Why was the project split into two phases?
Severe, prolonged drought in California caused significant implementation delays, including an approximately 12-month delay in planting and the need to develop irrigation alternatives. To remain within federal grant performance-period constraints, the work was divided into Phase 1 (Implementation) and Phase 2 (Monitoring).
How long do Phase 1 and Phase 2 span when combined?
Together, the two phases span about 73 months, reflecting how drought shifted the project timeline beyond what the original single award period could accommodate.
What is the Phase 2 period of performance?
Phase 2 specifically funds monitoring and adaptive management for a 33-month period.
What are the main objectives funded under Phase 2?
Phase 2 focuses on completing monitoring and long-term management at reintroduction sites. Core objectives described include:
- Maintaining and checking partial fencing installed at reintroduction sites
- Continuing irrigation of reintroduction plots where needed
- Conducting annual monitoring to track survival and population performance
- Implementing vegetation management to support establishment
- Producing interim and final reports that compile results and lessons learned
How many reintroduction sites are mentioned for fencing maintenance?
The information provided states that partial fencing was installed at nine reintroduction sites and Phase 2 includes maintaining and checking that fencing.
What kinds of vegetation management are included?
The approach is described as hands-on and site-specific, including actions such as thatch control and specialized weeding to reduce competition and maintain the micro-habitat conditions the species requires.
What is meant by "adaptive management" in this project?
In this context, adaptive management refers to continuing hands-on site management (such as irrigation decisions, fencing upkeep, and vegetation control) and adjusting actions as needed based on monitoring results and site-specific conditions to improve establishment and persistence at reintroduction sites.
What reporting is required under Phase 2?
Phase 2 requires interim and final reporting. The final report is intended to compile lessons learned and multi-year results and serve as a practical reference for future Amsinckia grandiflora reintroduction and recovery work.
Why is this opportunity structured as a continuation award?
The opportunity is structured as a continuation award because continuity is considered essential. The project justification emphasizes that the Phase 1 implementer already has necessary permits, established methods, site familiarity, and working relationships with private landowners, and that re-competing the work could disrupt refined methods and jeopardize consistent monitoring and management outcomes.
Who is identified as the original project lead?
The original work is described as being led by Vollmar Natural Lands Consulting, Inc. (VNLC).
Why are permits and landowner relationships highlighted as important?
The project involves propagating, reintroducing, and monitoring a federally listed species and conducting repeated work over multiple seasons on private property. The information provided emphasizes that VNLC already holds the necessary permits and has existing access agreements and trust with landowners hosting reintroduction sites.
What site conditions affect how the work is carried out?
Many sites are described as remote, steep, rocky, and erosive, often requiring all-terrain vehicle access and specialized safety practices.
What level of involvement does the Bureau of Reclamation expect to have during the award?
The Bureau of Reclamation does not anticipate substantial programmatic involvement beyond standard federal oversight. Oversight described includes tracking financial status and performance, providing technical assistance if requested, and monitoring through site visits, calls, and other check-ins.
What is the expected number of awards?
The funding details describe an expected single award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) amount available under this grant?
The award ceiling listed is $138,733.
What is the closing date listed for the opportunity?
The closing date provided is December 18, 2015.
Who is listed as eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as individuals.
What is the CFDA number and funding activity category?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.564, and the funding activity category is described as natural resources.
What is the overall purpose of funding Phase 2?
The grant is meant to ensure the earlier investment in reintroduction is not left unfinished and that established populations receive sustained monitoring and management. The intent is to evaluate success, document lessons learned, and improve the odds of long-term persistence for one of California's rarest plants.
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