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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CONDUCT FALL CHINOOK SALMON SPAWNING ESCAPEMENT ENUMERATION PROJECTS AND ANALYSIS" 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 Jul 16, 2014 and posted on Jul 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT. THE OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN AWARDED TO THE YUROK TRIBE.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $90,351.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,351.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT. THE OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN AWARDED TO THE YUROK TRIBE.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "CONDUCT FALL CHINOOK SALMON SPAWNING ESCAPEMENT ENUMERATION PROJECTS AND ANALYSIS" is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant in the Natural Resources category (CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). It was posted on July 16, 2014 under Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00305 and was issued as a notice of intent rather than an open competition. The agency indicated the work would be issued as a single-source continuation award under the applicable Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14(2)), meaning it was treated as an ongoing project being continued with the same partner instead of being competed broadly.
The project itself is a one-year field survey focused on estimating the in-river run size, or "escapement," of fall-run Chinook salmon in key tributaries of the Middle Klamath River. The target basins specifically include the Shasta River, Scott River, and Salmon River, along with other major Middle Klamath tributaries. The work was planned for the 2014 spawning season window, described as October through December 2014. In practical terms, the surveys are designed to document how many adult Chinook return to spawn in these systems and where and when they spawn, which is essential information for fisheries management, conservation planning, and evaluating population status.
In addition to simple counts, the project emphasizes collecting several core biological and population metrics. Survey staff are expected to record run timing (when fish arrive and spawn), spawning distribution (where redds and spawning activity occur across the watershed), length-frequency information (a way to characterize the size structure of the run), and sex ratio (the proportion of males to females observed). The grant also supports the recovery of coded wire tag data, which is used to track hatchery and tagged fish back to their origin and to support broader stock assessment work. Scale samples are collected as well to determine age classes, since scales can be analyzed to estimate fish age and reconstruct aspects of growth history.
While the main focus is fall Chinook salmon, the announcement also notes that observations of other species encountered during surveys are part of the documentation effort. Specifically, coho salmon and steelhead seen during the course of the fieldwork are to be recorded, adding value to the dataset by capturing incidental information about other important anadromous species in the Klamath Basin.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $90,351. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $90,351, which typically signals a fixed, defined budget for the planned scope. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was effectively limited because the posting states the opportunity had already been awarded; the notice explicitly says it had been awarded to the Yurok Tribe, reflecting the single-source continuation approach described in the announcement.
For administrative or access questions, the listed point of contact was Misty Bradford, Cooperative Agreements Assistant, reachable by phone at 530-842-5763.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "CONDUCT FALL CHINOOK SALMON SPAWNING ESCAPEMENT ENUMERATION PROJECTS AND ANALYSIS."
Which agency is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant.
What is the funding category and CFDA number?
The opportunity is in the Natural Resources category under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00305.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2014.
Was this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. It was issued as a notice of intent rather than an open competition.
What does "notice of intent" mean in this posting?
Based on the posting, the agency indicated it intended to issue the work as a single-source continuation award rather than competing it broadly.
What is meant by a "single-source continuation award" for this project?
The posting describes the award as a continuation of an ongoing project with the same partner, handled under the applicable Department of the Interior policy (505 DM 2.14(2)).
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $90,351.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were listed as $90,351, indicating a fixed, defined budget for the described scope.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The posting states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was the award made to?
The notice states the opportunity had already been awarded to the Yurok Tribe.
Is eligibility limited for this opportunity?
Yes. The posting indicates it had already been awarded as a single-source continuation, effectively limiting eligibility.
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The project is a one-year field survey focused on estimating the in-river run size (also called "escapement") of fall-run Chinook salmon in key tributaries of the Middle Klamath River.
What does "escapement" mean in the context of this project?
In this posting, "escapement" refers to the in-river run size: how many adult fall-run Chinook salmon return to the river system to spawn.
Which river basins or tributaries are included?
The target basins specifically include the Shasta River, Scott River, and Salmon River, along with other major Middle Klamath River tributaries.
What is the time period for the fieldwork?
The work was planned for the 2014 spawning season window, described as October through December 2014.
How long is the project?
The posting describes it as a one-year field survey project.
What kinds of information are survey staff expected to collect?
In addition to documenting how many adult Chinook return to spawn, survey staff are expected to record run timing, spawning distribution, length-frequency information, and sex ratio.
What is "run timing" in this project?
Run timing refers to when fish arrive and spawn during the survey period.
What is "spawning distribution" in this project?
Spawning distribution refers to where redds and spawning activity occur across the watershed.
What is "length-frequency information" used for?
Length-frequency information is used to characterize the size structure of the run.
What is meant by "sex ratio" in the surveys?
Sex ratio refers to the proportion of males to females observed during the surveys.
Does the project include tagged fish data collection?
Yes. The grant supports recovery of coded wire tag data, which is used to track hatchery and tagged fish back to their origin and support broader stock assessment work.
Are biological samples collected as part of the work?
Yes. Scale samples are collected to determine age classes, since scales can be analyzed to estimate fish age and reconstruct aspects of growth history.
Are species other than fall Chinook salmon included in the documentation?
Yes. While the main focus is fall Chinook salmon, the posting notes that observations of other species encountered during surveys are documented, specifically coho salmon and steelhead.
Why are these surveys important according to the posting?
The posting describes the surveys as essential for fisheries management, conservation planning, and evaluating population status by documenting how many adults return to spawn and where and when they spawn.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access questions?
The listed point of contact is Misty Bradford, Cooperative Agreements Assistant.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Misty Bradford can be reached by phone at 530-842-5763.
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