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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 30, 2014 and posted on Jul 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT. THE OPPORTUNITY HAS BEEN AWARDED TO THE KARUK 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 $32,612.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $32,612.00 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 KARUK TRIBE
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled CONDUCT FALL CHINOOK SALMON SPAWNING ESCAPEMENT ENUMERATION PROJECTS AND ANALYSIS (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00344) is a continuation grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) focused on maintaining an annual monitoring program for fall Chinook salmon in the Klamath River. The core purpose is to support spawning escapement surveys, which are field surveys used to estimate how many adult salmon successfully return to spawn and where spawning activity is occurring. These surveys are a key piece of fishery science and management because they help quantify the status of wild Klamath River fall Chinook stocks and provide a defensible basis for harvest planning.
The work described is carried out by the Karuk Tribe Fisheries Program on the mainstem Klamath River, covering the reach from Iron Gate Dam downstream to Happy Camp. The project is conducted in cooperation with the USFWS Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office. In practical terms, survey crews float designated river reaches during the spawning season to locate adult fish and redds (salmon nests), then count and map those observations. This approach creates a consistent dataset on fish distribution and spawning intensity across space and time, which is especially important in a large river system where conditions and salmon use patterns can vary substantially from year to year.
A central outcome of the project is the data package and annual reporting that feeds into state and regional management decisions. The information collected through these surveys supports the annual report produced by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). That report, in turn, is used by the Klamath Fisheries Management Council when determining appropriate harvest levels for Klamath River fall Chinook. In other words, the surveys are not just general monitoring; they directly inform how fisheries are managed, balancing harvest opportunity with conservation needs by grounding decisions in current escapement information.
The notice emphasizes why federal support was needed at the time. Historically, funding for these spawning escapement surveys was partly provided through the Klamath River Restoration Task Force and the Klamath Restoration Act of 1986. When the Act expired in 2006 and Task Force funding ended, a significant gap was left in the ability to consistently finance this monitoring work. This grant is positioned as a way to keep a long-running, management-critical dataset intact despite the loss of earlier restoration funding sources, avoiding interruptions that would reduce the reliability of trend analysis and forecasting.
Administratively, this posting is a Notice of Intent rather than an open competitive solicitation. It states that the opportunity has already been awarded to the Karuk Tribe, and the listed closing dates reiterate that it is not open for applications. The award amount is fixed at $32,612, with the award floor and ceiling both set to the same value, indicating a single, defined funding level rather than a range. The expected number of awards is one, there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, and the activity falls under the Natural Resources category. The CFDA listing is 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. For access issues with the announcement, the contact provided is Misty Bradford, Cooperative Agreements Assistant, at 530-842-5763.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled CONDUCT FALL CHINOOK SALMON SPAWNING ESCAPEMENT ENUMERATION PROJECTS AND ANALYSIS.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00344.
Which federal agency is associated with this grant?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) continuation grant.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. This posting is a Notice of Intent and it states the opportunity has already been awarded. The closing dates listed indicate it is not open for applications.
Who is the recipient of the award?
The award is to the Karuk Tribe Fisheries Program.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The purpose is to maintain an annual monitoring program for Klamath River fall Chinook salmon by conducting spawning escapement surveys and related analysis. The monitoring supports estimates of how many adult salmon return to spawn and where spawning activity occurs.
What are spawning escapement surveys?
Spawning escapement surveys are field surveys used to estimate the number of adult salmon that successfully return to spawn (escapement) and to document where spawning is taking place. In this project, crews locate, count, and map observations of adult fish and redds (salmon nests).
Why is this monitoring considered important for management?
The surveys help quantify the status of wild Klamath River fall Chinook stocks and provide a defensible scientific basis for harvest planning. The monitoring is described as management-critical because it directly supports annual decision-making about appropriate harvest levels.
Where does the field work take place?
The work occurs on the mainstem Klamath River, covering the reach from Iron Gate Dam downstream to Happy Camp.
How are the surveys conducted in practice?
Survey crews float designated river reaches during the spawning season to locate adult Chinook salmon and redds. They then count and map those observations to build a consistent dataset on distribution and spawning intensity across space and time.
Who is the project conducted in cooperation with?
The project is conducted in cooperation with the USFWS Arcata Fish and Wildlife Office.
What are the key deliverables or outcomes mentioned?
A central outcome is the data package and annual reporting generated from the surveys. The information collected supports the annual report produced by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
How is the information used after it is collected?
The data supports the CDFW annual report, which is then used by the Klamath Fisheries Management Council when determining appropriate harvest levels for Klamath River fall Chinook salmon.
Why was federal support needed for this work?
Historically, the surveys were partly funded through the Klamath River Restoration Task Force and the Klamath Restoration Act of 1986. When the Act expired in 2006 and Task Force funding ended, a funding gap threatened consistent monitoring. This grant is positioned to help keep the long-running dataset intact and avoid interruptions that would weaken trend analysis and forecasting.
What is the award amount?
The award amount is $32,612.
Is the funding amount a range or a fixed value?
It is a fixed value. The award floor and award ceiling are both $32,612, indicating a single defined funding level rather than a range.
How many awards are expected under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice specifies no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What category does this funding fall under?
The activity falls under the Natural Resources category.
What is the CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.608, titled Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
Who should be contacted for access issues with the announcement?
For access issues, the notice lists Misty Bradford, Cooperative Agreements Assistant, at 530-842-5763.
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