Opportunity Information: Apply for F16AS00416
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- The Department of the Interior, 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 is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 18, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2016 This is a Notice of Intent to award a single source grant to the Karuk Tribe. The recipient has already been selected.. (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 $35,139.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Conduct Fall Chinook Salmon Spawning Escapement Enumeration Projects" is a one-year, field-based monitoring effort focused on estimating the in-river run size (escapement) of fall Chinook salmon in key tributaries of the Middle Klamath River. The work is planned specifically for the 2016 spawning season, covering the October through December timeframe, and targets the Shasta, Scott, and Salmon River basins along with other major tributaries feeding the Middle Klamath. In practical terms, the project is designed to document how many adult Chinook successfully return to these rivers to spawn and to capture core biological and distribution information that helps managers understand population status and trends.
The project’s data collection goes beyond a simple headcount. Survey crews are expected to record run timing (when fish arrive and spawn), spawning distribution (where spawning activity is concentrated across the river basins), and basic population characteristics including length-frequency information and sex ratio. These types of measurements are commonly used to interpret population structure, evaluate whether returns are dominated by certain size or age groups, and identify shifts in habitat use or spawning patterns that could be linked to environmental conditions. The survey also includes recovery of coded wire tag information and the collection of scales for age determination, which supports analyses of stock composition, hatchery contribution, survival, and age-class structure. In addition, any coho salmon and steelhead observed during the surveys are to be documented, creating useful incidental observations for species that share habitat and may be of separate conservation concern.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, under CFDA number 15.608 within the Natural Resources funding activity category. The legal authority cited for the award is the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a-742j). The opportunity was posted as a Notice of Intent rather than a competitive solicitation, meaning it is a single-source award where the recipient was already chosen. Eligibility is listed for Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), and the selected recipient is the Karuk Tribe.
The funding opportunity number is F16AS00416. It was created on August 18, 2016, with an original closing date of August 25, 2016, reflecting the administrative window for the notice even though the award decision had effectively been made. The opportunity anticipated one award with an award ceiling of $35,139, indicating a small, targeted monitoring grant intended to support seasonal survey work and associated biological sampling and reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Conduct Fall Chinook Salmon Spawning Escapement Enumeration Projects."
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is a one-year, field-based monitoring effort designed to estimate the in-river run size (escapement) of fall Chinook salmon in key tributaries of the Middle Klamath River. In practice, it documents how many adult Chinook return to these rivers to spawn and collects core biological and distribution information to support population assessment and management.
What does "spawning escapement" mean in this context?
In this context, spawning escapement refers to the number of adult fall Chinook salmon that successfully return to the river system and are present in the tributaries during the spawning period, representing the spawning run size within the river.
What time period does the project cover?
The work is planned specifically for the 2016 spawning season and covers the October through December timeframe.
Which rivers and basins are targeted for monitoring?
The monitoring targets key tributaries of the Middle Klamath River, specifically the Shasta, Scott, and Salmon River basins, along with other major tributaries feeding the Middle Klamath.
Is this project limited to counting fish?
No. While estimating escapement (run size) is central, the data collection includes several additional biological and distribution measures intended to provide a broader picture of population status and trends.
What types of data are survey crews expected to collect?
Survey crews are expected to record run timing (when fish arrive and spawn), spawning distribution (where spawning activity is concentrated), and basic population characteristics including length-frequency information and sex ratio.
Why are run timing and spawning distribution recorded?
Run timing and spawning distribution help describe when fish enter and use the system and where spawning is concentrated across river basins. These observations support interpretation of population patterns and can help identify shifts in spawning behavior or habitat use.
What is meant by "length-frequency information"?
Length-frequency information refers to measurements or observations used to describe the size distribution of fish in the spawning run. This is commonly used to interpret population structure and whether returns are dominated by certain size (and often age) groups.
What is meant by "sex ratio" and why is it included?
Sex ratio refers to the proportion of males and females observed in the spawning population. Along with size information, it helps characterize the population and can be useful for understanding spawning dynamics.
Does the project include any tagging-related work?
Yes. The surveys include recovery of coded wire tag information.
What are coded wire tags used for in this project?
Coded wire tag information supports analyses related to stock composition, hatchery contribution, survival, and age-class structure, based on the information provided about how recovered tag data will be used.
Will any biological samples be collected?
Yes. The project includes the collection of scales for age determination.
Why are scales collected?
Scales are collected to support age determination, which contributes to understanding age-class structure within the spawning run.
Are species other than fall Chinook salmon considered in the surveys?
Yes. Any coho salmon and steelhead observed during surveys are to be documented as incidental observations.
Who is issuing this grant?
This is a discretionary grant issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the CFDA number and funding activity category?
The CFDA number is 15.608, and the funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What legal authority is cited for the award?
The legal authority cited is the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended (16 U.S.C. 742a-742j).
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. It was posted as a Notice of Intent rather than a competitive solicitation, meaning it is a single-source award where the recipient was already chosen.
Who is eligible according to the opportunity listing?
Eligibility is listed for Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), based on the information provided.
Who is the selected recipient?
The selected recipient is the Karuk Tribe.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F16AS00416.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
It was created on August 18, 2016, and had an original closing date of August 25, 2016, reflecting the administrative window for the notice.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $35,139.
What does the one-year scope suggest about the nature of the work?
The one-year scope and the October through December field season indicate a targeted, seasonal monitoring effort focused on the 2016 fall Chinook spawning season, including field surveys, biological sampling (coded wire tag recovery and scale collection), and documentation of observations and population characteristics.
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