Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00045
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cosumnes River Escapement, Spawning, Outmigration Monitoring and Assessment Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.648 Central Valley Project Improvement (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 24, 2012 and posted on Jan 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 8, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,420.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,420.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- This funding announcement is a Notice of Intent to Award (NOI) PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY. Federal regulations require that all funding opportunities be posted on Grants.gov. This posting is intended to comply with those regulations. This is a single source opportunity.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cosumnes River Escapement, Spawning, Outmigration Monitoring and Assessment Project (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00045) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Stockton Office, under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP), CFDA 15.648. The project is focused on collecting core monitoring data for salmon and other anadromous fish in the Cosumnes River, specifically by conducting adult salmonid escapement and spawning surveys and operating a 5-foot rotary screw trap to measure juvenile outmigration. In practical terms, this means tracking how many adult fish return to the river to spawn, documenting spawning activity, and capturing and releasing juvenile fish as they migrate downstream to estimate timing, abundance, and overall migration patterns for Chinook salmon, steelhead, and other species present.
The intent behind the work is strongly tied to AFRP restoration commitments, including supporting efforts aimed at increasing (and ultimately doubling) natural salmon production in the Cosumnes River. The monitoring is not just general research; it is meant to generate the kind of on-the-ground, season-by-season data that resource managers use to evaluate whether restoration actions are working, where bottlenecks exist in the life cycle, and what changes might be needed to improve survival from spawning through juvenile migration. The rotary screw trap component is particularly important because juvenile outmigration data helps estimate productivity and survival after spawning, and can also reveal how flow conditions, timing, and habitat factors affect young fish moving downstream.
This posting is explicitly a Notice of Intent to Award (NOI) and is identified as a single-source opportunity, meaning it is not open for competition. Although it appears on Grants.gov to satisfy federal posting requirements, applicants are instructed not to apply. The anticipated recipient is the Fisheries Foundation of California (FFC), a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status, which is listed as the eligible applicant type. The rationale for the single-source approach includes the fact that FFC already has the necessary equipment: it is already in possession of a rotary screw trap suitable for the work. In addition, FFC has an agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game stating that the trap will remain available for use on the Cosumnes River into the foreseeable future, which supports continuity and reliability in long-term monitoring.
The opportunity was posted and created on January 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of February 8, 2012, and an archive date of March 9, 2012. The funding instrument is a grant, with one expected award. The total estimated funding amount is $60,420, and notably the award ceiling and floor are both $60,420, indicating a fixed award amount rather than a range. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute a non-federal share in some form consistent with the award conditions.
For administrative or access questions about the full announcement, the contact listed is Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 209-946-6400 x340.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cosumnes River Escapement, Spawning, Outmigration Monitoring and Assessment Project."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00045.
Which federal agency is administering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Stockton Office.
What program is this opportunity associated with?
The grant is offered under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP).
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.648.
Is this an open, competitive funding opportunity?
No. This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award (NOI) and is explicitly identified as a single-source opportunity, meaning it is not open for competition.
Should organizations apply through Grants.gov?
No. Although it appears on Grants.gov to satisfy federal posting requirements, applicants are instructed not to apply.
Who is the anticipated recipient of the award?
The anticipated recipient is the Fisheries Foundation of California (FFC).
What type of organization is the anticipated recipient?
The Fisheries Foundation of California (FFC) is a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. It is listed as the eligible applicant type in the posting.
Why is this being done as a single-source award?
The rationale provided is that FFC already has the necessary equipment, including a rotary screw trap suitable for the work. In addition, FFC has an agreement with the California Department of Fish and Game stating the trap will remain available for use on the Cosumnes River into the foreseeable future, supporting continuity and reliability in long-term monitoring.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on collecting core monitoring data for salmon and other anadromous fish in the Cosumnes River by conducting adult salmonid escapement and spawning surveys and operating a 5-foot rotary screw trap to measure juvenile outmigration.
What does "escapement" mean in the context of this project?
In practical terms, escapement monitoring here refers to tracking how many adult fish return to the Cosumnes River to spawn.
What does the project mean by spawning surveys?
Spawning surveys are described as documenting spawning activity as part of adult salmonid monitoring in the Cosumnes River.
What juvenile monitoring method is included in the work?
The project includes operating a 5-foot rotary screw trap to capture and release juvenile fish as they migrate downstream, in order to estimate timing, abundance, and overall migration patterns.
Which fish species are specifically mentioned?
The posting specifically mentions Chinook salmon and steelhead, along with other anadromous fish species present in the Cosumnes River.
What information is the rotary screw trap intended to produce?
The rotary screw trap work is intended to produce juvenile outmigration data that helps estimate timing, abundance, and overall migration patterns, and supports estimation of productivity and survival after spawning.
Why is juvenile outmigration data considered important for this effort?
The information provided emphasizes that juvenile outmigration monitoring can help estimate productivity and survival after spawning and can reveal how flow conditions, timing, and habitat factors affect young fish moving downstream.
How does this monitoring support restoration goals?
The intent is tied to AFRP restoration commitments, including supporting efforts aimed at increasing (and ultimately doubling) natural salmon production in the Cosumnes River. The monitoring is positioned as season-by-season, on-the-ground data that managers use to evaluate whether restoration actions are working and where bottlenecks may exist.
What kind of decisions can this monitoring data support?
Based on the description, the data can be used by resource managers to evaluate restoration effectiveness, identify bottlenecks in the life cycle, and determine what changes might be needed to improve survival from spawning through juvenile migration.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $60,420.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is presented as a fixed amount: the award ceiling is $60,420 and the award floor is also $60,420.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute a non-federal share in some form consistent with the award conditions.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on January 24, 2012.
What are the closing and archive dates listed?
The original and current closing date is February 8, 2012, and the archive date is March 9, 2012.
Who can be contacted for administrative or access questions?
The contact listed is Dwight (Ike) Luginbill, Grants/Agreements Assistant at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the listed contact be reached?
By phone at 209-946-6400 x340.
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