Opportunity Information: Apply for AFRP N11 02
Apply for AFRP N11 02
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cow Creek Watershed Anadromous Fish Passage Assessment and Prioritization for Remediation 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 Apr 15, 2011 and posted on Apr 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2011. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are limited to those institutions, organizations or individuals with a background in fish passage and fish screen analyses, and GIS map and database creation/management. Applications from federal agencies or employees of federal agencies cannot be considered. The applicant shall be fully capable, qualified, insured, and licensed as required to provide these services.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cow Creek Watershed Anadromous Fish Passage Assessment and Prioritization for Remediation Project is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) through the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP), listed under CFDA 15.648. The project is focused on improving conditions for anadromous fish in the Cow Creek watershed in northern California. Cow Creek is a tributary to the Upper Sacramento River near Millville, in Shasta County, and the work is aimed at building a clear, watershed-wide understanding of where fish movement is being blocked or impaired and what actions should be prioritized to restore passage.
The funded work centers on an assessment and planning effort rather than construction. Key tasks include mapping fish passage barriers and evaluating their condition, classifying the types of barriers present, and developing a prioritized list of restoration or remediation actions for the watershed. In practical terms, this means conducting an inventory that identifies culverts, road crossings, small dams, grade control structures, and other features that may prevent or hinder upstream and downstream movement of anadromous species. The opportunity also explicitly includes locating and cataloging water diversions by type and identifying where improvements are needed for fish passage and fish screening. The diversion component is limited to areas of the watershed below natural barriers, emphasizing actionable opportunities where fish could realistically access habitat if man-made obstacles were addressed. The overall outcome is expected to be a GIS-based map and database of barriers and diversions, along with an analysis-driven prioritization framework that helps decision-makers focus future restoration dollars on the highest-benefit projects.
Funding is provided as a grant with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling is $200,000, with no stated award floor. The original posting date was April 4, 2011, with an application closing date of April 27, 2011 (the opportunity is archived as of May 27, 2011). While the dates indicate this particular announcement was time-limited, the content reflects a common AFRP objective: generating high-quality technical inventories and decision-support tools that lead to targeted fish passage and screening improvements in priority Central Valley tributaries.
Eligibility is restricted to non-federal applicants with demonstrated expertise relevant to the project. Applicants must have a background in fish passage and fish screen analyses and must be capable of GIS mapping as well as database creation and management. Federal agencies and federal employees are not eligible to apply. The applicant is expected to be fully capable, qualified, insured, and appropriately licensed to perform the required services. For assistance or questions tied to the announcement, the listed agency contact is Brenda Olson, Fish Biologist, reachable by phone at 530-527-3043 or by email at BrendaOlson@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cow Creek Watershed Anadromous Fish Passage Assessment and Prioritization for Remediation Project?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity to fund an assessment and planning effort focused on anadromous fish passage conditions in the Cow Creek watershed in northern California. The work is intended to build a watershed-wide understanding of where fish movement is blocked or impaired and to identify which remediation actions should be prioritized.
Which agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) through the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.648.
Where is the project located?
The project focuses on the Cow Creek watershed in northern California. Cow Creek is a tributary to the Upper Sacramento River near Millville, in Shasta County.
What is the main goal of the funded work?
The main goal is to develop a clear, watershed-wide inventory and understanding of fish passage impediments and to produce a prioritized list of restoration or remediation actions to improve anadromous fish movement.
Is this grant intended to pay for construction or on-the-ground barrier removal?
No. The funded work centers on assessment and planning rather than construction. The deliverables are intended to guide and prioritize future restoration investments.
What types of barriers are expected to be identified and evaluated?
The assessment is expected to inventory and evaluate features such as culverts, road crossings, small dams, grade control structures, and other man-made or built features that may prevent or hinder upstream and downstream movement of anadromous fish.
What does the barrier assessment involve?
Key tasks include mapping fish passage barriers, evaluating their condition, classifying the types of barriers present, and developing an analysis-driven prioritization of restoration or remediation actions across the watershed.
Does the project include water diversions?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes locating and cataloging water diversions by type and identifying where improvements are needed for fish passage and fish screening.
Are there limits on where diversion work should be performed?
Yes. The diversion component is limited to areas of the watershed below natural barriers, focusing the work on locations where fish could realistically access habitat if man-made obstacles were addressed.
What outputs or deliverables are expected from this project?
The expected outcome includes a GIS-based map and database of barriers and diversions, along with a prioritization framework that helps decision-makers focus future restoration funding on the highest-benefit projects.
Why is GIS capability important for this opportunity?
The project is expected to produce GIS-based mapping and associated data products, including a map and database. Applicants therefore need the ability to perform GIS mapping and manage databases.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $200,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The grant is offered with no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to non-federal applicants with demonstrated expertise relevant to the project. Applicants must have a background in fish passage and fish screen analyses and must be capable of GIS mapping and database creation and management.
Are federal agencies or federal employees eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies and federal employees are not eligible to apply.
What qualifications are applicants expected to have?
Applicants are expected to have demonstrated expertise in fish passage and fish screen analyses, and the capability to complete GIS mapping and database creation and management. The applicant is also expected to be fully capable, qualified, insured, and appropriately licensed to perform the required services.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The original posting date was April 4, 2011, and the application closing date was April 27, 2011.
Is this opportunity still active?
The opportunity is archived as of May 27, 2011. Based on the dates provided, this particular announcement was time-limited.
Who is the agency contact for questions about this announcement?
The listed contact is Brenda Olson, Fish Biologist.
How can I reach the listed contact?
Brenda Olson can be reached by phone at 530-527-3043 or by email at BrendaOlson@fws.gov.
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