Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR MP 16N027
Apply for BOR MP 16N027
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Delta Smelt Refuge Population and Culture Facility Renovation and Expansion" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 30, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 13, 2016. (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 $5,895,752.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Delta Smelt Refuge Population and Culture Facility Renovation and Expansion opportunity is a discretionary grant notice issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is tied to CFDA 15.512 under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically the authorities in Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). In practical terms, the notice signals Reclamation's intent to fund facility work that supports delta smelt conservation efforts through expanded refuge, rearing, and research infrastructure.
A key point in this announcement is that it is a Notice of Intent to Award to a specific institution, the University of California, Davis. The government states it plans to issue a grant agreement directly to UC Davis, and it explicitly clarifies that this is not a request for competitive proposals. The decision not to compete the award is referenced as being allowed under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and the determination to proceed non-competitively is described as solely within the government's discretion. Because of that structure, other potential applicants are not being invited to submit proposals for consideration under this particular posting, even though the general eligible applicant category listed is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education."
The planned award is sizeable and clearly defined. The estimated total agreement amount is $5,895,792, with Reclamation providing the full $5,895,792 in Fiscal Year 2016. The source data also lists an award ceiling around the same level (shown as $5,895,752) and indicates an expectation of a single award, which aligns with the intent to award directly to UC Davis.
The project is organized around three core objectives that focus on construction and modernization of facilities associated with maintaining and studying a refuge population of delta smelt. Objective 1 is to complete an expanded refugial facility, which implies finishing or finalizing an enlargement of an existing refuge-capable facility to support holding and maintaining fish populations under controlled conditions. Objective 2 is to build a new rearing facility, suggesting added capacity and purpose-built space for rearing fish, likely to improve survival, management flexibility, and the ability to maintain healthy stocks. Objective 3 is to build a new research facility, emphasizing that the project is not only about maintaining fish but also about enabling scientific study and improved husbandry, monitoring, and experimentation to support conservation and recovery work.
Administratively, the opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity area and uses the grant instrument type. It was created on August 30, 2016, with an original closing date of September 13, 2016, though in this case the "closing" functions more like an administrative deadline associated with the notice rather than a competitive submission deadline. Anyone needing clarification is directed to the listed grants management specialist, Megan Bryant, reachable by email at mbryant@usbr.gov. The notice also points readers to the related Notice of Intent to Award announcement number BOR-MP-16-N027 for additional details, reinforcing that the posting is primarily informational about a planned, single-recipient award rather than an open competition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Delta Smelt Refuge Population and Culture Facility Renovation and Expansion opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant notice from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. The notice signals Reclamation's intent to fund facility renovation, expansion, and new construction that supports delta smelt conservation through expanded refuge, rearing, and research infrastructure.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice is a Notice of Intent to Award to a specific institution and it explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The planned recipient is the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). Reclamation indicates it plans to issue a grant agreement directly to UC Davis.
Why is the award not being competed?
The notice references Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), as allowing the agency to proceed without competition, and it states that the determination to proceed non-competitively is solely within the government's discretion.
Can other organizations submit an application or proposal under this posting?
No. Because this is a Notice of Intent to Award to UC Davis and not a solicitation for proposals, other potential applicants are not being invited to submit proposals for consideration under this particular posting.
What type of organization is listed as eligible in the notice?
The general eligible applicant category listed is "Public and State controlled institutions of higher education." However, the notice also makes clear that the award is intended for UC Davis and is not being competed.
Which agency is issuing this notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.512.
What legal authority is cited for this funding?
The notice ties the opportunity to the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically the authorities in Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total agreement amount is $5,895,792.
How much funding is Reclamation planning to provide, and in what fiscal year?
Reclamation is planning to provide the full $5,895,792 in Fiscal Year 2016.
Is there an award ceiling listed, and does it differ from the estimated total?
Yes. The source data lists an award ceiling around the same level, shown as $5,895,752, which is very close to the estimated total agreement amount of $5,895,792.
How many awards does the notice expect to make?
The notice indicates an expectation of a single award, which aligns with the intent to award directly to UC Davis.
What are the main objectives of the project?
The project is organized around three core objectives focused on construction and modernization of facilities associated with maintaining and studying a refuge population of delta smelt:
- Objective 1: Complete an expanded refugial facility.
- Objective 2: Build a new rearing facility.
- Objective 3: Build a new research facility.
What does "complete an expanded refugial facility" mean in this notice?
It implies finishing or finalizing an enlargement of an existing refuge-capable facility to better support holding and maintaining fish populations under controlled conditions.
What is meant by building a "new rearing facility"?
It indicates added capacity and purpose-built space for rearing fish, which the notice frames as part of expanding infrastructure that supports conservation efforts.
What is the purpose of the new research facility described in Objective 3?
The notice emphasizes that the project is not only about maintaining fish populations but also about enabling scientific study and improved research capabilities related to delta smelt conservation and recovery work.
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is categorized under the Environment funding activity area.
What is the award instrument type?
The instrument type is a grant.
When was this opportunity created?
The notice was created on August 30, 2016.
What is the closing date, and does it function like a proposal deadline?
The original closing date is September 13, 2016. In this case, the "closing" is described as functioning more like an administrative deadline associated with the notice rather than a competitive submission deadline, since proposals are not being solicited.
Who can be contacted for clarification about the notice?
The listed grants management specialist is Megan Bryant. The notice provides her email address as mbryant@usbr.gov.
Is there a related announcement number to reference for more details?
Yes. The notice points readers to the related Notice of Intent to Award announcement number BOR-MP-16-N027 for additional details.
What is the main takeaway for organizations looking for open funding opportunities?
Based on the notice, this posting is primarily informational about a planned, single-recipient award to UC Davis and is not an open competition inviting submissions from other applicants.
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