Opportunity Information: Apply for R10AS20089
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Delta Smelt Refugial Population Genetic Management and Monitoring Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 2, 2010 and posted on Aug 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $771,599.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $771,599.00 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 Refugial Population Genetic Management and Monitoring Study was a discretionary federal funding opportunity announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region. The purpose of the award was to support a cooperative, science-focused effort under the Interagency Ecological Program (IEP) aimed at understanding and responding to an apparent decline in the delta smelt refugial population. In practical terms, the project was framed as applied conservation research: investigate likely causes behind the decline and produce the scientific information needed to shape management actions intended to reverse or mitigate that trend, with a particular emphasis on genetic management and ongoing monitoring.
This opportunity was structured as a Cooperative Agreement (rather than a standard grant), which typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration between the federal agency and the recipient during the project. BOR indicated it intended to issue this agreement specifically to the University of California, Davis, identified through a CESU instrument (CESU # 3FC810873). The announcement explicitly stated that it was a Notice of Intent and not a request for competitive proposals. It also noted that the government could decide not to compete the assistance under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and that such a determination was solely at the government’s discretion. Eligibility, as presented in the source data, was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the intended recipient being a major public university.
The legal and programmatic authority for the funding came through CFDA 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA), Title XXXIV, Public Law 102-575, with specific reference to Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). The activity category was listed as Environment, reflecting the conservation and ecological management goals of the work. No cost sharing or matching requirement was identified, meaning the recipient was not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Financially, the announcement described a single expected award with a total estimated funding amount of $771,599. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $771,599, which effectively signals a fixed award amount for the planned agreement rather than a range. Key dates showed the opportunity was posted and created on August 2, 2010, with an original and current closing date of August 16, 2010, and an archive date of August 17, 2010, indicating a short public notice window consistent with a non-competitive, intended-recipient cooperative agreement.
Administrative details included a requirement related to Central Contractor Registration (CCR), which at the time was the federal system for registering entities seeking to do business with the U.S. government (this system has since evolved, but the notice reflects the requirements in place in 2010). The designated point of contact was Maria E. Castaneda, Grants Officer, with email mcastaneda@usbr.gov and phone number (916) 978-5148, provided for questions or for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically. The funding opportunity number for tracking and reference was R10AS20089.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Delta Smelt Refugial Population Genetic Management and Monitoring Study" funding opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region. The effort is described as a cooperative, science-focused project under the Interagency Ecological Program (IEP) to better understand and respond to an apparent decline in the delta smelt refugial population.
What is the purpose of this award?
The purpose is applied conservation research: to investigate likely causes behind the observed decline in the delta smelt refugial population and produce scientific information that can guide management actions intended to reverse or mitigate that trend. The notice highlights genetic management and ongoing monitoring as key emphases.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity was structured as a Cooperative Agreement rather than a standard grant. In general, that indicates substantial involvement or collaboration between the federal agency and the recipient during the project.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. The announcement was a Notice of Intent and explicitly stated it was not a request for competitive proposals.
Who was BOR intending to make the award to?
BOR indicated it intended to issue the Cooperative Agreement specifically to the University of California, Davis, identified through a CESU instrument (CESU # 3FC810873).
Can the government decide not to compete this assistance?
Yes. The notice stated the government could decide not to compete the assistance under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and that such a determination was solely at the government’s discretion.
Who was eligible based on the information provided?
Eligibility, as presented in the source data, was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This aligns with the intended recipient being a major public university.
What is the CFDA number and program authority for this opportunity?
The legal and programmatic authority was through CFDA 15.512, Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA), Title XXXIV, Public Law 102-575, with specific reference to Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e).
What activity category does this funding fall under?
The activity category was listed as Environment, reflecting conservation and ecological management objectives.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The announcement did not identify a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning non-federal funds were not required as a condition of the award.
How much funding was expected to be awarded?
The announcement described a single expected award with a total estimated funding amount of $771,599.
Was there a range for award amounts (ceiling/floor), or was it a fixed amount?
The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $771,599, which effectively indicates a fixed planned award amount rather than a range.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated one expected award.
What were the key dates for this notice?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 2, 2010. The original and current closing date was August 16, 2010, and the archive date was August 17, 2010.
What does the short notice window suggest about the opportunity?
The short public notice window (about two weeks from posting to closing) is consistent with a non-competitive, intended-recipient Cooperative Agreement described as a Notice of Intent.
Was there a registration requirement mentioned for entities doing business with the government?
Yes. The notice included a requirement related to Central Contractor Registration (CCR), which was the federal registration system in place at the time (2010) for entities seeking to do business with the U.S. government.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
The designated point of contact was Maria E. Castaneda, Grants Officer, Bureau of Reclamation. Email: mcastaneda@usbr.gov. Phone: (916) 978-5148.
What should I reference when asking about or tracking this opportunity?
You can reference the funding opportunity number R10AS20089.
What agency and region issued the announcement?
The opportunity was announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region.
What program framework was the effort associated with?
The project was described as a cooperative effort under the Interagency Ecological Program (IEP).
What are the main scientific and management themes emphasized in the notice?
The notice emphasizes understanding the apparent decline in the delta smelt refugial population, investigating likely causes of that decline, and producing actionable science to inform management actions, with particular focus on genetic management and monitoring.
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