Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AN20003
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Delta Smelt Research and Refuge Population Development" 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 Feb 13, 2015 and posted on Feb 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 27, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $9,996,222.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000,000.00 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 Research and Refuge Population Development opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AN20003) is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary funding action to support delta smelt conservation and research through a cooperative agreement with the University of California, Davis. The award is issued under CFDA 15.512, authorized by the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e). The planned agreement has an estimated total value of $9,996,222, with $1,939,074 identified as the Fiscal Year 2015 funding portion. The activity area is environmental work, and the agency anticipated making a single award.
The project is centered on three connected objectives that address both near-term conservation needs and longer-term scientific understanding of the species. First, it aims to continue developing a refugial (captive safeguard) population of delta smelt to reduce the risk of extinction in the wild, essentially maintaining a secure backup population if wild numbers fall too low. Second, it seeks to establish and maintain a genetically sound captive population that can reliably support research, which implies careful breeding and genetic management so the captive fish remain representative and useful for scientific study. Third, the agreement supports a suite of experiments focused on delta smelt physiology, health, condition, and behavior, which are critical research areas for improving husbandry, understanding stressors, and informing conservation and management decisions tied to survival and recovery.
This announcement functions as a notice of intent to award rather than an open solicitation. It explicitly states that it is not a request for competitive proposals, and it notes that the government may proceed without competition under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4), at the government’s discretion. In other words, while the general eligibility category listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the Bureau of Reclamation’s intent here is to fund UC Davis directly via a cooperative agreement rather than run a competitive grant process.
Key timeline details show the posting date and creation date as February 13, 2015, with an original and current closing date of February 27, 2015, and an archive date of February 28, 2015. The award floor is $1,939,074 and the ceiling is $10,000,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist, at mbryant@usbr.gov.
Delta Smelt Research and Refuge Population Development (R15AN20003) - FAQs
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Delta Smelt Research and Refuge Population Development.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R15AN20003.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary funding action.
What type of award is planned?
The Bureau of Reclamation planned to make an award through a cooperative agreement.
Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The announcement functions as a notice of intent to award and explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The Bureau of Reclamation stated its intent to fund the University of California, Davis directly via a cooperative agreement.
What is the general eligibility category listed?
The general eligibility category listed is public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making a single award.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The award is issued under CFDA 15.512.
What legal authority authorizes this funding?
The opportunity is authorized by the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically Sections 3406(b)(1) and 3407(e).
What is the activity area for this award?
The activity area is environmental work.
What is the estimated total value of the planned agreement?
The planned agreement has an estimated total value of $9,996,222.
How much funding was identified for Fiscal Year 2015?
$1,939,074 was identified as the Fiscal Year 2015 funding portion.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $1,939,074 and the award ceiling is $10,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the main goals or objectives of the project?
The project is centered on three connected objectives:
- Continue developing a refugial (captive safeguard) population of delta smelt to reduce extinction risk in the wild.
- Establish and maintain a genetically sound captive population that can reliably support research, including careful breeding and genetic management.
- Support experiments focused on delta smelt physiology, health, condition, and behavior to improve husbandry, understand stressors, and inform conservation and management decisions tied to survival and recovery.
What does "refugial population" mean in the context of this project?
In this announcement, a refugial population is described as a captive safeguard (backup) population maintained to reduce the risk of extinction in the wild, especially if wild numbers fall too low.
What kinds of research are supported under this agreement?
The agreement supports a suite of experiments focused on delta smelt physiology, health, condition, and behavior, described as critical areas for improving husbandry, understanding stressors, and informing conservation and management decisions.
Why does the announcement mention proceeding without competition?
The notice states the government may proceed without competition at its discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4).
What are the key dates associated with this opportunity?
- Posting date: February 13, 2015
- Creation date: February 13, 2015
- Original closing date: February 27, 2015
- Current closing date: February 27, 2015
- Archive date: February 28, 2015
Who should be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
Questions or access issues were directed to Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist, at mbryant@usbr.gov.
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