Opportunity Information: Apply for R10AS20032
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Factors Affecting The Abundance and Distribution of Largemouth Bass and Splittail In The Sacramento San Joaquin Delta" 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 5, 2010 and posted on Aug 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 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 $529,691.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $529,691.00 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:
This opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the University of California, Davis through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) mechanism (CESU # 3FC810873). The funding is authorized under CFDA 15.512, tied to the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically Section 3406(b)(1), which supports actions aimed at improving habitat and conditions for fish and wildlife in California's Central Valley Project system. The total estimated funding for the project is $529,691, with an expected award date of August 31, 2010. No cost sharing or matching is required. While the eligible applicant category is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, the key point is that this announcement is not a competitive solicitation and is not requesting proposals from other applicants.
The project focus is applied ecological research in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, aimed at identifying the environmental and habitat factors that influence both (1) the abundance and distribution of largemouth bass, a non-native predator, and (2) the abundance and distribution of the Sacramento splittail, a native fish that is described as a potential candidate for listing under federal and state endangered species laws. In practical terms, Reclamation is supporting a study that tries to connect on-the-ground Delta conditions to where these fish are found and in what numbers, with particular attention to how predator presence and habitat characteristics might affect native fish persistence and recovery.
The announcement describes the types of variables the study is expected to examine. For largemouth bass, the intent is to evaluate which factors drive predator distribution and abundance in the Delta, including conditions such as water temperature and salinity, characteristics of aquatic vegetation (type and density), and the fish's proximity to human-built infrastructure. These drivers matter because largemouth bass often concentrate around certain habitat features, especially vegetated areas and structural elements, and their distribution can shift with seasonal or year-to-year changes in water conditions. For splittail, the study is intended to determine which habitat features best predict where the species occurs and how abundant it is, which can inform decisions about habitat restoration, flow and water quality management, and targeted actions that reduce predation pressure in key areas.
Administratively, the notice makes clear that Reclamation has chosen to proceed without competition under the Departmental Manual (505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2)(4)), and that the determination not to compete is solely at the government’s discretion. The practical implication is that, even though a closing date is shown in the posting (original and current closing date of August 19, 2010, with an archive date of August 20, 2010), this was published primarily as a transparency and public notice step rather than as an open call. The funding opportunity number associated with the notice is R10AS20032, and the activity category is described as "Improving Habitat Conditions for Native Fish Species."
For anyone needing clarification, the point of contact listed is Mary Sims, Grants Officer/Contract Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable via msims@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) notice of intent to make a single cooperative agreement award through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) mechanism. The CESU reference included in the notice is CESU # 3FC810873.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice states that this announcement is not a competitive solicitation and is not requesting proposals from other applicants. It is published as a public notice/transparency step rather than an open call for applications.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice indicates Reclamation’s intent to make a single cooperative agreement award to the University of California, Davis through the CESU mechanism.
Can other organizations apply or submit proposals?
Based on the notice, no. Even though an eligible applicant category is listed, the key point is that Reclamation is not requesting proposals from other applicants for this action.
What is the eligible applicant category shown in the notice?
The eligible applicant category is listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number associated with the notice is R10AS20032.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding for the project is $529,691.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
When is the expected award date?
The expected award date listed in the notice is August 31, 2010.
What closing date is shown, and what does it mean here?
The posting shows an original and current closing date of August 19, 2010 (with an archive date of August 20, 2010). However, the notice explains that it is not a competitive solicitation, so the presence of a closing date does not indicate that proposals are being requested from other applicants.
What is the activity category for this notice?
The activity category is described as "Improving Habitat Conditions for Native Fish Species."
What legal authority supports this funding?
The notice states the funding is authorized under CFDA 15.512 and is tied to the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically Section 3406(b)(1), which supports actions aimed at improving habitat and conditions for fish and wildlife in California’s Central Valley Project system.
What is the project’s research focus?
The project focuses on applied ecological research in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The goal is to identify environmental and habitat factors that influence (1) the abundance and distribution of largemouth bass (a non-native predator) and (2) the abundance and distribution of Sacramento splittail (a native fish described as a potential candidate for listing under federal and state endangered species laws).
Which species are specifically discussed in the notice?
The notice specifically discusses largemouth bass (non-native predator) and Sacramento splittail (native fish and potential candidate for listing under federal and state endangered species laws).
What types of factors will be examined for largemouth bass?
The notice indicates the study is expected to evaluate drivers of largemouth bass distribution and abundance in the Delta, including water temperature and salinity, aquatic vegetation characteristics (type and density), and proximity to human-built infrastructure.
Why does the notice emphasize vegetation and infrastructure for largemouth bass?
The notice explains that these drivers matter because largemouth bass often concentrate around certain habitat features, especially vegetated areas and structural elements, and their distribution can shift with seasonal or year-to-year changes in water conditions.
What types of factors will be examined for Sacramento splittail?
The notice states the study is intended to determine which habitat features best predict where splittail occurs and how abundant it is, to help inform management and restoration decisions.
How are the results expected to be used (according to the notice)?
For splittail, the notice suggests the findings can inform decisions about habitat restoration, flow and water quality management, and targeted actions that reduce predation pressure in key areas.
Where will the research take place?
The research is focused on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Why is Reclamation proceeding without competition?
The notice states Reclamation has chosen to proceed without competition under the Departmental Manual (505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2)(4)), and that the determination not to compete is solely at the government’s discretion.
What does the CESU mechanism refer to in this notice?
The notice states that the award will be made through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) mechanism (CESU # 3FC810873) for the identified recipient.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact is Mary Sims, Grants Officer/Contract Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation.
How can the point of contact be reached?
The notice provides the email address msims@usbr.gov for Mary Sims.
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