Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00277
Apply for F15AS00277
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fish and Wildlife Mgmt Asst Kootenai River Burbot Egg, Embryo, and Larval Temperature Dependent Growth and Survival Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2015 and posted on Jun 22, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 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 $45,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- THE RECIPIENT HAS BEEN SELECTED.
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Opportunity Summary:
This discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance) supported a focused research project on how water temperature, influenced by river flow management, affects Kootenai River burbot during their most vulnerable early life stages. The study is centered on burbot eggs, embryos, and newly hatched larvae, with the goal of understanding how different thermal conditions during incubation shape growth, development, and survival. In practical terms, the project is meant to generate science that can be used to inform flow and temperature management decisions in the Kootenai River during the burbot spawning and incubation window.
The core purpose of the work is to evaluate the effects of altered thermal profiles on burbot embryo and early larval development, specifically in the context of both current and historical Kootenai River flow regimes. The announcement highlights several key research questions: identifying the precise temperature requirements needed across the entire egg incubation period to support normal embryo and early larval development; estimating survival rates of burbot eggs under typical temperature peaks observed in the Kootenai River and determining whether sensitivity or mortality risk changes as eggs develop; and using these findings to see whether there are flow management profiles that could better maintain river temperatures that improve egg survival. Another central element is clarifying the relationship between flow and temperature in the Kootenai River, and determining whether flow levels can be managed in a way that produces temperatures conducive to successful hatching.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, indicating substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency rather than a simple pass-through grant. The funding activity area is listed under environment and natural resources, with an expected single award. The estimated total funding was $45,000, with an award ceiling of $45,000 and a stated award floor of $100. No cost sharing or matching was required. Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any applicant type), though the posting also clearly states that the recipient had already been selected, which is consistent with short open periods sometimes used to publicly post or formalize an intended award.
Key dates show this was a tightly timed announcement: it was posted and created on June 22, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 25, 2015, and it was archived on June 26, 2015. The funding opportunity number is F15AS00277, and the title is "Fish and Wildlife Mgmt Asst Kootenai River Burbot Egg, Embryo, and Larval Temperature Dependent Growth and Survival Study." The public listing points to Grants.gov for additional information and provides an agency contact for access issues: Connie Sauer at 503-872-2826 or ConnieSauer@fws.gov.
The legal authority for the program is grounded in a broad set of fish and wildlife conservation statutes, including the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, the Sikes Act (as amended), the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act (as amended), the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980, the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (as amended), and the Lacey Act. Collectively, these authorities support technical and scientific assistance projects aimed at conserving fish and wildlife resources, which aligns with the practical management goal of this burbot temperature and flow study: produce actionable biological and hydrologic information that could guide river operations in ways that improve burbot egg incubation conditions and ultimately increase hatching success.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Fish and Wildlife Mgmt Asst Kootenai River Burbot Egg, Embryo, and Larval Temperature Dependent Growth and Survival Study."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is F15AS00277.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What type of award was planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
It was offered as a cooperative agreement, which indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency rather than a simple pass-through grant.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the announcement?
The project supports focused research on how water temperature, influenced by river flow management, affects Kootenai River burbot during early life stages (eggs, embryos, and newly hatched larvae), with the intent to produce science that can inform flow and temperature management decisions during the spawning and incubation window.
Which species and life stages are the focus of the research?
The study is centered on Kootenai River burbot, specifically burbot eggs, embryos, and newly hatched larvae during their most vulnerable early life stages.
What is the geographic or system focus of the study?
The work is focused on the Kootenai River.
How does river flow management relate to the research topic?
The announcement links river flow management to water temperature, and explores whether flow levels can be managed in ways that produce temperatures conducive to successful incubation and hatching.
What is the core scientific question being evaluated?
The core purpose is to evaluate how altered thermal profiles affect burbot embryo development and early larval development, specifically in the context of both current and historical Kootenai River flow regimes.
What research questions are specifically highlighted in the announcement?
The announcement highlights several questions: (1) identifying precise temperature requirements across the full egg incubation period to support normal embryo and early larval development; (2) estimating survival rates of burbot eggs under typical temperature peaks observed in the Kootenai River and determining whether sensitivity or mortality risk changes as eggs develop; and (3) using findings to assess whether certain flow management profiles could better maintain river temperatures that improve egg survival.
What practical management outcome is the project intended to support?
The project is intended to generate actionable biological and hydrologic information that can guide river operations and flow/temperature management in ways that improve burbot egg incubation conditions and increase hatching success.
What is the relationship being clarified between flow and temperature?
A central element of the work is clarifying the relationship between flow and temperature in the Kootenai River, and determining whether flow levels can be managed to produce temperatures conducive to successful hatching.
What is the funding activity area for this opportunity?
The funding activity area is listed under environment and natural resources.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated an expected single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $45,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $45,000.
What was the award floor?
The stated award floor was $100.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching was required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any applicant type).
Was the recipient already selected at the time of posting?
Yes. The posting states that the recipient had already been selected, which is consistent with short open periods sometimes used to publicly post or formalize an intended award.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on June 22, 2015.
What were the original and current closing dates?
Both the original and current closing date were June 25, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 26, 2015.
Where could applicants find additional information?
The public listing points to Grants.gov for additional information.
Who is the agency contact for access issues, and how can they be reached?
The agency contact for access issues is Connie Sauer. Phone: 503-872-2826. Email: ConnieSauer@fws.gov.
What legal authorities support the Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance program as described here?
The legal authority is grounded in multiple fish and wildlife conservation statutes, including the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956; the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958; the Sikes Act (as amended); the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act; the Marine Mammal Protection Act (as amended); the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act of 1980; the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (as amended); and the Lacey Act.
How do those legal authorities relate to this particular project?
Collectively, these authorities support technical and scientific assistance projects aimed at conserving fish and wildlife resources, which aligns with the project goal of producing science that can guide river operations to improve burbot incubation conditions and hatching success.
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