Opportunity Information: Apply for G13AC00085
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- The DOI-USGS1 in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fish Habitat Restoration in the St. Clair River" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 24, 2015 and posted on Nov 24, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 07, 2015. (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 $2,500,000.00 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 Fish Habitat Restoration in the St. Clair River grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G13AC00085) is a discretionary, cooperative-agreement funding program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS). It focuses on restoring and enhancing fish habitat in the St. Clair River by combining on-the-ground habitat construction with rigorous monitoring and adaptive management. In practical terms, the project is designed to be science-driven, meaning decisions about where and how to build habitat structures are guided by measured physical and biological conditions in the river, and the work is intended to evolve over time based on what monitoring shows is working.
The core project work centers on the construction of two fish spawning reefs in the St. Clair River at specific locations in Michigan: one reef just south of St. Clair Township and a second reef just north of Marine City. Each reef is planned to be approximately 2 acres in size and at least 2 feet thick, built using 4- to 8-inch broken limestone. This material and sizing are typical for creating coarse, stable substrate that can support spawning by lithophilic (rock-spawning) fish species, providing crevices and interstitial spaces for egg deposition while resisting being washed away under strong river currents. The description emphasizes that reef placement and design will be paired with measurement of habitat parameters, which generally implies collecting data on factors such as water depth, flow velocity, substrate stability, sedimentation, and biological use of the constructed habitat by fish and other aquatic organisms.
A key theme of the opportunity is adaptive management, which means the project is not treated as a one-time construction effort but as an iterative restoration program. Monitoring physical and biological responses is intended to inform adjustments in design, placement, or maintenance over time, improving effectiveness and ensuring that the reefs remain functional as spawning habitat under changing river conditions. The notice also notes that this effort is a continuation, moving to a "third generation," indicating it builds on earlier phases or prior reef projects in the same system, likely incorporating lessons learned from previous designs and outcomes.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period. The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $2,500,000 and anticipates making one award. The funding activity category is listed as Education, and eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted and created on November 24, 2015, with an application closing date of December 7, 2015 (both the original and current closing dates match). Overall, the grant is aimed at supporting a university-led, agency-collaborative restoration and monitoring initiative that constructs two large-scale limestone spawning reefs and evaluates their performance using measurable habitat and biological indicators in the St. Clair River.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Fish Habitat Restoration in the St. Clair River.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G13AC00085.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (DOI-USGS).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The program uses a cooperative agreement funding mechanism.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In this opportunity, a cooperative agreement indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project period, rather than a more hands-off relationship sometimes associated with other award types.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to restore and enhance fish habitat in the St. Clair River by combining on-the-ground habitat construction with rigorous monitoring and adaptive management.
What does "science-driven" mean in the context of this project?
It means decisions about where and how to build habitat structures are guided by measured physical and biological conditions in the river, and project actions are intended to evolve based on what monitoring shows is effective.
What work is being funded under the core scope of this opportunity?
The core work centers on constructing two fish spawning reefs in the St. Clair River at specified Michigan locations, paired with measurement of habitat parameters and biological use.
Where will the two fish spawning reefs be constructed?
The reefs are planned at two locations in Michigan: one just south of St. Clair Township and the second just north of Marine City.
How large will each spawning reef be?
Each reef is planned to be approximately 2 acres in size.
How thick will each spawning reef be?
Each reef is planned to be at least 2 feet thick.
What materials will be used to construct the reefs?
The reefs are planned to be built using 4- to 8-inch broken limestone.
Why use 4- to 8-inch broken limestone for spawning reefs?
The opportunity describes this sizing and material as typical for creating a coarse, stable substrate that can support spawning by lithophilic (rock-spawning) fish species, providing crevices and interstitial spaces for egg deposition while resisting movement under strong river currents.
What fish or spawning behavior is this habitat intended to support?
The reefs are intended to support spawning by lithophilic (rock-spawning) fish species.
What kinds of monitoring are implied by the opportunity description?
The notice emphasizes pairing reef placement and design with measurement of habitat parameters, generally implying data collection on factors such as water depth, flow velocity, substrate stability, sedimentation, and biological use of the constructed habitat by fish and other aquatic organisms.
What is meant by "adaptive management" in this opportunity?
Adaptive management means the project is not treated as a one-time construction effort. Instead, monitoring of physical and biological responses is intended to inform adjustments in design, placement, or maintenance over time to improve effectiveness and keep the reefs functional under changing river conditions.
Is this project described as part of an ongoing effort?
Yes. The notice describes the work as a continuation moving to a "third generation", indicating it builds on earlier phases or prior reef projects in the same system and likely incorporates lessons learned from previous designs and outcomes.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $2,500,000.
How many awards does the agency anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates making one award.
What is the funding activity category listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as Education.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on November 24, 2015.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is December 7, 2015. The information provided indicates the original and current closing dates match.
What kind of applicant does this opportunity appear to be designed for?
Based on the eligible applicant category and the emphasis on monitoring and adaptive management, it is aimed at supporting a university-led, agency-collaborative restoration and monitoring initiative.
What makes this project different from a simple habitat construction project?
The opportunity emphasizes that construction is paired with rigorous monitoring and an iterative, adaptive management approach, meaning the project is intended to evolve based on measured results rather than ending once the reefs are built.
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