Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS 2011 14226
Apply for FWS 2011 14226
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Increase Knowledge of and Effects on Fish of the Microsporidian Pasasite Nucleospora salmonis" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 7, 2011 and posted on Jul 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 2011. (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 $20,000.00 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:
This Fish and Wildlife Service grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FWS 2011 14226) supports a continuation research project focused on improving scientific understanding of the microsporidian parasite Nucleospora salmonis (often shortened to Nsal) and how it affects fish, particularly salmonids. The core purpose is to expand the knowledge base needed to interpret where this parasite is showing up, how it may be transmitted, and what conditions might worsen disease outcomes in both wild and hatchery-related settings. The work is positioned as applied research with direct value for fish health management and conservation decisions.
The motivation for the project is that Nsal has been repeatedly detected in important fish populations, including spawning adult steelhead in Idaho and Lahontan cutthroat trout from Heenan Lake. While the parasite was described years earlier in salmonid fish in California, largely in hatchery populations (as reported by Hendrick and colleagues in 1990), its continuing detection in these other settings raises practical questions for restoration programs and for the management of recreational fisheries. By targeting these questions, the project aims to help agencies and managers better assess risk and respond appropriately when Nsal is found in priority species.
A major research emphasis is investigating egg-associated transmission, meaning whether the parasite can be passed in connection with eggs and early life stages. Understanding this pathway matters because it affects how fish culture facilities, supplementation programs, and conservation hatcheries might screen broodstock, handle eggs, and manage biosecurity. If egg-associated transmission is confirmed or better characterized, it could influence hatchery protocols and reduce the likelihood of unintentionally spreading infections through spawning and rearing practices.
A second emphasis is evaluating the role of stressors, especially high-density rearing, in triggering or intensifying clinical disease. Dense rearing conditions can stress fish and sometimes increase susceptibility to pathogens or amplify disease expression. This component of the work is aimed at clarifying whether crowding is linked to clinical outbreaks or more severe impacts, which could translate into practical recommendations for rearing densities and husbandry practices where fish are held, raised, or staged for release.
In terms of funding and administration, the opportunity was offered as a grant under a science and technology/research and development activity category, with one expected award. The total award amount was set as a fixed amount with both an award ceiling and floor of $20,000, and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants were limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the work was intended to be carried out through academic research capacity in coordination with fisheries management needs.
Key dates associated with the announcement were a posted and creation date of July 7, 2011, an original and current closing date of August 8, 2011, and an archive date of September 7, 2011. The CFDA listing associated with the program was 15.650 (Research Grants, Generic). A contact was provided for access issues with the full announcement: Marilyn Blair, Project Manager, (208) 476-9500.
Overall, the public benefit described for the project is straightforward: better information about Nsal is expected to support more informed management decisions for fish species involved in restoration efforts and for recreationally valued fisheries. By clarifying transmission routes and identifying rearing-related stress factors that may contribute to disease episodes, the research is intended to improve prevention, monitoring, and response strategies in both conservation and sportfishing contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FWS 2011 14226.
Which agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Fish and Wildlife Service).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to support a continuation research project that improves scientific understanding of the microsporidian parasite Nucleospora salmonis (often shortened to Nsal) and its effects on fish, particularly salmonids. The work is intended to expand the knowledge needed to interpret where the parasite is being detected, how it may be transmitted, and what conditions might worsen disease outcomes in both wild and hatchery-related settings.
Is this basic research or applied research?
It is positioned as applied research with direct value for fish health management and conservation decision-making.
Which parasite is the focus of the research?
The research focuses on the microsporidian parasite Nucleospora salmonis (Nsal).
Which fish are most relevant to this project?
The project is particularly concerned with salmonids. The motivation mentions detections in spawning adult steelhead in Idaho and Lahontan cutthroat trout from Heenan Lake, and it notes earlier reporting of the parasite in salmonid fish in California, largely in hatchery populations.
Why is this research being supported now?
Nsal has been repeatedly detected in important fish populations, including priority species tied to restoration programs and recreational fisheries. Continued detections raise practical questions for fish restoration efforts, supplementation programs, conservation hatcheries, and fisheries managers about risk assessment and appropriate responses when Nsal is found.
What kinds of questions is the project intended to help answer?
Based on the announcement description, the project aims to strengthen the knowledge base needed to understand: (1) where Nsal is showing up, (2) how it may be transmitted, and (3) what conditions might worsen disease outcomes in wild and hatchery-associated settings.
What is meant by "egg-associated transmission" in this opportunity?
Egg-associated transmission refers to whether the parasite can be passed in connection with eggs and early life stages. This is a major research emphasis of the project.
Why does egg-associated transmission matter for management?
If Nsal can be transmitted through eggs or early life stages (or if that pathway is better characterized), it could affect how fish culture facilities, supplementation programs, and conservation hatcheries screen broodstock, handle eggs, and manage biosecurity. The goal is to reduce the likelihood of unintentionally spreading infections through spawning and rearing practices.
What is the second major research emphasis described in the opportunity?
A second emphasis is evaluating the role of stressors, especially high-density rearing, in triggering or intensifying clinical disease.
Why is high-density rearing specifically mentioned?
Dense rearing conditions can stress fish and may increase susceptibility to pathogens or amplify disease expression. This component of the research is aimed at clarifying whether crowding is linked to clinical outbreaks or more severe impacts, which could translate into practical recommendations for rearing density and husbandry practices.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
One award was expected.
What is the funding amount for the award?
The total award amount is a fixed amount, with both the award ceiling and the award floor set at $20,000.
Does the grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity specifies no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What activity category does this funding fall under?
The activity category is science and technology / research and development.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants were limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What does the eligibility limitation suggest about who is expected to carry out the work?
It indicates the work was intended to be carried out through academic research capacity, aligned with fisheries management and conservation needs.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 15.650 (Research Grants, Generic).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted (and creation) date was July 7, 2011.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date was August 8, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 7, 2011.
What public benefit is expected from the research?
The expected public benefit is better information about Nsal to support more informed management decisions for fish species involved in restoration efforts and for recreationally valued fisheries. By clarifying transmission routes and identifying rearing-related stress factors that may contribute to disease episodes, the research is intended to improve prevention, monitoring, and response strategies in conservation and sportfishing contexts.
Who is the contact person listed for access issues with the full announcement?
The contact listed is Marilyn Blair, Project Manager, at (208) 476-9500.
What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
They should contact Marilyn Blair, Project Manager, at (208) 476-9500, as indicated for access issues with the full announcement.
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