Opportunity Information: Apply for R15AN20012
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and Cui ui Protection and Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.508 Providing Water to At Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 9, 2015 and posted on Apr 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 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 $585,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $585,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and Cui-ui Protection and Management opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AN20012) is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary grant tied to CFDA 15.508, "Providing Water to At-Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes." It is grounded in the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), specifically Title II, Section 2507 (Public Law 113-79, enacted February 7, 2014). The planned award amount is about $585,844 (with the listing showing an estimated total funding/ceiling around $585,000), and the agency anticipated making one award.
The core purpose of the project is practical, facility-focused conservation work: upgrading hatchery and fish laboratory infrastructure used to rear and manage fish. The upgrades are aimed at improving protection and management of hatchery-reared fish, with a direct conservation benefit for Pyramid Lake, Nevada, a natural desert terminal lake. The project is framed around supporting and conserving key fish species and the habitat resources connected to them, specifically Lahontan cutthroat trout and cui-ui, both of which are central to Pyramid Lake fisheries management and broader ecosystem health.
A key feature of this announcement is that it is a notice of intent to award rather than an open competition. Reclamation states it intends to issue a grant agreement to Pyramid Lake Fisheries, and it explicitly notes that this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The agency cites its authority to make a non-competitive award decision under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), emphasizing that the choice not to compete the financial assistance is solely within the government’s discretion. In other words, while the listing includes standard federal opportunity fields such as eligible applicant types, the practical takeaway is that the funding was being directed through a targeted, intended award process rather than a broad solicitation.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on April 9, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 24, 2015, and an archive date of April 25, 2015. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is Natural Resources. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. The listing also includes a broad set of eligible applicant categories (including federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governments, certain nonprofits, and individuals), although the accompanying narrative makes clear the intent to award to Pyramid Lake Fisheries under a non-competitive determination.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Vivian Davis, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by email at vdavis@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and Cui-ui Protection and Management".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R15AN20012.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation (U.S. Department of the Interior) as a discretionary grant.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.508, titled "Providing Water to At-Risk Natural Desert Terminal Lakes."
What law or authority is this opportunity based on?
The opportunity is grounded in the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill), specifically Title II, Section 2507 (Public Law 113-79, enacted February 7, 2014).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on practical, facility-based conservation work by upgrading hatchery and fish laboratory infrastructure used to rear and manage fish. The upgrades are intended to improve protection and management of hatchery-reared fish and support conservation outcomes.
Which species are the focus of this project?
The project specifically supports conservation and management related to Lahontan cutthroat trout and cui-ui.
What geographic area or waterbody does the project benefit?
The project is intended to provide direct conservation benefit for Pyramid Lake, Nevada, described as a natural desert terminal lake.
What type of work is being funded (program area or activity category)?
The activity category listed is Natural Resources, and the work described centers on hatchery and fish laboratory infrastructure upgrades supporting fish management and conservation.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
How much funding is expected to be available?
The planned award amount is about $585,844. The listing also indicates an estimated total funding/ceiling around $585,000.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making one award.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is described as a notice of intent to award, and it explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The Bureau of Reclamation stated it intended to issue a grant agreement to Pyramid Lake Fisheries.
What authority is cited for making a non-competitive award?
The agency cited authority under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and stated that the decision not to compete the financial assistance is within the government’s discretion.
Does the listing mention eligible applicant types?
Yes. The listing includes a broad set of eligible applicant categories, including federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governments, certain nonprofits, and individuals. However, the narrative also makes clear this was a targeted, intended award rather than a broad solicitation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 9, 2015.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is April 24, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as April 25, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The point of contact listed is Vivian Davis, Grants Management Specialist, Bureau of Reclamation.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Email: vdavis@usbr.gov
What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The information provided indicates that questions or issues accessing the full announcement should be directed to the listed point of contact: Vivian Davis at vdavis@usbr.gov.
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