Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AS00015
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lake Mead Hatchery Native Fish Rearing" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.538 Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program..
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 2, 2014 and posted on Jan 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 16, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,139,366.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,139,366.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a notice of intent to award, no competition is being sought.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Lake Mead Hatchery Native Fish Rearing" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R14AS00015) is a Bureau of Reclamation cooperative agreement focused on native fish conservation in the Lower Colorado River basin. The project is tied directly to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) and is meant to keep ongoing research, monitoring, and recovery work moving forward for several native fish species, especially the endangered razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) and bonytail (Gila elegans). It also supports work related to flannelmouth sucker (Catostomus latipinnis) in Reach 3, reflecting a broader goal of sustaining and rebuilding native fish populations through controlled rearing and coordinated conservation actions.
At the center of the work is the operation of dedicated fish-rearing capacity at two locations: the Lake Mead Hatchery (LMH) and the Overton Wildlife Management Area (OWMA). The recipient is expected to provide, operate, and maintain these facilities specifically to produce and rear razorback sucker (RASU), bonytail (BONY), and flannelmouth sucker (FLSU). The activities described include raising wild-caught larvae, growing fish through post-larval stages, and rearing fish into sub-adult sizes suitable for conservation purposes. The scope also includes continued care for existing fish already being held on-site, specifically razorback sucker and flannelmouth sucker from the 2010, 2011, and 2012 year classes, indicating this is an extension and continuation of established propagation and holding efforts rather than a brand-new startup program.
Programmatically, the work is framed around specific LCR MSCP tasks: Lake Mead razorback sucker tasks C13, C57, and D8; Lake Mohave razorback sucker tasks C61 and D8; and Reach 3 flannelmouth sucker task C53. In practical terms, that means the funded activities are intended to meet defined deliverables and biological objectives already laid out in the MSCP work plan, such as producing fish for stocking or augmentation, maintaining cohorts for future release, and supporting monitoring and research needs that depend on consistent hatchery production and rearing.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial federal involvement in project oversight, coordination, and technical direction compared to a standard grant. The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $1,139,366, and the award ceiling is the same amount. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The posting date was January 2, 2014, with an original and current closing date of January 16, 2014, and the opportunity was archived February 3, 2014. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity is 15.538 (Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program).
Eligibility is effectively limited because the announcement is explicitly described as a notice of intent to award with no competition being sought. While the eligible applicant category is broadly labeled as "Others" (with a note to see additional eligibility information), the key takeaway is that this was not an open competitive solicitation; it was structured to move forward with a predetermined recipient or a very limited set of potential recipients aligned with existing program needs and facility operations.
For applicants or stakeholders seeking more information (especially back when the notice was active), the announcement directs people to Grants.gov for full details and provides a Bureau of Reclamation contact: Jeremy Brooks, Grant Management Specialist, at 702-293-8551 and jjbrooks@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Lake Mead Hatchery Native Fish Rearing (R14AS00015)
What is the "Lake Mead Hatchery Native Fish Rearing" opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Reclamation cooperative agreement focused on native fish conservation in the Lower Colorado River basin. The project supports ongoing research, monitoring, and recovery work tied directly to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this award?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14AS00015.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Reclamation.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This is a cooperative agreement (a discretionary award). A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial federal involvement in project oversight, coordination, and technical direction compared to a standard grant.
What conservation program is this work connected to?
The work is tied directly to the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) and is intended to meet defined tasks and objectives in the MSCP work plan.
Which fish species are the main focus of this project?
The project especially emphasizes the endangered razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texanus) and bonytail (Gila elegans). It also supports work related to flannelmouth sucker (Catostomus latipinnis), including work in Reach 3.
What are the primary activities supported by this opportunity?
The recipient is expected to provide, operate, and maintain fish-rearing capacity to produce and rear razorback sucker (RASU), bonytail (BONY), and flannelmouth sucker (FLSU). Activities include raising wild-caught larvae, growing fish through post-larval stages, and rearing fish into sub-adult sizes suitable for conservation purposes.
Where will the fish-rearing work take place?
The work centers on operating dedicated fish-rearing capacity at two locations: the Lake Mead Hatchery (LMH) and the Overton Wildlife Management Area (OWMA).
Does the scope include fish that are already being held at the facilities?
Yes. The scope includes continued care for existing fish already held on-site, specifically razorback sucker and flannelmouth sucker from the 2010, 2011, and 2012 year classes.
Is this project described as a new startup effort or a continuation of existing work?
It is described as an extension and continuation of established propagation and holding efforts rather than a brand-new startup program.
Which LCR MSCP tasks are specifically referenced in the opportunity?
The announcement references these tasks: Lake Mead razorback sucker tasks C13, C57, and D8; Lake Mohave razorback sucker tasks C61 and D8; and Reach 3 flannelmouth sucker task C53.
What kinds of deliverables or objectives does the funding support?
The funded activities are intended to meet deliverables and biological objectives already laid out in the LCR MSCP work plan, such as producing fish for stocking or augmentation, maintaining cohorts for future release, and supporting monitoring and research needs that depend on consistent hatchery production and rearing.
How many awards were anticipated under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $1,139,366.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $1,139,366 (the same as the estimated total funding amount).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is explicitly described as a notice of intent to award with no competition being sought, meaning it was not an open competitive solicitation.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is labeled as "Others" (with a note to see additional eligibility information). However, the key detail provided is that the notice was not competitive and was structured to proceed with a predetermined recipient or a very limited set of potential recipients aligned with existing program needs and facility operations.
What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.538 (Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was January 2, 2014.
What were the closing dates for the opportunity?
The original closing date was January 16, 2014, and the current closing date was also January 16, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on February 3, 2014.
Where could applicants find full details when the notice was active?
The announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov for full details.
Who is the listed contact person for this opportunity?
The listed Bureau of Reclamation contact is Jeremy Brooks, Grant Management Specialist.
What contact information was provided for the Bureau of Reclamation point of contact?
Phone: 702-293-8551. Email: jjbrooks@usbr.gov.
What geographic area does the project address?
The project supports native fish conservation in the Lower Colorado River basin, including work associated with Lake Mead, Lake Mohave, and Reach 3 (as referenced through specific MSCP tasks and flannelmouth sucker work in Reach 3).
What are LMH and OWMA in the context of this opportunity?
LMH refers to the Lake Mead Hatchery, and OWMA refers to the Overton Wildlife Management Area. These are the two locations where dedicated fish-rearing capacity is expected to be provided, operated, and maintained under the cooperative agreement.
What do the abbreviations RASU, BONY, and FLSU stand for?
RASU stands for razorback sucker, BONY stands for bonytail, and FLSU stands for flannelmouth sucker.
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