Opportunity Information: Apply for 09SF300006
Apply for 09SF300006
- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517 Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 14, 2009 and posted on May 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $725,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) funding opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation solicitation for projects that help implement a long-term, multi-agency conservation strategy on the lower Colorado River. The program is designed to conserve and support recovery of endangered and threatened species while also protecting and maintaining key wildlife habitat. It is described as a large partnership effort that includes federal, state, and tribal participants, plus multiple agencies within the U.S. Department of the Interior. Reclamation serves as the primary implementing agency, working in consultation with a Steering Committee representing 56 participating entities. Program implementation formally began in April 2005, following the Secretary of the Interior signing a Record of Decision, and it is explicitly built around adaptive management, meaning conservation actions can be adjusted over time based on what monitoring and research show is working.
Geographically, the LCR MSCP planning and activity area covers the river corridor from Lake Mead down to the Southerly International Boundary with Mexico, including areas up to the full pool elevations of Lakes Mead, Mohave, and Havasu, and extending across the historical floodplain of the Colorado River. The historical floodplain is broadly defined as lands influenced by past river meandering or by regulated river flows, generally bounded by elevation changes that mark the transition to uplands. While the overall program footprint is large, the description notes that current on-the-ground conservation, restoration, and rehabilitation measures are focused from Hoover Dam downstream to the international boundary.
The opportunity seeks proposals that directly support LCR MSCP implementation through habitat and species work tied to Reclamation-affected water systems or water supplies. Priority activities include developing and carrying out strong monitoring and research programs for covered species and broader system elements. Research can range from synthesizing existing knowledge and identifying data gaps, to designing or evaluating study approaches, to conducting applied studies that inform management decisions. Another core program component is habitat creation and long-term maintenance: the LCR MSCP targets the planning, development, and upkeep of 8,132 acres of riparian, marsh, and backwater habitat intended to benefit six federally listed threatened or endangered species as well as 20 additional native species associated with the lower Colorado River. The announcement also highlights “created habitat” research projects, recognizing that there are uncertainties around best methods for building habitat and sustaining habitat values over time.
A third major focus area is native fish augmentation. The program includes monitoring, research, and propagation actions intended to produce and stock 1.2 million native fish into the lower Colorado River. Eligible work under this umbrella can include species-specific research, broodstock development, fish rearing and stocking operations, and development of fish rearing facilities. Overall, the stated objective of the funding opportunity is to fund projects that restore biological functions across four habitat types along the lower Colorado River, with the intent of improving fish and wildlife habitat conditions. The four habitat types called out are aquatic habitats, emergent marshes, lower-terrace cottonwood and willow riparian woodlands, and upper-terrace native mesquite bosques.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary opportunity offered through grants and cooperative agreements under CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act). The total estimated funding is $1,500,000, with an expected five awards. The award ceiling is listed as $725,000 and the award floor is $0, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning proposals are open to a broad range of applicant types, subject to any clarifications that may appear in the full announcement. Key dates in the notice show it was posted May 14, 2009, with a closing date of June 30, 2009, and an archive date of July 30, 2009. For access issues or questions tied to the announcement, the listed contact is Shawna Thompson, Grants Specialist, at (702) 293-8570 or smthompson@usbr.gov.
Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP) - Funding Opportunity FAQs
1) What is the LCR MSCP funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation solicitation for projects that help implement the Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP). The program supports a long-term, multi-agency conservation strategy on the lower Colorado River focused on conserving and supporting recovery of endangered and threatened species while protecting and maintaining key wildlife habitat.
2) What is the purpose of the LCR MSCP program?
The program is designed to conserve and support recovery of endangered and threatened species and to protect and maintain key wildlife habitat along the lower Colorado River. It is structured as a large partnership and uses adaptive management, meaning conservation actions can be adjusted over time based on monitoring and research results.
3) Who runs or implements the LCR MSCP?
The Bureau of Reclamation serves as the primary implementing agency. Reclamation works in consultation with a Steering Committee representing 56 participating entities. The partnership includes federal, state, and tribal participants, plus multiple agencies within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
4) When did program implementation begin?
Program implementation formally began in April 2005, following the Secretary of the Interior signing a Record of Decision.
5) What does “adaptive management” mean in this program?
Adaptive management means the program is built so that conservation actions can be adjusted over time based on what monitoring and research show is working.
6) What geographic area does the LCR MSCP cover?
The LCR MSCP planning and activity area covers the Colorado River corridor from Lake Mead down to the Southerly International Boundary with Mexico. It includes areas up to the full pool elevations of Lakes Mead, Mohave, and Havasu, and extends across the historical floodplain of the Colorado River.
7) How is the “historical floodplain” described in the opportunity?
The historical floodplain is broadly defined as lands influenced by past river meandering or by regulated river flows. It is generally bounded by elevation changes that mark the transition to uplands.
8) Where are current on-the-ground conservation actions focused?
While the overall program footprint is large, the notice states that current on-the-ground conservation, restoration, and rehabilitation measures are focused from Hoover Dam downstream to the international boundary.
9) What kinds of projects does this funding opportunity seek?
The opportunity seeks proposals that directly support LCR MSCP implementation through habitat and species work tied to Reclamation-affected water systems or water supplies. Priority activities include monitoring and research for covered species and broader system elements, habitat creation and long-term maintenance, and native fish augmentation.
10) What are the priority monitoring and research activities?
Priority activities include developing and carrying out strong monitoring and research programs for covered species and broader system elements. Research can include synthesizing existing knowledge and identifying data gaps, designing or evaluating study approaches, and conducting applied studies that inform management decisions.
11) What is included under habitat creation and maintenance?
Habitat creation and long-term maintenance is a core component of the program. The LCR MSCP targets the planning, development, and upkeep of 8,132 acres of riparian, marsh, and backwater habitat intended to benefit six federally listed threatened or endangered species and 20 additional native species associated with the lower Colorado River.
12) What are “created habitat” research projects?
The announcement highlights “created habitat” research projects because there are uncertainties around the best methods for building habitat and sustaining habitat values over time. These projects are meant to help reduce those uncertainties.
13) What is native fish augmentation in the context of this opportunity?
Native fish augmentation is another major focus area. The program includes monitoring, research, and propagation actions intended to produce and stock 1.2 million native fish into the lower Colorado River.
14) What types of activities are eligible under native fish augmentation?
Eligible work can include species-specific research, broodstock development, fish rearing and stocking operations, and development of fish rearing facilities.
15) What is the overall objective of the funding opportunity?
The stated objective is to fund projects that restore biological functions across four habitat types along the lower Colorado River, with the intent of improving fish and wildlife habitat conditions.
16) What four habitat types are specifically called out?
The four habitat types listed are: aquatic habitats, emergent marshes, lower-terrace cottonwood and willow riparian woodlands, and upper-terrace native mesquite bosques.
17) What type of financial assistance instrument is used?
This is a discretionary opportunity offered through grants and cooperative agreements.
18) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.517 (Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act).
19) How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding is $1,500,000.
20) How many awards are expected?
The notice states an expectation of five awards.
21) What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $725,000, and the award floor is listed as $0.
22) Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
23) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning proposals are open to a broad range of applicant types, subject to any clarifications that may appear in the full announcement.
24) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The notice was posted on May 14, 2009. The closing date is June 30, 2009. The archive date is July 30, 2009.
25) Who can be contacted with questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Shawna Thompson, Grants Specialist. Phone: (702) 293-8570. Email: smthompson@usbr.gov.
26) What should a proposal align with to be responsive?
Based on the notice description, proposals should directly support LCR MSCP implementation, focus on habitat and species work tied to Reclamation-affected water systems or water supplies, and align with one or more of the emphasized areas: monitoring and research, habitat creation/maintenance (including created habitat research), and native fish augmentation.
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