Opportunity Information: Apply for R12AS20014
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitor Lake Limnology, Quantify/Monitor Tributary Nutrient Loading, Research Fish Facility Support, Sprague River Water Quality Lab (SRWQL) Nutrient Analysis and USGS Upper Klamath Lake (UKL) Sample Analysis" 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 Mar 26, 2012 and posted on Mar 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 9, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $844,185.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $415,606.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses City or township governments State governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses.
- This requirement is posted as a Notice of Intent to Award to the Klamath Tribes without competition.
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Opportunity Summary:
This funding opportunity (R12AS20014) is a Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region discretionary grant tied to natural resources work in the Upper Klamath Lake basin. The planned award is structured as a cooperative, ongoing monitoring and laboratory support effort focused on Upper Klamath Lake (UKL) and its tributaries, alongside support for research fish facility operations. In practical terms, the grant is designed to keep a long-running scientific monitoring program operating consistently from year to year so agencies and partners can track lake conditions, understand how water quality is changing, and connect those changes to nutrient inputs from upstream sources.
The core purpose is to continue standardized limnological monitoring of Upper Klamath Lake and to quantify and monitor nutrient loading from tributaries flowing into the lake. “Limnology” here means the set of measurements that describe how the lake functions as an ecosystem and waterbody, including routine collection of water quality indicators and biological community information. The description emphasizes continued, standardized measurements of water quality and nutrients, plus monitoring of zooplankton and phytoplankton communities. Those biological components matter because shifts in plankton communities are closely tied to nutrient conditions and can influence algal dynamics, oxygen levels, and overall habitat quality. The tributary loading work focuses on documenting how much nutrient material is entering the lake from inflows, which is essential for diagnosing sources, trends, and potential management actions.
A major operational element of the effort is analytical and lab support, specifically nutrient analysis through the Sprague River Water Quality Lab (SRWQL) and analysis of Upper Klamath Lake samples associated with USGS work. That means the program is not only collecting field samples, but also ensuring the laboratory capacity exists to process them in a timely and consistent way. By supporting nutrient analysis and related sample processing, the grant helps maintain data continuity and comparability across seasons and years, which is especially important for long-term watershed and lake management decisions.
The award also includes “Research Fish Facility Support” and references maintaining hatchery fish. That portion of the project supports the infrastructure and operations needed to keep research fish facilities functioning, which can be important for studies, conservation actions, and coordinated fisheries efforts tied to water quality conditions in the basin. While the announcement does not list specific species or facility details, the intent is clearly to maintain the capability to hold and manage hatchery or research fish as part of the broader cooperative program supporting basin resource management.
Administratively, this posting is a Notice of Intent to Award, not a competitive solicitation. Reclamation states it intends to make the award to The Klamath Tribe without competition, and it explicitly notes that the determination not to compete the assistance is made under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), which is within the government’s discretion. Even though the general “Eligible Applicants” field lists many applicant types (including tribal governments, state and local governments, universities, small businesses, nonprofits, individuals, and certain for-profit entities), the eligibility note clarifies that this specific requirement is being posted as a noncompetitive intent to award to the Klamath Tribes.
Key funding and timing details include an estimated total funding amount of $844,185, with an award ceiling listed at $415,606 and no stated award floor. The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1). It was posted on March 26, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 9, 2012, and it was archived on April 10, 2012. The CFDA listing shown is 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and the announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument type is a grant.
For administrative compliance, the announcement notes that Central Contractor Registration (CCR) applies (a predecessor framework to later federal registration systems), and it provides the CCR website used at the time. The listed point of contact is Judy A. Hudson, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at jhudson@usbr.gov, including assistance for anyone who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
Grant Opportunity FAQs (R12AS20014)
What is grant opportunity R12AS20014?
R12AS20014 is a Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region discretionary grant described as a cooperative, ongoing monitoring and laboratory support effort focused on natural resources work in the Upper Klamath Lake (UKL) basin. It is intended to support consistent year-to-year scientific monitoring of Upper Klamath Lake and its tributaries and to support research fish facility operations.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to continue standardized limnological monitoring of Upper Klamath Lake and to quantify and monitor nutrient loading from tributaries flowing into the lake. The goal is to maintain a long-running monitoring program so partners can track lake conditions over time, understand water quality changes, and relate those changes to nutrient inputs from upstream sources.
What does "limnological monitoring" mean in this opportunity?
In this announcement, limnology refers to measurements that describe how the lake functions as an ecosystem and waterbody. It includes routine collection of water quality indicators and biological community information, with emphasis on continued, standardized measurements of water quality and nutrients, plus monitoring of zooplankton and phytoplankton communities.
Why are zooplankton and phytoplankton monitoring included?
The opportunity notes that changes in plankton communities are closely tied to nutrient conditions and can influence algal dynamics, oxygen levels, and overall habitat quality. Monitoring these communities helps interpret water quality conditions and trends in the lake.
What does "nutrient loading from tributaries" involve?
The tributary loading work focuses on documenting how much nutrient material is entering Upper Klamath Lake from inflows. This supports diagnosing sources and trends and helps inform potential management actions related to upstream nutrient inputs.
What laboratory and analytical support is included in the planned work?
A major element is nutrient analysis and lab support, specifically nutrient analysis through the Sprague River Water Quality Lab (SRWQL) and analysis of Upper Klamath Lake samples associated with USGS work. The intent is to ensure laboratory capacity exists to process samples in a timely and consistent way and to maintain data continuity and comparability over multiple years.
Is this opportunity focused only on field sampling?
No. The description includes both field monitoring and the laboratory capacity needed to analyze collected samples. The grant is structured to support an ongoing program that depends on standardized sampling and consistent lab processing from season to season and year to year.
What is meant by "Research Fish Facility Support" in this opportunity?
The award includes support for research fish facility operations and references maintaining hatchery fish. This portion is intended to support infrastructure and operations needed to keep research fish facilities functioning as part of the broader cooperative program supporting basin resource management.
Does the announcement specify which fish species or which facility will be supported?
No. The announcement references maintaining hatchery fish and supporting research fish facilities but does not list specific species or provide detailed facility descriptions.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. This posting is a Notice of Intent to Award, not a competitive solicitation. Reclamation states it intends to make the award to The Klamath Tribe without competition.
What justification is given for not competing the award?
The announcement states the determination not to compete the assistance is made under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and notes this is within the government’s discretion.
If many applicant types are listed as eligible, can others apply for this specific opportunity?
Although the general "Eligible Applicants" field lists many applicant types, the eligibility note clarifies that this specific requirement is being posted as a noncompetitive intent to award to the Klamath Tribes.
Who is the intended recipient of the planned award?
The Bureau of Reclamation indicates it intends to make the award to The Klamath Tribe without competition.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $844,185.
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $415,606.
Is there an award floor stated?
No award floor is stated in the announcement.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing shown is 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act.
What agency and region are associated with this grant?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation grant in the Mid-Pacific Region.
What geographic area does the work focus on?
The work is focused on Upper Klamath Lake (UKL) and its tributaries in the Upper Klamath Lake basin.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 26, 2012.
What were the closing dates for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is April 9, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 10, 2012.
Does Central Contractor Registration (CCR) apply?
Yes. The announcement notes that Central Contractor Registration (CCR) applies and provides the CCR website used at the time (as a predecessor framework to later federal registration systems).
Who is the listed point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Judy A. Hudson, Grants Management Specialist.
What is the contact email provided in the announcement?
The email provided is jhudson@usbr.gov.
What kind of help could the point of contact provide?
The announcement indicates the point of contact could assist, including helping anyone who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
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